I was really flustered over the physics paper today. That's before the paper, but when doing the paper, I had no emotions at all. It was kinda alright. I remembered the formulas and notes quite well. There was this question about refraction that I did not know how to do. The other questions were ok.
Actually, physics is easy. Just apply the formulas correctly and you should do well. For me, well, it was a chore. No matter how I study, I can't get them in my head. Anyway, it's over! I guessed I won't take up physics or related subjects in the future.
I made a real stupid mistake though. I wrote that people should wear lead shields and helmets when handling radioactive materials. The answer should have been thick lead shields are used to cover radioactive materials. Ahhh...
Never mind then.
4 more papers to go. Hooray!
Friday, November 02, 2007
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Chinese
Nothing much to say about Chinese. I found it more difficult than the 1st exam. Sigh...the compo was about maid and owner stuff and the letter writing was about going to take part in an activity or something. They were...alright, I supposed. I really had no comments.
Paper 2 1st part was confusing, all the words seem the same to me. Compre was still alright, except I had a lot of words that I could not write. I can't imagine what my compo would be like if I had no dictionary. Most probably it will be full of blanks.
However, with any luck, this will be the last time I'm going to study it. No more Chinese in poly!
On a good note, we went out to celebrate my mum's birthday. We went to Orchard Road, Royal Plaza on Scotts and have high tea. The place totally changed. It has been a long time since I stepped into that place. When I was younger, once every year, I will have high tea there with my parents. Those were the good times. I ate quite little, the food wasn't that good. Though, the cakes were nice.
5 more papers to go...Wow, fast
Paper 2 1st part was confusing, all the words seem the same to me. Compre was still alright, except I had a lot of words that I could not write. I can't imagine what my compo would be like if I had no dictionary. Most probably it will be full of blanks.
However, with any luck, this will be the last time I'm going to study it. No more Chinese in poly!
On a good note, we went out to celebrate my mum's birthday. We went to Orchard Road, Royal Plaza on Scotts and have high tea. The place totally changed. It has been a long time since I stepped into that place. When I was younger, once every year, I will have high tea there with my parents. Those were the good times. I ate quite little, the food wasn't that good. Though, the cakes were nice.
5 more papers to go...Wow, fast
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
English, Maths
Hooray! Another 2 subjects down!
The composition questions were quite tough. Nothing much to choose from. In the end, I chose question 4 : "Write about some of the things in your country you value most and would miss greatly, if you had to live in another country". I wrote some crap stuff about system of fairness, low crime rate and food. I barely passed the minimum 350 words. Sigh...I'm not good in my compos.
The situational writing was alright but I wrote it in report form instead of formal letter. But I've been thinking, who in the world would write to the Principal in a formal letter? Whatever...Hope I won't fail.
Comprehension was tough, in a sense that I could not find the answers for some questions. I guessed I won't do too badly. Summary was ok.
Maths paper 1 was in the afternoon. I was feeling rather lethargic and can't really concentrate at 1st. My mind wasn't working too well. Overall, the paper was a little difficult. I had already gotten some questions wrong.
Today's paper 2 was, I'm so happy to say, EASY. Three cheers for me! I can do most of the questions, except 3-4 parts that I'm not sure. I was grinning after the exam. Hooray again!
Chinese papers tomorrow.
A few more papers to go, and it's goodbye forever!
The composition questions were quite tough. Nothing much to choose from. In the end, I chose question 4 : "Write about some of the things in your country you value most and would miss greatly, if you had to live in another country". I wrote some crap stuff about system of fairness, low crime rate and food. I barely passed the minimum 350 words. Sigh...I'm not good in my compos.
The situational writing was alright but I wrote it in report form instead of formal letter. But I've been thinking, who in the world would write to the Principal in a formal letter? Whatever...Hope I won't fail.
Comprehension was tough, in a sense that I could not find the answers for some questions. I guessed I won't do too badly. Summary was ok.
Maths paper 1 was in the afternoon. I was feeling rather lethargic and can't really concentrate at 1st. My mind wasn't working too well. Overall, the paper was a little difficult. I had already gotten some questions wrong.
Today's paper 2 was, I'm so happy to say, EASY. Three cheers for me! I can do most of the questions, except 3-4 parts that I'm not sure. I was grinning after the exam. Hooray again!
Chinese papers tomorrow.
