Saturday, July 4, 2009

Asian Youth Games - Singapore's 4th gold - Swimming

Singapore's 4th gold - Swimming
From The Straits Times, July 4, 2009, Saturday
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_398935.html
By Terrence Voon


Quah Ting Wen won the girls' 200m freestyle event at the Singapore Sports School with a time of 1min 59.21sec. ST PHOTO BY ALBERT SIM Picture is obtained from http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_398935.html

SWIMMER Quah Ting Wen added to Singapore's growing collection of gold medals at the Asian Youth Games on Friday, bringing the Republic's total to four golds.


It probably won’t be the last time we see this golden smile from Ting Wen. Photograph by ooi boon keong From WEEkend Today, Saturday - Sunday, July 4 - 5, 2009, Page 50, SPORTS Reported by Tan Yo-Hinn, yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg
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Ting Wen, 16, came home first in the girls' 200m freestyle event at the Singapore Sports School, while bronzes were also added in the pool and on the track.


The Swimfast Aquatic Club (SAC) swimmer's feats earned Quah Ting Wen the accolade of Best Female Swimmer. ST PHOTO BY DESMOND WEE.
Picture is obtained from http://quahtingwen.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/new-publicity-shot-12/

On Day 4 of competition, China confirmed its dominance at the Games by adding another two golds each in the athletics and swimming events.


Quah Ting Wen 1st to make the team, from http://quahtingwen.wordpress.com

But the loudest cheers were saved for Ting Wen at the Singapore Sports School. Her winning time of 1min 59.21sec rewrote her own national record, and would have been good enough to win a gold medal in the same event at the 2006 Asian Games.


Quah Ting Wen rewrites 100-metre freestyle national record, from http://quahtingwen.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/new-publicity-shot-12/ (Quah Ting Wen - 25.04.2009)

The swimming competition also yielded another three bronzes for the host nation on Friday. Roanne Ho broke her own national record in the girls' 50m breast with a time of 32.44sec for third place, while Lionel Khoo and Rainer Ng added bronzes in the boys' 50m breast and boys' 100m back respectively.


Asian Youth Games Kuwait's Team Member and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)

China's two golds were won by Wang Chen (girls' 50m breast) and Sun Yuchen (boys' 50m breast).


Asian Youth Games Kuwait's Team Member and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)

In athletics, the title of Asia's fastest boy went to Japan's Masaki Nashimoto, who clocked 10.82sec.


Asian Youth Games Kuwait's Team Member and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)

Singapore speedster Shahrir Anuar (11.13sec) clinched bronze in the boys' 100m race.


Asian Youth Games Kuwait's Team Member and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)

South Korean Lee Sunae secured the girls' 100m gold in 12.16sec.


Asian Youth Games Kuwait's Team Member and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)

China's two athletics golds were won by Ren Wei, who powered to the boys' high jump title, and Li Jun, the boys' shot put champion.


Asian Youth Games Kuwait's Team Member and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)

Two nations also struck gold for the first time at the Games on Friday. Kuwait's Abdullah Althuwaini won the boys' 100m back in swimming, while in athletics, Konstantin Kudryashov of Kazakhstan emerged tops in the boys' triple jump.


Asian Youth Games Kuwait's Team Member and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)

In table tennis, Singapore's mixed team confirmed a bronze after losing 0-2 to China in the semi-finals.


Asian Youth Games Kuwait's Team Member and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)

Singapore is in sixth place on the medal table. China continues to rule the roost, with 17 golds, six silvers and four bronzes. South Korea is second (seven, ten, eight), while India leap to third place (five, three, two) by winning three golds - two in athletics and one in swimming - on Friday.


Picture is obtained from YouTube by Alvin EH Tan
祝福你 (Best Wishes) by 黄晓君 Huang Xiao Jin & The Stylers
zhù fú nǐ



Picture is obtained from YouTube by Alvin EH Tan
爱的祝福 (With Love and Best Wishes) by 马艾妮 Mah Ai Nee & The Stylers
ài de zhù fú

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Asian Youth Games - 2nd gold for Singapore

2nd gold for Singapore
From The Straits Times, July 2, 2009, Thursday
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_398099.html
By Terrence Voon


TODAY, Thursday July 2, 2009, Page 39, SPORT
1st ASIAN YOU TH GAMES: Singapore’s golden girl Bowler Hui Fen shows her mettle to grab hosts’ first gold of the Games

SINGAPORE'S New Hui Fen and Darshini Krishna have landed the country's second gold medal at the Asian Youth Games, after powering to victory in the girls' doubles event of the bowling competition on Thursday.


MY PAPER THURSDAY JULY 2, 2009, My Sport, A13

Hui Fen, who struck gold in the girls' singles on Wednesday, teamed up with Darshini to post a six-game total of 2,680 pinfalls.



