Hi,

I need help on S&T.

1) We can go to the beach. We can go to the zoo
Given Answer : We can go to the beach or the zoo.

Can we put : We can go to the beach or zoo ?

2) Put the books on the shelf. Put the books on the table.
Given Answer : Put the books on the shelf or on the table

Can we put : Put the books on the shelf or table ?

Under what circumstances should we include or omit " the" ?

Many thanks !

underthesea:

Sometimes i wonder is it the pupils themselves are competitive or the teacher. My girl is in 4-10, her FT is super kiasu type, always compare her class with the top class, 4-11. But the FT for 4-11 never do that. I don't like this teacher but many parents requested their kids to be with this teacher should their kids make it to 5-11 next year. To me, too much comparison will make the pupils very tired and lost the fun of learning.

If the teacher is competitive he/ she must be also able to motivate the class to do well else it will only pressurize the kids more. And we as parents also play a critical role. If parents are very kiasu and stress out the kids will be affected.

chl72:

Hi all, International chess going to 'close shop' next year!

Yup, just saw the letter this morning, what a pity. Now my boy has to select a new CCA and he can't make up his mind which one he wants to go for .

mrswongtuition:

My students from 5-8 and 5-7 are very stressed because of the competitiveness in the class. I've witnessed it myself (how they ask each other about results and their reactions). The kids themselves will request for extra challenging questions to work on.

I know what you meant coz I have seen those reactions on my neighbour's boy face when he compared results with my girl and when my girl's results were the same or even beat him by a few marks in some subjects on a few occassions. But I think it's good if the kid has the kiasuism in him so he will strive to do better the next time round.

chl72:

pebble:

[quote=\"chl72\"]
Mine's a boy. :lol: He is doing ok in his class only :oops:
He is in International Chess and GuZheng too! But intend to withdraw from Guzheng next year, he prefer chess.

Oops sorry !
My boy is also in International Chess, what a coincidence

Pebble, it's ok! Looks like our kids have similar interest :lol: Do you know if their guzheng yesterday last lesson already? Or is it next week?

Just curious, how did your P5 girl cope this year? Mine is under a lot of stress Wondering if others also like him.[/quote]Yes, my girl said there will be Guzheng lesson next week.
Mine has a happy-go-lucky nature hence her stress came mainly from the assessments I gave and not being able to watch her favourite show 爱 during the exam period. But she did worry that she will get red ink in her report book if she didnt do well.

Your boy is in a very competitive class with high expectation so I believe the teacher must have exerted alot of pressure on them. I have a neighbour's boy who is in 5-8 and he is feeling stressful and worried as well . Just have to keep encouraging them to work hard .. 加油！

My 9 years old boy asked :\" Mummy, can I change my butt ?\"

I asked : \"Why ? \"
DS : \" My old one has a crack in it !\"
He said he read this in one of the Joke books . :stupid:

If you have not already found the right thread here is it :

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11079

Like you my girl is taking her PSLE next year so I can fully understand the stress you are feeling now.. 加油！

chl72:

pebble:

[quote=\"chl72\"]
Mine in 5-8.

Great, your girl must be doing quite well ! What CCA is she in ? Mine is in Gu Zheng .
I am starting to worry for my girl since she will be taking the PSLE next year...

Mine's a boy. :lol: He is doing ok in his class only :oops:
He is in International Chess and GuZheng too! But intend to withdraw from Guzheng next year, he prefer chess.[/quote]Oops sorry !
My boy is also in International Chess, what a coincidence

mrswongtuition:

Pebble, just curious, what's the name of the guzheng instructor at Mee Toh? Has your girl participated at SYF before?

I did not know Mee Toh has guzheng until recently.

I also play guzheng

Hi Mrs Wong,
陈老师, a male instructor. I think this CCA only started this year if I'm not wrong and my girl did not participate at the SYF. So far she only performed at the Teacher's Day Celebration and maybe the upcoming Prize Presentation Day. And next year being PSLE year I doubt she will have the chance either.

Nice \"oriental\" musical instrument, you are very talented !

chl72:

pebble:

Mine is in 5-5, yours ?

Mine in 5-8.

Great, your girl must be doing quite well ! What CCA is she in ? Mine is in Gu Zheng .
I am starting to worry for my girl since she will be taking the PSLE next year...