This is because social engagement is equally important;

forming supportive groups or having buddy systems can reduce isolation and make physical activity a more enjoyable and sustainable part of daily life. By focusing on both physical and social aspects, the elderly are more likely to remain active and engaged. Hence, organising fitness sessions led by instructors can let the elderly stay fit and active as well as let them have the motivation to do it with their friends.

This is because it allows the elderly to easier access and use these fitness equipment, thus allowing it to be easier to integrate staying active in their life. These points make staying active and fit more appealing to the elderly, thus encouraging them to stay fit.

In my experience, I have seen some elderly from the Social and Economic Contingent in the National Day Parade get a resistance bands, a form of equipment, from National Day packs distributed to all participants. Additionally, I have also seen many elderly use the fitness corner equipment downstairs.

In conclusion, this is a very effective form of encouragement and I believe it is good to use.

O: I feel that we can have elderlies form communities with people of similar ages.

R: This would enable them to encourage and support each other to keep an active lifestyle

E: For example, since she was young, my grandmother hardly goes out with anyone or talk to anyone as she is more of an introvert. Now that she has dementia, my family really regret not taking more initiative to form communities and connection for her. Forming communities and connections would really help a lot in terms of keeping an active and fit lifestyle.

O: In conclusion, i believe that forming communities would really help to keep old people fit and active.

This is because the elderly tend to have physical issues, such as osteoporosis, so they usually cannot take part in strenuous activities or travel long distances. Furthermore, some live alone so having community activities would encourage them to be more active as they can make friends and meet up with them for the activity.

For example, in my neighbourhood, there is a group of female line dancers which comprise mainly of elderly which takes place in my void deck. They meet up weekly to dance together. They are all quite close and have fun dancing while staying healthy. In my neighbourhood there is also a walking club for mainly the elderly. They meet up on weekends to have walks around the neighbourhood. The club has expanded a lot and has a lot of members. They even got their own shirts. They enjoy each other’s company while exercising.

All in all, having attractive activities that are accessible and non-strenuous encourage the elderly to be more active.

E: since elderlies mostly do not have strong muscles, they would not be able to travel further distances to carry out activities. Therefore, it would be much easier if the activities are closer to their homes. Furthermore, they would probably be aware of these activities from the community centre as they would be familiar with their neighbourhoods. Elderlies generally live alone which they may find to be lonely and feel depressed. Whilst the community centre is a good area of different elderlies to get together, they can also work out at the same time, building healthy bodies and forging stronger friendships at the same time.

Ex: for example, around my friend’s neighbourhood, there is a group of lion dancers, of all ages, but mostly comprising of elderlies. They get together twice a week to dance together and beaver fun with each other. I think this is a good way for people, especially elderlies to stay fit because the exercises are not too strenuous, and the members of the group get along well. This small group itself can ensure the well-being of seniors, tending to their physical and emotional well-being by allowing them to moves their bodies, at the same time meeting social needs.

L: therefore, I find activities in community centres a good way for elderlies to stay fit and active.

For instance, my grandmother really thrived when she joined a water aerobics class at the community center. The low-impact exercise was perfect for her, and she also made new friends who enjoyed staying active. Those classes quickly became an enjoyable hobby for her

Think about various STAKEHOLDERS

• performers

• audience

• general public ? tourists?

• students

• those with interest in music

Try to write 1-2 OREOs/PEELs paragraph

Watching live performances reveals the skill and hard work behind the scenes. You can see the dedication and talent that go into creating a show, which makes you appreciate the artistry involved.Personally, attending these events can be inspiring. They make you reflect on your own interests and sometimes motivate you to explore new passions or try something creative yourself.Finally, live performances create a sense of community. Sharing the experience with others who are there for the same reason builds a connection among the audience. It’s a powerful reminder of how shared moments can bring people together. Overall, live performances offer valuable lessons in emotion, culture, skill, personal reflection, and community. Overall, live performances offer valuable lessons in emotion, culture, skill, personal reflection, and community.

Firstly, I believed that it is important to educate the elderly on the benefits of exercising and how it negates health risks such as obesity. The raise of awareness of potential health risk would bring concern for the elderly about their health, thus encouraging to stay fit and healthy.

