Learning Logs( Chloe)

ILL 1

Date:

June Hols Week 2

11th June

7.00 - 7.30p.m

Source:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/06/tiger-temple-thailand-animal-abuse/

What I did: 

I was reading national geographic magazine when I came across this article that caught my attention.

What I learnt:

Words that I do not understand:

embattled: place or people involved in a conflict

abbot: ecclesiastical title given to the head of the monastery

lactating: secretion of milk from the mammery glands and the period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young

Summary:

The famous Thai Tiger Temple faces the risk of closing down as police suspect the temple of illegal trafficking of wildlife and illegal possession of wildlife. Last week, apart from seizing 137 tigers from the temple, police also found 60 frozen and bottled tiger cub carcasses  and pelts and a cache of other endangered species parts and products. On Tuesday, police also raided a house 30 miles from the temple where they found 4 tigers in a fenced compound. The house is where police suspect that the temple used to hold live tigers before slaughtering them for their skin, meat and bones. The abbot knew nothing about the products from tigers or the frozen tiger cub carcasses as the temple personnel smuggled them in behind the abbot's back. If confirmed to be involved in wildlife trafficking, the temple's license might be revoked.


ILL 2

Date:

June Hols Week 2

11th June

8.30 - 9.00p.m

Source:
http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-china-sea-fish-wars

What I did: 

I wanted to learn more about what was going on in our world currently. I thought that the topic of the South China Sea was an interesting topic to start on.

What I learnt:

Words that I do not understand:

allure: to tempt with something desirable

affluent: flowing freely or in great quantity

Summary:

Tension in the South China Sea has greatly grown among countries who fish in the South China Sea, including, Indonesia, China, Philippines and Vietnam. Countries have been known to sink fishing boats or vessels poaching in its waters by blowing them up. However, the great demand for fish is driving fishermen farther from their shores and closer to other countries' shores. Although fish can be farmed ad bred, only certain fishes can survive in breeding conditions. Other prized types of fish such as, Tuna and Swordfish cannot be bred and cannot survive breeding conditions. The growing competition is fuelling rows over maritime borders and fishing rights. The countries are locked in tense territorial disputes.

ILL 3

Date:
 June Hols Week 2

12th June

8.30 - 9.00a.m

Source:

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/all-electric-taxi-fleet-may-hit-the-roads-soon

What I learnt: 

Words that I did not understand:

mileage: distance covered or travelled in miles

Summary: 

Singapore's LTA has confirmed that it is accessing an application from a local firm to be the first to launch an all- electric fleet of taxis. The LTA said that they are working with Economic Development Board to launch an island- wide sharing EV-sharing programme with 1000 cars and 2000  charging points.  According to LTA figures, there are currently about 120 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. While taxis account for only 3% of the total vehicle population, they account for about 15% of vehicle emissions. Emissions from taxis could be reduced by 27% if 85% of taxis go electrical. The island's taxi fleet, expected to grow to 30,000 by 2050, could be a combination of battery electric vehicles(60%), plug-in hybrid electric cars(25%) and fuel cars(15%).


ILL 4

Date:

June Hols Week 2

12th June

9.00 - 9.30p.m

Source:

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/explosion-rocks-shanghais-pudong-airport-report

What I learnt:

Words that I did not understand:

disgruntled: angry or dissatisfied

Summary:

On June 12, at about 2.20p.m, a man hurled homemade explosives at the main international airport in Shanghai. 4 others were injured, while the suspect is in critical condition after slashing his neck, he is now being treated at the hospital. The injured included a man from Philippines and a chinese man and woman. Flights were not affected. Many nervous Chinese are speculating on the motive of the attack , with many pointing to a terror attack.

ILL 5

Date:

June Hols Week 3

13th June

10 - 10.30a.m

Source:

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/moe-no-penalty-for-using-singlish-appropriately

What I learnt:

Words that I did not understand:

Nil

Summary: 

MOE has decided that students will not be penalised if they use Singlish appropriately. The ministry said that for formal communication ing general, Singlish should still not be used in its written or spoken form. However, there are exceptions. For example," I have decided to sabo my friend and play a nasty prank on him." Several parents who were interviewed were relieved that their children would not be penalised if they used Singlish appropriately. They said that students were able to express themselves better and Singlish also added a little of colour to the essay. Some, however, noted that some people who are not familiar with the Singaporean culture of using Singlish, may not understand what the Singlish terms mean.