A few more papers to go, and it's goodbye forever!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Geography
The paper yesterday was a little tad difficult. I could not really see the valley in the map. I did the agriculture and environment questions.
The agriculture question was ok. The 1st part was comparing the rice yields in 3 Asian countries. The 2nd part was to write reasons for the increase or decrease in rice yields. The 3rd part was to describe briefly hydroponics and aeroponics and why they are important to Singapore.
The environment question was a little hard. Describe what may happen when the glaciers melt in the Himalayas in the present time and in 2050. The 2nd part was to describe the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources. 8 marks for a question like this? It baffled me for a second. Is there so much things to write about? I made a mistake here by saying the fish is a infinite resource, while water and waves are finite. It should be the opposite.
The 3rd part was how has affluence throughout the world put pressure on scarce resources. How successful has attempts been to manage these resources. 12 marks here. I did not really study this part, so I did not have much points to write. I talked about FSC and overfishing bans. Quite relevant, I hoped.
I must get A1 for combined humanities. Though geography was a little hard, I think I have a very good chance of getting an A1. But I'm not going to think about it too much, I'm scared of another episode like the Chinese.
4 down, 18 days to go.
Once it've started, it's full steam ahead.
The agriculture question was ok. The 1st part was comparing the rice yields in 3 Asian countries. The 2nd part was to write reasons for the increase or decrease in rice yields. The 3rd part was to describe briefly hydroponics and aeroponics and why they are important to Singapore.
The environment question was a little hard. Describe what may happen when the glaciers melt in the Himalayas in the present time and in 2050. The 2nd part was to describe the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources. 8 marks for a question like this? It baffled me for a second. Is there so much things to write about? I made a mistake here by saying the fish is a infinite resource, while water and waves are finite. It should be the opposite.
The 3rd part was how has affluence throughout the world put pressure on scarce resources. How successful has attempts been to manage these resources. 12 marks here. I did not really study this part, so I did not have much points to write. I talked about FSC and overfishing bans. Quite relevant, I hoped.
I must get A1 for combined humanities. Though geography was a little hard, I think I have a very good chance of getting an A1. But I'm not going to think about it too much, I'm scared of another episode like the Chinese.
4 down, 18 days to go.
Once it've started, it's full steam ahead.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
A maths paper 2 & Chemistry
The A maths paper was alright, I think. Hopefully, I can get 30+ marks or passed. Hooray! No more A maths forever! I'm feeling a little light-hearted already.
The Chemistry paper was quite difficult in section A. A lot of thinking questions and asking for details. As I only started revising on that day, there were many things that I don't really know. On a good note, section B was easy! I chose questions 8 and 9. They were the easiest. 4 marks just to identify proton, neutron, and wrote down the numbers. Wow! I think I will get almost full marks for section B. I must get at least an A2 for combined science. Another subject that I hated, down.
Today is geography paper. I have high expectations for it. Geography has always been my forte. Don't let me down today. After today, it's goodbye to you.
3 days down, 19 days to go.
The Chemistry paper was quite difficult in section A. A lot of thinking questions and asking for details. As I only started revising on that day, there were many things that I don't really know. On a good note, section B was easy! I chose questions 8 and 9. They were the easiest. 4 marks just to identify proton, neutron, and wrote down the numbers. Wow! I think I will get almost full marks for section B. I must get at least an A2 for combined science. Another subject that I hated, down.
Today is geography paper. I have high expectations for it. Geography has always been my forte. Don't let me down today. After today, it's goodbye to you.
3 days down, 19 days to go.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
A maths paper 1
Hmm...I don't know how to describe the paper. I found it ok, but that's probably due to my indifference about it. Naturally, the paper was full of ticks, questions that I don't know. I reckon I can at least get 30+ marks or if really lucky, pass my 1st ever A maths paper.
I guessed I was already satisfied. No use chasing after something that is out of my reach. There were some questions, hopefully 1, that I used the correct formula but did wrongly. Careless, isn't it?
Paper 2 is today and after that, it's goodbye forever to A maths! Yay!
I really hope that today's paper will be ok too. Let me do at least half of the questions in the paper.
I guessed I was already satisfied. No use chasing after something that is out of my reach. There were some questions, hopefully 1, that I used the correct formula but did wrongly. Careless, isn't it?
Paper 2 is today and after that, it's goodbye forever to A maths! Yay!
I really hope that today's paper will be ok too. Let me do at least half of the questions in the paper.