MY PAPER THURSDAY JULY 2, 2009, My Sport, A13
NO NERVES: New Hui Fen was a picture of steely determination as she bowled her way to Singapore’s first AYG gold. (PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN).

The duo led from start to finish, in a commanding performance at the Orchid Country Club that left their rivals trailing in their wake.


The Straits Times, July 2, 2009, Thursday Darshini Krishna (right) hugged her mother as New Hui Fen and her mother looked on. The girls picked up Singapore's 2nd gold in the Asian Youth Games Girls' bowling doubles event. (PHOTO BY JOSEPH NAIR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES)
Thailand's Tanaprang Sathean and Yanee Saebe were second with 2,579 pinfalls, 101 pins behind the Singaporeans. Sim Ui Jin and Oh Nu Ri from South Korea won the bronze with 2,504.


Other highlight: Beachball - Despite loss to S’pore, girls from landlocked Mongolia are all smiles.


TODAY, Thursday July 2, 2009, Page 42, SPORT Nomio (left) and Namuun are used to hard courts and are only just getting used to volleyball beach style. (PHOTO BY shamir osman), shamir@mediacorp.com.sg



Picture is obtained from YouTube, By Alvin EH Tan
爱的祝福 (With Love and Best Wishes) by 马艾妮 Mah Ai Nee & The Stylers
ài de zhù fú

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Asian Youth Games - Singapore gets 1st gold

Singapore gets 1st gold
From The Straits Times, July 1, 2009, Wednesday
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_397707.html
By Terrence Voon


Picture is obtained from http://www.amatierra.com/
The beauty of AYG has emerged and is worth gold.


Bowler gives Singapore its first gold
The Straits Times,Thursday, July 02, 2009
http://news.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090702-152123.html

THE strains of Majulah Singapura were heard for the first time at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) on Wednesday when Singapore kegler New Hui Fen struck gold in the girls' singles event on the first day of the bowling competition.


National bowler New Hui Fen has won Singapore's first gold medal at the Asian Youth Games. -- PHOTO By IMSG

Hui Fen, 17, held off late challenges from Japan's Misaki Mukotani and Oh Nu-Ri of South Korea at the Orchid Country Club to clinch the Republic's first gold medal at the inaugural Games.

The former Singapore Sports School student scored a combined total of 1,359 over six games to finish 45 pins ahead of the second-placed Mukotani.

Oh was third with 1,308 pinfalls. Hui Fen, who revealed that she was actually gunning for gold in the team events later this week, said playing on home soil was the key. 'It makes it more comfortable knowing your friends and family are here,' she said. 'I feel very happy and honoured to win the first gold for Singapore. I just wanted to do my best.'

For her efforts, Hui Fen will receive a cash reward of $4,000, offered by the Singapore Bowling Federation and Orchid Bowl for every gold medal won by the country's keglers.

After two days of competition, the host nation's overall medal count now stands at one gold medal and two bronzes.


Asian Youth Games Mascot and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)


Singapore chef de mission Lee Wung Yew expects more medals to come before the Games end on July 7. He said: 'The load is lifted off the shoulders. Based on our performances so far, I'm really confident we'll be getting a few more medals.'


Asian Youth Games Mascot and Young Team Officials from schools (Bowen Secondary School)

The bowling competition continues on Thursday with the boys' and girls' doubles events.


Young Team Officials inside Swissotel to fetch the athletes to the stadium


The highlights of Kuwait, one of the 45 participating contingents.

Some other highlights - swimming news and delights.

Picture is obtained from http://quahtingwen.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/qty25042009.jpg

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Asian Youth Games - UNITED IN RELAY

Singaporeans gather in support as AYG flame is paraded to all corners of island
From MY PAPER MONDAY JUNE 29, 2009, MY SPORT, A11
By DAWN TAY & DARYLL NANAYAKARA
dawnt@sph.com.sg, darylldj@sph.com.sg


GAMES ALIGHT: National athletes (from left) Jasmine Ser, Remy Ong and Tao Li lit the AYG cauldron. (PHOTOS: JAMIE KOH)

ONE by one, they held out their torches to be lit amid loud cheers, then held the Asian Youth Games (AYG) flame aloft as they ran their designated routes.


Picture is obtained from MY PAPER MONDAY JUNE 29, 2009, MY SPORT, A11
One of the Torches

Ministers, athletes and Games sponsors were united as one yesterday, as the first day of the AYG torch relay saw the flame reach all corners of Singapore – from Woodlands to Jurong, from Pasir Ris to East Coast Park, from Ang Mo Kio to Orchard Road.


