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Have you ever stopped doing something that you used to do every day? Yes, I have! Because of the awful but important HKCEE, I decided to stop watching TV for ONE WHOLE MONTH! Don’t you want to know how my life was during this monthJust after I promised my mom to stop watching TV for a month, I regr.........Read More

I would like to suggest the following kinds of programmes for Teen TV

1. News and current affairs on educatioThe Hong Kong education system has been changing in recent years. It is necessary for teenagers to gain more up-to-date information about education. This programme could talk about the new s.........

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I am writing in response to the article on 18 September 2007 entitled ‘Green Days’.My mum has always taught me to be prudent since I was a child, so I seldom waste food or buy things that are not worth buying. For me, maintaining a frugal lifestyle is not a difficult task at all. I am confident about.........Read More

Dear PrincipalAs our school plans to organize an English Language Day Camp in the Christmas holidays, I am writing to give suggestions and opinions.100 Primary 4 pupils from a neighbouring primary school will come to this day camp. To encourage them to learn and use English, we could organize three.........Read More

Dear EditorI am writing to discuss whether it is better to be an only child than one with siblings. Apparently, there are advantages of both sides, and there is no absolute answer.Obviously, having brothers and sisters means that competition exists between two or more parties, as resources are limi.........

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Students in Hong Kong always find English learning difficult and tremendously boring. A few years ago, I was one of those students, too. Nevertheless, my Form Two English teacher, Mrs. Chan Wong King Shan, changed my attitude towards English, and now I find it joyful.From Primary One to Form One, En.........Read More

I can fly up into the sky and visit different countries myself. This can broaden my horizons. I want freedom, just like a bird flying in the sky and traveling anywhere he wants. Can I do this? I am always over-protected by my family. I don’t get any chance to do what I like. I just want to be .........Read More

“Can you prepare a birthday party for mother and make it a show on TV?” My sister asked.“Yes, I can!&rdquoMother is always a TV lover. She has fallen in love with two hit shows – Minutes to Fame and Pankun and James. Because of this, I joined a live TV show Surprise of Your Life to plan a.........Read More

First but not last day with Lesli

It’s now year2100 and the scientists have discovered the marvellous technology for human to have time travel. But they are still in experiment stage. ABDD magazine has cooperated with the scientists to make a trial test of the technology. I have won a prize an.........

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In the whole family, I love my aunt most. My aunt, Ann, is a tall and thin woman with long hair. I was afraid being with her when i was still a child because she looked very serious.

She is a very optimistic person. Although she looks serious, she is very funny and always makes the whole family laugh.........

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I was in the hospital when I told the police my story. Looking at my bruised face and arms, I swore to myself that I would not enter the horrible place anymore.

Last weekend, I went to Mongkok to buy pirated VCDs. I entered a mall from a small entrance. As I didn’t want anyone to notice or reco.........

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Dear Diary

I wonder why so many things can be happening to me. Critical decision-making and life challenges may change your path forever. Then now, my path has totally lost direction for I'm writing this diary in the detention centre at the police station. I'm being charged with theft, and y.........

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Unhealthy food is becoming more and more popular among the young generation. Thus, many people suggest banning this kind of food in school canteens to prevent students from eating it. However I totally disagree with this suggestion.

First of all, not allowing students to have unhealthy food is agains.........

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Hong Kong is regarded as the “Pearl of the Orient”. People won’t praise Hong Kong without reasons. Hong Kong is a famous international city which attracts people all over the world by her special features.

Hong Kong has lovely weather, since it is situated in the sub-tropical zone. The geographical pos.........

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Good morning, Principal, teachers and fellow schoolmates

I’m the Chairperson of the school’s Sports Committee. I’m glad to have this opportunity to talk about health and beauty in this morning assembly.I would like to start my speech by asking you one question. Have you ever thought of going to the co.........

