English is the common language of the world.It is what connects us and enables us to communicate with one another with ease.Yet the language is deterioting where is should be flourishing.One reason is because in todays culture Singlish is becoming popular.
Todays youths prefer to speak singlish over english."There is no appreciation for words and language"a quote from Ms pek Siok Lian,a journalist and film maker.It is quite true as most people are capable of speaking good english but they prefer not to.
Another reason i think english is deterioating is that they do not maintain their language.A normal man may forget english if they do not speak or read english for a long period of time.THe knowlwdge of the language disappears over time.
Some think that we rush through the words and mispronounce the word.Singaporeans often confuse the 'r' consonant with the 'd' or 'l'.However you still see singaporeans conversein the manner though it is not the correct english.As a result some can not produce a proper sentence after their education.
Lack of formal and intensive drilling in the basics is yet another reason why english is deterioating.Even a graduate who does not practice english will eventually deterioate.Sometimes to make up for what they have lost ,they will use short forms of the word .FOr example instead of using the word'THANKS'they will use'thks' ,which is common in our everyday text messaging world.
Advice to avoid speaking in such a manner is to avoid speaking english if you are not sure of the word,practice english even if you are good.
Since most Singaporeans speak this way,in broken engliah,i think we have no right to critizise the way others speak.We should think about ourselves before crtizising others.If it is the way others talk then we should respect it rather than critizise it.Even we have our own way of talking.How would you feel if others cririzised about your english?
Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
'What does it mean to be a Singaporean.'
Being Singaporean means a whole lot to me.In fact i can not describe it in words.Singapore is special in so many ways.For example our national icon is a hybrid of a mermaid and a lion,The Merlion.For a small country we are actually ne of the best when it comes to technology.Being Singaporean actually brings up a lot of oppurtunities for us.Being multi racial also teaches us valuble experiences.In short ,being singaporean means oppurtunities for me .
Being a young Singaporean i used to wonder why people fought each other.I also realised we are multi racial and that is beneficial for our whole lifes.Singapore has in fact tought me to be a lot better person.Its education not only focuses on general topics like math and science but the education teaches us morally by letting us experience the lesson.I feel that what Singapore can do for me is teach me what is right and wrong so i can better prepare for the world.
If given a chance i would leave Singapores shores to set a better life for myself.Singapore is special ,that i can not deny, but it is also limited so i must leave to find the better.Leaving singapore also gives me a chance to see the world in a different view and how they see us.Leaving singapore gives countries a better chance to strengthen their relations with singapore and therefore to evade war.But no matter how far i travel Singapore remains my true home that is what Singapore is to me.
Being a young Singaporean i used to wonder why people fought each other.I also realised we are multi racial and that is beneficial for our whole lifes.Singapore has in fact tought me to be a lot better person.Its education not only focuses on general topics like math and science but the education teaches us morally by letting us experience the lesson.I feel that what Singapore can do for me is teach me what is right and wrong so i can better prepare for the world.
If given a chance i would leave Singapores shores to set a better life for myself.Singapore is special ,that i can not deny, but it is also limited so i must leave to find the better.Leaving singapore also gives me a chance to see the world in a different view and how they see us.Leaving singapore gives countries a better chance to strengthen their relations with singapore and therefore to evade war.But no matter how far i travel Singapore remains my true home that is what Singapore is to me.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Book Review (Journey to the end of the world)
The book Journey to the end of the world is a continuation af another book called When the snow fell.Both were written by Hanning Mankell.This story is about joel who has finally completed his education .One day ,he received a letter telling him the whereabouts of his missing mother,Mummy Jenny.Joels father Samuel who is a retired sailor joins joel in his search for mummy jenny which took them across the world from Germany to Brazil.Joel who is in love with the ocean is aspiring to be a sailor just like his father was.This came tru for a short while when they were hired aboard a ship headed for Brazil.It took them at least a year to find mummy jenny.Joel who is still a little bit immature has to change his perspective in this book in order to suceed in finding his mother
I would definately recommend this book to others.This book is touching and at the same time comedic.It potrays what teenagers go through in their final teenage years and into full adulthood.
