Model Compositions for Primary 4

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Model Compositions for Primary

Model Compositions for Primary Levels

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Published by:

Pelangi Publishing Singapore Pte. Ltd. In collaboration with:

Dickens Publishing Ltd. Suite G7-G8, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET, United Kingdom.

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In collaboration with Dickens Publishing Ltd. (UK)

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First Published January 2014 Reprinted September 2015

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Printed in Malaysia

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Model Compositions for Primary 4 is written with young learners in mind and to expose them to writing in a very friendly and enjoyable manner by sharing with them what is close to their hearts. As such, the composition examples in the book are carefully planned and thought out based on understanding how a young mind learns, thinks and feels. The theme for each writing piece is drawn from the experiences, thoughts, ideas and feelings of young learners, and the themes presented in different writing styles are very relevant to school tests or exams.

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The book has a total of 150 Model Compositions.

The reader also gets to enjoy a bonus of Poetry.

Useful Appendices are also included to help young learners build a stronger vocabulary.

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The theme for each topic is creatively and explicitly explained in simple language enriched with vivid imagery to stir up any young learner’s imagination. Each written piece also subtly carries the underlying values for character building. For language development, young learners can pick up useful phrases or words and use them in their own context.

Enjoy writing!

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Honesty 14

Characters

Humility 15

My Mother, My Friend 2

Courage 16

My New Baby Sister

Patience 17

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Punctual Jimmy

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My Pen Pal My Aunt Claudia

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Good Deeds

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My Cousins

The Good Samaritan

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The Proud Man

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Caring David

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My Cousin, Aaron

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Helpful Jared

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The Forgetful Grandma 7

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The Unselfish Girl

An Avid Reader

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Visiting a Sick Friend 23

The Couch Potato

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Kind Su Lin

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The Cleaners

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My Grandparents

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Returning a Lost Phone 25

Good Qualities

Gifts to Orphans

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Generosity 13

A Kind Act

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The Newspaper Man

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The New Restaurant

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The TV Addict

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The Wet Market

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Messy Marcy

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The Barber

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The Nosy Parker

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The Playground

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My Neighbours

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The Park

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The Neighbourhood Food Court

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Lesson from the Ants 32

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Brushing One’s Teeth Regularly 33

Family Time

Uncle Ahmad’s Grocery Store 48

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Teaching a Sister a Lesson 35

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Family Movie Day

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Thumb-sucking Joey

Saving Money for a Rainy Day

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Good and Bad Habits

The Void Deck

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At the Bank

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At the Dentist’s Clinic 51

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School Life The Prank

Around the Neighbourhood

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My Special Classmates 53

The Strange Neighbour 38 vi

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The Pupil Who Was Always Late

Brave Rocky

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Steffy’s Rabbits

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The First Day of School 57

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The Monitor Lizard

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My Favourite Teacher 56

My Cousin’s Cat

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The Bird in My Garden 74

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The Dog Next Door

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Susan’s Phobias

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The English Teacher

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My Goldfish

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The New Pupil

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The Noisy Frogs

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The Annoying Fly

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Dog Attack

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Coco is Missing

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The Annoying Lizard

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A New Dog

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Autobiography of a Cat

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The Popular Girls

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The Strict Teacher

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Making Friends

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Recess Time

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The Fire Drill

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Misbehaving in the School Library

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The Challenge

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The Class Intruder

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Animals

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The Rebel

Kim Teck Gets into Trouble 69

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Sports Day

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The Mix-up

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Accidents

John’s Victory Celebration 101

The Broken Vase

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The Road Accident

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Chinese New Year’s Eve 102

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The Day Pauline Burnt Her Dress 86

Graduation Day

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A Mishap in the Kitchen 89

A Housewarming Party 104 A Surprise Party

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A Farewell Party

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A Mishap at School

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Earth Day

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The Hiking Accident

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A Pillow Fight Accident 90 Killer Flowerpots

Unexpected Events

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The Pleasant Surprise 108

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A Bad Fall

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Special Occasions

Brad’s Ray of Hope

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Christmas Eve

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A Fire in the Neighbourhood 111

