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(a) They feel at ease and content as it is an opportunity for people with the same interest to come together and bond. The songbird is a starter for conversations and friendships among their owners. Usually, the owners are quite old, and might have already retired. Displaying their songbirds among the neighbourhood increases their chance of acquainting with fellow owners and this becomes a past time or an enjoyable activity for relaxation.

(b) Personally, I wouldn't enjoy having a hobby like this. For me, a hobby is an activity that I can do to get away from my hectic life and to relax. Despite the songbird's melodious tune, I'd much rather enjoy an activity in peace and quiet. I'm also more of an introvert, so meeting new people is more of a torture than pleasure for me. For me, enjoyable activities are reading or watching shows or just daydreaming. All alone. I relish in some "me-time" as I have enough of social interactions in the day. So, such a hobby shown in the video does not interest me.

(c) I do think that it is important to preserve traditions and customs. Traditions and customs are part of culture; losing them, would mean losing part of the culture. Every culture has its own unique traditions and customs, and it is what differentiates people from different cultures. For people of the same culture, traditions and customs are what gives them a common identity and a special bond.

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I think the people in the video are feeling appreciated. The only reason I can identify for someone to actually willingly raise several feathery feacal producing machines is due to loneliness. Why else would one purposely spend hard earned money on buying an excessive amount of seed and corn to feed those little monsters. When people cannot get sufficient love, attention and appreciation, such desperate individuals consult this tried and tested method to obtain this love. The only creatures who are willing to love you, is the bird you own. Afterall, you bring the food.

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c) it is terribly important to preserve traditions and customs. though the progress made in Singapore is very important, old traditions and customs that helped build Singapore and made it what it is today should be respected and preserved. our technology obsessed generation is ignorant of the amount of happiness and entertainment these traditions have brought to the older generation. these traditions should be maintained or we will one day see elders in their 70s and 80s hooked on even more technologically advanced phones and blasting pop and rap music through the hallways. this will not be very ideal. also, these traditional hobbies,  cultivates a lot of values that we see in our older generation, that are very much absent in our youngsters. For an example, taking care of songbirds like shown in the video allows us to be more in touch with nature and also cultivates the value of care and responsibility in the owners.

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Yes, I would like having a hobby like that as it allows me like-minded individuals. With our shared interest, it gives me the opportunity to forge new friendships.
I also have a liking towards cute animals and birds fall into that category. It would bring me much joy to be able to own and raise a feathered friend of my own.

On the given occasion I do lose interest in that hobby, I have a second hobby, eating. Fried chicken does taste pretty good. Kill two birds with one stone, literally.

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b) I do not think I would enjoy having a hobby like this one. Personally, I hate being in a noisy environment and having a hobby like keeping songbirds would be very irritating to me. With the cacophony of sounds and high pitch chirps, I'm pretty sure my eardrums would not appreciate that. I prefer do something that is quieter, perhaps having some alone time or me time would benefit me the most, such as reading. Reading appeals to me as I get to bask in my imagination of fictional characters, vivid scenes being recreated in my brain. Being alone with my own thoughts is the best for me. (haha i have no friends)

c) I do think that it is important to preserve traditions and customs. It is important to preserve these traditions and customs as it allows us to be in touch with our roots. With the ever moving fast pace of society, people tend to lose track of the things that were once important to them. Gradually, we lose sense of where we came from, our roots, our origin. That is what moulds us into who we are now. So, we cannot forget about them. As a Buddhist, I used to go to the temple on the first day of the lunar month, praying and having breakfast there. However, due to the pandemic that made us all wary of people and viruses, I could no longer visit the temple to do my prayers or gather together and eat. I missed those times. It is those times that brought people together, allowing us to form bonds with one another, making friends with like-minded people. It is those traditions that bring us together and make us one. Without these traditions, we lose ourselves in the bustling city life, forgetting ourselves in the midst of everything.