Picture is obtained from MY PAPER MONDAY JUNE 29, 2009, MY SPORT, A11
Passing One of the Torches

Three torches – representing Friendship, Respect and Excellence – were lit at the Kallang Waterfront early yesterday morning, and were sent out to community celebrations around the island.



National thrower James Wong took the torch into the Yio Chu Kang Stadium, where he passed the flame on to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. PM Lee then kicked off Central Singapore District’s Community Sports Festival, with a torch relay around the vicinity of the stadium.



There were similar scenes played out yesterday morning at
  • Republic Polytechnic
  • Jurong Point
  • East Coast Park
  • Pasir Ris Elias Community Club

Said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who witnessed the light-up at Kallang Waterfront: “The flame symbolises the endeavour for perfection, the struggle for victory, peace and friendship that transcends countries and boundaries.”


Picture is obtained from MY PAPER TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2009, MY LIFESTYLE, A15 (Sexy Athelete)
THE ACTIVITIES: A 90-minute session of Bikram yoga (hot yoga), followed by a five-hour shopping trip

In the afternoon, the relay reached the heart of the city at Orchard Road. Shoppers and tourists looked on with interest as the torch bearers ran past them.

The torch relay reached the Suntec City fountain before turning towards Marina Square, where Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth And Sports, was ready to run the final leg.


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Asian Youth Games Opening Ceremony at the Singapore Indoor Stadium

He carried the torch for an eight-minute run before reaching the Games Village in Swissotel the Stamford, amid boisterous cheers from the 300-strong crowd of dignitaries and athletes.


Picture is obtained from http://farm3.static.flickr.com
Asian Youth Games Opening Ceremony at the Singapore Indoor Stadium

Together with the chairman of the AYG’s steering committee, Mr Ng Ser Miang, he lit the Games’ safety lantern amid a spray of confetti and loud music.


Picture is obtained from http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3597042959_e0b4c72b6c.jpg
Asian Youth Games Opening Ceremony at the Singapore Indoor Stadium

Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, a delighted Dr Balakrishnan said that it was important for Singaporeans to be part of the Games, and he was glad that yesterday’s “community leg” had been incorporated into the torch relay.


Picture is obtained from http://farm3.static.flickr.com
Asian Youth Games Opening Ceremony at the Singapore Indoor Stadium



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The 45 participating Countries, including Singapore.

Dr Balakrishnan explained: “It isn’t just about taking part in a sports event. This is an event which Singapore plays home to, and every Singaporean needs to feel a part of it.”


Picture is from MY PAPER THURSDAY JUNE 25, 2009, MY LIFESTYLE, A14, Real Man Do YOGA


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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Asian Youth Games Volunteers - 5,000 to play host



Extracted from Friday June 12, 2009 TODAY, News 19
By Ong dai Lin, dailin@mediacorp.com.sg

In Secondary school, Ng Li Hui’s main role in the student council executive committee was to organise and lead its cheerleading teams.


Picture is obtained from http://www.pap.org.sg/uploads/ap/4986/mr_baey_with_the_players.jpg

Now a Jurong Junior College student, the 17-year-old is putting her people skills to use again as a student liaison officer for the inaugural Asian Youth Games (AYG).

She has been assigned to take care of the athletes from Qatar. “I have to make sure they get to their competition venues on time and (that they) get their meals. There will be daily briefings during the Games with my teacher-incharge who will tell me what the athletes want and what to do for them.”



Li Hui is one of 4,600 student volunteers from more than 170 schools who will help out at the AYG from June 29 to July 7.

The volunteers will undertake roles like ushers, medal bearers and student liaison officers.



“The participation is about learning how to play host to foreign delegates. It’s about experiencing what it’s like to be an ambassador for Singapore,” said AYG organising committee co-chairman Sum Chee Wah.



According to the Ministry of Education (MOE), the largest number of student volunteers is from Cedar Girls’ Secondary School and CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent.

Each school has around 200 students in the “School Adopts a Sport Venue” initiative who will assist sports officials in managing the sports venues to be used.




Picture is obtained from http://www.sgyoutholympics.com/wp-content/uploads/image/picto.png

As for those students not directly involved in the AYG, Ms Sum said that the organisers “hope to involve them in as many ways as possible”. Giving an example, she said that the 45 schools selected for the torch relay will rope in other schools in their vicinity for the event. In this way, more students will be involved.



Healthwise, Ms Sum said that MOE will “observe the H1N1 situation and respond to the situation based on the advice given by the Ministry of Health”.




Picture is obtained from MY PAPER FRIDAY JUNE 9, 2009 - Page A16 (Trees and the sea)

More than 500 MOE staff and teachers are also involved in AYG. The teachers will act as liaison officers, help to organise events, and guide students on the setting up of Asian Cultural Booths in the games village.



