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PENANG / SBP – STUDENTS SHOULD ALLOWED TO BRING PHONES TO SCHOOL. WHAT DO YOU THINK ?

Since the motion “students should not bring their mobile phones to school” has been a controversy,
there isn’t any definite agreement between students, teachers and the Principal. From my point of view,
mobile phones should not stay prohibited in school. I’m going to explain the reasons behind this practical
argument.

First of all, parents may be worried about their children’s safety. It’s normal for them to care about
their children, and this applies to almost all the families. In this case, students can contact their parents when
they’re going back home if they bring their phones to school. It is true that there are phones provided by the
school for students to contact parents. However, there are almost 1000 students in the school, yet there are
only 2 phones available for them. It is ridiculous. Indeed it forces students to queue up, wasting a lot of time.
When they bring their own phones, they can contact their parents whenever they like. How convenient it is!

As the technology is more advanced nowadays, mobile phone means a lot to teenagers. What’s more,
it’s a necessity for them. Basically most of them have an obsession with their ‘necessity’. They do not have
their phones for 8 hours because they’re having lessons at school. It’s no harm for them to relax after the
tiring 8 hours. Phone is a part of our life. I don’t see the point in not allowing students to bring their phones
to school just for relaxing right after the long, dreadful lessons.

Besides, it is essential for students to check information on the Internet. It is usual to surf the net by
phones. Sometimes students do homework before or after school. They can check the information using their
phones. When the bringing of mobile phones stays prohibited, they need to use the computers in the library.
Same as the case of public phones in school, there’re nearly a thousand of students yet there’re only three
computers available. I don’t think they can surf the Internet as they want. It therefore can’t replace the use of
their personal phones for checking information.

Some students said that the using of mobile phones is detrimental to health. I personally think it’s out
of the track. I’m claiming that students only use their phones when they’re heading to school or leaving it. It
doesn’t take a long time anyway. How can it be harmful to our body, especially our eyes? In addition, their
main concern is that mobile phones keep on distracting them when they’re having lessons. However, I didn’t
say that students can keep their phones during lesson time. The phones can be kept by teachers. Once
phones are kept by teachers, there won’t be any distraction and also stealing, crimes and cheating. The
school can implement more measures to keep students’ concentration once they are allowed to bring their
phones to school.

To sum up, there seems to be loads of disadvantages for students to bring phones to school just if
they have some superficial grasps of the motion. However, they can be eliminated by policies implemented
by the school. The plans can definitely beat the disadvantages down.

What’s left are the advantages of bringing phones to school ultimately. I don’t see any point that
bringing mobile phones to school is high-sounding since it ensures students’ safety from the viewpoint of
parents, helps students look up the information in an effective way and serves as a proper form of relaxation
for students. As the above-mentioned arguments support my standpoint, I consider the bringing of mobile
phones should be permitted at school.

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PENANG – WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY

Where there is a will there is a way is a nice old saying which has proved its meaning by hundred percent. If we
have a desire to do something, things will come to our way but we need to be dedicated to that. There will be some
hindrance in the way but will power gives surety to win the goal. Will is the wish to do anything in life. Dreaming is good
but not working properly to fulfill the dream is not good. If you see dreams, work accordingly to complete them. The
meaning of this proverb applies to all the work areas of life. If you want that good things of life come to your way, you
need to work hard accordingly with complete dedication and patience.

You cannot get good result and success in the first attempt though you can succeed after a number of hard
trials. We all are well aware of the simple story of a thirsty crow who worked hard in filling the pitcher through small
stones to get the water level up so that he can drink the water and quench his thirst. He was in the search of water for
hours however when he got water, it was very low in the pitcher. He tried number of ways to quench his thirst with no
success. He thought a trick and started picking and collecting pebbles one by one in the pitcher. Finally, he got success
in bringing the water level up and quenching his thirst.

His will power to quench his thirst made him able to defeat all the difficulties and get success. His thirst was very
important which made him strong and win. All the trials and success of that crow teaches us that never become
hopeless even when you are surrounded by difficulties. Just be patient and continue the hard work, surely you will get
success.

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PENANG – IF YOU COULD MAKE ONE WISH, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY ?

PERAK TENGAH - DESCRIBE YOUR PLANS FOR FUTURE

All of us have our own wishes. However it may differ from person to person. The wishes could be in
what one would like to become, what one would like to do, what one would like to have and so on…

No matter what, each one of us does have a wish and we all strive hard to get there. With little bit of
effort and right kind of focusing, we all could make our wishes come true.Being a student, my wishes would
be as to what I would like to become or where I would like to be when I grow up. Though I have been asked
this question many times, I never thought of it seriously until recently.
 I may sound funny for you now, but I deeply have my desires in achieving of what I see in myself. I
love to become a Chef!! A very well known one. I love cooking and I always watch my Mom making dishes. It
is such a pleasure to see her make dishes and bring in out great flavorful and mouthwatering dishes, even
with the little ingredients left in her kitchen. She has motivated me that, making great food and satisfying
hunger of many is the greatest joy that one could attain. When we make food with all the love and passion, it
just turns out great and serving them to our loved ones, is beyond ecstasy, is what my Mom always says.