I would definately recommend this book to others.This book is touching and at the same time comedic.It potrays what teenagers go through in their final teenage years and into full adulthood.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Euthanasia
The defination of thw word 'Euthanasia' refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner.It can come in various forms including animal and also human euthanasia.Though this once common practice is banned in most countries ,some countries such as The Netherlands or THailand, This practice is still legal and is commonly practiced.
I feel this practice should be banned from every country.The first reason to why i say so is because there are some who do not understand this practice.Children for example might see thing differently from the adults.What the adults call ending the life painlessly can easily be seen as murder to the children.People have their time to pass on and i feel that natural death is the most gracefull way to go.
Another reason why i think euthanasia should be banned is that i believe most people would choose to spend their final hours with their family.Although euthanasia ends one suffering life painlessly People throughout the world prefer to spend their last hours with their family.For example,if i were dieing i would rather confess everything to my family before i die ,even if it means suffering till the end .In other words euthanasia i almost useless as it will increase pain for deceasesd family instead.
People choose euthanasia when they are suffering untoleratable pain but miracles do happen every once in a while and there might be a chance that those who have chosen euthanasia might have a second chance to live.From my point of view.those who choose to end their life quickly were either completely broken down or just could not think straight.They could have lived if the did not choosse to die.
Therefore in conclusion i think euthanasia should be banned from evey country.
I feel this practice should be banned from every country.The first reason to why i say so is because there are some who do not understand this practice.Children for example might see thing differently from the adults.What the adults call ending the life painlessly can easily be seen as murder to the children.People have their time to pass on and i feel that natural death is the most gracefull way to go.
Another reason why i think euthanasia should be banned is that i believe most people would choose to spend their final hours with their family.Although euthanasia ends one suffering life painlessly People throughout the world prefer to spend their last hours with their family.For example,if i were dieing i would rather confess everything to my family before i die ,even if it means suffering till the end .In other words euthanasia i almost useless as it will increase pain for deceasesd family instead.
People choose euthanasia when they are suffering untoleratable pain but miracles do happen every once in a while and there might be a chance that those who have chosen euthanasia might have a second chance to live.From my point of view.those who choose to end their life quickly were either completely broken down or just could not think straight.They could have lived if the did not choosse to die.
Therefore in conclusion i think euthanasia should be banned from evey country.
Draft 3
Rain thundered down on the barren roads. He could not believe what he had seen .Dead bodies were everywhere. Their pungent smell filled the air. Though the riot was over the sound of gunshots echoed in his ear. He knew he was having illusions but his sixth sense tells him there was another force coming. It sent chills down his spine.
Anand was alone in the middle of the war zone. He was desperately trying to escape but all efforts were in vain.In a blink of an eye Sinhalese troop stormed the abandoned village. They were monsters carrying guns and riding in tanks. They were bent on war.Anand ran as far as his legs could carry him.
Anand found shelter in an old gas station and remained hidden. He cried silently while thinking back to the past. He taught of the horror of how his beloved wife and children died in the most gruesome way. However, another spark triggered in his mind. He wanted revenge. It burned like a sun within him. He stormed out and picked up a gun from a corpse of a Sinhalese soldier and went on a rampage.It appears as though nothing could stop him.The gun he was holding possesed him like a ghost.He lost his mind.
Soon after his rampage began. He was grabbed and forced down.
“Where're the others?” the Sinhala soldier asked.
“How would I know?”
“You're shooting us. How could you not know?”
“I just wanted revenge. You've killed my family.”
After the short conversation, a blast broke out and while everyone ran in panic, Anand was grabbed by a man that looks like from his religion.Panicking,the light from Anand's sight faded.He fainted on the spot. They took him to a huge truck which then ran at full throttle out of the war zone.It was pitch black,Anand could hear feint voices but could not see anything in front of him.
“Welcome. Who're you?”
“Anand. Survivor of the attack.”
“Why were you dumb enough to attack a platoon alone?”
“I wanted revenge. They've took everything from me.”