A Special Birthday Party 96 Hari Raya Puasa

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Food Poisoning

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The Art Competition

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The Stolen Lunch

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A Kidnapping

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Foiling a Robbery

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Caught Red-handed

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A Close Brush with Death 114

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The Burglary

The Bolt of Lightning 118

Shoplifting 132

Missing the School Bus 119

Witnessing a Crime

The Roadblock

Holidays

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The Day the Taps Went Dry

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Hong Kong Disneyland 136

A Surprise Visit

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Unusual Weather

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Australia, the Land Down Under

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The Farm Stay

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A Strange Place for a Snail

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Lost Luggage

A Visit to a Kampung 134 A Trip to Bali

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A Children’s Museum 139

Criminal Acts The Snatch Thief

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At the Airport

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The Beach

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A Trip to the Museum 142

The Trees

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A Picnic at a Waterfall 143

Little Tommy Tan

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Sweets 159

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At the MRT Station 144

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School 161

My Favourite Sport

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Exams 162

Disturbances at the Cinema 147

Homework 163

Uniforms 165

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The Moon

A Day at the Shopping Mall

My Sister’s Shoes

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The Petrol Station

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The Shopping Mall

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A Visit to the Zoo

Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

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A Visit to a Hospital 149

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Places and Activities

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Poems The Spider

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Appendix 3

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Mirabel the Cat

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Appendix 4

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Kids 154

Appendix 5

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My Grandparents

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My grandparents are an amazing couple. They have been married for forty-five years and still love each other immensely.

I enjoy being with them mainly because they love me to bits. I also learn something new every time I spend time with them.

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My grandmother is a superb cook. Once a week, usually on Sundays, she will give me a treat by cooking my favourite dish, sweet and sour fish. It is the best sweet and sour fish I have ever eaten. How can it be anything else when it is prepared with oceans of love? I have spent many hours with Grandma in her kitchen and have mastered some basic cooking skills. Grandma has also given me some of her own simple recipes.

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Besides being a good cook, Grandma also paints well and sews exquisitely. Last year, for my school concert, she sewed a special Snow White gown for me. The best part was that, with her guidance, I was able to sew parts of it by myself. I looked like a movie star that day when I wore it.

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Grandpa is a quiet man with a passion for reading. He gave me my first book entitled “Fairy Tales for Bedtime�. Every night before I go to bed, Grandpa will read me a bedtime story.

We often go to the bookstore together and he will buy me any book that I want. As a result, I have a fine collection of books at home. I love my grandpa because he never scolds me, but instead is gentle yet firm when I have done something wrong.

My grandparents are truly special people and I will always cherish them.

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My Mother, My Friend

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“Mum, just leave me alone!” snapped Tracy as she stormed into her room and locked the door behind her.

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At dinner time, Tracy refused to join the family but remained in her room sulking. Her mum kept her dinner in the microwave oven so that Tracy could heat it up and eat it when she felt like it. When everyone was asleep, Tracy crept down to the kitchen to have her meal, knowing full well that her mum would have kept her dinner for her.

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The next morning, as if nothing had transpired the day before, Tracy ran down the stairs, grabbed her packed breakfast without greeting her parents and then waited in the car for her ride to school. Tracy’s mother dutifully sent her to school and promised to pick her up when school was out for the day.

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That day at school, Tracy’s teacher asked her class to write a composition entitled “A True Friend”. For a few days, Tracy mulled over the assignment. She thought hard about who she would choose to be the subject of her composition. She listed all the qualities she expected a true friend to possess. As she went down the list, one name kept popping up in her mind — her mum.

Tracy’s mum had put up with her flaws, shown her love, understanding and patience. All those years, she had worked tirelessly to make Tracy’s life a happy one. Sorry for how she had behaved, Tracy put down her pen and ran to her mother.

She hugged her true friend tightly and said, “I love you so much, Mum.” 2

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My New Baby Sister

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The first day Mum and Dad came home with their little bundle of joy, I was thrilled to bits. My new baby sister looked so perfect, sleeping soundly in Mum’s arms. Her head was covered with soft hair, and her mouth was as small as a rosebud.

Wrapped snugly in a pale pink woollen blanket, she seemed so tiny, fragile and helpless.

