Month: August 2016

The Government of the Government    5B Lydia Cha

	Being the watchdog of all government departments and public corporations, an ombudsman needs to deal with every complaint with righteousness and patience.

ffice of the ombudsman was set up as an independent organization to redress grievances from the .........Read More

Witnesses Of LifHave you visited any Intensive Care Units (ICUs) before?  Even if you have not, you may have had a glance of them on television programmes.  What impression have ICUs given you?  Mysterious?  DeadlyYoung Post meets Bridget Chan, a doctor working at the ICU of Prince of Wales Hospit.........Read More

What is Love...ActuallyAfter watching the movie Love Actually, I had some insights about what actually is love.When people mention love, our instant thought is always on the romantic love between lovers.  However, love can be of a broader sense.  Besides romance, friendship and family love can be r.........Read More

A letter to the editor about the TSA                             5B Sou Wing Ting AntheDear EditorThe debate on the scrapping of Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA) in Primary 3 has become a controversial topic in the recent days. Even though this assessment seems to be a long way past me, the .........Read More

Dear Mr. SiThank you for your letter dated 18 May 2016 regarding the full-day tour of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories your company booked with us for 9 May.We regret that the driver arrived half an hour late at the pick-up point that day and made the passengers stand outside to wa.........Read More

The Housing Problem                                             5B Lee Kwan Yin MarcDear EditorI am writing to describe the seriousness of the problem of exorbitant property prices and the lack of public housing, and suggest how it should be addressed.Housing, a living place, is undoubtedly a nece.........Read More

5A Wong Tsz Tung, Flor

Dream Catche

Ever wonder being a graphic designer?  “It’s never too late to chase your dream.” says a successful dreamcatcher in Hong Kong, Flora Wong, who is currently working as a graphic designer and is still immensely passionate for her dream of designing.RequiremenThe .........Read More

5A Un Chun To ErniAn unforgettable experiencBen is my best friend at school.  However, very often, I feel that I am inferior to him because not only is he good at sports, his academic performance is also outstanding.  I have never imagined that I could have saved his life.One month ago, Ben and I.........Read More

My Dream Jo                                                               5B Cheung Hui Yuet CelestImagine that you are doing your dream job and have been interviewed by a Young Post reporter. Write the newspaper article about your career including the following subheadings

• Getting started/ Requir.........

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5A Chan LarissA report on sleeping quality and quantity of the students of Excellent CollegIntroductioThe Health Club wanted to look into the sleeping habits of students and to see how their sleeping habits affect their activities in daytime.  In order to investigate this issue, two hundred and e.........Read More

Primary 3 TSA                                             5B Sam KDear EditorI am writing to express my opinions on scrapping the Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA) on Primary 3. Despite the urging calls for scrapping the assessment, from my point of view, it would be a wiser decision for the .........Read More

5A Wong Tsz Tung, FlorA letter to an organ donoDear Miss HeartIt is a letter from the world you once lived.  My heart, which was once yours, is now pumping with thankfulness and joy for your kind and generous donation.I could not describe how my soul was filled with enormous happiness by using wo.........Read More

5A Tam Hiu Shan, RitA letter to SavioDear Mr. SaviorThank you for your donation. I’m alive now! It is your kind devotion that changes my life! I’ll never forget it. I believe it is not a rush decision of yours, you must have considered it thoroughly. I can’t help but giving you a standing ovation.........Read More

2015-16 4B Au Hoi Lam Audrey (1Speech Writing – studying smart and effectivelHello everybodyLet me introduce myself first. I am the academic leader, Audrey Au from 4B. I’m glad to have this opportunity to talk about studying smart and effectively with all of you in this short assembly.First of al.........Read More

Ngai Yi Lam 4A magic booJohn went to Dubai with his family during his summer vacation. One day, when they were wandering along the street, John discovered a mysterious shop located in an alley. As he was very curious about the unique location of this shop, he strayed away from his parents and snea.........Read More