I watch the numerous Cooking shows that are shown in the television and I have seen small kids make
food!! That has actually given me the confidence that I too can prepare food and make great dishes.
Sometime I ask my Mom to hand over the kitchen and she does stand with me to what I can make. I really
enjoy those times and I love making it.

I wish to become a wonderful Chef and run a restaurant on my own, where I could make dishes of my
choice and serve my guests with all love and care. Happy and content faces after having a meal is what would
make my day, as I truly enjoy seeing happy faces after a great meal that my mom makes.

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PENANG – BEST VACATION YOU HAVE EVER HAD IN YOUR LIFE

This year's vacation was the best vacation ever; I've been in the far east and I went to the most
beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea - Greece, there are among the amazing beaches and beautiful view
that I found the meaning of ultimate freedom and relaxation.

My journey started during the month of July, I flew to Hong-Kong to visit my father. I traveled there
for a week, It wasn't my first trip to this fabulous country - I've been there few times before. We took a ferry
from Hong Kong to a Chinese city called Shenzhen near the border, I was lucky enough to have my father with
me to show me around.

Shenzhen is a small town not far from Hong-Kong and we spent the day wandering through markets,
taking in the sights, and generally just relaxing, and then we took a ferry back to HK, I remained in HK for a
few days and flew to Malaysia .

When I came to Malaysia I was overwhelmed of its beauty and cultural. I decided to go Cameron
Highland. There are many great places in Cameron Highland. For example the tea plantation, the strawberries
park, the rose garden and also the herbs garden. Furthermore, it has a picturesque view of surrounding,
which is filled with beautiful flowers and mountains. It is simple breathtaking.
 It was the most amazing week of my life. The wonderful experience included beautiful beaches,
incredible parties and meeting interesting people.

To conclude, this vacation was the best I’ve ever had; possibly due to the fact this was the last school
vacation of my life. I will always cherish every little moment of it.

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MELAKA / SBP – E-SHOPPING WILL ONE DAY TAKE OVER THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD OF SHOPPING

ADVANTAGES OF ONLINE SHOPPING

Online shopping is one of the greatest aspects of the internet today. By choosing to shop online you
will be able to enjoy many benefits, some of which are self explanatory, others that are not so apparent. With
this article, we will begin with the less apparent benefits of online shopping. Many people are unaware that
they have the ability to save even more money by shopping at an online retailer. You see, just as actual
department stores are always in competition with each other, so are online retailers. They all fight among
each other in order to offer consumers the best deal, in order to lure them to their products.

With online shopping, you, the consumer, benefit greatly from this never ending battle of the
retailers. Everyone is always in search for a great deal, online shopping can offer you just that. Another
excellent example of the money saving benefit is what is called "Online ONLY" deals. These are deals that are
typically offered by retailers that also possess offline sales structures. The benefit of this is that they will often
offer extensive discounts and savings only to those who purchase specific items online.

Other benefits that only online shopping can offer you include the ability to avoid the holiday rush,
the waiting in line, the weather elements, traffic, and having to carry all of the shopping bags around. Sounds
relaxing does it not? It should, often times shopping within a mall or department store can become such a
hassle that it is not as fun as it once was. Online shopping makes it fun again, depending on what you are
looking for you have many options in your selection. For example, say you are online shopping for a specific
CD (Compact Disc), often times retailers will allow you to listen to samples of the songs contained on that CD.
How does this help? You will have the opportunity to listen to portions of the song, this will help you
determine if you like the songs or do not. This surely beats buying a CD only to find out you did not like it
once you have gotten it home.

You should take advantage of online shopping for a variety of reasons such as, saving time - you do
not have to drive anywhere, you can often purchase an item(s) with just a simple click of a button. You can
stay within the comfort of your home and find that perfect gift no matter if it is rare or readily available.
Online shopping is perfect for those items that you want to remain a secret, such as a surprise gift or other
item you may not want to purchase in public. If you have not joined the ever growing population of online
shoppers, this is your opportunity. With online shopping, you save money, time, and effort all with the click of
a mouse.
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MELAKA – HOW CAN STUDENTS CARRY OUT RECYCLING IN SCHOOL

SCHOOL RECYCLING WEEK

Good morning to the Principal, teachers and fellow students.

From Monday, until Friday, we will hold 'Recycling Week' for the first time in our school. As the Head
Prefect, I would like to tell you all about the aims and activities of this 'Recycling Week'.

Nowadays, we hear so much being said about our environment being destroyed by the irresponsible
actions of humans. Let us do our bit for the environment this week by changing our attitudes and actions. Instead
of littering, let us view waste from a different perspective. By recycling waste, we can not only prevent our towns
from being turned into dumping grounds, we can also ensure a systematic utilization of our natural resources.

Let me start by giving you the aims of 'Recycling Week'. By having this project, we hope that students will
develop an awareness of the importance of conserving and protecting our environment and our natural
resources. 'Recycling Week' is also aimed at educating students on the methods they can use to reduce waste.

It is our responsibility to take care of the environment. Let us not discard this responsibility due to
ignorance and indifference. Our teachers have planned many interesting and useful activities. First of all, you are
asked to collect used magazines, aluminium cans and bottles. The class which contributes the most materials will
win a unique trophy which is made entirely out of recycled materials. At the end of the week, all the materials
collected will be sorted out and sent to cash-a-can centers or recycling plants.

