You may think that audience awarenessis only for speaking. That's where you are wrong. It is actually for reading and writing too! A good writer would know about audience awareness. I am quite hazy on that idea but if I am not wrong, I think it is letting the audience be aware of your idea.
Don't matter what it is, it is used to let you write better letters. It helps you convey your message more easily and that would help you get more marks for exam(not trying to examish). I would want to learn what is audience awareness.
Some examples are formality. We would start the letter with "Dear so and so" if you give it to a friend. if you are making a police report, you would start it with" RE:car accident"
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Can't Stress How Stressed We All Are?
"Stress" is such an easy word to articulate these days. It seems to roll out of our mouths ever so often, that sometimes I wonder if the word is a mark of verbal fashion and not a genuine revelation of our condition. What do we mean when we say we are stressed? Is being stressed really all that bad?
Quoting http://www.stress.org,
"As Hans Selye (who coined the term as it is currently used) noted, 'Without stress, there would be no life'. However, just as distress can cause disease, it seems plausible that there are good stresses that promote wellness. Stress is not always necessarily harmful. Winning a race or election can be just stressful as losing, or more so, but may trigger very different biological responses. Increased stress results in increased productivity -- up to a point. However, this level differs for each of us. It's very much like the stress on a violin string. Not enough produces a dull, raspy sound. Too much tension makes a shrill, annoying noise or snaps the string. However, just the right degree can create a magnificent tone. Similarly, we all need to find the proper level of stress that allows us to perform optimally and make melodious music as we go through life."
So, how do we find that "proper level of stress"? Is it that easy or even possible? To me, it is important for us to be able to manage the stress we face daily. There are many things beyond our control. We all have to work (or for you, study), take examinations and face life's setbacks from time to time. What is within our control, however, is our perception of the situation and from there, our management of the situation we are in.
Having heard many of you mentioning how stressed you are, I thought perhaps it is a good time for us to come up with our own "Top-Five List Of Stress Management".
Here's mine:
1) Re-look the situation. Is it really as what I perceive it to be? What could be other perspectives of it that I might not have considered.
2) Breathe! I realize that being anxious about every situation will not make the situation any better. Take a deep breath, calm down and prepare to deal with the situation without being too emotional about it.3) Forge good friendships and relationships. Having people I can trust around me certainly helps. Upon listening to me, they may offer advice and alternative perspectives that I can work with. There are times when all I need is a listening ear. Talking about the situation makes me think through it again. It may not be as bad as I initially perceived.4) Make time. Making time to do the activities I enjoy reminds me that there is much more to life. These activities can be anything that helps boost my energy level at that point of time. I would read, spend time with my family and friends, do some community work, or even some cleaning!5) Laugh. See the lighter side of the situation. I even have a theme song that plays in my head! It boosts my energy level to face the situation.
Each one of us should have our very own way of managing stress. Such lists are of course by no means strict rules. We use them in appropriate contexts. For one, I will take offence if you laugh when being questioned about your incomplete work!
I had fun creating mine. Hope you would enjoy yourselves when you create your lists! We might be able to get some tips from one another. :)
posted by CH GEPers 2006 @ 9:19 AM
I too have a list to relieve stress.
Here is my list.
1) Think of happy things
Quoting http://www.stress.org,
"As Hans Selye (who coined the term as it is currently used) noted, 'Without stress, there would be no life'. However, just as distress can cause disease, it seems plausible that there are good stresses that promote wellness. Stress is not always necessarily harmful. Winning a race or election can be just stressful as losing, or more so, but may trigger very different biological responses. Increased stress results in increased productivity -- up to a point. However, this level differs for each of us. It's very much like the stress on a violin string. Not enough produces a dull, raspy sound. Too much tension makes a shrill, annoying noise or snaps the string. However, just the right degree can create a magnificent tone. Similarly, we all need to find the proper level of stress that allows us to perform optimally and make melodious music as we go through life."
So, how do we find that "proper level of stress"? Is it that easy or even possible? To me, it is important for us to be able to manage the stress we face daily. There are many things beyond our control. We all have to work (or for you, study), take examinations and face life's setbacks from time to time. What is within our control, however, is our perception of the situation and from there, our management of the situation we are in.
Having heard many of you mentioning how stressed you are, I thought perhaps it is a good time for us to come up with our own "Top-Five List Of Stress Management".
Here's mine:
1) Re-look the situation. Is it really as what I perceive it to be? What could be other perspectives of it that I might not have considered.