“Join us. We promise revenge. We too are in the same boat.”
“Who are you people? How would you know how I feel?”
“The Tamil Tigers. Every pain that you felt, we felt it too.”
During the cause of conversation, anand and the stranger arrived at what seemed to be the Tamil Tiger’s base camp,better known as the Tigers.The tought of revenge burned him and his thoughts were focused on only one thing. With only revenge in his mind he joined them not knowing what will happen. He joined just for his family. He longed to see their smilling faces even if it was just once more. This was his driving force.
After three years with the tigers, Anand has completely changed. He is now commander of the Tamil Tigers. He is the head behind all the Tiger’s operations, such as the bombing at a tourist resort. He also realised that violence will not solve everything and has tried to make peace. During the 2004 tsunami, he signed a treaty and in turn everything for a peaceful for once. However after his friend who risked everything for peace was murdered by a Sinhala.War broke loose.It was the same as taking a tigers food as this will enrage it. This was a was a do or die.
The skies echoed a fighter bombers.B-2 stealth bombers were seen from the ground.What seemed like birds from ground troops will deliver hell straight on. They have reached the Tigers headquarters. Anands mission is coming to an end. The Sinhalese have retaliated after the Tamil Tigers launched an air raid. Ground units were closing in. Anand has no where to run.Not knowing where or what to do he remained hidden in his underground bunker hoping his soldiers can fight off the raid.He was at the end of the rope.He has no more ideas or solutions. He now knows his mistake-revenge solves nothing.
There was a loud bang on the door.This was followed by ghastly screams and finally,the sound of an anti tank gun..The bangs soon turned to explosions that were defeaning.The 2 foot thick door protecting Anand was open.He has no where left to run.In a desperate attempt, he took out a pistol hidden in his boots and shot everyone.The waves of people were never ending. Anand is soon cornerned and eventually captured. All his struggles were useless. Most of the tigers were already killed on the nearby beach where some tried to escape by a boat but unsucessfully. Some were swimming for their lives in a last attempt .Only God could help them but He was not on their side.They all had a watery grave.
Anand was taken to prison. He is to be executed.He broke down crushed by the failure to complete his mission.He just sat in the cell lokking like a vegetable.He tried his best but it was not enough.To him,God gave him a chance but he failed. As the executioner walked in,Anand saw his life pass by him. Ironicly enough ,the place he is going to die, is the same place where he became a Tamil Tiger.
Anand was alone in the middle of the war zone. He was desperately trying to escape but all efforts were in vain.In a blink of an eye Sinhalese troop stormed the abandoned village. They were monsters carrying guns and riding in tanks. They were bent on war.Anand ran as far as his legs could carry him.
Anand found shelter in an old gas station and remained hidden. He cried silently while thinking back to the past. He taught of the horror of how his beloved wife and children died in the most gruesome way. However, another spark triggered in his mind. He wanted revenge. It burned like a sun within him. He stormed out and picked up a gun from a corpse of a Sinhalese soldier and went on a rampage.It appears as though nothing could stop him.The gun he was holding possesed him like a ghost.He lost his mind.
Soon after his rampage began. He was grabbed and forced down.
“Where're the others?” the Sinhala soldier asked.
“How would I know?”
“You're shooting us. How could you not know?”
“I just wanted revenge. You've killed my family.”
After the short conversation, a blast broke out and while everyone ran in panic, Anand was grabbed by a man that looks like from his religion.Panicking,the light from Anand's sight faded.He fainted on the spot. They took him to a huge truck which then ran at full throttle out of the war zone.It was pitch black,Anand could hear feint voices but could not see anything in front of him.
“Welcome. Who're you?”
“Anand. Survivor of the attack.”
“Why were you dumb enough to attack a platoon alone?”
“I wanted revenge. They've took everything from me.”
“Join us. We promise revenge. We too are in the same boat.”
“Who are you people? How would you know how I feel?”
“The Tamil Tigers. Every pain that you felt, we felt it too.”