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My new baby sister was named Ivy and she was a good baby. She hardly cried except when she was hungry. She slept most of the time and even when she was awake, she didn’t cry to be held. Mum fed her, bathed her and rocked her to sleep.

Dad kept taking photos of her as if she were a movie star and he was one of the “paparazzi”. As for me, I was her chief entertainer. I made funny faces at her, sang nursery rhymes, and shook rattles.

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One day, many relatives and friends came to see Ivy. They cooed at her and gave her presents. They talked and laughed amongst themselves. All this noise must have been too much for poor little Ivy as she suddenly started wailing. Nothing seemed to be able to calm her down. Eventually, Mum took her into the bedroom away from the noise and lulled her to sleep.

That night, I sat next to her crib, watching her as she slept.

As I gazed down at her cherubic face, my heart was bursting with love for her – my precious baby sister.

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My Pen Pal

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It is strange how true friendship can be forged between two individuals who have never seen each other. Sebastian is my pen pal and we have been faithfully writing to each other since we were in Primary 2. Now, we are both in Primary 4 and we are the best of friends.

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Last week, he e-mailed me and said he would be visiting me in Singapore the following month. I was thrilled by the news and looked forward to seeing him for the first time.

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Sebastian and I have many things in common. We both enjoy playing football and we support the same football team.

The two of us also like spicy food and our favourite subject in school is English.

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Sebastian has many admirable qualities such as being kind and patient. He is also sympathetic to the plight of society’s poor and disadvantaged. Reading his letters about helping the poor and unfortunate inspires me to be a better person. His only flaw is that he is an untidy person and cannot keep his room clean.

Walking into his room, he says, is apparently a challenge and trying to locate something in it is virtually impossible, just like looking for a needle in a haystack. It is my earnest desire to help my pen pal overcome his messy habits and be a neater person.

When he comes to Singapore, I will show him my beautiful and unique country. Sebastian is excited about his trip to Singapore and I am not going to disappoint him.

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My Aunt Claudia

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The holidays were finally here and I had the rare privilege of waking up late that Saturday morning. It was already noon when I woke up yawning and stretching. After quickly brushing my teeth, I sprinted down the stairs in my crumpled pyjamas and dishevelled hair.

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In the dining room, I stopped short. Standing before me was a slender and elegant lady who was dressed in the prettiest chiffon floral dress I had ever seen. I did not know that we were expecting guests for lunch so I was embarrassed at my unkempt appearance. Despite how I looked, Mum introduced the lovely lady as her younger sister from New York who had come to spend a week with us. Aunt Claudia had been away for many years and I had only seen her in photographs.

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The dining table was laid with food fit for a king. Aunt Claudia joined us for lunch and as we ate and chatted, I sensed that she had a kind, calm and loving disposition. She was a proprietor of a modelling firm in New York and that thrilled me as I loved the fashion industry. Despite our age difference, we spent hours daily talking about many things, especially the fashion world. We became the best of friends and she shared her experiences in the fashion industry with me. I began to see who she really was and I admired her tremendously.

That one week I spent with my dear Aunt Claudia was very precious, and before she left, I told her that she was my favourite aunt. She promised to visit us again soon and I truly hope she does.

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My Cousins

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James and Kevin, Aunty May’s sons, are my cousins. They live in Tampines and every Saturday, just like clockwork, they are at my doorstep.

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Last Saturday morning, I was awakened by the cheerful sounds of birds singing to welcome the glorious new day.

I opened my bedroom window and was invigorated by the crisp fresh morning air as well as the sweet scent from the rose bushes in the garden. Then, at 8 a.m., the doorbell rang, plunging my world into darkness. They were here!

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I opened the front door and mechanically greeted the intruders. Without a single word, the boys walked past me nonchalantly and headed straight for the living room, planting themselves comfortably on my favourite sofa. They then demanded food and drinks, which came as no surprise because they seemed to be constantly famished. Aunt May reproved them for their rudeness but they ignored her.

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Mum and Dad were already in the kitchen preparing breakfast for our guests. I laid the table for breakfast and reluctantly joined them for the morning meal. It was sheer torture and the last straw was when James and Kevin fought over the last tuna sandwich, breaking one of mum’s favourite irreplaceable coffee cups in the process. Grinding my teeth in fury, I said, “You naughty, spoilt brats! Behave yourselves or don’t come over at all!” With that, I took to my heels and left the room.