2) Breathe! I realize that being anxious about every situation will not make the situation any better. Take a deep breath, calm down and prepare to deal with the situation without being too emotional about it.3) Forge good friendships and relationships. Having people I can trust around me certainly helps. Upon listening to me, they may offer advice and alternative perspectives that I can work with. There are times when all I need is a listening ear. Talking about the situation makes me think through it again. It may not be as bad as I initially perceived.4) Make time. Making time to do the activities I enjoy reminds me that there is much more to life. These activities can be anything that helps boost my energy level at that point of time. I would read, spend time with my family and friends, do some community work, or even some cleaning!5) Laugh. See the lighter side of the situation. I even have a theme song that plays in my head! It boosts my energy level to face the situation.
Each one of us should have our very own way of managing stress. Such lists are of course by no means strict rules. We use them in appropriate contexts. For one, I will take offence if you laugh when being questioned about your incomplete work!
I had fun creating mine. Hope you would enjoy yourselves when you create your lists! We might be able to get some tips from one another. :)
posted by CH GEPers 2006 @ 9:19 AM
I too have a list to relieve stress.
Here is my list.
1) Think of happy things
2) Do your hobby
3) Look at the scenery
4) Confide to your friends
5) Get a cold drink
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Technology! It's So Much A Part Of Us
Technology! It's So Much A Part Of Us
Having gotten a webcam recently, I am thrilled to be able to communicate “face-to-face” with my local and overseas friends and relatives. I am experiencing how technology-enabled videoconferences have taken the idea of “face-to-face conversations” to a whole new level where distance is no longer a hindrance.
Information Technology (IT) has indeed opened up a whole realm of possibilities for us to explore. Within that, many of us have grown to be so dependent on IT that we cannot imagine life without it.
In your blog entry, do share with your friends how IT is a part of your life. Give specific examples of how you use IT. Also, think about how you might react should IT be suddenly cut off from you.
posted by CH GEPers 2006 @ 6:46 AM
IT is a part of my life. In fact it is an important part of my life. Why? There are many reasons for that. Some of the important reasons are firstly, I communiate using the internet. Also, the computer technology give me entertainment when I am bored. Most importantly, it gives me the data that I want!
Having gotten a webcam recently, I am thrilled to be able to communicate “face-to-face” with my local and overseas friends and relatives. I am experiencing how technology-enabled videoconferences have taken the idea of “face-to-face conversations” to a whole new level where distance is no longer a hindrance.
Information Technology (IT) has indeed opened up a whole realm of possibilities for us to explore. Within that, many of us have grown to be so dependent on IT that we cannot imagine life without it.
In your blog entry, do share with your friends how IT is a part of your life. Give specific examples of how you use IT. Also, think about how you might react should IT be suddenly cut off from you.
posted by CH GEPers 2006 @ 6:46 AM
IT is a part of my life. In fact it is an important part of my life. Why? There are many reasons for that. Some of the important reasons are firstly, I communiate using the internet. Also, the computer technology give me entertainment when I am bored. Most importantly, it gives me the data that I want!
blogging
Here is an interesting post that I want to share with everyone.
http://ch-gepers-06.blogspot.com/2006/08/world-wide-classroom.html
http://ch-gepers-06.blogspot.com/2006/08/world-wide-classroom.html
Monday, August 07, 2006
Singaporeans: Who Are We?
As we celebrate our nation's birthday, perhaps we should pause and ponder about our national identity. Given that we are a multiracial and multilingual society, one might wonder what the Singaporean identity truly is.Share your thoughts about the qualities you think define you as a Singaporean. You might want to ask yourself the following questions:
- What characteristics do I possess that define me as a Singaporean?
- Are they all 'good' or 'bad' or perhaps just 'unique'?
- Are there characteristics that you are embarrassed about and wished could change? Why?
I know how to speak Singapore Colloquial English (SCE). That is one of the characteristics of a Singaporean.
This characteristic is unique. It is because this is a language and we mixed different dialects and languages and make it one language.
There are many characteristics that I am embarrassed about and wished could change. I want to change because it is embarrassing and people would laugh at you.
- What characteristics do I possess that define me as a Singaporean?
- Are they all 'good' or 'bad' or perhaps just 'unique'?
- Are there characteristics that you are embarrassed about and wished could change? Why?
I know how to speak Singapore Colloquial English (SCE). That is one of the characteristics of a Singaporean.
This characteristic is unique. It is because this is a language and we mixed different dialects and languages and make it one language.
There are many characteristics that I am embarrassed about and wished could change. I want to change because it is embarrassing and people would laugh at you.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
National Day
National Day is coming. National day is the day when Singapore became independent and it is the day that all Singaporeans celebrate. This year, it is Singapore’s forty-first birthday. Singapore is an island and it is a city state. In the past, the Japanese invaded Singapore. The British, who were unprepared and defeated, surrendered on 15 February 1942. They named Singapore as Syonanto, which means “Light of The South”. Now, Singapore is an independent country.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
What Fine People We Are!