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article with regards to why people like to take part in a race

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My name is Tamar Barneis, a competitive athlete who has made a career in the field of endurance sports events production. Based on my experience, I have outlined in this article the main reasons why athletes choose to take part in races, with the hope that this would provide you with a clear guide on how to draw participants to join your race.

Over the past decade, there has been a remarkable world-wide increase of endurance sport events, some of them attracting thousands of runners, cyclists or swimmers of all levels to take part in a single race. In general, all types of endurance races are everywhere these days, and on any given weekend it's not difficult to find one to take part in. A quick search of the internet and you find a race in no time at all. But beyond the aspect of the physical challenge, these events provide participants many other attractive reasons for signing up and paying money to take part in them.

1. The More the Merrier - The Social Component of Racing

In my personal experience, one of the most appealing reasons for participating in sports events is the social component. Many people who engage in a healthy active life style, thrive on the social aspects these activities provide.

Groups and clubs offer people a social setting that helps motivate them to engage in a sport, and with others to set goals and to achieve them.
Similarly to this, races offer the unique experience of participating in large social gatherings.

Based on this, it is important to relate to the social component when promoting your race: publishing the number or participants; publishing personal stories of the different participants. All this helps to emphasize the fact that people from many different places and backgrounds, who share a single interest, will be racing in your event, engaging together in a fun, unifying physical challenge.

2. Keep it Original - The Excitement of the New and Original Races

Another great incentive for participating in races is the excitement of taking part in an original, unique, adventurous and mainly fun challenge. Over the past several years, we have witnessed the rise of a new trend of endurance races that fits under the categories of fun-runs and obstacle-races.
These types of races appeal not only to experienced athletes but also to new timers, many of them taking part in a race for the first time in their life.

So, if you are an event producer, considering opening a new race, I would recommend thinking of an original and exciting theme for the race, in order to help draw the participation to register.

3. Racing for a Cause - The Power of Giving to Others

Today, races also serve as a wonderful platform to attract attention for raising money for a special cause. Many people join races to raise money for charity, providing them with a feeling of satisfaction by helping others less fortunate than them. In this way they make the miles count toward something bigger then themselves.

It would definitely go a long way and attract a lot of attention to promote your race as one that will support such endeavors.

4. Sightseeing While Racing

Popular races amongst athletes are those that take place in unique and special locals. A big part of the excitement of joining these events is the chance to travel to new places and enjoy fresh landscapes for running, cycling or swimming.
I personally know of many people who even take the opportunity to bring their family along and continue travelling after the race.

So, when considering the local for your race, it is worth choosing a local where people will want to travel to. Do not be afraid to have a race in a remote and far-away place, as it may end up serving to your benefit.

5. King for a Day - Racing for Fame

However, the most powerful reason for wanting to participate in a certain sport event is the chance to achieve a moment of fame. The race itself is usually the highlight moment after a long tedious training period, which demands endless motivation and commitment.

The participants feel that the race is the ultimate place for proving their capabilities after all the hard preparations they have done. But proving it to themselves is not as exciting if there is no one to share it with...

So, if your race will offer the opportunities to strengthen the athlete's moment of glory, it will no doubt draw many participants.

In my experience there are two important things to help keep the participants' glory sensation:

A. Provide the audience with a clear and easy access to the route and finish line to allow cheering - there is an elated sensation when passing the cheering crowds and being greeted by the family and friends at the finish line, so make sure you do not deny them of this pleasure!

B. Making the moment of glory count even more are the photos - yes, the photos taken along the course and at the finish line, then virally shared on the social media are definitely one of the strongest reasons people enjoy these events; this is their way of proving to everyone they did it! No doubt the photographs are an integral part of any race as they capture the participants' most cherished memories, while the social media intensifies their moment of fame, allowing that moment and feeling to last much longer then the race itself.