Monday, October 22, 2007
O lvls starts!
This is it! The "big" day!
Nearly 10 years of studies, just for this exam. All those hard work will be put to good use from today onwards.
I may not show my anxiety and nervousness, but deep down, I'm really scared. I truly feel like crying. Today's paper is the bane of my existence. Although I may say that I have already give up on A maths, the truth is, I can never really let it go. I'll only do selective questions. But what if those selected questions can't be done too? What if I handed up an almost empty answer booklet?
This is the last lap and I'm still hating all these subjects. 2 days is all I need to be free of A maths. Then, I swear that I will never ever pick up A maths again. This will be the last time I ever heard from it.
I've had enough! I've dedicated too much entries for my hatred for A maths. It's getting out of hand.
Please let me do at least half of the questions in the paper. If I pass my A maths, I'll be more than happy.
All the best to those taking the Os!
All will come to an end, too soon.
Nearly 10 years of studies, just for this exam. All those hard work will be put to good use from today onwards.
I may not show my anxiety and nervousness, but deep down, I'm really scared. I truly feel like crying. Today's paper is the bane of my existence. Although I may say that I have already give up on A maths, the truth is, I can never really let it go. I'll only do selective questions. But what if those selected questions can't be done too? What if I handed up an almost empty answer booklet?
This is the last lap and I'm still hating all these subjects. 2 days is all I need to be free of A maths. Then, I swear that I will never ever pick up A maths again. This will be the last time I ever heard from it.
I've had enough! I've dedicated too much entries for my hatred for A maths. It's getting out of hand.
Please let me do at least half of the questions in the paper. If I pass my A maths, I'll be more than happy.
All the best to those taking the Os!
All will come to an end, too soon.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Practical exams
Tuesday's Biology practical was quite alright. There were questions on germination, drawings, fruit reproduction. We were given a snow pea and asked to cut it in half. I cut it longitudinally, and so got the drawing of its seed wrong.
I already lost 4 marks on that and another 2 marks on a "thinking" question. How can we trapped the energy released by the seed? How am I supposed to know? Our teacher admitted that it was a difficult question. The others should be ok, I hope.
The Physics part of today's practical was easy. I finished it in the last 30 minutes, dued to the time I spent on Chemistry. This year's question had something to do with refraction and we already did an experiment similar to this in the past.
The Chemistry part was difficult, not really a killer but I won't do well. I misread the instructions at 1st. I had to redo it 3 times. The next part we were supposed to test for any gas that was evolved. I tested for CO2, O2, H2 and NH3, but none worked. I only knew it from my friend that there was CO2 in the end.
After that, we needed to heat some of the unknown with aqueous cobalt(II) sulphate or something, to get a solid. I got a dark brown solid. After some tests to find out the cation, I concluded that the unknown was Zinc Carbonate. It seemed that this answer was correct. Almost everybody had the same answer.
I truly hoped that today is the last day I will ever start the bunsen burner again. It gives me the jitters just to start it. I nearly got an heart-attack today. I tried it for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd time before it finally worked.
A maths paper 1 on Monday.
2.30pm starts
I already lost 4 marks on that and another 2 marks on a "thinking" question. How can we trapped the energy released by the seed? How am I supposed to know? Our teacher admitted that it was a difficult question. The others should be ok, I hope.
The Physics part of today's practical was easy. I finished it in the last 30 minutes, dued to the time I spent on Chemistry. This year's question had something to do with refraction and we already did an experiment similar to this in the past.
The Chemistry part was difficult, not really a killer but I won't do well. I misread the instructions at 1st. I had to redo it 3 times. The next part we were supposed to test for any gas that was evolved. I tested for CO2, O2, H2 and NH3, but none worked. I only knew it from my friend that there was CO2 in the end.
After that, we needed to heat some of the unknown with aqueous cobalt(II) sulphate or something, to get a solid. I got a dark brown solid. After some tests to find out the cation, I concluded that the unknown was Zinc Carbonate. It seemed that this answer was correct. Almost everybody had the same answer.
I truly hoped that today is the last day I will ever start the bunsen burner again. It gives me the jitters just to start it. I nearly got an heart-attack today. I tried it for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd time before it finally worked.
A maths paper 1 on Monday.
2.30pm starts
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Graduation Day!
Today had been an unforgettable and wonderful day. It was my graduation day!
