•Explanation of point: This is because I grew up eating hawker food with family and friends. Hence, the taste always makes me feel nostalgic as I relive these memories spent with my loved ones.

•Evidence (Personal anecdote/stories, video, news, stats): There was once when I did an overseas VIA in Australia. As it was the first time away from my family, I was suffering from homesickness. When we had a meal in a restaurant opened by a Singaporean there, the taste of the laksa brought me to tears, partly because of the spices and also because it made me realised how much I missed Singapore. 

•Preview: Hence, even though the hawker centre food does not exactly strike one as beautifully plated dishes, it adds a nostalgic touch because it allows me to reminisce about all the good times I have spent with my loved ones.

Resource: 1. English Language: How to Structure a Planned Response | O Level Paper 4 (Syllabus 1184) - YouTube (Watch this video to see tips on how to structure a planned response regarding hawker culture)

§Explanation of point: This is because it is something novel to the elderly. Also, it sends them the message that others believe that they are capable and not limited by their age.

§Evidence (Personal anecdote/stories, video, news, stats): One striking example would be the Korean series Navillera on Netflix. The series tells the story of an old man who managed to learn the basics of ballet, such that he was able to give a public performances. His resilience to persevere despite the challenges he faced really inspired me. In fact, nearing the performance, he unfortunately started showing early signs of Alzheimer. Nonetheless, due to his diligent practice, his body was still able to remember the moves of the performance. That scene almost moved me to tears. 

§Link: Hence, even though some believe that the elderly are physically and mentally incapable and thus should avoid new and strenuous activities, I belong to the opposing camp. I believe that giving them such opportunities might inject new vitality into them.

Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl_RGQQAn74 (Watch this trailer of Navillera to get a sense of the story)

Automation

Computer performs all the tasks automatically i.e. it performs tasks without manual intervention.

- contemporary 

- boisterous 

- polluted

- touristy

- lively

- industrious

- bustling

- accessible

- hectic

- vibrant

- compact

- efficient 

- thriving 

- affluent

part 2 : PEEL paragraph + video

One disadvantage of living in a city centre is the high costs of living. As more people tend to live in the cities, the demand for necessities such as food, water and electricity rises, which leads to higher costs.  The more technologically advanced infrastructure also contributes to the costly normal living expenses. Cities including San Fransico and New York have steep costs of living due to the advanced infrastructure and higher population, leading to more demand for basic necessities. Such cities also charge exorbitant prices for utilities and houses and because of this, there is almost no disposable income for people living in these cities. This especially impacts low-income households, since they have to spend a larger part of their budget on non-discretionary items like food or petrol. Hence, high costs of living is a disadvantage of living in a city centre.

https://youtu.be/pm1x9SaxPcM

Would you consider training to be a teacher? Why, or why not?

Point : I would consider training to be a teacher in the future 

Explanation : This is because teachers are able to positively influence students from a young age and cultivate important values within the future generation. These moral values will then help students in most of their future endeavours. Unlike other jobs, being a teacher allows us to learn new things along the way too. Sometimes students can be inquisitive, often asking questions that teachers have never thought of. Through all these questions, teachers will also get to process and learn throughout their career. Teachers are also very inspiring and noble individuals who really put in the effort to help every student they meet.

Example : All teachers in my school are teachers who are genial, who care and are kind towards me. Teachers are also the people that I am most grateful for as they teach us their knowledge and our future is brighter because of them. Like the video below, I feel like I have also gone through this before. When I just came to Singapore when I was in primary school, I did not know how to speak in English. My teacher used her break time to help me out and teach me patiently. Even after many years passed by, thinking back about this I am still so thankful that my teacher did not give up on me but instead helped me out. Due to her effort, I was able to improve my English and make more friends, enlarging my social circle. Now that I am in secondary school, I am still amazed by how teachers racked their brains and think of how to bring a heterogeneous class into a class that is full of laughter and everyone helping each other.