During the cause of conversation, anand and the stranger arrived at what seemed to be the Tamil Tiger’s base camp,better known as the Tigers.The tought of revenge burned him and his thoughts were focused on only one thing. With only revenge in his mind he joined them not knowing what will happen. He joined just for his family. He longed to see their smilling faces even if it was just once more. This was his driving force.
After three years with the tigers, Anand has completely changed. He is now commander of the Tamil Tigers. He is the head behind all the Tiger’s operations, such as the bombing at a tourist resort. He also realised that violence will not solve everything and has tried to make peace. During the 2004 tsunami, he signed a treaty and in turn everything for a peaceful for once. However after his friend who risked everything for peace was murdered by a Sinhala.War broke loose.It was the same as taking a tigers food as this will enrage it. This was a was a do or die.
The skies echoed a fighter bombers.B-2 stealth bombers were seen from the ground.What seemed like birds from ground troops will deliver hell straight on. They have reached the Tigers headquarters. Anands mission is coming to an end. The Sinhalese have retaliated after the Tamil Tigers launched an air raid. Ground units were closing in. Anand has no where to run.Not knowing where or what to do he remained hidden in his underground bunker hoping his soldiers can fight off the raid.He was at the end of the rope.He has no more ideas or solutions. He now knows his mistake-revenge solves nothing.
There was a loud bang on the door.This was followed by ghastly screams and finally,the sound of an anti tank gun..The bangs soon turned to explosions that were defeaning.The 2 foot thick door protecting Anand was open.He has no where left to run.In a desperate attempt, he took out a pistol hidden in his boots and shot everyone.The waves of people were never ending. Anand is soon cornerned and eventually captured. All his struggles were useless. Most of the tigers were already killed on the nearby beach where some tried to escape by a boat but unsucessfully. Some were swimming for their lives in a last attempt .Only God could help them but He was not on their side.They all had a watery grave.
Anand was taken to prison. He is to be executed.He broke down crushed by the failure to complete his mission.He just sat in the cell lokking like a vegetable.He tried his best but it was not enough.To him,God gave him a chance but he failed. As the executioner walked in,Anand saw his life pass by him. Ironicly enough ,the place he is going to die, is the same place where he became a Tamil Tiger.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Totto Chan book review
The book' Totto Chan' is simply a memoir of the authors childhood.It starts from her mother getting to know that Totto chan is getting expelled from school. She then looks for a new and different school .Totto chan chan was soon admitted to Tomoe Gakuen school where the classes were train carts.It was a weird school and the headmaster loved kids . He gave them freedom to learn whatever was needed through experience.Totto chan's life changed when the school was bombed during the world war period.The headmaster said he was looking foward to building another school similar to Tomoe Gakuen.
The story is intriguing and one surprised me.Totto chan lost her wallet in the bathroom when it got flushed down the toilet. She desperately took out everything looking for it.Even the tile floors near thr drainage pipe . The headmaster walked by doing his morning walk.To my surprise he did not scold Totto chan after seeing what she had done.Instead he said"When your done promise to put everything back okay?" and then he simply left.
I will definately recommend this book to others as it shows the different needs of children.It also shows that everyone is different and that is what makes them special.This book is also an inspiration.Above all the comedy of this book is entertaining to the young and also old.
The story is intriguing and one surprised me.Totto chan lost her wallet in the bathroom when it got flushed down the toilet. She desperately took out everything looking for it.Even the tile floors near thr drainage pipe . The headmaster walked by doing his morning walk.To my surprise he did not scold Totto chan after seeing what she had done.Instead he said"When your done promise to put everything back okay?" and then he simply left.
I will definately recommend this book to others as it shows the different needs of children.It also shows that everyone is different and that is what makes them special.This book is also an inspiration.Above all the comedy of this book is entertaining to the young and also old.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
'Sri Lankan Conflict' and plot
-S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike became prime minister in 1956 and championed Sinhalese nationalism, making Sinhala the country's only official language
-The Tamil minority's mounting resentment toward the Sinhalese majority's monopoly on political and economic power, exacerbated by cultural and religious differences, erupted in bloody violence in 1983.
-Tamil rebel groups, the strongest of which were the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, or Tamil Tigers, began a civil war to fight for separate nation.
