School Year: 2009-2010

‘Chui Yee, it’s time to get up.’ My mother calls me softly. It is five thirty and I need to get up since there would be a queue for the bathroom after six o’clock. In order to avoid being late for school and take a quick shower, I need to get up earlier than other tenants.After brushing my teeth and a .........Read More

Thanks God! I will leave this hell next month! I have lived in this "cell" for three years already. At last I can break away from this horrid hole to live in a public housing estate! I feel very happy.

My family moved into this cubicle when I was eight years old. We live in a 700 sq ft. flat with 10 t.........

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I am a little Banyan tree.Short is the symbol of me.Pedestrians do not notice me.I am a young Banyan tree.Green is the symbol of me.High-rise buildings got taller than me.I am a straight Banyan tree.Thick is the symbol of me.More people love to stand under me.I am a strong Banyan tree.Happy is the symbol of me..........

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Like most children, I have made a decision that was against my parents’ will. It was an unforgettable experience to me. When I was studying in the primary school, I went to the mainland for visiting my relatives. One day on the street…

“I want to buy the doll!” I yelled. “The doll wa.........

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Dear Mr. Wong

With reference to your letter of October 19, I am writing to apologize for the conditions of our fitness centre and the bad manner of the assistant manager. We are sorry about the situation you faced in the previous time.

Firstly, we were shocked to learn that the aerobics class was in .........

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'You are so annoy'It's not your 'Leave me alWhen we feel angry or annoyed, we always shout at our family members. Sometimes when we argue with them, we may get furious and want them to disappear immediately. However, have you thought of why they always care so much about what you are.........Read More

Dear Be

When you read this letter, I have already been hunted by a poacher. You won’t see me again. Don’t be so sad.

We are crocodiles. The poachers always hunt us for our skins and scales to make handbags, belts, shoes and wallets. Although we have a strong V-shaped snout to protect ourselves, the po.........

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Having stood for decadesWatching over the residents of Kwun tong.Hearing how bad the rateHave gone wrong.While providing shade for them, the sorrowfulSilently hoping for their tears to cease.But they only get more tearfulAs their sadness is on the increase.Remember meI am the old banyan treeWh.........

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The book Charlotte’s Web is written by E. B. White. It is about a little pig called Wilbur and its life in the barn with other animals.Wilbur was a small and weak pig when Fern, a farmer’s daughter who became friends with it later, took it home. Wilbur was taken to Fern’s uncle, Mr. Zuck.........Read More

This book is a collection of wise and witty words from travellers of many lands and centuries, with entrancing illustrations. They share their feelings and the truth they found out during their journey.‘Travellers always buy experiences which no books can give.’ This is the most importan.........

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It was love at first sight. When David saw Amy, she was standing next to him in the queue at Starbucks. She bought a cup of coffee and a tuna sandwich. By then, he knew that she was the one. ‘She’s beautiful!’ he said to himself. He watched her and he wanted to say something but he.........

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It was love at first sight. When David saw Amy, she was standing next to him in the queue at Starbucks. She bought a coffee and a tuna sandwich and he knew she was the one. ‘She’s beautiful!’ he said to himself. He watched her and he wanted to say something to her but he could not

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It was a fine afternoon. David had lunch at Starbucks. When he was waiting for the food, he saw a girl standing next to him. It was love at first sight. And, the girl was called Amy. Amy bought a cup of coffee and a tuna sandwich. David knew that she was the one, he whispered, “Wow! She’

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'Splash!' A playful sea wave ran over my feet. It surrounded my toes gently and then rushed back into the sea. The sea water splashed all over my shorts and that made me shudder. What a naughty 'tike'

I could feel the sea breeze whispering to my ears, and blowing smoothly through my hair. It was so co.........

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Yuet Wah Street, Kwun TonI’ve stoodFor forty years.Yet, people rarely notice my presencuntil I am about to leave.

Every day, I hear sounof kids playing around.The sound of joy is so pleasanthat it fills my soul with happiness more than any gift or present.Every day, I see students rushing t.........