Officers from the Consumer's Association have agreed to give a talk entitled 'Safeguarding the
Environment'. The highlight of the week is a visit to a paper-recycling plant. If you need more information, you can
obtain it from the notice on the school's bulletin board. Those interested in the trip should give their names to
their class teachers.

I hope that 'Recycling Week' will enlighten you on the importance and benefits of recycling waste. I would
like to end by urging everyone to support 'Recycling Week' with your active participation.

Thank you

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MELAKA – DESCRIBE SOME ACTIVITIES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY INDULGE IN AS A PASTIME

Pastime is when all my homework and chores have been done for the day and I am "free" to do things
that I enjoy doing.

Usually I spend time watching television. As my favorite TV shows come on at specific times, I make
sure that I finish my homework and chores well before the shows. Otherwise I will have to miss them. Mostly
I manage to watch the shows but sometimes extra homework or chores may cause me to miss a show or two,
but it is rare. Anyhow if I know that I am definitely not able to catch a show in time, I will just set the video
recorder to tape the show so that I can watch it later.

Another thing that I do in my free time is potter around in the garden with my mother. She plants a
fair bit of flowers and I enjoy helping her take care of them. It is a pleasure to feel the soil, prune the plants,
remove the weeds and do the little things that help the plants grow better. It always fills me with wonder to
watch seedlings germinate, sprout leaves and eventually grow to produce beautiful flowers.

Pottering around in the garden also taught me many things about the insects, butterflies, snails,
caterpillars, centipedes, millipedes and other small creatures that inhabit the place. These creatures are
mainly harmless and watching them go about their 'chores' always fascinates me.

In the evening when the weather is fine, i sometimes go for a stroll around the neighborhood with my
father. This is the time when most the neighbors have come home from work or school. We say hello to
those whom we know. They are mostly friendly people and they acknowledge our greetings. Once in a while
we come upon unfriendly neighbors but we just ignore them and carry on.

In the night, I usually do a bit of reading with my brother before going to bed. Books are like little
treasure chests. A lot of information and knowledge are to be found in them and all it takes is a bit of time
spent reading them. This is certainly a very beneficial way to spend my free time. Some we share our story.
After a spot of reading, it is time for bed and on to another day.

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PERAK TENGAH – KNOWLEDGE VS EXPERIENCE. WHICH GUARANTEE A BETTER FUTURE ?

People always are learning and practicing through their whole lives. From reading words in text book
such as toy, car, train etc., people have the concept and ideas.  They further understand the actual meaning
of these words by playing toys and riding or driving cars, trains etc.

Education (books) and experience are the main two channels for People to gain their knowledge. Each
play different roles for people. In my opinion, knowledge from experience is more important than that from
books.

Experience first can prove if the knowledge form books are true or false. Textbooks are very wonderful
in teaching people essential principles, how is the world looks like? what is the basic law of change of people
and things? We can learn a lot through primary school, secondary school until  university. However, people
can only understand the really meaning of those form books and justify them if they are right through
practices. A few hundred years ago, people learnt from text book that the earth was flat. However scientists
found that was wrong through observations and measurement.

The knowledge from experience can improve and advance  the world and our society. As books have
limitation, they only teach us the what people found in the past. The knowledge from the books are
constrained to the certain conditions and environment. For example, mould and tools design for plastics
industry, the university course only taught me very simple cases, most knowledge are obtained from various
different and complicated cases in my career.

There are a lot new inventions and new products which could not be found from textbooks. Our society
and world are developed through continuous practices, those knowledge, never found in books, such as
internet, e-business etc. are all developed through new practices.

"The truth comes from practices and experience", people are continually discovering new things and
assessing the creditability of the knowledge written in books. The knowledge from experience help us much
more than those from books. So, once again which one will guarantee a better future. From what I have
written, I believe that both are equally important. In your journey to achieve your dream, you need to have
the knowledge and gain some experiences. Then you will be expert in your field.

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PERAK TENGAH – HOW MODERN INVENTION HELPED MANKIND

If a man of 17th or 18th century were to pay a visit to the present world, he would simply feel
dumbfounded. Present age is the age of technology and it is progressing day by day by leaps and bounds. It
has proved to be a great blessing to mankind.

One of the greatest blessings of technology is the invention of rapid means of travel and transport.
Distance has been utterly annihilated. Journeys that previously took months together are now made in days
and even hours. Nor it is only the speed of travel that has been increased; the modern and advanced means
of travel are very comfortable and luxurious. This can be easily conceived by the existence of bullet trains,
different types of speedy aircrafts and road vehicles. These means of transport are not only instrumental in
taking people from one place to another but also in the transportation of goods.

The advances in medical technology are really remarkable. Immunity against such fatal diseases as
plague, typhoid, cholera and typhoid can be guaranteed by means of inoculations. Vaccination is proving an
effective safeguard against the scourge of many deadly diseases. In addition to this, painless surgical
operations for appendicitis hernia and a score of other diseases are performed and a new lease of life is
granted to the patients. In short science is instrumental in relieving the physical suffering of millions and
saving the life of humans. This quest of disease is one of the noblest achievements of technology. When we
contrast our life with that of our ancestors, we feel how science and technology has taken hold of the
minutest details of our everyday existence. As a result the world has grown more prosperous and the
standard of living has risen.