-President Ranasinghe Premadasa was assassinated at a May Day political rally in 1993, when a Tamil rebel detonated explosives strapped to himself.
-Tamil extremists have frequently resorted to terrorist attacks against civilians.
-Intense political rivalry threatened the peace process
-On Dec. 26, 2004, a tremendously powerful tsunami ravaged 12 Asian countries.
-About 38,000 people were reported killed in Sri Lanka.
-President Kumaratunga and the Tamil Tigers reached a deal in June 2005 to share about $4.5 billion in international aid to rebuild the country.
-In September talks, the government lifted its ban on the group, and the Tigers dropped their demand for an independent Tamil state.
-Another significant breakthrough came in December when the Tigers and the government struck a power-sharing deal that would give the rebels regional autonomy.
-But negotiations in 2003 achieved little.
-In 2006, repeated violations of the 2002 cease-fire on both sides turned into outright war
-By April, the Tigers were cornered on a small stretch of coastline in the north-east of the country.
-Civilian Tamils streamed out of the area into refugee camps that struggled to provide food and medical attention
- Tiger fighting force was down to as few as 1000 members.
STORY LINE
INTRO-Tamil family stuck in raid
- Anand ,son of the family only survivor
- Wanted revenge , joined Tamil tigers
RISING SUSPENSE-After 3 years with tigers he became the leader
- Led them to victory countless times
- Signed peace treaty during 2004 tsunami
- Friend died during violence ,War broke loose
Climax- Launched air raid on sinhala government
- They retaliated ,Tigers on verge of defeat
-Anand captured, remaining cornered on a beach town.
- Described as bloodbath
- Anand makes desparate last stand captured and taken to prison.
RESOLUTION- reflects on life
- Shot to death
- Died at the same spot where he first vowed for revenge
-The Tamil minority's mounting resentment toward the Sinhalese majority's monopoly on political and economic power, exacerbated by cultural and religious differences, erupted in bloody violence in 1983.
-Tamil rebel groups, the strongest of which were the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, or Tamil Tigers, began a civil war to fight for separate nation.
-President Ranasinghe Premadasa was assassinated at a May Day political rally in 1993, when a Tamil rebel detonated explosives strapped to himself.
-Tamil extremists have frequently resorted to terrorist attacks against civilians.
-Intense political rivalry threatened the peace process
-On Dec. 26, 2004, a tremendously powerful tsunami ravaged 12 Asian countries.
-About 38,000 people were reported killed in Sri Lanka.
-President Kumaratunga and the Tamil Tigers reached a deal in June 2005 to share about $4.5 billion in international aid to rebuild the country.
-In September talks, the government lifted its ban on the group, and the Tigers dropped their demand for an independent Tamil state.
-Another significant breakthrough came in December when the Tigers and the government struck a power-sharing deal that would give the rebels regional autonomy.
-But negotiations in 2003 achieved little.
-In 2006, repeated violations of the 2002 cease-fire on both sides turned into outright war
-By April, the Tigers were cornered on a small stretch of coastline in the north-east of the country.
-Civilian Tamils streamed out of the area into refugee camps that struggled to provide food and medical attention
- Tiger fighting force was down to as few as 1000 members.
STORY LINE
INTRO-Tamil family stuck in raid
- Anand ,son of the family only survivor
- Wanted revenge , joined Tamil tigers
RISING SUSPENSE-After 3 years with tigers he became the leader
- Led them to victory countless times
- Signed peace treaty during 2004 tsunami
- Friend died during violence ,War broke loose
Climax- Launched air raid on sinhala government
- They retaliated ,Tigers on verge of defeat
-Anand captured, remaining cornered on a beach town.
- Described as bloodbath
- Anand makes desparate last stand captured and taken to prison.
