2018年1月21日 星期日

English Speaking Day 22nd January 2018


Teacher: Mr. Sheedy

Student: F.5BC (2)




F.5BC(2)
Tom: Tracy, you work really hard for DSE!
Tracy: Of course! I want to get into the university. Having a university degree is essential for us to get a well-paid job and have a better future prospect. A majority of employers expect their staff to have high qualification and good knowledge of a specific field in order to ensure that they can handle different tasks well.
Tom: Um…but currently, more and more employers do not consider university degrees as a requirement for job applications. Companies are making these changes because there is no clear link between a degree and your ability to do a good job. Honestly, many university graduates are ‘book smart’ but lack the soft skills, such as leadership and teamwork.
Tracy: What you mentioned is definitely important but don’t you think that we can also acquire those skills at university? I think studying at university is a life-changing experience. Students can widen their social circle by meeting people of different backgrounds. They can also experience hall life, get involve in hall activities and participate in exchange programmes. The experience they get would certainly be beneficial for getting a good job in the future.
Tom: Yes but there are many ways to gain valuable and practical experience for our future jobs. For instance, there is a diverse range of vocational training programmes which allow us to equip ourselves. In fact, many successful leaders, such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zukerberg, didn’t receive university degrees. Therefore, I believe, it’s your skills, talent, hard work and attitude that matter.
Tracy: Right! I can’t agree more. These are important elements to determine whether a person can succeed or not.
Tom: Yes, it’s necessary for us to set clear goals and pursue them with determination, hard work and perseverance.
Tom and Tracy: Thank you!

Mr. Sheedy & Dickson
Dickson- Morning Mr. Sheedy
Mr. Sheedy- Morning Dickson, how was your weekend?
Dickson- Pretty good, I played video games, chatted with friends on the internet and watched tv
Mr. Sheedy- but what about your revision??
Dickson- Oh! Don’t worry man. I’m sooooo clever that the exams will be easy for me. I’m a genius!
Mr. Sheedy- No, no no. Even if you’re a genius you still need to work really hard and be committed. A genius named Thomas Edison once said, “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration!” This means that you must work really hard to be successful. And Edison was a true genius…..not like you!
Dickson- ok fine. I will work hard and start my revision tonight! But first let’s tell everyone about today’s English activities!
Mr. Sheedy- Ok sure! Today is Form 2 English speaking day and the form 2 students have prepared several game stalls for people to enjoy.
Dickson- Remember that Form 1 students in in forms 1A, 1B and 1C must attend the English speaking day. But all of the form 1 students are welcome to attend
Mr. Sheedy- That’s right! All students can get a small gift card and some candies if they complete 3 games and collect all the stickers. So come and join us and speak some English.
Dickson- Have a great Monday everyone and good luck with the up-coming exams. Remember Thomas Edison’s words and make sure that you work hard and try your best to achieve.
Together- Bye!

2018年1月16日 星期二

English Speaking Day 15th January 2018


Teacher: Mr. Sheedy

Student: F.4 & F5A





F.4

Edison
My favorite type of music is funk and electronica. The artist I enjoy listening to most is Mashmello, who is one of the best DJ in the world. My favorite song of his is called “Ritual”. I love the melody in this song as the beat is really positive.

Darius
I’m a big fan of British rock music. My favorite artist is a new band called “Royal Blood”. They’re really special as they only have a bass player and a drummer. My favorite song is called “Figure it out”. It has a great bass riff which is really catchy and has a heavy hard rock sound 

Ken 
The type of music I enjoy most is electronic music. My favorite artist is Alan Walker and I really enjoy his work. His music is memorable because of the catchy melodies in his songs. My favorite song is called “afraid”. It was the first song I heard from this artist. It’s easy to sing and I can relate to its themes of thinking about my past and where I am now.

F.5A

Cami: Hey Christine, do you have anything to do this weekend?
Christine: No, but I want to watch a film.
Cami: Which film do you want to watch?
Christine: I have read young post of south china morning post last week. There Is a review about a movie called wonder and I am interested in it.
Cami: Oh! I’ve read it too. Is it this one? Let’s go for it.
Christine: Yes, I think it is a meaningful movie that is suitable for our fellow schoolmates too. Let’s share the movie to them.
Cami: Sure!
Christine: Wonder is a moving and thought-provoking drama about a young boy who was born with facial defects. Because of his genetic disorder, August has
to regularly go to hospital, which prevents him from going to school.
Cami: Growing up, August’s mother teaches him at home, while his father
goes to work. One day, his parents decide it is time for him to go to
a mainstream school.
Christine: August tries his best to fit in at school and proves that he is no different from his classmates. Along the way, the young hero encourages his family, classmates and the community to accept individual differences, appreciate people for their inner beauty and to always be kind.
Cami: This film is educational. It teaches us not to judge others simply by their
appearance.
Christine: You are right! Fellow students, are you interested in this movie? Don’t miss it! Thank you very much.