It would not be wrong to say that computer is the most useful invention of the 21st century. It is
because of computers and robotics that the world is making incredible developments in every walk of life.
The world has become a global village today and boundaries of countries have shrunken to reachable
distances.

In conclusion, I do believe that technology do develop mankind to be a better person. We are capable
to achieve many great things in daily basis. Somehow, some people could see that all these invention gives a
lot of effect to our life with lots of destruction to nature and ourselves. Well, it’s all depend on us either we
make sure of it in worthy way or we do in the ruthless way. It is our choice.

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PERAK TENGAH – HABITS OF YOUNG MALAYSIAN TODAY

  Nowadays, teenagers in Malaysia have changed in comparison with the teens in the past, taking into account eating habits, an
active way of life, spending free time and clothes. They are a “technology” generation. For teens in todays’ world mobile phones,
internet, music, movies, television and video games are very important. Most teenagers prefer watching TV and playing computer games
to reading books. They don’t like reading because watching TV is easier and they don’t have to use their own imagination. Computer
games teach but they are also harmful to health..

     Every teenager needs a balanced diet, appropriate personal hygiene and physical activities in the fresh air, for example, playing
a ball, going running, swimming, driving on the bicycle, playing in tennis or walking. This should be for them more interesting than
sitting for hours in front of a computer or TV because such a mode of life leads to the improvement of mood, health and physical shape..
Young people choose less healthy kinds of entertainment than sport, putting away bicycles in the corner. They eat too much fast,
unhealthy food, which is very fatty and drink too many sugary drinks. This leads to obesity. However, nowadays young people, especially
girls, allow themselves to grow fat, or torture themselves with diets,  which leads to various diseases with physical basis like anorexia
and bulimiaYoung people have to remember, that a healthy lifestyle requires appropriate nourishment, but they also must not forget
about personal hygiene.

Physical activity has a large influence on young people lifestyle. Physical activity improves health condition in various ways. It
helps the organism to utilize the calories better, which helps to maintain a desirable weight. Physical activity reduces the appetite and
helps in the reduction of the fatty mass of the body. The beneficial influence of physical activity on health mood does not raise any
doubts any more. The research reveals that regular training among the youth is an important factor improving the health. However,  too
little popularity of  psychical activities among the young people is a huge problem.  It is a frequent and more and more general problem
and causes various diseases such as: heart failure, lungs deficiency, spine problems etc.
 
 Another aspect worth mentioning is communication via the Internet, especially instant messaging, has become an essential feature
of teens’ social lives. Teenagers say, that this can be very helpful to communicate, learn and can be fun. Through the Internet they can
download music and other files and play on-line games, for example, with their real or virtual friends. What is more, cellulars are very
popular  among teenagers and can be used to do a lot of things: we can communicate with friends using them, have a nice time playing
games, listen to music and also watch films. For a lot of young people mobile phones are indispensable and they simply cannot imagine
life without them.

All in all, it can be stated that the lifestyle of teenagers depends on many factors. It is connected with the constant development
which is taking place and as a result is different from the lifestyle of young people in the past. Every young man should lead a healthy
lifestyle independently of age or interests. This should be one of the things that you do every single day. Young people should be aware
of positive influence of healthy lifestyle on health and mood. This in effect would give them better results in studying and what is more
important they would be pleased with good health much longer.

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SBP – DESCRIBE A SCENE AFTER A TRAFIC ACCIDENT AND YOUR FEELING ABOUT IT

It looked as if a storm was approaching. I was standing at a cross-road traffic junction, waiting
to cross the road. I have always observed that particular cross-road to be extremely busy, with vehicles
constantly on the move. I was headed towards the bus stop across the street, so I turned in the opposite
direction of the cross-road to see if my bus was coming.

As I turned back to have a look at the cross-road, I saw a flashy yellow sports car trying to beat
the red light. Before I knew it, I heard a thunderous heart-stopping crash. The sports car had slammed
head on into a green van right in the middle of the large intersection. Shattered windscreen glass was
strewn all over the junction and the passers-by crowded round the scene. I saw one girl rushing to the
telephone to report the accident.

For a minute or two, nothing happened. Then, a man got out of the green van. His van was
completely smashed in on the side of the collision. He lookedshaken and furious. He walked over to
the yellow car only to find that the driver was unconscious. Some helpful people went to the middle of
the road to help the unconscious man out of his car.
 The police and the ambulance arrived at about the same time. They noted down the positions of
the vehicles and began asking for witnesses to the accident. I volunteered to give some details since I
had seen the whole thing. I did not have time to think about missing my bus

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SBP – A PLEASANT SURPRISE

PAHANG - DESCRIBE A TIME WHEN SOMETHING TOTALLY UNEXPECTED HAPPENED

A Wonderful Surprise
 

It was almost Chinese New Year and I was feeling a little down and out. My best friend, Hui Yi, had just
migrated to Hong Kong and I was sad that we would not be able to spend time together like we did in the past. She
would always spend Chinese New Year over at my house and we would have so much fun too. But now, despite
Chinese New Year being a busy cleaning and cake baking season, I was bored at home, with little else to do.

I received a postcard from her just days after she left, with the pleasant news that she would return this
Chinese New Year to visit me. I was so thrilled. I could not stop running around the house with glee for a full half
hour. Then, a telephone call came for me two days later. It was Hui Yi calling from her new home in Hong Kong.
She told me that she would be too busy settling down at her new home to return this Chinese New Year.  My heart
sank. While I was glad to hear her familiar voice over the telephone, I was saddened by the news. I hung up trying
not to let my disappointment show too much.