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Last year, a Chinese University survey found that 42% of Hong Kong adolescents were having problems with excessive body weight, high blood pressure or abnormal blood fat levels. Poor diet was found to be the main contributor to the problems. The study also suggested that it was necessary to create a.........Read More

Wandering aimlessly in a shopping mall, I was enjoying the chilly air-conditioning and sat sown in a vacant table in a café opposite to a CD shop. Staring at people passing by, I was looking for my target.I narrowed my eyes and spotted an old man whose legs were shaky. He needed a walking stick for .........Read More

Dear EditorI am writing to express my concerns about online dating among teenagers. Recently, there are a few tragedies concerning online dating among teenagers which has drawn the attention of the public to this social problem. I want to raise the alertness of the public through your newspaper.MSN.........Read More

It is reported that more and more Hong Kong teenage girls are offering men paid companionship and sex, an immoral trade originated from Japan. Those young women engaged in the business are usually in the age between 15 and 25. They provide companionship and sex to mostly middle-aged businessmen or p.........Read More

I’ve read an article entitled ‘A Call To Arms’.This article is about the Free Hugs movement, a campaign which started in Sydney, Australia, aiming at bringing human contact back to isolated urban lives. The movement was originated from a crusader using the pseudonym Juan Mann. Mann’s video dispe.........

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The sale of pirated compact discs is very common in Hong Kong, though many people know it is a crime to buy them.The reasons for their buying the products are more or less the same. Pirated CDs’ low selling prices are a great attraction to most people. A pirated CD usually costs less than $20,.........Read More

Recently, a hot topic about Mr. Robert Chow has shocked the city. His speech statement arouses public awareness. Have we ever made a self-examination on whether we are discriminating those people who do not have a degreeFirstly, we do not know one’s ability from an academic degree unless we h.........Read More

Hong Kong is a prestigious world-leading city. When I was young, I used to be proud that I was a Hongkonger. Yet, my views change as days pass by. Look at the skyscrapers that are obscured by the mist; see how people treat their families and the elderly; imagine how ‘comfortable’ it is l.........

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The sex photo saga of the celebrities has captured the public attention for nearly a month. The nude photos are widely circulated on the highly accessible internet which makes the distribution of photos beyond the reach of the police and authorities. Not only are the celebrities required to pay for .........

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People frequently say it is enjoyable to walk along the sea after having lunch, especially when it is an afternoon following Mid-Autumn Festival.

The weather is a bit cool after Mid-Autumn Festival. However, I must admit that it is really comfortable as the breeze suddenly touches my hair, softly kis.........

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The yellowish red sun looks like a shy boy. He is so shy that he gives millions of light shots to me as a present in this morning but he never lets me see him clearly and directly. What a fine day to be close to the sea! Therefore, I go to the beach while my sister is still drinking her sweet peach .........

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In a desolated ranch in 1960s Texas, there lived two old brothers, Hub and Garth, starred by veteran actors Robert Duvall and Michael Caine. One day, an unexpected and unknown guest, Walter, whom nobody cared, came to their ranch. He was the old brothers’ nephew, played by Haley Joel Osment. T.........Read More

My name is Queenie Yeung Wing Yan. My father chose it for me when I was little. ‘Queenie’ means ‘queen’. I don’t think I’m a queen, but I think in other people’s eyes I am a bossy queen. I will not change my name, because when I was in Primary One, my name w&lsq.........Read More

The front door closed behind us and as the key turned to lock us inside, I smiled nervously at my two friends. Could we stay on the whole night and win this competitionSuddenly, a strange noise said,” Welcome to the Good Habitat Of Strange Things House. (Look at the capital letters!) Young ma.........Read More

My name, ‘Wong Shun Wing’, is chosen by my grandfather. I think it is a great name because it has an amazing meaning. Let me introduce my name to you now.‘Shun’ means honesty and trust. I think my grandfather hopes that I will be an honest and trustworthy person. I also think my grandfath.........Read More