RESOLUTION- reflects on life
- Shot to death
- Died at the same spot where he first vowed for revenge
reflection on Xinjiang riots
In the month of July the city of Urumqi in China experienced a racial riot between Muslim Uighurs and Han chinese.According to the article xinjiang has been a hotbed of ethnic tension that was fostered by an ecnomic gap betwwen the Uighurs and the Han chinese.Mr Shi Guanzheng blamed the government for failing to quicly quell the Han Chinese protests.Within the region capital it was estimated that around 1080 people were injured and already 156 people were dead.
I feel this riot can lead to a bigger problem if not stopped.The affected region is near Chinas border.Since the riots are an internal problems neighbouring countries might take advantage and take over the territory.This can lead to war.I also feel this is quite unfair to the Muslim in the region.Most Muslim are not violent and its difficult for them to retaliate.This is due to their religion.
The government could have made a choice faster to stop this trouble.BUt personally i do not blame the government.China is a big country and the bigger the country is the harder it is to control it.The effect can be felt when we play war games.The more territory we control the harder it is to maintain it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_Race_Riots
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Hertogh_Riots
I feel this riot can lead to a bigger problem if not stopped.The affected region is near Chinas border.Since the riots are an internal problems neighbouring countries might take advantage and take over the territory.This can lead to war.I also feel this is quite unfair to the Muslim in the region.Most Muslim are not violent and its difficult for them to retaliate.This is due to their religion.
The government could have made a choice faster to stop this trouble.BUt personally i do not blame the government.China is a big country and the bigger the country is the harder it is to control it.The effect can be felt when we play war games.The more territory we control the harder it is to maintain it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_Race_Riots
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Hertogh_Riots
Saturday, July 11, 2009
'Should Singlish be the official language in Singapore?'
In Singapore almost everyone can speak english.Yet most of them do not talk proper english but rather singlish.Singlish is defined as the english spoken with the Singaporean modifications.It is not the official language and should not be the official language of Singapore.There are multiple reasons for this.
The first reason is because english is the main language across the world. The fact cannot be changed.If Singapore were to use Singlish for the main language , we would not be able to communicate as efficiently as before.If we can not communicate with the world, then complications are possible and we will lead ourself to our downfall.The fact that english is the main language worldwide can not be changed as it is one language almost everyone on the planet understands.
The second reason is that Singlish is a language that only Singaporeans understand.This language is limited to a little nuber of countries which understand it.Another such country is our neighbour Malaysia.Apart from us they too understand SInglish.Other continents such as the United States are clueless when we speak in Singlish
Therefore i conclude that Singlish should not be the official language of Singapore
The first reason is because english is the main language across the world. The fact cannot be changed.If Singapore were to use Singlish for the main language , we would not be able to communicate as efficiently as before.If we can not communicate with the world, then complications are possible and we will lead ourself to our downfall.The fact that english is the main language worldwide can not be changed as it is one language almost everyone on the planet understands.
The second reason is that Singlish is a language that only Singaporeans understand.This language is limited to a little nuber of countries which understand it.Another such country is our neighbour Malaysia.Apart from us they too understand SInglish.Other continents such as the United States are clueless when we speak in Singlish
Therefore i conclude that Singlish should not be the official language of Singapore
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Are Singaporeans gracious and socially responsible?
Singapore is a small country and people often wonder how we behave.Are we gracious ? Are we socially responsible? There is no right answer for this question as our youngsters are not really gracious even though their hearts are in the right place. There are many views on this but lets take a look from a Singaporeans point of view.
The first point is the Tsunami of 2004.When the wave hit neighbouring countries they were almost completely crushed . Millions lost their lives . Once the devastation was over the victims of the waves needed time and support to help them recover.Singapore was one of the country that was gracious enough to lend a helping hand . This prove that our government is gracious.
The people are a completely different story.But proof that we are gracious and socially responsible are actually quite common on our public transport .All of Singapore's public transport have seats that are designated for the elderly ,disabled or preagnent.While some choose to ignore the rules , there are in fact a lot of us who let the elderly sit .Most of us give up our seats .This is yet again another point that we are gracious and socially responsibl
The first point is the Tsunami of 2004.When the wave hit neighbouring countries they were almost completely crushed . Millions lost their lives . Once the devastation was over the victims of the waves needed time and support to help them recover.Singapore was one of the country that was gracious enough to lend a helping hand . This prove that our government is gracious.