On Chinese New Year, my relatives and friends gathered at my place for a small dinner. I heard a taxi drive
up to the front door and someone alighting from it. I looked out of my window and to my great surprise, it was Hui
Yi! We greeted each other with a bear hug, ran inside the house and told each other stories about what happened
since we last saw each other.

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PAHANG – HOW SHOULD PARENTS DISCIPLINE THEIR CHILDREN ?

How to Discipline Your Child Without Punishing Them

Discipline is one of the defining elements of parenting. Through discipline, kids are taught to become
responsible, honest, kind and sharing people. By following their parents’ guidance, teachings and rules, they
have the chance to grow up to be well-behaved and respectful individuals. Discipline and punishment are not
the same thing. If you punish your child instead of disciplining him, you probably wont get the desired result.

Parents who spank or swat their kids often believe it won’t hurt them. After all, they were spanked by
their parents. But a recent study shows that after such parents are exposed to the many study findings
showing corporal punishment’s negative effects on children, a significant number change their opinion. Here
are three reasons why discipline is better than punishment.

Punishment is about overreacting. The urge to punish comes from within when you feel hurt by your
child's behavior—you're looking to strike back and inflict this same pain, often overreacting to the situation.
In the heat of the moment, Mom or Dad might lash out in anger or impulsivity, even raising a hand to a child,
instead of taking a deep breath and assessing the situation objectively.

Punishing doesn't teach lessons. Once you’re caught up in the punishment mindset, it's hard to think
rationally or be compassionate in considering how to discipline your child. And it doesn't help your child learn
right from wrong. What specific "lesson" does a yanked and twisted arm teach? But treating a child with
respect, talking to him and getting him to thoughtfully discuss the situation turns his inappropriate behavior
into a learning opportunity.

Punishment creates a fear-based relationship. Consider the type of relationship a parent develops
with a child and the example set in regards to problem solving. A parent that frequently punishes a child
establishes a relationship built on fear. If a parent is aggressive and unpredictable, the child will become
fearful and worry about what his parent will to do every time he makes a mistake. Moreover, this fear and
anxiety stays with the child later in life. He may be waiting to be hurt and for something bad to happen.

Hence, learn how to discipline your child by correcting unwanted behavior, and teach positive
behaviors using discipline strategies rather than a punishment. It’s a loving, respectful and effective way to
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SBP – TO ERR IS HUMAN, TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE

We all know this popular adage, but what does it really mean? Well, as humans, we all make mistakes
– whether or not we want to admit to them is another thing entirely! However, when it comes to forgiveness,
many of us would rather hold on to our hurts, our resentments and our anger than forgive the one who has
done us wrong. It usually takes a “bigger” person to forgive, someone who realizes that holding on to all
those negative emotions only hurts them in the long run – instead of the person who committed the
wrongdoing!

Usually, we tend to think of forgiveness as benefiting only the one who is guilty of the wrongdoing.
Viewed in this way, forgiveness is a “divine” act on the part of the one who forgives; the one who is forgiven
is relieved of any guilt and can go on with their lives, free from remorse. But what about the forgiver? Does
he/she benefit at all?

Forgiveness frees you – it frees you to live without the weight of that anger and resentment.
Forgiveness of others, and ourselves, for the wrongdoings we have caused ourselves or suffered because of
another’s actions, has tremendous physical and psychological effects. Forgiveness of ourselves and others
leads to increased feelings of self worth and decreased psychological stress. This allows you to live a more
satisfied and fulfilling life because you have moved beyond the negative feelings that keep you stuck in the
muck and the mire and control your thinking and behavior.

Forgiveness is really a gift that you give to yourself. It has very little to do with the person who has
hurt you. In fact, holding on to that hurt is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die! Doesn’t
make any sense, does it? Letting go of the hurt helps to build your self esteem because it demonstrates your
willingness to move out of the “victim” role and take your own personal power back.

Remember – forgiveness doesn’t mean you have to accept the behavior of another nor does it mean
you have to forget. It means granting yourself the permission to be happy and to move on – because that is
what is best for you

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TERENGGANU – A VISIT TO NIGHT MARKET

One Thursday evening at about 7.00 p.m, my sister and I paid a visit to the night market. It was not
completely dark yet but the vendors had already lit their portable fluorescent lamps. From a distance the
lamps seemed to add brilliance to the living sea of human bodies that had congregated at the market.

We stepped into the market carefully as there were many people there. In fact, we had to be careful
not to knock into the other shoppers. Our first stop was the food stalls. There were vendors selling cakes,
biscuits, buns, dumplings, dim sum, noodles and many other local tidbits and delicacies. we bought some
buns and dumplings for my parents and other siblings at home.

We then walked over to the fruit stall to buy some fruits. Next to the fruit stall, a medicine seller had
set up shop and was talking himself hoarse extolling the efficacy of his medicine to half-interested shoppers.
Poor man, if he went on like that, he might need the medicine himself, whatever it was good for.

Next, we stopped and bought some vegetables at our regular vegetable stall. That was the last thing
we needed to buy. As it was still only 7.30 p.m. we decided to walk around a bit and look at the things on
sale.

