Topic 4 Traditions [Oral MYE 2022] by Guangyang Secondary

Technique for Answering Q1 Video

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:01:27 UTC

1) Answer the Question first.
2) Describe the video in a systematic manner, i.e. start to end, most conspicuous to least obvious.
3) Infer the Where, What, How, Why, When and Who of the event or scene in the video
4) Zoom in on different groups of people, i.e. age groups, behaviours, feelings
5) Put yourself in the situation: How would you feel or behave?

Technique for Answering Q2 Personal

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:02:11 UTC

1) Personal experience (current or past)

2) Share what you experienced

3) Talk about what happened after the experience.

4) Did it change your outlook or perspective on the issue or theme?

5) Did it make you change something about yourself?

Technique for Answering Q3 Global

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:02:54 UTC

1) Stand: I agree / disagree that….(answer the Qn directly)
2) Reasons for stand: Use connectors (Firstly, Secondly..) + PEEEL: Point- Explain, Elaborate, (Personal) Example*, Link back to your Point.
3) Share alternative viewpoint- On the other hand, some may think…
4) Global outlook: Link to what is happening in the current society, nation, global news and trends e.g. COVID-19...
5) Restate your point: Therefore, I agree / disagree that...
6) End off with personal reflection, predictions for future etc

Ethan, Danish & Kangren

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:04:27 UTC

I think the people in this video are feeling amazed at the songbirds.In my personal experience, I found the songbirds annoying as I had to wake up to the noise of them.(what made you notice this?) However I notice that the noise made by them was elegant and made me appreciate it.The video shows songbirds in their cages singing and entertaining the people in this video with their chirpings. The songbirds can be seen in the cages hanging onto the ceiling of a structure.It also shows passers-by being amazed with the sounds of the songbirds chirping around.The owners in this video are also being grateful (why grateful? not explained?) that the passers-by are appreciating the talent by the songbirds. However there are some passers-by ~~just~~ merely ignoring and avoiding the songbirds as they may find them annoying~~ly noisy.~~If I were one of the passerby I would be mesmerised by the sound made by the songbirds and would also stand there and watch with the people interested too.

Carwyn , Javier & Mingcheng

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:04:54 UTC

I think the people in the video are feeling relaxed when they listen to the birds chirp as it is their hobby.The video shows a park full of songbirds . The birds are kept in specific cages and are made to sing . Some people enjoy the sounds of the birds chirping as it’s very therapeutic. Some people bring their own birds and leave it there for other people to enjoy the birds chirping. If i was there i would also try to appreciate the songbirds. Personally, i used to have a neighbor that had a few song birds and in the morning and late afternoon they always chirp. Some times i even go up to the cage and play with them. I feel intrigued by the birds chirping and would like to own a songbird one day as it was always a dream of mine since young. However some people might not like this hobby as to the it might be very noisy or a source of noise pollution. personal resp devp to some extenet; vocab is OK;

Garry, Jenisha & Zahra

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:05:10 UTC

No, I would not enjoy having a hobby like this. Once I was walking past one of these bird shelters. I heard a ear-piercing sound coming from the shelter. I was curious and decided to enter the shelter. I saw many colourful birds in cages hanging on the hooks at the end of the pole. I thought they were pretty so I went to get a closer look. That's when a bird screeched into my ear, the sound was deafening. The stench was unbearable too. I immediately turned away from the shelter and headed home. I decided I would never go near a bird shelter. I learnt the hard way that this hobby was not for me. However, I can understand why some people would enjoy this hobby. It is a great way for bird lovers to interact through discussing about their birds and make new friends. But I would not own a bird because I wouldn't have time to take care of it. I have a busy schedule and including looking after a bird would make it more hectic. Good use of vocab, personal response developed; good job!