Then, by organising group activities which would encourage them to make friends within the community which further encourages them to make goals to stay fit together while having a similar discussion every week.

For example, my grandmother is not someone who is very active and rarely exercise which resulted her legs muscles to be weak and frail. After being educated of benefits of exercising, she joined a community centre yoga class for elderly through a poster on the notice board on the void deck. In the yoga class, she made like-minded friends with similar goals and interest, this gave her motivation to continue the classes and eventually through continuous weeks of working out, she started to become more fit and healthier.

In conclusion, I believed if the necessary actions are done and the elderly can make the change to follow and further doing their part by sharing with their friends, motivating one another to stay fit, an all fit elderly community can be achieve.

In my opinion, live performances offer a profound and immersive experience that can teach people much about artistry and connection. For me, being physically present allows audiences to feel the emotional intensity and spontaneity of the performance, creating a unique bond between the performers and the audience. Witnessing the performance in real time can deepen one’s appreciation for the craft, while the experience fosters a sense of community and shared excitement. I remember the time when I was 9 years old and my primary school brought us to a theatre to watch a live drama performance. It was a learning journey for the Primary 3 Chinese students. I remember being so excited when the performance started and as the performance went on, I felt like I was really connected to the play and the performers because of how well they acted. They made me feel like I was part of the play too! Watching with my friends made it even more fun, we could laugh together during funny moments and be excited together during intense moments. I’m proud to actually say that I have gotten closer with a few of my friends. Even after watching the play, my mind was still pondering over the number of questions and interests I had related to the play. When I got the chance to go backstage and meet the performers, I eagerly asked my questions and got satisfied answers. hence it shows the effect that live performances had on me to find out more about the play and I even learned a thing or two.

For one, performers can learn to perform and improvise in front of a large audience if mistakes happen. They can learn to just go with the flow instead of freezing up. As the saying goes, the show must go on. They can learn from their mistakes during a performance and emerge stronger for their next performance. They can learn about how much effort goes into just one show or concert and appreciate the performances of other people.For example, my CCA(Chinese Orchestra), performed for our school’s Diamond Jubilee performance. I learnt a lot about how much effort goes into the practise sessions, rehearsals and the actual performance and that there are a lot of people who work behind the scene to ensure that the concert runs smoothly. I also learnt how to improvise if I make a mistake while performing. This skill of improvisation can also help us be confident outside of performing, like while public speaking, in an interview or even during a presentation to our superiors.

It can also help people to get over their fear of performing in front of large crowds. When I was in kindergarten while giving a presentation, I froze up and not know what to say although my script was in my hand. By practising and gaining more experience and exposure to performing live in front of large crowds, I eventually got over my fear and gained more self confidence which has certainly benefited me.

Overall, live performances can certainly teach people to be more confident learn the valuable skill of improvisation, which are certainly useful, even when we start working.

Moreover, these sessions offer an opportunity for social interaction, which is particularly important for older adults who may spend much of their time alone at home. By participating in group activities, they can connect with peers, form new friendships, and enhance their overall mental health.

In addition to physical exercise, incorporating educational elements into the classes can further motivate participation. For example, providing information on nutrition, stress management, or cognitive exercises can offer a comprehensive approach to wellness. Hosting themed events or celebrating achievements within these classes can also make the experience more engaging and enjoyable. By combining physical activity, social interaction, and educational content, we can effectively encourage older adults to stay fit, active, and engaged in their lives.To encourage older adults to stay fit and active, several strategies can be implemented. One effective approach is to organize regular exercise classes tailored to their needs, such as dancing and stretching sessions. For instance, the community center could host a class every Monday led by a certified instructor to ensure safety and proper guidance. These classes can significantly improve physical health while also benefiting mental well-being.

Moreover, these sessions offer an opportunity for social interaction, which is particularly important for older adults who may spend much of their time alone at home. By participating in group activities, they can connect with peers, form new friendships, and enhance their overall mental health.

In addition to physical exercise, incorporating educational elements into the classes can further motivate participation. For example, providing information on nutrition, stress management, or cognitive exercises can offer a comprehensive approach to wellness. Hosting themed events or celebrating achievements within these classes can also make the experience more engaging and enjoyable. By combining physical activity, social interaction, and educational content, we can effectively encourage older adults to stay fit, active, and engaged in their lives.

