Month: August 2015

A horrendous situation

August 14, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Cats and dogs are our beloved companions. Being pet owners, we should cherish them and be responsible for taking care of them. However, many Hong Kong people do not take their responsibilities.Recently the number of stray dogs and cats was skyrocketing. The animal welfare organization has received a.........Read More

How I became a pop star

August 14, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
I love singing very much with my guitar. Being a singer is my dream. In the summer after my graduation from my secondary school, a local summer music festival was held. I had no hesitation and immediately signed up to join the performance in the festival. Standing on the platform in the sportsground.........Read More

Debate Speech

August 14, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Today’s motion is “With the rise in popularity of the Internet, newspapers will become a thing of the past.” I firmly support today’s motion and I am going to explain from three aspects.To begin with, it is about flexibility. Unlike the newspapers which are prin.........Read More

A letter to the principal

August 14, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Dear Mr. YuenThe school’s 1tanniversary is coming and the Drama Club is honored to be a part of the grand celebration. As the Chairperson of the Drama Club, I am pleased to propose to you the performance of the play, Les Miserables.Based on the 1862 novel by the French poet and novelist, Victor H.........Read More

A letter to a teacher

August 14, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Dear Ms. ChanI’ve heard about the proposal for the school to set up a student choir focusing on pop songs. As a former student choir member, I am quite concerned about this proposal. From my point of view, I don’t think it is a good idea to set up a choir focusing on pop songs.The main reason is th.........Read More

Self-introduction

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Hello, I’m Jerry Szeto. Most of my friends call me ‘Jelly’ because it sounds like ‘Jerry’. Also, some say my face is as bouncy as jelly. I would like to introduce myself.I’d like to talk about my appearance first. Actually, I’m quite fat, especially my belly, but some people, mostly my classmates, s.........Read More

Computer games

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Nowadays, more and more teenagers are addicted to computer games. The attraction of computer games is unbelievably huge and that is why teenagers can play them day and night without doing other things. Therefore, I am for the statement, ‘Computer games are bad for teenagers.To begin with, computer .........Read More

The super savior spies

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
One night, I was awakened by the sound of distant thunder. As I opened my eyes, I saw one of my robots coming in, holding one of my CCTV displays over its head. I listened carefully. “Boom! Blitz! Zap!” It was three kinds of thunders, I mean electricity sounds. When I looked at the screen, I saw a U.........Read More

Fate

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Ariana was sitting on a cane chair, thinking the life she had in the previous two years.Ariana was once an entrepreneur. She was the CEO of a listed company. She had so much fame. Ariana had a luxurious life. She had the best necklace on her neck, the best clothes on her body and the best shoes on h.........Read More

A letter to a friend

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
1tDecember, 201Dear RonnieHow’s life? Is everything in Singapore coolI’m really glad to know your situation in Singapore. You’re really lucky to have a chance to improve your English. I’m now so jealous of you as I want to study overseas too! It must be an interesting situation. I’ve done quite.........Read More

A Story – Ups and Downs

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Life has never been easy. People hurt you, physically and emotionally. You feel like you could never forgive the people who hurt you, wronged you, looked down on you or let you down. But sometimes, all it takes to be happy is a simple "I forgive you."Life is tough--really tough. The ups and downs d.........Read More

Stay Positive – a news article commentary

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
I agree with the writer. Staying positive and being happy are two of the very important elements in life.There are a lot of problems in life. So how could we solve the problems? Someone may think that it depends on your ability. But I don't think so. It depends on your attitude. Your attitude determ.........Read More

Mobile phones

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
The world is changing. In recent years, the number of people using mobile phones has increased rapidly. Now mobile phones are not just for calling, but they allow users to access the internet, text messages, take and send pictures, play video games, and much more. The variety of functions has increa.........Read More

If I Had Superpower…

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
If I had superpower, what would I do? This is a question that I have been pondering since the first time I saw the moviThe Amazing Spiderma. What would I do if I got bitten by a radioactive spider and gained supernatural powerErm... If I had superpower, I would save the world. I would fight again.........Read More