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Secondhand Lions is a western family film which is directed by Tim McCanlies.The story is set in the 1960s and takes place in a Texan farm. It’s about a boy called Walter who is acted by Haley Joel Osment. He is sent to live with his two uncles. HuAnd Garth who are acted Robert Duvall and Michael C.........

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Dear Mr. KungA number of schoolmates do not like sports and do not exercise, especially the junior form students. Since sports are very good to our health, I am writing to suggest two new sports for our school to motivate students to exercise.The first one I would like to suggest is a very new spor.........

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My Dear Piggy BankMany years ago, my mum gave me a pig. Actually it was a money-box, you. Mother bought you back home because she wanted me to get a habit of saving. Every day I put in a $1 coin and I could feel that you were so happy, shaking your fat body and smiling to me.Everything was fine unt.........

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I want to introduce two new electrical appliances. They are all related to clothes. First of all, I’m a lazy girl and I’m always late. If I live without my parents, everything should be done by myself, but I am too lazy. So, I would like to invent two electrical appliances for helping me

“Speed.........

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Miss Katherine is an enchanting and resolute teacher who lives in a town beside the greatest lake in Texas. There is an incredible change in her life which turns her from a gentle woman to a heartless robber.

Miss Katherine is the most enchanting woman in the town. She is a beautiful lady who will ma.........

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‘Excuse me! Are you expecting to read the journal of Holes? And I suggest you read through the whole passage. But excuse me! I request you read it without asking a question.’The above shows how the warden, who is in Holes, speaks to others. She is the head of Camp Green Lake and always jabs others&rs.........Read More

I want to go to the future and become an adult overnight. I have three reasons.

Firstly, if I became an adult overnight, I could get a job and had income. After deducting all the expenditure, I still have much money. I could buy the goods I want. I could also go travelling and eat delicious food. I c.........

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‘Excuse me! Are you expecting to read the journal of Holes? And I suggest you read through the whole passage. But excuse me! I request you read it without asking a question.’The above shows how the warden, who is in Holes, speaks to others. She is the head of Camp Green Lake and always jabs others&rs.........Read More

This mystery place that I would like to talk about is inside my school, Carmel. This place is in the Old Wing. It's upstairs on the sixth floor. When you arrive there, you'll see many medium-sized trees on the two sides of it. You can see the bus-stop opposite our school and the volleyball c.........Read More

One day, I woke up at 6:00 a.m. as usual. I punched my alarm clock and threw it out of my sight. That was a rare morning without my mum’s loud and clear voice. Therefore, I fell asleep again but my feet were itchy… “Cockroach?” my heart seemed to be stopped beating because o.........

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Carmel Secondary School’s “learning without Walls”, held on April 23, was a huge success.Early in the morning, all Form Two students gathered in the school hall. We were briefed on the day’s activities. My class,2B ,and 2A were to receive a group of elderly, while the other classes would visit h.........Read More

Life is like a cloudy sky. Never are we able to deter the clouds from blocking the sun.Nor can we predict what will happen to us in the next minute. Sadness and woes may be around us in a sudden. They are like clouds, dispersing and gathering, pretty fickle.A traffic accident may deprive our family .........Read More

Last Sunday, I had an unusual experience. After I woke up that day, I went to my mother’s bedroom to ask for my breakfast. However, I couldn’t find her on the bed. Instead, I heard some yelling sounds but they were very soft. I realized that my mother was next to the bed near the window .........Read More

Last Sunday was an unforgettable day. Something unbelievable happened! On that day, I was still in bed when the sun shone into my room through the window. I heard my mother’s voice waking me up. I opened my eyes but I could see nobody. I felt confused and I couldn’t find my mother anywhe.........

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Everyone has had many examinations in their lives. In school, it’s nearly impossible to never have an exam or test before. We all take exams but do we really truly understand what the meaning of “examination” is and whether it is really good for the learning of students. I disagree.........Read More