The day started off by receiving our class photos in class. At 8.30, we made our way down to the hall. The principal made a speech and sang the graduation song he wrote. Then one by one, we went up to the stage to receive our "certificate". I liked to describe it as a modified certificate.
After that, a video was screened. All the parting words and pictures were so touching.
Now for the fun part, we had to walked down the aisle to the parade square, with all our juniors cheering and clapping for us. It was a little embarrassing but a good experience. For 3 years, we had cheered and clapped for the graduating classes. Today, it was our turn to be cheered at!
We got our year book otherwise known as the green book. There were photos and speeches of the graduating classes and teachers. We were given the CD too.
Soon everybody was busily writing autographs for one another. We even asked those classmates whom we are not that close to write. I guessed this is the only time where everybody "gathered" up their courage and asked each other to sign autographs and take photos. Some of us girls took photos with the guys. A pity that some guys were nowhere to be found.
We stayed back in school for at least 2 hours just to take photos and write autographs.
Finally, another chapter has come to a close. There is still a long way for us. This is not the end yet. I may post some of the photos here.
O lvls is next week!
Prom nite is on 15th November!
PS: We are going to take more photos on prom nite!
The day started off by receiving our class photos in class. At 8.30, we made our way down to the hall. The principal made a speech and sang the graduation song he wrote. Then one by one, we went up to the stage to receive our "certificate". I liked to describe it as a modified certificate.
After that, a video was screened. All the parting words and pictures were so touching.
Now for the fun part, we had to walked down the aisle to the parade square, with all our juniors cheering and clapping for us. It was a little embarrassing but a good experience. For 3 years, we had cheered and clapped for the graduating classes. Today, it was our turn to be cheered at!
We got our year book otherwise known as the green book. There were photos and speeches of the graduating classes and teachers. We were given the CD too.
Soon everybody was busily writing autographs for one another. We even asked those classmates whom we are not that close to write. I guessed this is the only time where everybody "gathered" up their courage and asked each other to sign autographs and take photos. Some of us girls took photos with the guys. A pity that some guys were nowhere to be found.
We stayed back in school for at least 2 hours just to take photos and write autographs.
Finally, another chapter has come to a close. There is still a long way for us. This is not the end yet. I may post some of the photos here.
O lvls is next week!
Prom nite is on 15th November!
PS: We are going to take more photos on prom nite!
Monday, October 15, 2007
End of study leave
1 week study leave had past. I did many E maths papers and memorise Social Studies. Tomorrow is Biology practical. I've to admit, I'm a little apprehensive about it. Though, Combined Science practical should be more difficult than Biology. I read up some notes already, going to read up more today.
On the 17th is our Graduation Day! I've recently bought a camera, which I am going to bring that day. I guess I'll cry or get teary-eyed.
On the 18th, back to practical exam. I hope everything will be alright. Just let me start the bunsen burner successfully for these 2 practicals. This will be the last time...Please...
On the 17th is our Graduation Day! I've recently bought a camera, which I am going to bring that day. I guess I'll cry or get teary-eyed.
On the 18th, back to practical exam. I hope everything will be alright. Just let me start the bunsen burner successfully for these 2 practicals. This will be the last time...Please...
Starting next week, O lvls starts.
Timetable for next week:
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Mon~A maths paper 1
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Tues~A maths paper 2
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Wed~Chemistry
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Thurs~Geography
Till next time
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Study leave--day 3
Yesterday, I went out with my class guys to watch a movie. Well, it was kind of awkward...haha. This was my 1st time going out with guys, anyway, it was a good thing that there was a girl friend there too.
I don't really talk to the guys in my class, except for a couple of them. I met up with my friend at Yishun MRT station before heading towards Orchard area. Oh well, I didn't know how to take the train there. I seldom go out on my own, you see. Almost everywhere I go, my father drive me there.
Since we were 1st to reach, we went to walk around before meeting the other guys. That was the most awkward part. I knew what they were thinking.
We met up with the others at Cathay. Balls of Fury was quite an ok movie, I supposed. Comedy.
After that, one of the guys said he wanted to look for a music store, so we walked around looking for it. But, in the end, couldn't find it. My feet were hurting because I was wearing shoes that I seldom wore.
I was the 1st one to go home. The day was quite enjoyable once I got past the weird part. Quite an experience for me...
16th Oct is Biology practical.
