Straits Times Reflections T3 W4

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Hawkers fall prey to brazen break-ins.

1a) Why is it easy for burglers to break into stalls at the two markets in the Kallang area?

Ans:They just need to climb on the pipes or the metal bars on top as the units are expose and the metal bars on top make it easier for burglars to get in


1b) What is the Geylang East Central Merchants' Association going to do about the break-ins?

Ans:They look into improving and developing the security standard by changing the stalls' layout and design.


2. What do you think should be done to tighten the security of the markets? What do you think of the burglars who brazenly break into the stalls?

Ans:Installing cctvs and getting rid of the metal bars and pipes so that the burglars will not be able to climb in so easily.

Straits Times Reflection t3 wk 3

1a) Why is cheerleading an expensive sport?

Ans:Gymnastic clases are very expensive, it is $50 per session. the pom-pom is imported from taiwan and the costumes is about $100 to $400. they also need to have nutritional supplements and vitamins, they caused about $50 to $130

1(b) What makes cheerleading such a tough sport?

Ans:they need to practice for hours many times a week and they also need to learn to perform stunts. it requirs teamwork and agility. they need to learn young so that they will be flexible



2.What is your opinion of cheerleaders? If given a chance, would you join cheerleading? Why/ why not?

Ans: i think that the cheerleaders are sporty persons and they won't give up easily they perservere to the end. if given a chance i will not join a cheerleading team as i don't like to dance. i also don't have the passion to become a cheerleader.