I live in a three-roomed flat that my family and I call home. It is home to a large portion of our extended family. My parents share a room, and my younger sister sleeps there as well. My brother and his wife occupy the second bedroom. Grandma and I are the only ones who sleep […]
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Most families have a few superstitions flowing through them, even if it’s only the older members who still hold to them diligently. And if there’s one feature most of these superstitions have in common, it’s that they’re totally, utterly inexplicable. Like a chocolate kettle paired with a.....
Assume you’re ten years older. You’re attending a reunion with a group of close friends you haven’t seen since graduation. Describe how your lives have changed. The year is 2023. I am a twenty-seven-year-old executive in an advertising firm with a hectic schedule. “Dick, t.....
A behavioral interview question is, “What is your greatest accomplishment?” Some examples include: “What are you most proud of?” and “What were your biggest successes in your most recent role?” “Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond what was exp.....
This speech is about students on the first morning of a new school term, before the start of the first lesson. SSV Beta Orion is located on a quiet lane in a residential neighborhood. It is a typical neighborhood school, with the majority of the students coming from the surrounding residential ar.....
My school, SSM High School is located in the heart of Rockwell. It is not one of the more well-known schools, having only been in operation for four years. I’ve been a student there since its inception and will leave with fond memories. The midday break, or recess time as it is commonly kno.....
Singapore, my neighboring country, is a stable and prosperous multi-racial city-state. Furthermore, it has a reputation for being free of corruption. As a result, it attracts both tourists and potential residents. Because Singapore is a small country, many of its residents prefer to travel abroad.....
The mention of `household’ gives me an impression of domesticity (to be tamed and trained to do housework). `Tasks’ is a negative word to me – it spells unpleasant chores, in this case, those done in the house. Being an only child and a boy to boot, Mum dotes on me. But Dad woul.....
Kenny Eating House is always crowded in the late afternoons right up to midnight. As you approach it, you will see many people standing around the tables that are already packed with hungry customers who are busily gulping down food. These people who are standing around will be on the alert for a.....
I once took a bus journey from Kampung Pulai to Butterworth during my school holidays. I was on my way to meet my family who had already gone there ahead of me. Gathering in Butterworth during the December holidays was a yearly routine for my family, as my grandparents were originally natives of .....
A school is an important place to develop the minds and bodies of the young as they take their first steps in broadening their understanding of the world and themselves. As the primary `clients’ of schools are the students, emphasis should be placed on their progress into productive people .....
Beauty truly lies in the eye of the beholder. Many people cite famous models, picturesque tourist spots, and exquisitely crafted items as their idea of beauty, but I prefer a more natural and understated definition. It is the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleas.....