The people are a completely different story.But proof that we are gracious and socially responsible are actually quite common on our public transport .All of Singapore's public transport have seats that are designated for the elderly ,disabled or preagnent.While some choose to ignore the rules , there are in fact a lot of us who let the elderly sit .Most of us give up our seats .This is yet again another point that we are gracious and socially responsibl
Sunday, March 15, 2009
English Language Alternative Assesment
The architect is someone who is certified to design buildings.He also supervises his buildings construction process.Architects are important in making our lifes safer as their decisions on their designs can change everyones life.This is because the mathematical and scientical aspects of the building is the architects job himself.He is responsible for everything that makes up the building and the effects of the building.The architect can not build any building as how they please.Instead they have to abide some local and federal jurisdictions about regulations and building codes.They may also have to follow local height limits,parking requirements,land use or transparency requirements.
Architects have a hard life but it is worth the work.However to get the title architect is another story,it is in simpler terms,a complicated challenge.This espiacially applies in Singapore.There are three major milestones one must pass to become the architect.The first milestone is your 'o'level exams.You must have a minimum grade of 1-6 for english .math and any science combinations or pure.Your other grades must be the same excluding physical education.Once done ,you must apply for the design course available in Singapore polytechnic or other Polytechnics in Singapore.The course lasts two years.Graduating from the course and polytechnic means you have passed the first milestone.The second one is the revered National University of Singapore(NUS).You must apply here in the advanced design course which last for three years .NUS is the only university that is adknowledged by the Board of Architects (BOA) in Singapore.The BOA however accept universities from other countries.The last milestone is the BOA.After graduating from the NUS and attaining a diploma you must now appeal to the BOA showing them your skills ,strong points, and most important how can u achieve thier standard or go even higher.
Even an architect must start small .When you start as an architect ,you will not be given a project.Instead you will work with a professional who will guide you until you are ready. Most architects do not work alone .They have their own team and one day once you have enough experience you will have you own team as well.But for starters you will work as one in the team.Slowly but surely you will advance .Architects typically put projects to tender on behalf of their clients, advise on the award of the project to a general contractor, and review the progress of the work during construction. They typically review subcontractor shop drawings, prepare and issue site instructions, and provide construction contract administration . In many jurisdictions, mandatory certification or assurance of the work is required.Depending on the client's needs and the jurisdiction's requirements, the spectrum of the architect's services may be extensive or less inclusive . With very large, complex projects, an independent construction manager is sometimes hired to assist in design and to manage construction. In the United Kingdom and other countries, a quantity surveyor is often part of the team to provide cost consulting
As the architects job varies so does his pay.Normal architects earn a massive $35000-$45000 a month .The higher your rank the more you receive.Senior architects and partners typically have earnings that exceed $100,000 annually. After completing an intern an architects pay increases to at least $58000.The most inexperienced architect can still receive $20000.It is not unusual for an officer or equity partner to earn a base salary of $235,000, with a bonus of $200,000 and occasionally surpassing, seven figures.These are US sums and singaporean amount is at least double the mentioned sums.This job is and still will be needed till far in the future it may last for decades to come or even a whole milennia.As our technology gets higer so does an architects pay .This means ,the better technology is the better architects pay gets.
Architects have a hard life but it is worth the work.However to get the title architect is another story,it is in simpler terms,a complicated challenge.This espiacially applies in Singapore.There are three major milestones one must pass to become the architect.The first milestone is your 'o'level exams.You must have a minimum grade of 1-6 for english .math and any science combinations or pure.Your other grades must be the same excluding physical education.Once done ,you must apply for the design course available in Singapore polytechnic or other Polytechnics in Singapore.The course lasts two years.Graduating from the course and polytechnic means you have passed the first milestone.The second one is the revered National University of Singapore(NUS).You must apply here in the advanced design course which last for three years .NUS is the only university that is adknowledged by the Board of Architects (BOA) in Singapore.The BOA however accept universities from other countries.The last milestone is the BOA.After graduating from the NUS and attaining a diploma you must now appeal to the BOA showing them your skills ,strong points, and most important how can u achieve thier standard or go even higher.