Dear EditorA lot of people suggest that living in Hong Kong is actually a curse as it is so polluted here.  Worse, it is politically unstable and there is a wide wealth gap. However, despite the above drawbacks, I believe living in Hong Kong is a blessing as this place gives us some unique edges th.........Read More

Man Pok Hin Hinson     4B (27Dear EditorI am writing to express my opinions about whether Hong Kong is a good place to live in.  In 2012, “The Economist” chose Hong Kong as the most suitable city for people to live in in the world, beating counterparts like Vancouver and Melbourne, which are alway.........Read More

4C (15-16) Lo Yiu Dik IvaWrite an email to your friend Peggy, sharing your reflection on the article ‘Why teaching our kids how to lose is a winning philosophy’.Dear PeggI have recently read an article about teaching the kids how to lose.  I find it quite meaningful and it really reflects the pre.........Read More

4C (15-16) Lam Tiffany Wing ChinYou are the winner of a talent contest and your singing career is taking off.  The organisers of the talent contest have asked you to write an article about yourself for their website.My name is Amy Chan and I am the winner of this year’s Hong Kong’s Got Talent. I wo.........Read More

4C(15-16) Lam Tiffany Wing ChinLearning English through Short Stories (2015-16 S4 Final ExaminationYour school is holding a short story writing competition on the theme, “Love conquers all”.  You will join this competitioWrite a story on this theme.It was a dark, wintry night when they took them.........Read More

4C (15-16) Chan Hoi ChinYour principal has received a donation of a large sum of money for improving the school library. She has asked you to give her some suggestions about the donation.Improving the School LibrarHow to spend the donatioIt is suggested that the quality of library be improved by.........Read More

4C (15-16) Pan Tiannan BettinYou visited a newly opened amusement park, Fantasy Island, with your family last week. You want to share your experience with your friends on your blog.Recently, the city was in the midst of excitement about the grand opening of a new amusement park, Fantasy Island.  M.........Read More

4C (15-164C (15-16) Pan Tiannan BettinAfter reading the article ‘Father seeks study exemption for son’ (24 Aug 15, SCMP), write a letter to the editor to express your view towards the father’s decision to seek study exemption from mainstream schools for his son.  State your view and support your v.........Read More

4A (15-16) Natalie ChonThank You for My LifDear Donor’s FamilyI am writing to express my gratitude towards the organ donated by your loved one. I am sorry for your loss. I understand that this decision was not easy to make and no words can actually fully express my eternal gratitude.Last year, I .........Read More

4A (15-16) Fung Tsz Ching GigYou visited a newly opened amusement park, Fantasy Island, with your family last week. You want to share your experience with your friends on your blog.Hi guys! How are you?  I had my best day ever at the newly opened amusement park, Fantasy Island, which I visited with.........Read More

4A (15-16) Chong NataliYou visited a newly opened amusement park, Fantasy Island, with your family last week. You want to share your experience with your friends on your blog.The theme park, its location and transporFantasy Island in Tai Mo Shan was finally opened last week! After visiting Disneyl.........Read More

4A (15-16) Chong NataliA Day as a Coffee Shop AssistanNever have I experienced working as a full-time employee.  It is actually not legal for a 14-year-old teenager to work for a day, receiving salary in Hong Kong.  Nevertheless, the LWW Porgramme organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Dep.........Read More

3D Tan Yee Shan, ElsA Letter to AunHi AuntieHow are you?  When I received the message about Uncle John, I was shocked and grieved that I cried for a long time. He is one of my most beloved people in my life and I still remember the time when we planted the tomatoes, walked through the narrow path.........Read More

3C Mak Hui Yeung, HugFulfilling the last will of uncle JohDear Aunt MayI feel extremely sad and miserable after knowing Uncle John has passed away. I know it’s even more heartbreaking to you. I want you to know that he’s not just a good husband, he’s also a great uncle and to many poor families .........Read More

3A  Lee Wing Han KristWrite a reply to the following email in no less than 250 words.

Dear StudentWelcome!  It’s so nice to have you in my class.All of you are new to me.  To help me better remember you, please introduce yourself by using a cartoon character, an animal or a food item.  Explain why .........

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