Lzze\" post_id=\"2015769\" time=\"1614077782\" user_id=\"191545:

Also, has anyone heard of Chee Seng Tong from Thompson?

Yes I hv been there. Saw Mr Wong Chin Nai. Didn't need to inform him of my condition. He \"diagnosed\" my ailment after taking my pulse:). Can opt for the powdered packets of herbs to mix with hot water (instead of herbs itself). Worked for me after three doses:)

Consultation fee is on ang pow basis. Depending on ailment, the pricing for the herbs would prob be costly if need to take on a longer term basis.

Pre-covid times - was easier to pay an additional amt (recall it was $6) to make an appt, if not keen to Q up there. Not sure if it's still very crowded these days.

You can also try googling for online reviews of the medical hall.

manorway\" post_id=\"2009537\" time=\"1608829252\" user_id=\"9303:

Need some advice. My nephew has a lot of pimples all over his face. He said not painful and he is not bothered. But really a lot. He uses some facial wash to control oil twice a day. That is it. What else can he do? Or should we leave it?

Not sure if he really does not care or is he embarrassed to admit it. Anyone with experience or suggestions to share please? Thanks

For a start try using sulphur soap (see pic) to control excess oil (sebum). https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/sulfur-for-acne

Sulphur soap can be bought at neighborhood shops for between $0.50 - $1.00.

https://postimages.org/

phtthp\" post_id=\"2006850\" time=\"1607082694\" user_id=\"35251:

Are there tuition centre,
that offer tuition in Secondary school English Literature ?

As different schools use different text, don't think many centres able to cater for the varied books used in different schools.

I believe it's more useful for guidance to be provided instead on grasping literary skills & techniques etc. Hopefully once correct techniques are learnt, then it can be applied to any texts, prose etc.

ejmom\" post_id=\"2006796\" time=\"1607055799\" user_id=\"96729:

Thks. My son does have a good reading habit, but he has finished all the books that were recommended in P6. I have bought some new books for him as well, but he doesn’t seem very interested. So looking for age-appropriate books for Sec 1or 2 to keep him occupied. Any recommendations will be appreciated!

Snowdrift\" post_id=\"2006795\" time=\"1607055254\" user_id=\"188706:

[quote=ejmom post_id=2006374 time=1606869016 user_id=96729]Hi, DS will be joining Sec 1 next year. May I know if Sec 1 / 2 have a reading list? He’s feel very bored at home and I think he can really do more reading. Thks!

Yes it's good to encourage a reading habit. Don't think there's a reading list as such. Apart from reading age appropriate fiction books, I have encouraged my DS to read the Literature book for the coming year, and have some guidance etc on how to better \"appreciate\" Lit as a subject. He seems to be enjoying it, so hopefully interest is sustained for him to have a good start to picking up the subject.

[/quote]Depending on his area of interest etc, can try googling for recommended good reads list, for appropriate level, eg: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/award-winning-books-for-teens

ejmom\" post_id=\"2006374\" time=\"1606869016\" user_id=\"96729:

Hi, DS will be joining Sec 1 next year. May I know if Sec 1 / 2 have a reading list? He’s feel very bored at home and I think he can really do more reading. Thks!

Yes it's good to encourage a reading habit. Don't think there's a reading list as such. Apart from reading age appropriate fiction books, I have encouraged my DS to read the Literature book for the coming year, and have some guidance etc on how to better \"appreciate\" Lit as a subject. He seems to be enjoying it, so hopefully interest is sustained for him to have a good start to picking up the subject.

nylit03\" post_id=\"2002828\" time=\"1605580962\" user_id=\"189406:

Snowdrift\" post_id=\"2002772\" time=\"1605525222\" user_id=\"188706:

Anyone knows if Year 1 Literature books used are the same each year?

Other than reading the Lit book, anything else to better prepare for taking the subject? Appreciate any guidance. Thanks.

For the past few years, the Year 1 text has been Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe.

I would say that just reading the book would be a great place to start to establish a solid foundation for next year. Beyond that, just exposing him to different kinds of writing would be helpful as well, to get him to think about the techniques writers use to get meaning across, for both the set text (Things Fall Apart) and general unseen (random poetry and prose extracts). At this stage, he can also browse resources to get an idea of how to express his ideas analytically and fluently -- a skill very useful for other essay-writing subjects like English and History as well.

Many students often struggle with Literature when they come to secondary school, but I think it becomes significantly more manageable if you get a good grounding in the skills and the requirements of the subject. As someone who has been through the school's Literature curriculum, doing well really comes with learning to enjoy and love the subject

Hope this helped! If you have any other questions or are thinking of getting him some guidance, you can pm me

Thank you for the info & advice. Most helpful!

Hopefully with a good foundation & basics in place, my son will grow to love the subject too!

I have PM-ed you. Please check inbox.

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2002820\" time=\"1605576128\" user_id=\"28674:

Snowdrift\" post_id=\"2002770\" time=\"1605523548\" user_id=\"188706:

My DS will be doing Literature for the first time in secondary school next year.

He enjoys reading, but is there anything specific he can do during the holidays to help him prepare for studying Literature as a subject? Appreciate any guidance. Thanks.

In general, it's helps to go beyond just the \"story\". Although story is important, he can try to observe how the story is put together - there are different techniques and arrangements, and noticing them is the first step. Then he can ask himself what the effect is - how does it help or hinder the story, does he like it, etc.

Then the language - he should observe the use of language, e.g. use of dialogue, different narrative voices, metaphors, etc. He can ask himself whether he likes it or not, and the effect the author is trying for (and whether this is successful).

He can look at the various characters and themes - again, observation is the main thing, as well as having an opinion about them - effective or not, interesting or not, realistic or not, etc.

If he reads more than 1 book of the same genre, he can think about how they differ, why the author has chosen a particular way, whether he thinks it works, does he like it...

No need to actually try to study a text or write essays, or learn the jargon - these will be taught in school, and the teacher may have a preferred method of introducing these. Just focus on observation and having an opinion.

It will help if you read the same books (or at least a couple of them) so you can ask him questions to get him to think beyond just the storyline. Hope this helps.

Thank you for advice & guidance! Most helpful. Important I guess is getting the basics & foundation in place. Hopefully he will pick up other skills that will come in handy for other subjects too.

Anyone knows if Year 1 Literature books used are the same each year?


Other than reading the Lit book, anything else to better prepare for taking the subject? Appreciate any guidance. Thanks.

My DS will be doing Literature for the first time in secondary school next year.


He enjoys reading, but is there anything specific he can do during the holidays to help him prepare for studying Literature as a subject? Appreciate any guidance. Thanks.

hiaks62\" post_id=\"1998815\" time=\"1602675766\" user_id=\"83939:

Nah Don't go bootcamp with hopes of making it. This was just a fluke. Many parents do sustained practice since before Primary 1. Many even have private tuition.

We do recommend some exposure to GEP style questions. Why? Well since you are sitting the test, why not familiarise yourself with the style and method? At the very least, you don't get a culture shock! Cos the questions are so terribly different from much of what primary 3 students are used to so far! At the very least, you have a bit of fun or challenge while sitting in the exam hall a few hours. And not like be totally blur.

The Math and English GEP questions will come back again in your school life, in upper primary. It is no loss to be exposed to some of it now.

:goodpost: So very true! Having a good foundation in English & Maths with sustained practice is more important.

By all means go for prep classes for the exposure. But not with hopes of making the cut for GEP. GA esp cannot be \"trained\".

Centres that offer so-called GE \"training\" & GE type Qs etc are often just cashing in on parents' anxiousness etc.