Even an architect must start small .When you start as an architect ,you will not be given a project.Instead you will work with a professional who will guide you until you are ready. Most architects do not work alone .They have their own team and one day once you have enough experience you will have you own team as well.But for starters you will work as one in the team.Slowly but surely you will advance .Architects typically put projects to tender on behalf of their clients, advise on the award of the project to a general contractor, and review the progress of the work during construction. They typically review subcontractor shop drawings, prepare and issue site instructions, and provide construction contract administration . In many jurisdictions, mandatory certification or assurance of the work is required.Depending on the client's needs and the jurisdiction's requirements, the spectrum of the architect's services may be extensive or less inclusive . With very large, complex projects, an independent construction manager is sometimes hired to assist in design and to manage construction. In the United Kingdom and other countries, a quantity surveyor is often part of the team to provide cost consulting
As the architects job varies so does his pay.Normal architects earn a massive $35000-$45000 a month .The higher your rank the more you receive.Senior architects and partners typically have earnings that exceed $100,000 annually. After completing an intern an architects pay increases to at least $58000.The most inexperienced architect can still receive $20000.It is not unusual for an officer or equity partner to earn a base salary of $235,000, with a bonus of $200,000 and occasionally surpassing, seven figures.These are US sums and singaporean amount is at least double the mentioned sums.This job is and still will be needed till far in the future it may last for decades to come or even a whole milennia.As our technology gets higer so does an architects pay .This means ,the better technology is the better architects pay gets.
Monday, March 2, 2009
personl opinions on controversy in china beijing olympics.
1)I feel that the opening ceremony is the one i feel the strongest about. You are singing in front of nearly the entire world and yet you are not showing them what is really important. In this case China has chosen appearance rather then the quality of the object. They have replaced the real singer of the song Ode the motherland. People can talk a lot just from this simple action and disgrace china.China i believe should be able to hold its name up high just as we are proud of our island nation.
2)If an event as big as the olyimpics were to take place in singapore , i would not let something like the above take place . It shows that im not proud of my country. I would rather say that beauty and talent comes in all shapes and sizes and one must appreciate them.People will look up to us this way and respect us despite our size.
1)I feel that the opening ceremony is the one i feel the strongest about. You are singing in front of nearly the entire world and yet you are not showing them what is really important. In this case China has chosen appearance rather then the quality of the object. They have replaced the real singer of the song Ode the motherland. People can talk a lot just from this simple action and disgrace china.China i believe should be able to hold its name up high just as we are proud of our island nation.
2)If an event as big as the olyimpics were to take place in singapore , i would not let something like the above take place . It shows that im not proud of my country. I would rather say that beauty and talent comes in all shapes and sizes and one must appreciate them.People will look up to us this way and respect us despite our size.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
My target for the next two years
My target for this year is to pass all subjects over 60 marks. This is something which i have failed to accomplish because atleast 2 subjects cant get passed over my own limit. To reach it my Math has definitely got to improve from last year and my mother tongue which im not satisfied with though i passed. I will strive to get my target marks. The reason why i want to do this is because teachers believe that i can do better i myself would like to see my own strengths. This is simply a challenge i have issued to myself. 101
Another target which i hope to accomplish is that i want to pass all exams i will face in coming years. This target which is similar to the one above is a little easier to accomplish because this one only requires me to pass whereas the other has a target mark to get over.55 I have many other targets to aim for but i fell as of the next two years these 2 are the most important ones and i believe it can change my life, for the better and worse.A reason why is the '0' level exams that we will be taking very soon in our lifes.
Another target which i hope to accomplish is that i want to pass all exams i will face in coming years. This target which is similar to the one above is a little easier to accomplish because this one only requires me to pass whereas the other has a target mark to get over.55 I have many other targets to aim for but i fell as of the next two years these 2 are the most important ones and i believe it can change my life, for the better and worse.A reason why is the '0' level exams that we will be taking very soon in our lifes.
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