There were people selling toys, pirated video CDs, clothes, belts, books, posters, mobile phone
casings, balloons, crockery and all sorts of goods. Business seemed to be good for most of the vendors. There
was no shortage of buyers. Everyone seemed to have something to sell or to buy. The sight, sound and smell
of the market were really quite intense. So after spending another ten minutes or so in the market, I yearned
for the peace and quiet of home. So I motioned to my sister to go home.

Together we walked carefully out of the night market and headed home.

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TERENGGANU – HAVING A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT IS BENEFICIAL FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS. WHAT DO YOU
THINK.

Everything in the world has good and bad aspects, and that can definitely be said as true for the
phenomenon that is Facebook. is Facebook a valuable communication platform beneficial to all its users, or
merely a time waster that has caused more headaches than happiness? For me, an average, sociable seventeen
year old, I could say that it is beneficial and dangerous at the same time.

Certainly, there are many advantages to Facebook. The easiness of communication is the obvious one.
Who could have possibly imagined that someone would create a space where we could communicate, share
photos and keep up-to-date with our friends from all over the globe as long as we had access to an internet
connection?

It has become a platform upon which teenagers can express their feelings and voice their opinions,
knowing that they will actually be heard, if not by adults, certainly by their peers. Whether they want to share
their feelings with the world, or merely their closest friends, Facebook makes either possible. For some, it is their
first opportunity to truly feel as though they belong to a group. Their first chance to feel as though someone is
actually listening, that others care about them, their opinions and feelings. This concept, for me personally, is
difficult to fully grasp. I get it, I understand it, I know that some people just need to feel loved and cared about,
but I’d prefer face-to-face contact any day, which leads me to the negatives.

For years, I have had the dangers of cyberspace drilled into me from parents, from teachers, from
various adults. On Facebook it is very easy for cyber bullies to thrive. They can harass and/or gang up on one
person even easier than they could in a school environment. There aren't moderators that go around
monitoring what people say to each other. Anything can be said. There are also a relatively small amount of
parents that have Facebook accounts and keep up with their children's. More than once I've witnessed this
form of bullying, whether it be about race, appearance, intelligence, etc.

I don’t see social networking, in particular Facebook, as an entirely bad thing or a completely good
thing, but simply a combination of the two. As with everything in life, there are elements of both associated
with it, and just like junk food and most good things, moderation is the key

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TERENGGANU – BUILDING A NATION IS IMPORTANT TO ONE’S COUNTRY. HOW CAN TEENAGERS

Many teenagers see their civic roles as only starting when they enter the working world. This is
because they see themselves as being powerless to change anything before that and therefore, postpone any
responsibility towards the country. But little do they realize that there are roles that they can assume, no
matter how small, to help improve life in the country.

One such role is that of pressure groups to raise awareness of important social issues in the country.
The voice of the young can make itself heard in areas like conservation of the environment, protection of
wildlife, as well as the arbitrary raising of school fees without consultation with the relevant groups. These
are issues that directly impinge on our lives and thus should be taken note of by us. Furthermore, we can also
put pressure on irresponsible advertisers who discriminate against certain groups in the society or even use
sexually explicit messages or visuals in their promotions. By showing that we care about our society, we can
make a start in ensuring that sound moral values and correct practices prevail.

We can also help the community by taking an active role in raising funds and even volunteering as
workers for the less fortunate. Old folks' homes and other welfare groups are always in need of volunteers to
help them. Thus, by offering our services on a weekly or monthly basis, we are building a caring society that
will augur well for the future. Simple tasks like cleaning the homes, entertaining or listening to the old folks,
or doing voice recordings for the visually-impaired are all within our means and infinitely more meaningful
than shopping or hanging out at 'shopping centers.

In the end, the best thing that people my age can do for the country is always to avail themselves of
the opportunities that are presented to them so that they are able to arm themselves well with the
knowledge and skills to contribute to the society in future. There are many things that we cannot do now, like
influencing public policies, but we can prepare ourselves to be ready when the day comes for us to play our
part. A great deal of investment in both effort and money has gone into nurturing us as young leaders of
tomorrow, and we must not ignore our roles. In the end, embracing our responsibilities to our society is a big
step in helping to improve life in our country.

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TERENGGANU – WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING MANY FRIENDS

Forming strong friendships is one of the most important aspects of life as a student. Friends are like
the substitute of our family , especially when we are distant to our family. Look for allies is even harder rather
than look for foes. A lot of people tried their best to look for these friends whether it takes some payment in
form of material and spiritual. So why do people compete in looking for friends? There are some reasons why
people strive to having a lot of friends.

First, by having good friends, we will be easy to look for assistance. Problem comes without invitation,
so nobody could avoid it. In such circumstance, friends could be the best allies for you to solve the problem
and assists you. With a strong solidarity and spirit, friends will help each other and bring a way out from the
problems to whoever needs it. They are cohesive and cooperative in order to help each other inside their
community.

Second, by having good friends, we have a place to rely all of our problems. We could share each
other what problems afflict us, what events make us happy or sad, what is our secret which is really
bothering us, e.t.c. So, in this situation, friends take role as our vessel to distract all of emotional problem and
relieve our brain's stress. This also could reduce numbers of desperate people committing in suicidal.