In my bedroom, I prayed earnestly for them to leave my house immediately and thankfully, they did.

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The Forgetful Grandma

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My grandma is a tall and attractive lady. She has always been relatively healthy, but the years have taken a toll on her and she now suffers from aches and pains, insomnia and forgetfulness. Her forgetfulness is, however, something that adds humour to both her life and mine. Let me tell you about two occasions to prove my point.

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The first occasion was on a Saturday morning three weeks ago. I was busy doing my homework when Grandma walked into my room and impatiently asked me to help her find her spectacles. Apparently, she had been searching the entire house for them. Feeling sorry for her, I assured her that I would help her find her spectacles. As I spoke, I noticed something nestled in her grey hair. It was her pair of spectacles! “Grandma, they’re on your head!” I said in amusement. “Oh! How did that happen?” she replied and took her spectacles off the top of her head. The two of us started giggling uncontrollably and I told her that the next time something went missing, she ought to check the top of her head first. I got a smack on my bottom for that cheeky remark.

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The second time was just two days ago. The whole family, including Grandma, had just finished a sumptuous lunch and Grandma commented that Mum’s roasted chicken dish was delicious. Later that day, while the whole family was relaxing in the living room, Grandma suddenly said, “I did not have my lunch today. But that’s okay, I need to lose some weight.” There was a few seconds of stunned silence and then everyone burst into laughter. Grandma did too when she realized her mistake.

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The Proud Man

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Mr Simmons was a famous novelist. However, the fame had gone to his head, making him proud and contemptuous of his fellow human beings. He ignored his neighbours, looked down on those he knew and had virtually no friends.

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One Monday morning, Mr Simmons was taking his daily morning walk. The sun had just started to peep through the dark curtain of night, so no one was about, which suited Mr Simmons just fine. He took a short cut through a back alley, but then he slipped and landed heavily on his back.

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Mr Simmons tried to call out for help, but only managed to emit a faint groaning sound. The fall had rendered him completely immobile from the neck down and had also affected his vocal cords. Mr Simmons lay there for a while. As the sun moved higher in the sky, he could hear sounds of daily activity in the adjoining road, but no one ventured into the back alley.

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Suddenly, a young child appeared in front of him. Mr Simmons tried to speak. He tried to tell the child to get help, but nothing came out of his mouth. Scared, the child turned and ran away. Tears of frustration and pain rolled down Mr Simmons’ cheeks. Then, the child unexpectedly returned with two men who carried Mr Simmons into a home from where he was transported to a hospital.

Recovery was a long and painful process for Mr Simmons.

During that time, he thought hard of how he had behaved prior to his accident. He was grateful to the people who had saved his life and he resolved to be a better person from then on.

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My Cousin, Aaron

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My cousin, Aaron, is an easy-going, jovial person. He is always bubbling with life and never seems worried about anything.

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Though he is a few years older than me, I am the one who is serious and responsible, unlike him. His family and friends have nicknamed him “Sunny” for he has a lively disposition and like the sun, he brightens up everyone’s day. Aaron is always the life of a party, and if there is dancing, he is the first to get up and sing and dance, encouraging others to join in.

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I used to think that Aaron’s happy-go-lucky attitude was the result of his affluent background and his lack of desire for anything material. Now, I know that this is not true. Aaron is not all that carefree as he portrays himself to be. He has a sensitive side and personal problems just like everyone else. I know this because Aaron has confided in me on a few occasions. His revelations came as a surprise to me as I never thought that he would choose me as his confidante.

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The reason Aaron remains cheerful despite his problems is his attitude towards life. He once told me that worrying or being unhappy does not help anyone in any way. It is better to smile and make other people happy. I think that was a very wise thing for Aaron to say.

I admire Aaron very much and I want to follow his philosophy of life. Who knows, one day, I may, for selfless reasons, be the life of the party too!

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The Cleaners

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The lunch crowd is here. At the food court where I am currently enjoying my chicken rice, the cleaners are working at a frenzied pace. These elderly women push trolleys, carry heavy trays and wipe tables to ensure that everything is kept clean and tidy.