I don't really talk to the guys in my class, except for a couple of them. I met up with my friend at Yishun MRT station before heading towards Orchard area. Oh well, I didn't know how to take the train there. I seldom go out on my own, you see. Almost everywhere I go, my father drive me there.
Since we were 1st to reach, we went to walk around before meeting the other guys. That was the most awkward part. I knew what they were thinking.
We met up with the others at Cathay. Balls of Fury was quite an ok movie, I supposed. Comedy.
After that, one of the guys said he wanted to look for a music store, so we walked around looking for it. But, in the end, couldn't find it. My feet were hurting because I was wearing shoes that I seldom wore.
I was the 1st one to go home. The day was quite enjoyable once I got past the weird part. Quite an experience for me...
16th Oct is Biology practical.
Friday, October 05, 2007
The last day
Today was officially the last day of school for us. Next week, we will be having our study break, then it will be our practical exams. Everything will fall into place quickly, before we know it, the O levels will be over.
I was glad I was offered a second chance two years ago. If not for that phonecall, my life will be different, I supposed. I was also glad that I chose this class. It was the best class ever! Sure, we may not be that united, but we're close. These two years had not gone to waste...
Today was sort of bittersweet for us, I'll miss my classmates, friends and school! I will miss everything about the school. The extra stuffy classroom, which we shall not have a chance to step into it again, my seat, maybe not the hall. The hall is really hot and even with the fans on, there is no wind at all.
I guess we can meet up after O levels, but it will be different, somehow.
Graduation Day will be on 17th October. I hope I can get a camera by then. I will be asking my friends to write autographs...
Until next time
17 days to O levels
I was glad I was offered a second chance two years ago. If not for that phonecall, my life will be different, I supposed. I was also glad that I chose this class. It was the best class ever! Sure, we may not be that united, but we're close. These two years had not gone to waste...
Today was sort of bittersweet for us, I'll miss my classmates, friends and school! I will miss everything about the school. The extra stuffy classroom, which we shall not have a chance to step into it again, my seat, maybe not the hall. The hall is really hot and even with the fans on, there is no wind at all.
I guess we can meet up after O levels, but it will be different, somehow.
Graduation Day will be on 17th October. I hope I can get a camera by then. I will be asking my friends to write autographs...
Until next time
17 days to O levels
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Prelims results--updated
Alright, here are my results for the prelims. Not too good though.
English:
compo--18/30
situational writing--14/30
compre--27.5/50
overall--58.8/100 (C5)
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A.Maths:
Paper 1--27/80
Paper 2--27/80
overall--33.75/100 (F9)
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Biology:
MCQ--31/40
Paper 2--59.5/80
Practical--27/40
overall--73.43/100 (A2)
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Combined Humanities:
Geography--33/50
Social Studies--37/50
overall--70/100 (A2)
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Chinese:
paper 1--40.5/70
paper 2--45/70
paper 3--55.5/60
overall--70.5/100 (A2)
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Combined Science:
Physics--70.5/100
Chemistry--61/100
overall--65.75/100 (B3)
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E.Maths:
Paper 1--47/80
Paper 2--65/100
overall--61.8/100 (B4)
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My English really needs to be improved. I can't have this kind of marks for my O lvls. If I maintained my other subjects like Biology and Chinese, I'm sure I will get my target of 14 points. Another subject that must be improved is E Maths. I must get an A for it, since my A maths is really disastrous. L1R4 is 15 points.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Prelims--brief 4
Today is the last day of prelims. Yay! But the combined science MCQ was difficult. I finished it barely in time. I spent too much time on the 20 physics questions. I forgot some formulas and so I guessed the answers. "Sighs"
Some of the questions were just testing on details, but this was what caused us marks. We just assumed that we will be able to handle such easy questions that we don't study for it. I already had 5-6 mistakes or answers that I was not sure of.
The chemistry part was manageable. 2-3 questions that I was not sure of. I don't know about the other questions though...
On Thursday, the Biology MCQ was ok. Actually it can be considered easy. I can't even believe it, I was so careless! One question asked about where is the bronchus, of course I know where it is, but I put trachea as the answer. That was so stupid! Then there was another question on whether penicillium is a bacteria or fungi. I just blindly assumed that it is a bacteria.
My carelessness is getting me nowhere. Those questions that I was not sure of, I got them correct, I think, but those easy questions, I can't deal with. What sort of logic is that?
