3. Names in the news Places in the news
Michael Fay (pg 20)
Russia!
Ukraine (pg 10-11)
Words in the News
(pg2)!
seamless
continuum!
prototype!
implications!
(pg7)!
allergies!
respiratory!
symptoms
(pg13)!
distressed!
caregiver!
supplements!
academic stress
(p20)!
vandalism!
pelting!
slapped (with a
fine)!
clemency
4. Pupils can get advice on job portal (pg2)
❖ Have you ever wondered what
you want to be when you grow
up?!
❖ The Singapre Workforce
Development Agency (WDA)
is setting up a new national job
and training portal!
❖ When do you think is a good
age to start thinking about
your future career and why?
5. Not to be sneezed at (pg7)
❖ Allergies occur when the body
mistakes a harmless substance
as a dangerous one!
❖ There is no cure yet but they
can be managed with medicine!
❖ A common allergen is the
dropping of the house dust
mite!
❖ Read on to find out how you
can help your family get rid of
house dust mites
6. Got a problem? Talk it out (pg13)
❖ Singapore Children’s Society has a
service called Tinkle Friend Online!
❖ It is a chat service for distressed
children!
❖ Trained staff and volunteers offer
support, advice and information
to lonely and troubled pupils!
❖ It’s good to talk about your
troubles to make you feel better!
❖ If you think you have problems,
do talk to someone about it
7. Fay (pg20)
❖ Michael Fay was caned in
Singapore for vandalism!
❖ He moved to Singapore in 1992!
❖ In 1993, he carried out several
acts of vandalism and theft!
❖ He was soon arrested, jailed,
fined and caned!
❖ Even the US president’s appeal
could not get him off the hook