I hope I have managed to concisely provide you with the key elements that affect athletes' state of mind when considering participating in certain races. It is safe to conclude that races of all sorts serve as a powerful tool to engage people in an exciting physical activity and if you know these key elements, you will be able to draw many participant to your race and make it a wonderful and memorable experience to all.

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Top 5 Reasons for Athletes to Join Your Race - Pic2Go

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My name is Tamar Barneis, a competitive athlete who has made a career in the field of endurance sports events production.

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c) Do you think it's important to preserve traditions and customs? Why or why not?

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c) Do you think it's important to preserve traditions and customs? Why or why not?

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I believe it is important to preserve traditions and customs as it brings colour to people's culture. It makes one's culture unqiue and allows people to have a sense of belonging within the community of that culture.
Traditions can also spice up peoples' lives and helps to create positive memories. Such bonding experiences with friends and family are rarely available due to the hustle and bustle of modern society.

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Yes, I would like to work in a shopping mall as it provides a festive atmosphere when working during the holidays. More often than not, most shopping malls require shops to change their appearance in order to fit the festive season and i think this would really intrigue me as i really enjoy the mood of festivities like christmas. With customers coming in happy with people they love to shop, it just feels wholesome. Also, I appreciate the working environment in a shopping mall. The area is usually air-conditioned and there are other ammenities for me to enjoy such as when I want to have lunch, I can have many options to settle my cravings.

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b. Would you like to take part in a race? Why or why not?

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b. Would you like to take part in a race? Why or why not?

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Yes it would be great to take part in a race. A few years ago, my school organised a school cross country race where it was mandatory for all students and even teachers to participate. Personally, I loved the experience of not only feeling more refreshed after running the long distance, I felt a great satisfaction being able to push myself through the tough and tiring process of the race. At the same time, many teachers and friends were there to cheer us on, keeping us motivated to continue on. Such interactions have also made us more bonded since we have something in common to talk about even in future conversations.

There are also many races that run for a cause. For example, the yellow ribbon run aims to create awareness of giving a second chance to ex-offenders and to generate acceptance of them in the community. Other than personal benefit, these kinds of races would also bring the community together, and also help out disadvantaged groups within the community. In my opinion, this is even more fulfilling being able to aid in creating awareness on various topics in society.

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I disagree with that statement as I think that public performances helps people gain more knowledge about the certain art. Public performance also helps the performers bring in money so that they can support their own families, which will also improve the country's reputation and economy. Furthermore, performances help people destress. Since the performances are made public for people, it allows everyone to view it freely too.

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a) i think that there is a feeling of bliss in the atmosphere. they are gathered with their friends and chat happily while showing off their songbirds.

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(a) Why do you think the people in the video are having a massage?

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(a) Why do you think the people in the video are having a massage?

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Most Singaporeans work desk-bound jobs from 9am in the morning to 5pm in the evening while typically only having a one hour break in between for them to move around, have a break, or go have lunch. The rest of the time, the are bound to their desks, sitting in their chairs. This results in the stiffening of their muscles as they do not move around much. With all these sores and stiff muscles, it is only natural that they take the time to enjoy a massage on the weekends. The time taken to enjoy a massage will not only allow them to relieve their sore muscles, it will also provide them with some time to relax and destress from their usually hectic and busy sechdules.

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b) I have been to Disneyland Hong Kong and in Tokyo, and its title as the happiest place on earth is well deserved. Upon arriving at Disneyland, i was filled with boundless expectations and i was not disappointed. There were many rides, a carousel just like in the video, and numerous rollercoasters that had my heart racing. As theme parks are, most of the rides are themed and it made me feel like i was on a different adventure when i was on each one. One of my personal favourites is the Splash Mountain where you go down a steep hill and get splashed with water, which had me completely drenched . I would love to revisit Disneyland again. Another theme park on my bucket list is Universal Studios Japan, home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Personally, I am a huge Harry Potter fan and cannot wait for the day i will be able to go there

