Saturday 25 June 2016

Ling Wei Hsuen's Independent learning log 1-5

Name: Ling Wei Hsuen

Class: S1-01

Date: June 13



Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/taiwan-bans-singer-lu-han


What I did:
I wanted to read about news which I am interested in, so I went to straits times to search for some news about music and entertainment. I wanted to be updated and learn new vocabulary in a better way.


What I learn

You will get banned from entering Taiwan for 5 years if you are working there but you enter with a tourist visa. If you are working at a country, you must give a working visa instead.

Words learn:

shouldered the blame - To accept responsibility

Vistor visa - Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the a country temporarily

Summary: A singer and the entire filming crew entered Taiwan with a visitor visa instead of a working visa although they were there filming. They were all caught and banned from entering Taiwan for 5 years with a visitor visa and 2 years with a working visa. 



Name: Ling Wei Hsuen

Class: S1-01

Date: June 15

Source:http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/03/extinct-bird-found-alive-and-the-dodo-may-be-next/

What I did: Everyone knows that the DoDo bird is extinct and I was curious

What I learn:
Sometimes, extinct animals may be found. Animals may be accidentally called as extinct even though they are still alive, just that humans didn't find them. 

Sumary:
A type of bird is known to be extinct yet was found. People are expecting a DoDo bird, which is famous for being extinct, to be found. 


Name: Ling Wei Hsuen
Class: S1-01
Date: June 20

source: http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-fine-for-drunk-driver-in-crash-that-killed-2-friends

What I did:
I heard that Drink Drive is very common now and was searching for articles about driving while drinking.

What I learn:
Drink driving also known as DUI ( driving under influence) is very serious and could lead to lives being lost, jail time of 6 months and fine of $5000 with at least 12 months banned from driving.

Summary: 
A driver was drunk while driving, with two fo his friends in the back seat, not wearing their safety belt. He was drunk so even fell asleep many times while driving. He was driving at speeds up to 120km/h at Tampines road. He lost control of his Toyota car at a turn and his two friends at the backseat where flung out of the car. They died and he had major injuries like lung problems. 


Name: Ling Wei Hsuen

Class: S1-01

Source:http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/puppy-smuggler-jailed-for-6-months

What I did:
I wanted to search up on news about puppies since I adore animals. i found this news and immediately got interested in it

What I learn: You can be jailed for smuggling animals and Singapore prevent people from bringing animals in is actually because they are afraid that the animal will have rabies and bring the rabies into Singapore, affecting others. 

Summary: A guy called Ah meng told a person to bring animals into Singapore, paying his 500rmb for every sucessful animal brought it. The first two trips were sucessful, however, the person was caught on the last time, and was jailed for 5 months. he kept the 6 dogs in small containers with ice to cool them down and hose to transport air in and out. 


Name: Ling Wei Hsuen

Class: s1-01

Date: 25 June

Source : http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/body-of-man-who-died-while-watching-horror-film-the-conjuring-2-goes-missing-report?link_time=1466326039

What I did;
I was scrolling through The Strait Times when this news caught my attention. It was shocking and not like any normal news so I decided to read it. 

What I learn : Watching frightening shows can give you heart attacks, and even cause death, so if you or your friend is scared of hororr shows, do not force them to watch as they may be so shock and end up in the hospital. 

Summary: A man was watching conjuring 2 and had a heart attack and was sent to a hospital. He was declared dead and the staff told his friend to bring him somewhere, they two were reportedly missing. A man found a cross on the mirror of a hotel room bathroom and realised it was not his wife or him who drew it, so they requested for a change of room. 































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