Daniel, Guan Hui & Zi Jie

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:05:31 UTC

Yes, i would enjoy having a hobby like this. i have often seen these kinds of birds underneath my house at the void deck, i always take a few seconds to appreciate the sound created by the songbirds in the past my grandfather owned a bird like this and it sang every morning and i loved waking up to the sound of the bird chirping.although i have never owned a pet if given the chance i would enjoy taking care of a songbird as i would be able to nurture the bird by caring and developing its chirping.

personally i already have hobby which is sports. i play many sports like basketball, water polo, i even weight lift. my parents enrolled me in sports from a young age and ever since i have been hooked on to sports. Good devp of personal response; vocab can be better

Sue Ann , Shi Qi & Weilin

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:05:53 UTC

Personally i would not enjoy having a hobby like this , because im not an animal person , and from the video i can tell that they are very noisy.With my hectic schedule in school , i do not have the time and facilities to take care of a pet. From my experience i have taken care of a pet before. It was my auntie's dog. It was during the December holidays when she went on vacation and she entrusted us with her beloved dog, coco. It was not a pleasant experience, as i needed to clean after the dog all the time, i would also have to take time to bring them for walks. Moreover ,it would bark nonstop in the night due to the unfamiliar environment. Thus i conclude that taking care of animals would not be a hobby of mine. Instead , a hobby of mine would be playing the piano. i have been learning the piano since i was young as my parents suggested i should take up something as a hobby. as the years go by i grew a passion for piano and decided to continue learning it, even till now. at times when i am feeling bored or just want to relax, i would play a lovely melody of . My passion for piano allowed me to be more relaxed and calm when facing difficulties in life. it played a huge role in managing my emotions, for example a stressful exam is coming up , i would then face the piano and start to calm myself down instead of venting it out on myself .

Shaoyun, Jamaine & Syafaah

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:06:11 UTC

I agree with the statement. Firstly, it is important as it provides us a a sense of identity and makes us unique. Having a sense of identity makes us who we are as a person as there is a sense of belonging to one's heritage and culture. For example, it is a traditional practice for Malay people to eat with their hands rather than using utensils. Another example is Chinese people burning joss paper as it is believed to be money for the ancestors in the afterlife. Both races have their own practices that they do as it is part of their culture. Though nowadays, fewer people would carry on their culture as there are mix culture with western culture.
Secondly, people bringing everyone together.

Yi Jie, Janelle K & Jeanette

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:06:26 UTC

I agree that it is important to preserve our traditions and customs. Firstly, traditions and customs gives us a sense of belonging and reminds us of where we came from. Some of these traditions and customs are for example, the celebration of Chinese new year and mid autumn festival. During chinese new year, locals would come together for a reunion dinner and have a dish called lohei(also known as yusheng).

Janelle T, Xin Yi & Christine

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:06:40 UTC

I think that it is important to preserve traditions and customs.

Firstly, I believe that keeping the tradition alive helps us foster a sense of belonging. During Chinese New Year celebrations, it is a tradition for our relatives to gather round a table and share a meal on the eve of Chinese New Years, specifically steamboat and have some time to catch up with each other. Personally, I feel that it is a time for us families to bond and catch up with one another lives as some of us have busy schedules which may be

Secondly, it connects us with our ancestors. Our ancestors have started and continued and it is important to remember our ancestors as they have built the foundation of our country which have brought us to where we are today-the one of world’s most expensive country.
For example,

It shapes our identity

Loise & Acelynn

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:07:12 UTC

I think that it is important to preserve traditions and customs as if we do not take care of our traditional side it could slowly be lost and everyone will follow only the white culture,this could cause people to loose their sense of belonging to their own culture.For example ,

Dylan, Ernest & Alden

gyssedutech — 2022-03-06 14:09:08 UTC

I think it is important to preserve traditions. Firstly, by preserving our traditional culture, it would enhance our sense of belonging in the place that we are in, this also ensures thay traditions like this wouldn't be lost in the span of time. With a stronger sense of belonging, it will make more Singaporeans feel included. For example when Singaporeans gather together for festivals like Christmas, it enhances the culture and traditions that we have practiced for decades. When people come together as one to celebrate for the festival,it will create a stronger sense of belonging and also make everyone feel more included. Secondly , by preserving traditions, it will allow the next generation to flourish it

kangren

2022-03-09 02:05:29 UTC

I think that the people passing by the songbirds would be amazed at how beautiful the songbirds sang and may be interested in wanting to buy one too.If i am one of the passer-by,I would also be mesmerise by the high notes they can sing.Once,I went to visit my uncle,i realised that he too have one and i had fun feeding it and watching how beautifully a small-sized animal can sing.I was actually hoping to get one too,but my mother,a zoophobia,disapproved.I want to show how good the songbird can actually sing and that way she may want to buy me one. need to describe the video more, watch your grammar