(adj): fearful or anxious that something bad or unpleasant will happen e.g. He felt apprehensive about going home. synonyms: anxious, uneasy, worried, nervous, afraid other word forms: apprehension (n), apprehensively (adv)
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adversary
(n) one's opponent in a contest, conflict or dispute e.g. Davis beat his adversary in the quarter-finals synonyms: opponent, enemy, foe, rival word forms: adversarial (adj)
Persuasive Article (Sec 3) – WA2
Save animals, they have a voice too! Do you think our community is honestly animal friendly? Have you ever thought of what happens when animals are abused? The shocking increase in the number of animal abuse cases is getting out of hand especially in Singapore recently in 2023. Animal abuse is the crime of inflicting … Continue reading Persuasive Article (Sec 3) – WA2
audacious
(adj): daring bold, extremely original e.g. He described the plan as being ambitious and audacious. synonyms: bold, daring, reckless, fearless other word forms: audacity (n), audaciously (adv)
Describe recent changes in a shopping mall that you like. Explain why you welcome or do not welcome them.
Written by: Grace Chen (4D 2023) Right beside my level seven condominium lies the “gem” of the west side of Singapore, the famous Jurong Point Shopping Mall. Hundreds of tourists often come to peek at the beauty of this marvelous building and it is one of the “hot” hang out spots for the locals living … Continue reading Describe recent changes in a shopping mall that you like. Explain why you welcome or do not welcome them.
Write about an interesting or memorable experience that you had when travelling by public transport. How did the experience affect your views about being a public transport user?
Written by: Tan Joi Yii (4D 2023) One memorable experience that has shaped me to become a better person took place on a public transport. Though many people think that learning is contained in the classroom, I believe that any experience outside the classroom is equally impactful. Perhaps it was the location and setting that … Continue reading Write about an interesting or memorable experience that you had when travelling by public transport. How did the experience affect your views about being a public transport user?
Write about some events you have attended. Why do you remember these events?
Written by: Muhammad Rifaie Rosle (4C 2023) What makes an event truly memorable? Do certain experiences leave more everlasting impressions than others? Well, that’s an intriguing question. In this essay, I am going to share three events I have experienced in my life that have captivated me the most. First and foremost, an event that … Continue reading Write about some events you have attended. Why do you remember these events?
Describe recent changes in a shopping mall that you like. Explain why you welcome or do not welcome them.
Written by: Rannel Wong (4E 2023) As an individual who frequently visits NorthPoint, a mall in Yishun which is close to my home, I have experienced various changes the mall has undergone to improve itself. Having lived close to NorthPoint, there are various activities one can spend their time mesmerised in, and along with the … Continue reading Describe recent changes in a shopping mall that you like. Explain why you welcome or do not welcome them.
Write about some television programmes you like to watch when you have free time and explain why you enjoy them.
Written by: Constantine Wong (4C 2023) Tell me, do you like watching television programmes? Is it enjoyable for you? Well, I, for one do, and find it enjoyable. It helps me pass the time and lets me relax and rid myself from the stresses and hardships that this world imposes. I will be sharing with … Continue reading Write about some television programmes you like to watch when you have free time and explain why you enjoy them.
Describe a famous living person whom you would like to meet. Why are you eager to meet him or her?
Written by: Cherelle Chew (4D 2023) It was a Saturday afternoon in 2016. The sounds of guitars being strummed and voices warming up slowly fill my ears as I trudged up the stairs to the studio. Upon reaching a door that had a ukelele drawn on its wood, I knocked and entered. I had ukelele … Continue reading Describe a famous living person whom you would like to meet. Why are you eager to meet him or her?
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