Third, good friends will not lead us into a damaged situation. Although in some case, friends could
make some jokes or fools which are embarrassing us, but in other side of their mischievous behavior, they are
care to each other. They will give us advises to lead us into a better condition and encourage us if we are in a
wrong way. That's why we should choose a well-personality people to be our friends.

In summary, friendship is essential. Humans are social creatures which need friends to accompany
their life. Having good friends could lead us to get out from the trouble and bring us to a better condition.
That's why having good friends are beneficial.

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MRSM – SOMEPEOPLE BELIEVE BEING FLUENT IN ENGLISH CAN DETERMINE STUDENTS’ SUCCESS IN THEIR
FUTURE.

As we know that English is an international language. Most of people in every part of the world know
it, even they learn deeply all about English. English is a very useful language. If you can speak English fluently
and understand this language, you will get many advantages. For a student when you fluent in English you
will get these two major advantages : you will easily get a job and studying abroad will be easier

Firstly, English is known to be so useful throughout the world that it is the most-learned
second
Those who are able to speak English, even at a basic level, may find that it can lead to a higher level
of employment or simply more job prospects. Consider, for example, the hospitality industry. If an
employer in a non-English-speaking country had staff who speak English to some degree, then he
would be able to provide his customers with a higher quality of service. Not only will the staff be able
to communicate with more customers, but those English speakers can act as translators, if necessary.
The same general rule can apply across many industries, such as telecommunications, travel, tourism
and sales.

Secondly, traveling abroad is a big part of many people's lives, whether it is for vacation or
work travel. Everyone hopes to fit in to their new surroundings, even when traveling on holiday, and
the best way to do this is to speak the native tongue. Barring that, In many countries English is the
popular second language, enabling visitors to converse in an alternate language. If you are able to
communicate with the locals, read signs easily and understand your surroundings, traveling will be a
lot easier

In short, English is known to be so useful throughout the world that it is the most-learned
second language, with over 700 million nonnative speakers, according to the English Language
website. Those numbers indicate that there are certainly advantages to being able to speak English.
So, if you are able to learn English , you will be able to survive in any part of the world.

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MRSM – WAYS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO LOVE READING

  Reading has at all times and in all ages been a source of knowledge, of happiness, of pleasure and
even moral courage. In today's world with so much more to know and to learn and also the need for a
conscious effort to conquer the divisive forces, the importance of reading has increased.  We all know the
rewards of reading are immense; aside from enhancing our communication skills, it also helps reduce stress.
Nevertheless, many children still cringe at the thought of reading. How can we change that?

Firstly, allow students to read the whole book before discussing it. Give students the opportunity to
read the book before you pull it apart and talk about literary devices. Sometimes when all you do is talk about
the plot, setting, or genre, you are taking all the fun and pleasure out of the story. Give students the chance
to read it once through, then you can go chapter by chapter and dissect.

Secondly, teach students reading strategies. Many students don’t like to read because it’s hard for
them. Teach children reading strategies (i.e. repeated reading) to help them feel confident and read fluently.
School also can set up a book club. Book clubs and reading groups are a great way for students to socialize
and share their thoughts. This interaction makes reading so much more enjoyable, and it enhances their
comprehension skills

Teacher must use technology to create an e-book. Children love technology, and there is nothing is
better than using these tools to get students to love reading. Download an app like Book Creator or ebook
Magic and have students create their own works. Kids will love sharing their books with their peers and they
can even submit their stories to iBooks.

Last but not least, teacher need to helps students see the importance of reading. Sometimes just
knowing the facts can encourage someone to see their world differently. For example, knowing that
maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help us live a longer life can motivate us to make better life choices.
Laying out the benefits of reading may be the best way to enhance appreciation and e ncourage them to pick up
a book on their own.

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KEDAH – HOW ONE CAN STUDY SMART

Why is it that some students study really hard, but aren’t the best in their age group or get “only”
average grades? And why is it that there are other students who do not even invest half the amount of time
and effort into their studies, but get good or even outstanding results? Here’s how you can study smart
instead of wasting countless hours of your valuable time. Here are some tips that I believe will work
effectively

Firstly, you must plan your study times thoroughly. Time is an essence so you must be wise in planning
your timetable daily and weekly. Slot in on your weaker subjects, example allotting two hours English
Language on Sunday and Thursday. The other critical subjects Sejarah and Bahasa Melayu you can do on any
other days. Similarly for weekend, you can plan for other subjects. I wish to point out on the importance of
not to procrastinate. When you have plan your study times thoroughly, you must not procrastinate to any
other time or any others day.

Next, when the teacher is teaching ,you must be attentive and focus.If you lose your focus then it’s
hard for you to score high mark for that subject as you are not able to follow the lesson properly.Moreover,
you will lose your spirit and as time goes on you will be left behind. Definitely, you will lost interests in that
subject. The next class when the teacher comes in with a new topic then it will be worst for you as the new
topic may relates with the previous one. Besides, you are advised to ask questions on certain topic that you
are not capable to understand it. This way may improve your skills. You may also ask your teacher for your
personal reference after the school hours and for sure your teacher will give the best explanation for you. IN
addition, you should go for tuition for weaker subjects such as Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.

It is imperative for you to go through past year questions to get familiar with the format of the actual
SM questions. Doing regular practices also help you to review all the things that you have learnt.As a saying
goes, practice makes perfect. Through this way, you can memorize all the important notes by jotting down all
the earth-shattering points.

