Tuesday, July 28, 2009

A Deadly Business

1a) What are the 2 worrying trends about drug trafficking mentioned in the article?

The 1st worrying trend is that for drugs such as ecstasy and ketamine,the sentence is up to 20 years' jail and 15 strokes of the cane,while for the cannabis,heroin and cocaine,adults traffickers face the death penalty.Another worrying trend is that more Singaporeans are being arrested for drugs crimes overseas.

1b) Why are Singaporeans increasingly being used as "drug mules"?

This is because Singaporeans do not need a visa for many places,and they are also less likely to be checked because of Singapore's reputation for being tough on drugs.

2) What will you do if you find out that one of your friends is selling drugs?

If I find out that my classmate is selling drugs,i will contact the CNB without delay.Before hand,i will ask him why did he do it and if he knows what he is doing is wrong.And also tell him what are the risk and dangers if he did that.

How will you react if someone tries to sell you drugs?

I will definitely say 'NO' to any drugs sellers and quickly walk away.

Hawkers fall prey to brazen break-ins.

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

It is easy for the burglars to break into the stalls at the two markets in the Kallang area because the unit are open at the top,leaving them to exposed to thieves.

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

The Geylang East Central Merchants' Association are going to look into improving security by modifying the stall layout and design.The NEA said the stall-holders who want to equip their stalls with additional security features like grilles could apply to do so.

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?


I think the stall-holders should put on a security camera in other to be safe.This will affect the security of their own stall.I think the burglars will felt insecure about his/her safety after what they had done.He/she will feel guilty for what he/she had done wrong.

3 Cheers for the team

1a)Why is cheerleading an expensive sport?

Cheerleading is an expensive sport because the quality of the costumes and it will attract the audience attraction to them.Their looks are on of the important role to cheer for the team and to look good especially with their hairs.They need to have lots of accessories such as hairspray and lots more.This affect the cost rate of it.In order to stay strong always,they need to have vitamins to build their muscles and cheer for their team.It will cost around $50-$130 per bottle.

1b)What makes cheerleading such a tough sport?

Cheerleading need lots of co-operation and lots of energy to stay strong just to learn the dance steps.This will take weeks or even months just to learn the dance steps but it is not easy to learn.It is a tough sport because there will be training carried out every week or even every day after school.

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

In my opinion,if i had a chance to join cheerleading i will be honored to join.Cheerleading gives us lots of energy and it builds up muscles when we grow up.What matter most is the costumes to it.They should be more close for the Muslims.Most importantly study first then we can cheer for ourselves.