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Most days, Mum and I go to the same food court for lunch before I am sent to school and Mum goes to work. I see these cleaners work hard even though they must be very tired. I am sure that it is not easy to watch over tables and be quick to clean and clear them once the previous occupants have left. It is also not an easy feat to balance trays with tall stacks of wobbly, unbalanced items that may fall and crash onto the floor at any time. Also, the hot, noisy and crowded environment in which they work contributes to what is probably a stressful job.

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However, to me, the worst part of this job may be the treatment they get from the food court customers. Many times, the cleaners are shown little or no respect. What’s worse is that sometimes, they are even ignored as if they are invisible beings.

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These hardworking women are providing an important service. Without them, food courts would become dirty and unpleasant places, and nobody would want to patronize them anymore. In recognition of these women’s invaluable services and to make their jobs a little better, I think that the people they serve should always acknowledge their hard work with a “Thank you.”

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An Avid Reader

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Tabitha loved to read and was usually found with her nose buried in a book. Her friends and family nicknamed her “Bookworm” but Tabitha did not mind it. She was actually proud of it.

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Tabitha started reading when she was only three years old.

The first time she was shown a storybook, her eyes lit up. The pop-up book was entitled “Little Fluffy Bobby Rabbit” and Tabitha was absolutely thrilled to see the pictures pop up as her mum read the story and turned the pages. In time, Tabitha picked up many words and phrases, and within two months, she was able to read large-print storybooks by herself. In the years that passed, her reading ability improved in leaps and bounds until she started reading at a much higher level than her peers.

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One day, during an English lesson in school, Tabitha’s teacher asked the class to talk about any writer or poet that they knew of. Many of the pupils looked lost as they did not know any. Tabitha put up her hand and upon being given permission to speak, started talking about her favourite poet, William Wordsworth. Tabitha’s teacher and her classmates were surprised at how much she knew about Wordsworth. After listening to Tabitha, some of her fellow pupils became curious enough to read Wordsworth’s poems themselves.

Through her passion for books, Tabitha managed to influence a few of her classmates into taking up reading as a hobby. It was an achievement for her and soon Tabitha and her new followers formed a book club.

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The Couch Potato

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Watching television was ten-year-old Adrian’s biggest joy in life. Every day, he would plonk himself in front of the television with a large bag of potato chips, some popcorn and a few soft drinks, and there he would sit for hours and hours. Adrian was a couch potato and he was gaining weight ever so steadily.

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“Adrian, you are getting obese!” scolded Adrian’s mother.

“Switch off that TV now! You must stop watching so much TV and eating so much junk food.” Adrian ignored his mother’s rant and went to his room to flip through the newspapers. He wanted to view the scheduled television programmes for the day.

Adrian loved everything that was shown on television, including advertisements.

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One day at school, a teacher told Adrian’s class a story of a boy who was a couch potato. Day in and day out, the boy sat in front of the television watching show after show. Eventually, the boy turned into a potato. Adrian laughed at the ridiculous story, but deep down inside, he was a little bothered by it.

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The following afternoon, Adrian was watching television as usual. Suddenly, his arms and legs began shrinking until they disappeared. His body became thick, round and lumpy. His skin turned brown and rough. He was turning into a potato! Adrian screamed continuously in horror.

“Adrian, wake up! Are you okay?” asked his mother gently.

Adrian woke up with a start. He had fallen asleep while watching television. It was only a bad dream. What a relief!

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Pauline was the eldest in a family of eight children. They were poor, so from a very young age, Pauline had to learn to share her things with her siblings. Clothes, shoes, school books and almost everything else that she had was either shared or passed down to her younger sisters. Another result of being poor meant that Pauline had to go to school on foot as her parents could not afford to pay the school bus fare. Fortunately, her school was not too far away. Anyway, she enjoyed walking to school as it gave her an opportunity to observe and be entertained by the people and things she saw along the way.