In a nutshell, you can save a lot of energy and time when you are able to study smart. It is not about
how many hours you study, but how effective you study in those hours. Remember each of us get 24 hours
daily, not lee not more. So if you are able to use it wisely then you can be success.

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KEDAH - THE BEST WAYS FOR TEENAGERS TO RELEASE STRESS

Everyone wants something from teenagers. They try but it’s seems as it’s never good enough. Teenagers
have to wake up for school at six in the morning, after a night staying up late doing homework. School days are
stressful to begin with. Not just in school, their stress continues at home. Some teenagers release their stress in
such a bad way. They need to know how to release it positively. Here are some suggestions which can help you
reduce your stress. Travelling, gardening, and baking are good ways to reduce stress.

Travelling is an effective way to reduce any kind of stress. Planning the trip gives people an exciting mood
that inspires them to be active. By escaping from pressure, their mind will be refreshed and positive. Therefore, by
travelling, people will gain great energy to control their stressful lives.

Gardening is another favourable way of treating stress, because it protects people from mental and
physical problems. As people know, flowers and their scents have wonderful effects that give people a peaceful
and cheerful feeling. Likewise, gardening in the sunshine strengthens their bodies to resist the stresses. For these
reasons, gardening is a valuable way to avoid stress.

If people have stress outside, baking at home is a great protection. Kneading bread dough is especially
effective in controlling their temper. By touching dough, the smoothness and softness of the dough can heal their
depression or stress. Because the baking is homemade, their worries will be reduced and thus is worthwhile for
stressed people.

Spending time for holidays, garden work, home baking is a reliable way to help people to value their
existence. In this generation, people have excessive information that makes them confused and mislead. For
reducing a stressful life, people should with the simple ways that are all around them.

Being a teenager is, perhaps, one of the most interesting, intense, and complicated periods in the life
of almost any person. In teen years, their experiences are especially acute and exiting; this age is connected
with one’s search of place in the world, of self-identification, and belonging. So, if teenagers are not able
adapt themselves in this challenging world, they will be left behind. Yes, it is stressful, but only they
themselves can overcome it. It is their choice.

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JOHOR – NO PAIN NO GAIN

Ah Mee often wished that she could have some fun like other girls. Some of her friends, she knew, were always
going to see the latest films, eating meals in most expensive restaurants and always wearing smart clothes. Ah Lan, for
example, had at least three party dresses and many cheongsams. "My life is all work," Ah Mee said to herself one day.

It was indeed all work, because Ah Mee's mother was dead and so, as well as working hard all day in a
departmental store in the large town in which she lived, Ah Mee had to look after her father. She cooked all his meals
and kept the house spotlessly clean. But she did not want to spend all her life doing this and so at night, when
everything else was done, she was teaching herself to type and to do shorthand. She went to classes for this in the
evenings sometimes and on her day off as well. One day, I will get a really good job as a secretary to an important man,
she used to think. Then I will have much more money and I will be able to send some home to my father, so that he can
pay someone else to do his housework for him.

So the weeks and the months passed, each one of them seeing Ah Mee working harder than before. Work at
the departmental store was tiring. She was very often on her feet all day from morning until night and sometimes, the
customers were difficult, unpleasant and hard to please. Ah Mee worked at the meat counter and sometimes, the
buyers were never satisfied. One piece of meat would be too fat, another too lean and people grumbled so much, if
they could not have exactly the right join of pork. Ah Mee did not like this job at all and if she had to work in a store,
she would have preferred a chemist's or a smart ladies' gown shop. However, like many working girls, she needed the
money and so she had to persevere.
 Work at home, too, was hard. Although, she had only herself and her father to look after, the house, still got
dirty and needed to be cleaned. The rich spiced pork dish that her father liked so much, took just as much trouble for
two, as they would have done for four or for six people.

"It will all pass, if I work hard enough", she thought as she walked with her shorthand book to the Commercial
School, where she learnt shorthand and typing. The room was busy as she entered it. Other girls and boys were already
seated behind the typewriters which were all new, since the school had only just opened. The pupils were putting long
pieces of white papers into the machines and setting the spaces and margins. Soon the tap, tap, tap, of the keys could
be heard as the class began its evening's work. Ah Mee became absorbed in hers. She was very tired, but she tried her
best to concentrate, looking all the time a the copy lying beside her typewriter.

"You have a good touch", said a voice. "I have great hopes for you in th eDiploma examination next week". She
looked up to find the Principal of the School standing by her desk. This was indeed as honor. "Your shorthand speeds
are good too", went on the Principal. "Try hard in your examination and then I will help you to find a job. Remember to
practice your shorthand at home. If you have no one to dictate to you, the voices on the radio can be used instead." He
walked to the next desk leaving Ah Mee to her work and wondering just what time she could find to fit in any more
practice.

The Principal was right of course, as they usually are and Ah Mee obtained her Diploma with very good marks.
Now, she is the private Secretary to the Principal himself and has a pleasant job with a good salary. She helps her father
to pay for a woman to look after them, and although she is still very industrious, she now has time for pleasure and
recreation. She worked hard to achieve the congenial life she leads now, because at an early age, she was wise enough
to realize that without pain there can never be any gain.

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