A Diary

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
2nd September, 2014                                                                                                              CloudDear DiaryToday was the first day for me to teach at school. And today, I finally realised why all my university friends told me not to be a teacher.In the first le.........Read More

Animal Family

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
I have a familand it is crazy.It's like a zoo.It will amaze you.I have a liona smart, brilliant lion.He's the king of the zoo.He knows everything too.He saves me when Mum gets angry.He's my father and I call him "Daddy".I have a dove.She gives out love.She does all the housework.She checks my brot.........Read More

A Letter about an Exciting School Activity

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Dear EdgarHey! How are these days? I haven't seen you since the alumni reunion last month.Do you remember that back then when we were in Primary Four, we promised each other that one day we'd go to another country and show to the world that we were capable? (You know, that day when we were scolded .........Read More

A Story – 20 cm mum

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Greetings, I am Cinderella, the princess of a tiny kingdom in a faraway land. You may have heard of my story.I had a mean step-mother whose name was Lady Tremaine. She treated me and my sisters as if we were servants. She did not see us as her daughters, neither did I see her as my mother. After all.........Read More

A letter to a friend

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Dear PatrickHow are you now? Fine? I hope.After you told me that you’re coming to Hong Kong, I was very excited. Although it’ll be a short visit, I promise to give you an unforgettable trip. I have already thought of some advice about where to go and what to see. Let me share with you.You’re going .........Read More

A letter to a friend

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Dear PatrickI was pleased to receive your letter after a long time! I am glad to plan your schedule for the trip to Hong Kong. Here are some suggestions. Hope you will like them.According to your plan, going to Ocean Park on Friday is a great choice. The visitors from both Hong Kong and other count.........Read More

A letter to a friend

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Dear PatrickI am so glad to receive your letter! When I read your letter, I was so excited that I couldn’t wait to plan the travel plan for you. I think it is a good time for you to enjoy Hong Kong. Therefore, I’m going to introduce the itinerary to you now.On Friday, you said your family and you w.........Read More

The friendship between Jinny and Mary

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
One day, Jinny and Mary were shopping at Olympic City. When they passed an accessory shop, they saw a variety of pretty hair accessories. When Jinny picked up one of the headbands and looked at the price, she was shocked. It cost more than she expected.Jinny decided to leave but Mary was still insid.........Read More

Self-introduction

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
My name is Serena Li. I am a twelve-year-old girl. I live in Mong Kok with my dad and mum. Let me tell you more about my hobbies, personality, favorite subject and dream.I am an energetic, cheerful and humble girl. In my leisure time, I like reading books, especially detective stories. They can help.........Read More

Self-introduction

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
Hello! My name is Cheung Lok Ching, Beata. You can call me “Money” if you wish. I have lots of nicknames, such as butter, beaker… I can’t list them all, you know. But anyway, I do not really mind if you like to call me any of my nicknames.I am really short. I know you want to break out tears now, so.........Read More

A story

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
I was a naughty girl called Vivian. I extremely hated studying. Therefore, I always played with my friends and did crazy activities. Every day, I played with them until ten o’clock at night, without my parents’ approval and ignored their worry and anger.Tonight, since I had been to a concert, I reac.........Read More

A story

August 13, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
One night, I was awakened by the sound of a distant thunder. As I opened my eyes, I found that I was in a dilapidated room which was built by straws and mud but not bricks. There was also a stranger who looked powerful in the room with me too.The stranger found that I had woken up and spoke to me,” .........Read More

A Character’s Visit

August 12, 2015 YU CHUN CHAN 0
The book I am going to share with you is 'The One and Only Ivan’. It is about a gorilla called Ivan. It lives in the zoo but has no gorilla friends. A lot of unhappy things happen but Ivan demonstrates his wisdom when he overcomes the difficulties.Guess what? The one and only gorilla, Ivan visited m.........Read More

Write a super hero story- super power at Maths test

August 11, 2015 Siu Tak Jeffrey Tam 0
I stared at the Maths test in front of me, feeling the panic start to rise. I couldn’t even understand the first question. I didn’t even know where to begin. Then I heard a quiet voice working through the problem. It wasn’t my voice, but it was inside of my head. I suddenly realised it was John sitt.........Read More