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One morning, as Pauline was on her way to school, a scrawny, dirty and dishevelled boy approached her. He stopped her and pathetically begged for some money for a meal. Pauline’s heart went out to this poor little boy. However, being poor herself, she did not have any money, only a simple sandwich to eat during recess. Unhesitatingly, Pauline handed the boy her sandwich. It was an amazing act of generosity, compassion and sacrifice. By giving the boy her food, Pauline would have to go hungry in school that day.

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The boy’s face lit up when he saw the food and he skipped away after expressing his gratitude. Pauline felt gratified in knowing that she had helped a poor, hungry child have a decent meal. From then on, she always gave whatever she could to the poor and needy.

When Pauline grew up, she became a successful businesswoman. Till today, she still contributes generously to help the underprivileged members of society.

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Honesty

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Clara was in need of some money to buy a wedding anniversary present for her parents. Her parents worked very hard to provide for the family and Clara wanted to show her sincere appreciation for their hard work by giving them a small gift. However, many of the things she wanted to give them were beyond her limited budget.

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Two days before the special day, Clara was having her usual bowl of noodles at the school canteen when she spotted something under the table. Reaching under the table, she picked up a wallet. It was a child’s wallet with cartoon characters on it. To Clara’s joy, there was a fifty-dollar note inside the wallet. Clara was absolutely elated. With this money, she knew she could buy her parents a really good gift. She began thinking of what she would get for her parents.

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Just then, she saw a little sticker with the owner’s name on it. Clara felt a pang of guilt. This money belonged to someone else and she had no right to take it. Perhaps the owner of the wallet needed the money to buy school books or to pay for school fees? Whatever it was, the owner would be very sad to have lost the wallet.

Clara brought the lost wallet to a teacher. The teacher commended Clara for her honesty and told her that the owner of the wallet was in tears, thinking that she had lost the wallet for good. Clara felt pleased with herself for doing the right thing.

As for her parents’ wedding anniversary present, Clara made them a beautiful card and they were very touched by it.

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Samuel came from a wealthy family. All his life, he had been surrounded by servants who catered to his every whim and fancy.

As a result, he had become proud and rude. He was rude to his servants, waiters, cleaners and other menial workers. He looked down on menial jobs and those who did those jobs.

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One Sunday morning, Samuel popped out of his home to buy something from a shop nearby. He took the lift down from his penthouse to the lobby. However, within seconds of descending, the lift jerked. This was followed by a brief screeching sound and then an abrupt stop. Samuel was shocked. Suddenly, the lights went out and then he began to panic.

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Samuel desperately shouted for help as loudly as he could, but no one came. He even pressed the emergency button continuously but to no avail. Sobbing, Samuel kept on hollering for help in the dark. Then, he heard a voice. It was a woman’s voice and she kept saying, “Don’t worry. Don’t worry. Help is on the way.”

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Samuel was so relieved to have somebody there. He begged her to stay with him and she did. She comforted and reassured him until help came and the lift doors were opened.

During that time, Samuel found out that she was his neighbour’s part-time maid.

It had been a terrifying morning for Samuel. However, one good thing came out of it. Samuel learnt that those who did menial jobs were good people who deserved his respect. From then on, he was much nicer to people who served him.

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Spider, spider on the wall, How is it you do not fall?

I have watched you day and night, Still you hold your secret tight.

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I wish I could scale the walls like you, Then my woes will certainly be few, Tommy the Bully will flee like a puppy, The moment he sees me climb in a hurry.

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Spider, spider on the wall, Though you are so very small, An amazing web of width and might, You easily spin in my sight.

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Show me your secret very soon, I want horrible Tommy to swoon, Then we’ll scale the walls together, And be the best friends, now and forever.

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Mirabel the cat is absolutely fat, Slouching away on her unattractive mat, Nothing moves her except for food, Then too, only if she’s in the mood.

Surely this cat was once not fat, She must have chased after many a rat, Why then did Mirabel become so fat?

Have you noticed the house is devoid of rats?

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The house is like a marketplace, Dad puts on a helpless face, Then he puts the kids in his car, They go for a ride so very far.

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Kids, kids, everywhere, My poor dad’s having a nightmare, Mum is ill and asleep in bed, Now it’s his turn to hold his head.

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The house is peaceful once again, Dad has come home looking sane, As for the kids they’re asleep in bed, The day is done and Dad’s not dead.

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