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I believe that it is a once-in-a-life time opportunity to perform in the street. Being a musician, I had always dreamt of performing in a theatre, but I feel that performing in a street is an equally enriching and meaningful experience. However, I am aware that busking in Singapore requires a license. Despite this fact, busking in Singapore can still earn you fame. While this experience can get you many new followers, fame is not always good for everyone. Some haters and critics may dig into your past life and ruin your reputation. For example

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a) Like how people used to sing romantic songs as a form of courtship in the past, songbird displaying is a form of courtship as well! Though in a less romantic way and more platonic. So, the people in the video are probably excited for a potential mate to show itself. The more fanciful their birds are, the more likely someone will take an interest in it and strike up a conversation with its owner. In this way, these songbird-owning people can seek out new friends and others with the same hobbies.

b) no, although such hobbies are a great way to branch out to new friends, it is precisely why I would not like it. Like the people in the video, putting oneself out there in the world by showcasing a hobby of yours is a fantastic conversation starter. People with a similar hobby or others who are interested can engage. This sounds like a great thing in concept, however, I have the social skills of a doorknob and find interacting with new people not all that fun of an experience. I would much rather rot at home and find other hobbies that don't require social interaction.

c) yes it is important to preserve traditions and customs like this one. Such traditions are our roots, the things that define who we are and who our forefathers used to be. It is with these traditions that we can carve out our place in the world. Of course, as the times change, so do traditions and customs. And some do in fact, need to be changed. Like hey, if i was born a couple hundred years back or so, I probably would have been killed at birth so. The non-harmful ones however, need to be preserved as they are our last link to the generations that came before us.

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a. How do you think the people in the video are feeling about the race?

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a. How do you think the people in the video are feeling about the race?

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A mix of excitement and anxiousness. For those who are competing for the first time, they would definitely feel the excitement of gaining a new experience, but competing with the other professional or experienced competitors also gives them some stresses to fight for the top spots.

In races that are organised to aid in support for the less fortunate, the anxiety would definitely be decreased greatly as participating in the race itself is what that matters to achieve the ultimate goal of creating awareness for a specific topic or a disadvantaged group. Those who are participating in the event with their families would feel even more elated to be running for the good of society with their loved ones.

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3. i think playing for children today differs greatly from the past. in the past, playing meant board games, traditional games or even something as simple as going downstairs to the playgrounds. today, playing for children means online games such as 'roblox' and 'minecraft'. the advancing technology has greatly changed what playing means to children in the past and today. in my opinion, children play enough but what they don't get enough is socialising and playing outside their digital gadgets. i believe that going out to play with your neighbours and friends plays an important role in shaping one's childhood.

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a) i think the children in the video are feeling ecstatic. there is a child riding one of the horses in the carousel and he is beaming from ear to ear, which would suggest that he is having the time of his life. there is also a girl riding a dragon and laughing very loudly frs. i think the reason why the children feel this way is because of the bright and vibrant colours of the carousel which put in them in a jovial mood, and the rotating nature of the ride also makes them feel like they are riding actual animals

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The juggler is busking in the joy of performing in front of an live audience and he is estatic to showcase his talents to the public. He must be very passionate about what he is doing to be confident enough to perform in public. He might hope to pique the interest of the audience, so that they might also be intrested in the street performance.
As for the the audience, it might be the first time they see this kind of street performance and will be very interested in finding out more about it.

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a)They feel relaxed and free as they talk to their friends about their songbirds and share about how good their songbirds are. They could also be sharing about what had happened in their lives recently

b) I personally would not enjoy a hobby like this one as I find it annoying and also boring. This is because my father owns songbirds and unlike him, I find the birds calls very painful and annoying rather than being melodic. Even when I'm doing work, the birds are always chirping leaving me with no quiet time to myself. Not to mention that if I go close t the birds or when I tell the bird to keep quiet, I get scolded by my dad. :( When I was younger, I would sometimes follow my father to the void decks where they display their songbirds but even now when I think back about it, it still feels boring.

c)I think it's important to preserve traditions and customs as these traditions and customs are part of our history. Once these traditions and customs are gone, a part of our history will be lost, and to some people, it would be a pert of them gone as well.