Anyway, this is only the prelims. What matter most is my O levels which is coming in about 5 weeks time. Got to start revising again.
Tomorrow, I have the day off. But on Monday, it will be back to school, mock exams, revisions and collecting the prelims papers! I wanted to get them back but I'm afraid of the scores.
Some of the questions were just testing on details, but this was what caused us marks. We just assumed that we will be able to handle such easy questions that we don't study for it. I already had 5-6 mistakes or answers that I was not sure of.
The chemistry part was manageable. 2-3 questions that I was not sure of. I don't know about the other questions though...
On Thursday, the Biology MCQ was ok. Actually it can be considered easy. I can't even believe it, I was so careless! One question asked about where is the bronchus, of course I know where it is, but I put trachea as the answer. That was so stupid! Then there was another question on whether penicillium is a bacteria or fungi. I just blindly assumed that it is a bacteria.
My carelessness is getting me nowhere. Those questions that I was not sure of, I got them correct, I think, but those easy questions, I can't deal with. What sort of logic is that?
Anyway, this is only the prelims. What matter most is my O levels which is coming in about 5 weeks time. Got to start revising again.
Tomorrow, I have the day off. But on Monday, it will be back to school, mock exams, revisions and collecting the prelims papers! I wanted to get them back but I'm afraid of the scores.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Prelims--brief 3
Today's Biology paper was not bad. Well, I had a slight advantage over the others since I got to know the questions for the essays 1st. But it was because I asked, too bad for those who didn't. Still, that doesn't meant anything, because in the end you have to memorise in order to pass.
The short-answers questions were quite alright. My Biology teacher made it sound so bad that day... There were just some questions that required more in-depth thinking. B3 should not be a problem, I hope. However, whatever marks I get here don't matter, ultimately, it is the O levels results people see.
Last Thursday's combined science practical exam was a little tad difficult. Not in the doing sense, but it required thinking skills. I couldn't get the nitrate from one solution and I even did it twice. The only problem was that I didn't smell it.
Tomorrow is Biology practical exam. I'll just be reading through some notes like food tests and drawings.
Wish me luck, I need it
The short-answers questions were quite alright. My Biology teacher made it sound so bad that day... There were just some questions that required more in-depth thinking. B3 should not be a problem, I hope. However, whatever marks I get here don't matter, ultimately, it is the O levels results people see.
Last Thursday's combined science practical exam was a little tad difficult. Not in the doing sense, but it required thinking skills. I couldn't get the nitrate from one solution and I even did it twice. The only problem was that I didn't smell it.
Tomorrow is Biology practical exam. I'll just be reading through some notes like food tests and drawings.
Wish me luck, I need it
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Tremors in S'pore
Yesterday evening, 12th September, tremors hit Singapore. We, at Yishun, were having dinner when the tremors hit. I was the one who felt it first, but I thought it was my brother pushing against my chair. Then my father asked us if we could feel the building swaying. The water in the basin was unstable. My neighbours also felt the tremors.
This morning, I found out that an earthquake hit Sumatra, Indonesia. Apparently, many areas of Singapore like the business district and Ang Mo Kio also felt the tremors.
About 7.55 am today, tremors were again felt. I checked the water but it seemed quiet. Then the ornament bird on a stick in my flowerpot started swaying. I knew that it was the tremors again. My father called shortly after, followed by my mother. She felt the tremors too, in her office. I was more nervous today as I was alone at home.
Latest news, another earthquake hit Indonesia this morning.
This morning, I found out that an earthquake hit Sumatra, Indonesia. Apparently, many areas of Singapore like the business district and Ang Mo Kio also felt the tremors.
About 7.55 am today, tremors were again felt. I checked the water but it seemed quiet. Then the ornament bird on a stick in my flowerpot started swaying. I knew that it was the tremors again. My father called shortly after, followed by my mother. She felt the tremors too, in her office. I was more nervous today as I was alone at home.
Latest news, another earthquake hit Indonesia this morning.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Prelims--brief 2
2 more days down. On Monday, we had Geography and Maths paper 1. The geography was quite alright, except I wrote a col instead of ridge, oh well...
The Maths paper was a little difficult. I don't know if I will fail or not. Perhaps not but I won't do well. There were just too many questions that baffled me. Furthermore, no calculators were allowed.