Mr Elliot Lee, a physical education teacher at Beatty Secondary School, will help man the information desk at the games village. The 39-year-old coach of his school’s badminton team told Today: “This is a good opportunity for me to learn. I can get pointers ... and use them when I need to run school events in the future.”


Picture is obtained from http://rogercj.spaces.live.com/

Best hopes and wishes that the AYG will have a fruitful completion, even as the number of H1N1 cases keeps on increasing. At current time, 599 have caught the virus, with 145 from today.

To those plagued down by poor health, take heart and do not give up, You will not be completing the journey alone. With our combined efforts and prayers, there will be rays of light and hope through the thick layers of obstacles.




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Sunday, June 21, 2009

中三假期作业（2）

请仔细阅读《蓬莱仙岛的传说》里头的故事，然后回答以下题目。


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1) 我家龙子
故事《我家龙子》的“龙”指的是什么？(1)
A. 聋子
B. 儿子
C. 小白猫
D. 望子成龙
Answer: C


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2) “燕燕汝勿悲，汝当反自思。思汝为雏日，高飞背母时。昔日父母念，今日汝应知。”诗句中的“汝”是指。 (1)
Answer: 你


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3) 谜语趣谈 不同时代的谜语有不同的形式。南宋，猜谜是一种元宵节的游戏节目，称为谜。(1)
Answer: 灯



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4) 圣约翰岛的沧桑 谁在1819年时在圣约翰岛上 设立讯号站和招商站？(1)
A. 莱佛士
B. 约翰
C. 越南南民
D. 印度移民
Answer: A



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5) 蓬莱仙岛的传说
汉朝的方士提炼“长生不老”仙丹时发现把把哪三种东西混在一起很容易引起爆炸。 (1)

A. 硫磺
B. 丹砂
C. 硝石
D. 木炭

6) 四美传奇
人们常用“沉鱼落雁”来形容女子容貌美丽。那“沉鱼落雁”时分别指哪两位美女呢？ (1)

A. 王昭君
B. 貂蝉
C. 杨贵妃
D. 西施
Answer: A & D



7) 乐圣贝多芬
第75页“他诚然孤独，可是有“永恒”为伴。永恒指的是________。 (1)

A. 喧嚣
B. 耳聋
C. 安静
D. 不幸
Answer: C



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8) 莫名的骄傲
作者和达志每天的工资是多少？(1)

A. 一元九角
B. 一元五角
C. 一元三角
D. 四角钱
Answer: A


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9) 画皮
为什么道士叫王生把拂尘挂在卧室外？ (1)

A. 保护陈氏
B. 吓吓女鬼
C. 给王生用
D. 殴打女鬼
Answer: B



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10) 苏州园林 苏州园林与北京的园林不同在于苏州园林极少使用。(1)

Answer: 彩绘


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Monday, June 15, 2009

中三假期作业（1）



请仔细阅读《智取生辰纲》里头的故事，然后回答以下题目。

1) 一．<世外桃源>
据村民表示，他们的祖先会在桃花源落户，主要是为了 (1)
A. 想过隐居生活
B. 逃避战乱
C. 另外建立一个王朝
D. 要和当时的朝廷对抗
Answer: B

2) 从 [秦朝 ] 开始，村民便隐居桃花源？ (1)

3) 二．<林肯的财产>
林肯当上美国总统后，极力主张废除________. (1)
A. 君主制度
B. 民主制度
C. 奴隶制度
D. 共产制度
Answer: C



4) 四．<毛遂自荐>
平原君凭什么让毛遂一起去楚国？ (1)
A. 欣赏他的胆识和口才
B. 具有超人的能耐
C. 敬佩他的独特见解
D. 骁勇善战，所向无敌
Answer: A

5) 楚王最后答应联合抗秦，纯粹是为了____。 (1)
A. 伸张正义
B. 借刀杀人
C. 本身利益
D. 坐收渔人之利
Answer: C



6) 传统华人家庭用寿桃来为______。 (1)
A. 长辈祝寿
B. 新婚夫妇祝福
C. 出远门的人祈福
D. 婴儿庆祝满月
Answer: A

7) 七．<孙子兵法>
孙武是中国古代精辟独到的军事家。他的著作发<孙子兵法>享誉古今中外。 (1)

8) 八．<垓下之战>
下列那一项不是项羽垓下之战打败的原因？ (1)
xià liè nà yí xiàng bú shì xiàng yǔ gāi xià zhī zhàn dǎ bài de yuán yīn
A. 轻敌
B. 中了韩信的计
C. 遭到四面埋伏
D. 连打战也带着爱妾虞姬
Answer: D



9) 故事里有哪一句成语的意思是“比喻陷入四面受敌、孤立无援的境地。”
- 四面楚歌

10) 九. 〈大坡和小坡〉
大坡和小坡是以 [新加坡河] 划分的。 (1)




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