My Favourite TV Programme

The television (TV) is part and parcel of many households. Therefore, watching television is a culture of today’s modern society. It is a favourite past-time of many people, cutting across the culture, creed, gender and age. I must admit that I too enjoy “sitting glued” to the TV as mum often laments. Since I watch TV whole day long, I don’t blame mum. However, whenever I watch my favourite TV programme she doesn’t complain. In fact, she often sits together to watch it, the ‘National Geographic’.

The National Geographic is a well-known documentary programme, focusing mainly on the ever-changing world, on Mother Earth and on nature and peoples and creatures that colour it with. Just the press of a switch and a button and ‘Hey Presto!’, the whole world is brought before me, for me to savour its beauty and wonders. Personally, I am often awed and amazed with them.

I like this programme because it is very educational. It is a ‘window to the world’. By watching it, I can ‘travel’, ‘explore’ and ‘discover’ the four corners of the world. I have trekked up the highest peak and conquered Mt. Everest. I have dived down the deepest trenches. I have walked through the wilderness and be amongst the wild beasts, big and small. Thus, this programme has helped to expand my horizon and improve my knowledge and experience. I can proudly say I am no more a ‘frog in the well’.

I also enjoy watching the National Geographic because it is entertaining, interesting and stimulating. I never imagined that such an educational programme can be very enjoyable. I get a chance to enjoy the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and colours of the world and its different peoples, all in the comfort of my own home.

In addition to that, this programme is of very high quality and it is produced by a team of experts, all are authorities in their own field of interest. The photographic footage is extremely breath-taking and inspiring. Besides, the narration is very accurate, informative, vivid and descriptive. Thus, I have never felt restless, distracted or bored watching this programme.

The National Geographic is my favourite programme as it has helped me to ‘grow’ and ‘mature’. I have watched it since I was a seven-year-old innocent child. Now, I am more sensitive and aware of the world and Mother Earth. I learn to be more appreciative of Mother Earth and its beauty and wonders. I am more concern about the preservation and conservation of the world not only now but also for posterity. In short, the National Geographic has converted me into a more responsible citizen of the world and a caretaker of Mother Earth.

It is a touching and heart-warming TV programme and I will not hesitate to recommend it to others so that they too have a chance to savour amazing moments and appreciate and care for the one and only world we live in.

A speech of “The Disadvantages of Smoking and Tips To Stop Smoking”

Good morning to all teachers and my fellow friends.

In conjunction with the nationwide anti-smoking campaign, I, as the Head Prefect, would like to give a speech on the topic “The Disadvantages of smoking and Tips to stop Smoking.”

It seems today that most of the youngsters including some of us here think that smoking is something common and that it is something that we do not have to worry about. In fact, there are among us here today who smoke without thinking that their actions actually violate the school regulations and they are actually causing harm to their health.

Allow me to highlight the fact that smoking actually brings so many disadvantages. Firstly, smoking can cause health hazard and can lead to diseases like lung cancer and heart problems. You surely do not want to end your life like that. Besides, it is a waste of money. Students tend to use their pocket money to buy cigarettes. Furthermore, when they start smoking, they tend to lack concentration in their studies.

Here, I would like to share with all of you some tips on how to stop smoking. The first strategy on how students can effectively stop smoking is by channeling their energy to studies. You should also be in the company of non-smokers as to avoid yourself from being influenced by those who smoke.

“Health is Wealth”, so, train yourself to do regular exercises such as jogging and swimming. Besides improving your health, it can also help you to forget smoking. Next, get involved in voluntary work. This voluntary service will occupy your time and you will find yourself being further away from smoking.

The last tip that I can share with you is to talk and discuss with ex-smokers on how to kick the bad habit. These people will definitely be the best example to tell you that demerits of smoking.

That is all for the time being and I sincerely hope you have gained something from my speech.

Safety Tips When Going To School

Every year, hundreds of children are injured and sometimes killed in an accidents. this is because, they are neglecting the rules and regulation of roads safety. however, there are many ways to prevent from the increasing of road accidents that effectuate students. 

For those who walks to school alone, needs to be companied by the elderly. Besides, they can also walk in pairs or groups if that makes them feel more safe. Don't ever use short cuts especially through a dark and quiet place such as the back alleys. This place is dangerous for girls to pass through it.

Next, you have to be aware with your surroundings. Watch out for any suspicious person. When you smell anything fishy, immediately inform it to the security guard or straight forward to the principal.This action, sometimes can scare them away from you.

Dicipline is very important. When you are well diciplined, you will never break any rules for every place that you'll go. For an example, students who attends to school by bus. Always queue up before ascending the bus. Patience is needed,because this will prevent them from pushing other bus users whether they are boarding or alighting the bus.Thus, for them who attends to school by public or private transport are also the same.Its just that when you're waiting for your transport to fetch you up, never play on the road or joke with your friend while crossing the road. This may cause an unexpected accidents that occurs you or life of anothers.

In a nut shell, students must follow the tips mentioned.Actions speak louder than words. Therefore, you must ensure that you are always alert whenever you are to and from school so, that you will stay safe. Like all people said "safety comes first".

Cara-Cara Membantu Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU)

Cara-Cara Membantu Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU)

Orang Kelainan  Upaya (OKU) merupakan orang yang kurang bernasib baik. Mereka dilahirkan dalam keadaan cacat.  Ada juga yang menjadi cacat akibat mengalami kemalangan yang menjejaskan anggota badan. Mereka tidak dapat menjalani kehidupan yang sempurna kerana kekurangan yang dimiliki. Mereka perlu dibantu untuk melakukan sesuatu pekerjaan. Terdapat pelbagai pihak yang perlu memainkan peranan  untuk membantu Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU).