On Tuesday, we had Maths paper 2 and Physics paper. The 1st few questions in the Maths paper were difficult. I spent so much time on them. But the subsequent questions were ok.
The Physics paper was fine. There were just some sub-questions that I don't know. I made one stupid mistake though. I thought 1.7m is 1700cm. Ahhh... That was so careless of me.
Today, I don't have to go to school. Only those taking Literature paper must go. I got to wake up late and managed to post an entry here. My classmates's paper are ending anyway. The exam end at 9.30.
Tomorrow, I'll be having Chemistry and Physics practical paper. Since my class is on the 3rd shift, we can go to school late. But I don't know how we can do 2 practicals at the same time...
The arrangement is weird.
All the best!
The Maths paper was a little difficult. I don't know if I will fail or not. Perhaps not but I won't do well. There were just too many questions that baffled me. Furthermore, no calculators were allowed.
On Tuesday, we had Maths paper 2 and Physics paper. The 1st few questions in the Maths paper were difficult. I spent so much time on them. But the subsequent questions were ok.
The Physics paper was fine. There were just some sub-questions that I don't know. I made one stupid mistake though. I thought 1.7m is 1700cm. Ahhh... That was so careless of me.
Today, I don't have to go to school. Only those taking Literature paper must go. I got to wake up late and managed to post an entry here. My classmates's paper are ending anyway. The exam end at 9.30.
Tomorrow, I'll be having Chemistry and Physics practical paper. Since my class is on the 3rd shift, we can go to school late. But I don't know how we can do 2 practicals at the same time...
The arrangement is weird.
All the best!
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Sept break
This one week holiday is well appreciated. Right after this one week break, it is back to mugging for prelims. Of course, I did not spend all of my time studying. The computer was too much of a temptation. Still, I revised once for geography and physics and I did maths papers.
Next week prelims is quite alright, I suppose. The 1st day is geography and Maths paper 1. I think I will be able to handle them quite well. It all depends on the type of questions ask, anyway.
One more day before this holiday is officially over. It's my second last holiday as a Secondary School student. Not a day goes by without me thinking what I'll do after O levels... I must say I will be lost...
The year will be ending very soon. All that I complained will come to an end. The past entries, all show how much I hated this and that. How ironic, what I dislike will soon become what I treasure the most. I'm in a dilemma...
What will be, will be
Next week prelims is quite alright, I suppose. The 1st day is geography and Maths paper 1. I think I will be able to handle them quite well. It all depends on the type of questions ask, anyway.
One more day before this holiday is officially over. It's my second last holiday as a Secondary School student. Not a day goes by without me thinking what I'll do after O levels... I must say I will be lost...
The year will be ending very soon. All that I complained will come to an end. The past entries, all show how much I hated this and that. How ironic, what I dislike will soon become what I treasure the most. I'm in a dilemma...
What will be, will be
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Happy Teachers' Day
Yesterday, we celebrated Teachers' Day. We went for a long run because of Aces day. Most people were walking or strolling anyway, so it was not considered a run.
After that, we went up to the hall to watch the teachers' day performance. It started with the some NCC members marching in and the Star Wars song was played. Then the teachers were escort out by the classes vice-chairmen and chairmen. The whole performance was really good. As usual, it consisted of touching words and dedications.
This will be my last year celebrating Teachers' Day as a Secondary student...But never mind, next year I'll definitely go back. On another note, I feel really good, maybe it is because there will be no exam for 1 week. I feel less stressful...
I also went to watch movie with my family yesterday. I watched Evan Almighty with my brothers while my parents watched 881. The movie was quite good and hilarious, but the movie I wanted to watch is Hairspray. Nevermind, I'll buy the VCD then.
Signing off~
121 days to the end of 2007
After that, we went up to the hall to watch the teachers' day performance. It started with the some NCC members marching in and the Star Wars song was played. Then the teachers were escort out by the classes vice-chairmen and chairmen. The whole performance was really good. As usual, it consisted of touching words and dedications.
This will be my last year celebrating Teachers' Day as a Secondary student...But never mind, next year I'll definitely go back. On another note, I feel really good, maybe it is because there will be no exam for 1 week. I feel less stressful...
I also went to watch movie with my family yesterday. I watched Evan Almighty with my brothers while my parents watched 881. The movie was quite good and hilarious, but the movie I wanted to watch is Hairspray. Nevermind, I'll buy the VCD then.
Signing off~
121 days to the end of 2007
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