Link : Therefore, I would consider training to be a teacher as teachers make a tangible difference in shaping the lives of young people, inspiring and mentoring them to become the best they can be. Unlike other jobs, teachers get the most job satisfaction after seeing the impacts that they have made on the students themselves. In the modern world, many jobs are slowly being replaced by AI while teachers are less likely to be replaced as high-quality teachers create a classroom culture that motivates students and leads them on the path of success. 

Resource :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UtCgZZeUeI [ Because of a Teacher ( A Tribute to All of Those Making a Difference ) ]

3. improve interpersonal relations
4. community initiatives
5.community perceive and treat elderly with care
6. increase social gathering
7. improve neigbourhood culture
8. diverse society
9. strengthening the bond 
10. people being collaborative
11. being appreciative to each other
12. be empathetic to each other
13. elderly being frail and helpless
14. help each other social and economically
15. friendly relationships

    development
4)during early adolescence
5)foster stronger bonds
6)parenting workshops
7)devote their attention
8)constant rapport and interaction
9)memorable times
10) enhance quality time
11) Treasured moments/ memories
12) strong/ deep connection/ties
13) mere acquaintances 
14) a reliable/trustworthy friend
15) A friend in need is a friend indeed
16) Birds of a feather flock together

When I feel overjoyed, the first colour that comes into my mind is yellow. Yellow is the colour of a sun that shines warm and bright. It makes me feel joyful because the sun is a symbol of nourishment. It gives warmth and nourishes life on earth. 

2) What do you feel like doing when this emotion overcomes you? 

When happiness overcomes me, I am over the moon and i would also like to spread the happiness to the people around me. I would like to infect others with positivity. Moreover, I like to indulge in the moment by vibing to my favourite music playlist, dancing to the beat, and just not doing anything else. 

3) If you would to compare this emotion with an object or an animal, what would it be and why?

I would compare it with a flower instead. A sunflower. It is a flower that symbolic of happiness. The sunflower is the perfect gift to brighten up someone’s day. It will bloom beautifully when there is enough sunlight and water given. It reminds me of how people can bloom like flowers when their self-esteem is given enough nourishment.

4) What are some scenarios that cause you to feel this way and why?

Getting a good result in my Math exam that I have worked on for the past 9 months is one of the scenarios that makes feel jubilant. This feeling gives me a sense of accomplishment after cultivating/nurturing a growth mindset and working hard for the result that I wanted to achieve. 

5) When you feel this emotion, how do the people around you respond?

When I feel happy, some people generally may react positively and be infected by my excitement. They will smile, laugh, and congratulate me. Some may also ask me to share the reason for my happiness. However, the exact response will depend on the individuals and the context.

2. When this emotion overcomes me, I would feel motivated to try to achieve and focus on whatever I have on hand. I would repeatedly tell myself that if I try hard enough, I would be able to finish what I am doing and this would lead to me feeling proud and relieved that I was actually able to accomplish it. 

3. if I had to compare this object or animal, determination would be like a tiger. Also known as “the king of beasts,” the tiger is well-known for its ferocity and anger. The Chinese labels the tiger as a symbol of strength, courage and determination. 

4. I definitely feel determined during the exam period. The feeling of needing to do better than everyone else is what fuels a lot of people to strive and do better; this also makes them work harder to achieve it. 

5. when i feel this way, the people around me would support me and encourage me to continue that determination. Some would also feel determined to achieve what they want. 

When anxiety overcomes me, i would want to cry and be left alone. 

If i had to compare anxiety to an object or animal, i would compare it to a sloth as a sloth is very careful with its movement and moves slowly so as to not make mistakes.

I feel anxiety when i am backstage, having to talk to a huge audience, if there is a slip up it would be very embarrassing.

When i feel anxiety, people around me could respond positively and negatively, they may laugh and point at me, they may console me and tell me everything would be alright.