In our class discussion, we talked about the use of puns on words with multiple meanings. As we progressed to talk about the usage of the word 'fine' and its various meanings, we highlighted that one of its meanings refer to the monetary penalty for unacceptable behaviour.
What are your views on the need for such penalties to remind us of good behaviours?
Are we capable of maintaining good behaviours even when "no one's watching"?
There is a need to have penalties to remind us of good behaviours as people would think twice if there is a penalty. If there is no penalty, the country will be lawless, and people all over the world would not like Singapore.
I think that some citizens are capable of maintaining good behaviours even when "no one's watching". But we must still have a penalty for those who are not capable of maintaining good behaviours even when “no one’s watching”.
What are your views on the need for such penalties to remind us of good behaviours?
Are we capable of maintaining good behaviours even when "no one's watching"?
There is a need to have penalties to remind us of good behaviours as people would think twice if there is a penalty. If there is no penalty, the country will be lawless, and people all over the world would not like Singapore.
I think that some citizens are capable of maintaining good behaviours even when "no one's watching". But we must still have a penalty for those who are not capable of maintaining good behaviours even when “no one’s watching”.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Rainforest- Decreasing
Rainforests are very valuable. Scientists predict that there are many types medicine not found in rainforests. Also, many food items or furniture comes from rainforests. Unfortunately, there are less and less rainforests in the world. This is because people are cutting trees in the rainforests. They do that to get the wood to make paper. Also they cut trees to make space for cities and farms. This is very threatening as there will be global warming, and animals would lose their homes, which means some animals will get extinct. Also, lots of our food items would be lost too, together with furniture. One of the furniture is rattan chairs, which are made of rattan.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Book Review-Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone
Harry is a wizard. He survived a powerful curse by Voldermort. As his mother and father died when Voldermort tried to kill them, he lived with his uncle and aunt who treated him very badly. He did not know that he was a wizard till one day, Hagrid, the keeper of the keys for Hogwarts comes to tell him that he is a wizard and he is enrolled to Hogwarts where he learned magic. Together with his two best friends, Ron and Hermione, they saved the Philosopher’s Stone from Lord Voldermort. I won’t tell you the details, so that it would not spoil the fun reading it.This book is very nice and interesting to read. The story plot is also very complete.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Lying
When I say that “I am lying now”, my statement is illogical. If I was lying about telling lies, that means I was speaking the true when I said “I am lying now”. But I am lying! When I was telling the truth, then I am not lying. But if I was telling the truth, then the sentence is illogical. Frustrating?
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
English
Hello! Calling for all people who are interested in English! If you know any, inform them of this blog post! This are some websites you may want to check it out.
Math
Hello! Those who like Math. Do you want to learn more about the subject? If your answer is yes, then visit this websites.
Standard Singapore English and Singapore Colloquial English
Speaking Standard English
In the audio clip we heard in class, one of the characters said,"One found the need to learn code-switching the most difficult."From there, we have discussed that the goal of English educators in Singapore should be to develop speakers who are able to code-switch between Standard Singapore English (SSE) and Singapore Colloquial English (SCE).
Why do you think this goal is important?
What are your opinions on the need to speak in Standard Singapore English?
posted by CH GEPers 2006
Imagine that you go to the hawker centre and you speak to the hawker in Standard Singapore English (SSE). They may think that you are trying to act funnily and may not even understand what you are talking about. Now imagine that you are on a trip overseas and you speak to the waiter in Singapore Colloquial English (SCE), he may not even understand what you are talking about. That is why we must learn how to code switch-because people may not understand you or they may think that you are rude.
It is very important to know how to speak Standard Singapore English (SSE) for the people overseas may not know what you are talking about when you speak Singapore Colloquial English (SCE).
In the audio clip we heard in class, one of the characters said,"One found the need to learn code-switching the most difficult."From there, we have discussed that the goal of English educators in Singapore should be to develop speakers who are able to code-switch between Standard Singapore English (SSE) and Singapore Colloquial English (SCE).
Why do you think this goal is important?
What are your opinions on the need to speak in Standard Singapore English?
posted by CH GEPers 2006
Imagine that you go to the hawker centre and you speak to the hawker in Standard Singapore English (SSE). They may think that you are trying to act funnily and may not even understand what you are talking about. Now imagine that you are on a trip overseas and you speak to the waiter in Singapore Colloquial English (SCE), he may not even understand what you are talking about. That is why we must learn how to code switch-because people may not understand you or they may think that you are rude.
It is very important to know how to speak Standard Singapore English (SSE) for the people overseas may not know what you are talking about when you speak Singapore Colloquial English (SCE).
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Why I am excited about blogging
I am very excited about blogging. Why? It is because I longed to share my opinions to other people. I am quite a novice. So, I hope that you could comment on my blog. It will be taken into consideration.
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