I also think that easy exercises can be shown on television for easy access for the elderly. For example, my grandfather doesn’t like going out of the house, but enjoys watching television. Sometimes I see him watching a channel where there are 3 people displaying low impact exercises. I think is is easy to follow for seniors who dislike crowded areas or simply done like going out, like my grandfather. Although following a few exercises doesn’t sound like much, it can still help with old people keeping active.

Firstly, they can learn to improvise and practice impromptu speaking. This is because many things may happen as the performance goes on, be it the moving on to another section of a performance, or an accident happening, speaking in an impromptu manner is a skill for many to master because the show must always go on and put on a good show for the audiences. Outside of performances, this skill can also be very important, such as in your future jobs or events that you are not able to control happens, the skill gives us the knowledge and assurance to know what we should in these cases to remain calm and confident at the same time. One instance when I witnessed impromptu speaking was during the 2022 NDP parade this was when a red lion’s member was parachuting down on the platform and he unfortunately did not stick his landing well and got injured. After the parade, I had watched a YouTube video about an interview on the emcee. The emcee said that at that point of time, he felt shocked and panicky, but still had to make the show go on. He had to master his courage and encourage the crowd to move on after the incident. The emcee eventually succeeded in cheering up the crowd and bringing their spirits up. A very important skill of impromptu speaking was demonstrated by the emcee. From that instance, I learnt that improvisation and impromptu speaking was a very important skill to have.

Secondly, you can also learn to perform well under pressure. Practice always makes perfection. The more your live perform, the more you would learn from your different experience especially under a big crowd where many pairs of eyes are staring at you giving you the chills down your spine. This skill is important as to ensure that in future occurrences, you can do well and showcase your skills. For example, when I was in Primary Two, it was my first time doing mother tongue oral. As a primary two student having to speak to a stranger, was a very intimidating thing to me. Unfortunately for me, I could not think of anything during the exam and had a blank out. I ended up breaking down in front of my examiner, paired with minimal marks. From that experience, I learned that being able to process under pressure is very important for oral exams. This would also impact our work life in the future as it determines the results of our job interviews and our ability to present information to our superiors or clients, impacting our promotion chances.

All in all, live performances play a big role in out lives, and provide us with many skills (as a performer), which would eventually impact us in the future.

Explanation: I believe that the quality of music, especially classical, is always much better heard live. The audience is unconsciously training their ear to hear the many different instruments, thus, gaining the ability to identify each instrument’s sound. Through a more immersive experience, it allows you to connect with the music better. Other than that, the audience around you allow you to join in on their energy and enthusiasm to the concert, this deepens connection to like-minded people around you. Live performances can bring you energy, joy and peace as they are forms of art. The different forms of art can slowly shape a person’s personality, and teach you values of patience and understanding. It is much easier to benefit and learn these forms of art live.

Evidence: For example, I remember attending a concert before, and I was actually sitting almost behind the performers, and also to the side of the stage. The sound from my angle compared to someone sitting directly in front was obviously different. I heard some parts louder than others, and it allowed me to easier differentiate the instruments sounds. Thus, it allowed me to understand these instruments part in the music. In my opinion, it is definitely much better to experience such music live than through a screen, as the music flowing around you is so much more different. A much more immersive experience brings more interest and understanding of the art in the performance.

Link: Thus, live performances can bring audiences through immersive experiences, thus better understanding the art inside and reap the benefits of it.

Opinion (2nd Para): I think that performers can also benefit from a live performance as it allows them to train the ability to perform under pressure.

Explanation: Live performances train the reflexes and the body’s ability to perform under the pressure from the audience watching. To learn to combat nervousness from this can be hard, but the experience of a live performance can train this. It is definitely a skill that can be applicable to many other instances as well, such as job interviews.

Evidence: For instance, a skilled performer may not feel nervous anymore during live performances as they have went through it many times before. Thus, they have gained the skill and ability to not crumble under immense pressure. This can benefit during face-to-face interactions with higher-ups like bosses, international figures, job interviews and more. A student performer may not be nervous during oral examinations due to their ability to cope with this nervousness.

Link: Therefore, I believe that live performances hone a person’s ability to not crumble under pressure, which allows them to display themselves to the fullest of their abilities.