Thursday, April 30, 2009

STRAITS TIMES REFLECTIONS 10

Question 1

What are some of the problems involved in separating a conjoined twin?

Answer1

One twin will need to sacrifice to save the other twin. The surviving twin would often be left with brain damage or major problem of excessive blood loss and fatal problems with the spinal cord after the separation.

Question 2

If you were a part of a conjoined twin, would you rather stay together with your twin for the rest of your life or would you risk both your lives to go for an operation? Why?

Answer 2
I would stay together with my twin for the rest of my life. so that i don't have to suffer the rest of my life and the loss of my siblings.

STRAITS TIMES READING REFLECTIONS 9

Question 1

What are big companies doing in order to be more socially responsible?

Answer1)

They made more activities like an agro-tourism farm for the unfortunate and they promotes good corporate citizenship.
Question 2
How important it is to be socially responsible? And do you think it is still possible to make a social impact during the recession?

Answer2)

Yes it is a pleasure to be a volunteer to help people whenever I am free.

Monday, April 13, 2009

STRAITS TIMES REFLECTIONS 8

Question 1

What are some of the things that schools in Singapore are doing in order to take care of the environment?

Answer1

They ask students to bring along their electricity bills and they will teach them how to save electricity and save the environment

Question 2

Do you think one person's effort in reducing, reusing and recycling will make a difference in saving the environment? What steps have you taken in the effort to save the earth?

Answer2

no.Instead of switching on the air-conditioner i use the fan.i will also throw the cans that i have finish drinking into the recycling bin for aluminium cans.

STRAITS TIMES REFLECTIONS 7

Question 1

How does the treatment programme of the Singapore Prison Service help sex offenders?

Answer1

It help them to learn about the way they think and how their actions flow from this and help them to choose not to commit sex offences when the urge arise again.

Question 2

Do you think that sex offenders should be given a second chance in the society? State your reason.

Answer2

If they want to improve and change into a better person.We should give them a second chance

STRAITS TIMES REFLECTIONS 6

Man and beast face off in Sumatra (World Page A8)

Q1) What is illegal logging?

A1)Illegal logging destroy animals' habitats and cause environmental damage. it is also the act of transporting, purchasing which is strictly against the law.

Q2) What can you do to stop the Sumatran tiger from extinction?


A2) build a nature reserve for them to stay so that they can reproduce more youngs and don't kill them for their skins or meat.