               

Ibu bapa berperanan mendidik anak-anak mereka supaya menghormati serta tidak memandang hina OKU.  Hal ini demikian kerana OKU juga mempunyai perasaan mahu dihargai, disayangi dan dihormati oleh masyarakat. Sebagai contoh, anak-anak diajar supaya tidak memandang sebelah mata terhadap OKU. Mereka juga dilarang mentertawakan OKU akibat kecacatan yang mereka alami ketika berhadapan dengan mereka. Tegasnya, ibu bapa perlu mendidik anak-anak supaya menghormati OKU.

              

Selain itu, pihak kerajaan hendaklah menyediakan pelbagai peluang pendidikan dan memberikan kemahiran kepada golongan OKU. Hal ini demikian kerana pendidikan dan kemahiran sangat penting demi masa depan mereka. Langkah pihak kerajaan mewujudkan Kelas Pendidikan Khas amat wajar diberiakan pujian. Jelaslah bahawa pihak kerajaan memainkan peranan penting dalam membantu OKU sebagaimana slogan yang dilaungkan oleh Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak ,’Rakyat Didahulukan, Pencapaian Diutamakan’.

               

Di samping itu, pihak swasta juga hendaklah turut sama membantu golongan OKU menjalani kehidupan yang lebih baik.  Mereka tidak seharusnya bersikap lepas tangan dan tidak menganggap OKU sebagai beban. Sebagai contoh, usaha murni pengusaha pusat beli-belah yang menyediakan kemudahan untuk golongan OKU seperti lorong khas, tandas dan tempat letak kenderaan amat dihargai.  Sikap pihak swasta yang menunjukkan keperihatinan dan menunaikan tanggungjawab mereka terhadap golongan yang kurang bernasib baik ini perlu dicontohi.

                

Seterusnya, pihak media massa boleh memainkan peranan mereka dengan menyebarkan maklumat tentang peluang pendidikan dan kerjaya bagi  OKU. Setiap maklumat  mestilah disampaikan dan disebarkan oleh pihak media massa  kepada orang ramai. Kempen  Masyarakat Penyayang yang dilancarkan oleh pihak kerajaan perlulah disampaikan melalui saluran media massa. Maklumat tersebut boleh disalurkan melalui iklan, kempen dan melalui drama. Kesannya, orang ramai akan mendapat maklumat tentang OKU secara telus. Jelaslah, nasib OKU akan terbela dengan adanya peranan media massa.

          

Setiap individu perlu menunjukkan nilai-nilai murni. Hal ini demikan kerana setiap individu mempunyai tangungjawab masing-masing. Sebagai contoh, mereka perlu membantu golongan OKU semasa melintas jalan, menaiki bas atau ketika OKU memerlukan sebarang bantuan. Hal ini bertepatan dengan maksud peribahasa ‘berat mata memandang, berat lagi bahu memikul’.  Pendek kata, setiap individu hendaklah mengamalkan nilai-nilai murni bagi membantu golongan ini.

       

Kesimpulannya, sudah terang lagi bersuluh bahawa  pelbagai pihak perlu memainkan peranan untuk membantu OKU.  Semua pihak perlu berganding bahu, bak kata peribahasa berat sama dipikul, ringan sama dijinjing, bagi membela nasib dan masa depan golongan OKU.

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Informal Letter (Directed Writing)

Your friend in Singapore has written to you to inform you that his cousin in Penang was down with dengue fever. He would like to know the situation in Malaysia as he plans to bring his family over for the holidays in June. Write a letter to brief him about the current situation.

In your letter, include the following:

    express concern over the health of your friend’s cousin

    news about the situation

    steps taken authorities

    present situation

Do remember to:

    use the informal letter format

    use all the points given

    expand each of the points given

    write in paragraph

No. 34, Street of Fame,
Taman Bukit Bintang,
Bukit Bintang,
67500 Ipoh,
Perak

14 January 2011

Dear John,
       
            How are you? I’m sorry to hear that your cousin had dengue fever. This problem seems to have become very serious all of sudden. We always feel that the problem is not our concern until someone close to us is affected.

            My neighbour’s daughter who was in Standard 6 last year could not sit for UPSR examination because she was down with dengue fever on the eve of the exam. Fortunately, the authorities gave her an exemption so she is now in Form One. There were also a few students taking the examination in the hospital.

            According to the news, students made up nearly 30 per cent of the 1 500 suspected cases over the first three weeks of the year. About 53 per cent of 621 confirmed cases last year comprised children and youth under the age of 24. These statistics are quite worrying. This has prompted the health ministry to increase checks on aedes breeding grounds in school and public areas. The construction sites are largely to blamed. The problem is made worse by the rainy season. The stagnating water attract the mosquitoes to lay egg and breeding on the areas.

            The authorities have taken various steps to control the situation. Fogging has been carried out in many public areas and most of the housing estates. Contractors at the construction sites have been instructed to take appropriate actions and warned to clean up. They could be fined up to RM 3 000 for breeding aedes mosquitoes. Lot of campaigns through the television, radio and newspapers were taken to make people aware of the issue and take precaution rather than cure them.

            Before the long holidays for the Chinese New Year, schools all over Malaysia carried out a clean-up campaign of the school compound. The residents’ association in my housing are also organised a family day clean-up of the housing estate. There were huge piles of rubbish especially old tyres and containers littered by the hawkers near the might market site.

            The situation in Malaysia has improved since the end of January. There have been no reports of new cases of dengue. So, don’t worry. You can bring your family for a holiday here in June. I’m looking forward to seeing them again.

            Send my regard to your mom and dad. Do take care.

Yours sincerely,
Harun Din