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Theme: Sports, Teamwork & Volunteering
Video: A team pulling on the rope during a tug-of-war competition. Loud cheers can be heard in the audio.

1. What do you think the people in the video might be feeling about the activity?
2. Do you like taking part in team sports? Why, or why not?
3. Why do you think people choose to volunteer in their communities?

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Theme: Food + Traditions
Video: A man selling some kind of local baked goods along a busy street in an Eastern European country.

1. Would you like to work at a stall like the one in the video?
2. What kind of food is most popular with you and your friends, and why?
3. Some people think that keeping up traditions is important. What is your opinion?

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Theme: Lifestyle
Video: someone making finishing touches when decorating the new place she is moving into
1. How do you think this person is feeling about moving to a new place to live?
2. What do you think is good or badabout the area you live in? Why?
3. Is it better to live in one place for a long time or in several different places? Why?

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a) I feel that some of the runners are feeling very exhausted because the race or running in general is tiring. This is because running requires a good stamina and a race needs the runners to have perseverance and speed. Some of the runners may also be enthusiastic while running because they enjoy the sport and love the thrill of being in a race or competition against others. Some may also find it stress-relieving as it can free up their minds temporarily.

b) The National School Games (NSG). It takes place annually and involves students from sports CCAs, competing with other schools. For example, I represented my school in badminton and achieved second place. I feel stressed when I play, with the numerous number of people spectating as we play, which gives us immense pressure to win. However through daily training sessions, I have learnt to overcome the stress that comes with the sport and the competition aspect of it. When I won, I felt a sense of achievement because my hard work has paid off. When I lost a match, I did not give up easily and continued to work harder for the subsequent matches with the help of my teammates.

c) I agree because I will feel the need to surpass the participants I am going against and push myself further in order to reach my goals. However I also disagree because I feel that the support from the people around them is a bigger factor to achieve great things as compared to competing with one another. For instance when I am in a badminton match with my opponent, I anticipate the cheering and support from my teammates rather than focusing on the idea of winning.

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2. my favourite game when i was younger is 5 stones. the thrill of this game was to test your reaction time and speed in throwing and catching the 5 stones. together with my friends, we often have competitions and the loser usually does a forfeit. forfeits were usually the funny 'chicken dance' or buying drinks for everyone. my fondest memory of this game was pestering my grandfather before he went for work in the morning to play 5 stones with me. he deliberately lost so that i wouldnt need to do a forfeit. he ended up doing the chicken dance and that has been in my memories ever since.

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Theme: Lifestyle
Video: crowds of people using the busiest traffic crossing in the world in Tokyo, Japan
1. How do you think the driver of the car at the end of the video is feeling?
2. Tell me about a time when you were part of a big crowd or in a very crowded place.
3. What do you think are the main advantages & disadvantages of living in cities?

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I agree to a large extent that you don't have to spend money to have a good time. Based on my personal experience, just being in the company of friends and family can add enjoyment to my life. For example, my family and I would arrange game nights or family picnics during the weekend. Sometimes we do not need to buy extravagant outings to enjoy ourselves, but rather, even the simplest As the saying goes, "Money cannot buy happiness".

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Theme: Music
Video: A group of drummers busking along Orchard Road
1. Would you like to play the drums like the people in the video? Why, or why not?
2. What type of music do you and your friends enjoy, and why?
3. Some people say that listening to music is a waste of valuable free time. What is your opinion?

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Video: people on a boat
1. Why do you think the people in the video are on the boat?
2. Tell me about some other activities which would interest tourists in your city.
3. How does tourism affect the lives of local people?