Glissie's Lifestyle

[Sec 2 Model Essay] It was a sweltering Saturday afternoon, just the perfect weather to seek refuge in the air-conditioned neighbourhood shopping mall just a stone's throw away from my home. As I entered the shopping mall, Jurong Point , the cold air swept across my face, leaving a refreshing sensation.   The scene that greeted me was that the place was bustling with activities. Many parents were tagging their small children along with them and pushing strollers with young babies fallen asleep peacefully inside. There were also a few couples who strolled hand in hand lovingly, looking around casually for suitable clothes to try. The place was crammed like sardines and there was hardly any space to move. Sometimes the customers' skin even brushed against each other!   I then proceeded to the second floor via the escalator after scanning the crowd briefly. Over at the second floor, it was relatively less crowded as it was the typical lunch hour, so the customers were enjo...

[Sec 2 Model Essay]   During the school holidays, I decided to make a trip down to the game arcade- the perfect place for teenagers to visit with friends to relax, as it was located in the shopping mall, Jurong Point, situated near my house.   When I entered the game arcade, the blasting modern pop songs filled the whole place and the music was so loud to the extent that people had to scream for others to hear them ,adding on to the noise level. As it was a school holiday, the game arcade was packed with teenagers, who had friends as company. There were many game machines suited for people from all walks of life to enjoy- ranging from the prize catcher, the shooting game, fishing game to the dancing platform. The vibrant colours and images made all of them look equally attractive to the patrons.   The fishing game caught my eye immediately as it was a unique and addictive game that I had never seen in other game arcades. Many adults and teenagers were seated around...

Have you ever been to a supermarket to buy daily necessities, but wasted too much time on considering which product to choose from after scanning through the entire shelf of goods that tower way above you? I am sure that many of us have experienced this symptom at least once, as we shoppers have simply too much choice, from chocolate bars to jeans. Having a wide selection of goods to choose from is a double-edged sword for all consumers. Definitely, as consumers, we may think this benefits us, such as allowing us to purchase items according to our personal preferences and allowing us to obtain savings through buying cheaply-priced items. However, this is not entirely the case as some disadvantages include overspending and wasting time on contemplating what to choose. One advantage of having many choices is that we can shop according to our personal preferences. Each of us has our different perception and perspective of the world around us, including places, objects and people. Nat...

[Descriptive-Discursive Essay]   "It's a lie to think you're not good enough. It's a lie to think you're not worth anything." This was said by one of the most inspiring people of my life, Nick Vujicic. The inspiring people in my life are there to encourage and spur me on, regardless of whether I have met them before. Even if they are living thousands of kilometres away, through how they lead their lives, they make an impact in my life in one way or another. I will be sharing more about some people who have inspired me- Nick Vujicic, Choi Siwon and Dr Tan Cheng Bock.   Imagine yourself being born without any limbs. How would you feel? Dejected? Full of grudge? Or will you simply want to blame the world and give up on life? For Nick Vujicic, although he struggled mentally, emotionally, and physically due to his disability since birth, he eventually came to terms with it, even challenging the odds and attempting what most people think people with a physica...

 [Descriptive-discursive essay] If we look carefully around us, beauty can be found all around us, in people, places and things, even in the smallest things in life. To me, beauty does not necessarily refer to the physical appearance of a person or the aesthetic appeal of an object. Thus I will be writing about what I consider to be beautiful in the following paragraphs.   For people, their character is undoubtedly the most important aspect that determines beauty. One such person whom I deem beautiful is none other than my mother. Although life has not spared my mother's face from wrinkles, as time slips away from our fingertips, one prominent thing that will never change is my mother's character. Overflowing with love and selflessness, she is like a source of spring water, its resources never depleting. Her love is like the spring water, pure, crystalline, and always sufficient to share amongst her dearest family members and friends. I cannot forget about the time when I...

"Homework is useless. I would rather not do it!" Some students may complain about homework and perceive it as serving no real purpose. However, is their proclamation really true? Without homework, how are you going to ace your examinations when you do not understand the parts you are unsure of? Without homework, how will you develop your character and become a more self-disciplined individual? Without homework, how will you learn to better manage your time? Therefore, I think that homework does serve a real purpose.   Firstly, as homework is related to school work, it definitely aids us in our studies. Through homework, we students can review and revise the content that was being taught to us in class, be it Mathematics, Physics, English or Social Studies. When we attempt the questions in our homework, we recall the facts regarding a certain topic, as though our brain is a colossal library and we are picking just one book out of the shelves to read and recall. This helps u...

 How often do you visit shopping malls? Perhaps you visit them once a week, once a month or once every six months? For me, I visit shopping malls around Jurong as well as in the city every weekend. Undoubtedly, I have many experiences that have influenced me and they are important to me as a teenager in Singapore and I will be discussing three experiences in the following paragraphs.   Do you realise that shopping malls that house supermarkets are more crowded? Yes, and for me, my main purpose of visiting shopping malls is because of the supermarket. In fact, most supermarkets are filled to the brim with strollers, wheelchairs and now even small "vehicles" for children to sit inside to accompany parents on their grocery shopping trip. Well, this is what you can expect- long snake-like queues that seem unending. Despite these inconveniences, through my experience shopping here, I realised that Singaporeans are actually passionate, kind and willing to help, contrary to the s...

Have you heard of a saying that goes "Your taste buds have memories of their own"? It is true that we can remember the distinct flavours of food well. Undoubtedly, food forms an integral part of our lives and without food, we will not have the energy to do work. For me, experiences at food courts and hawker centres are very memorable and as a teenager, these places play an important role in my life too! I will be describing experiences in some hawker centres that I like very much- Tiong Bahru Food Centre, Jurong West Hawker Centre and the Zion Riverside Food Centre.   Firstly, does a place appear in your mind whenever you crave for mouth-watering dishes? Yes, I do, and Tiong Bahru Food Centre is no doubt the first place that appears in y mind whenever I think of delectable Singaporean cuisine. From chicken rice, prawn noodles, to "chee kueh", there is a wide array of dishes to choose from ,so I cannot help but become spoilt for choice. One of my favourite dishe...

In life, it is very often that you are asked to make decisions and choices. One choice that you have to make at a young age is choosing a school to study in for the next three or four years. How would you choose a school? Which factors would you base it on? Therefore I will be discussing the most important factors I will consider in choosing a school, namely the reputation of the school, where the school is located, the courses offered by the school and the co-curricular activities that the school is best for.   The first factor is the reputation of the school. I am sure that you have heard about the bullying incident that happened at Shuqun Secondary School recently. After that incident, the Principal of Shuqun Secondary School commented that it takes years to build up a good reputation but only moments to destroy it. Yes, I agree with his statement very much as a school's reputation is important when choosing a school. A school's reputation can be affected by w...

I have always enjoyed travelling and look forward to my holiday which I go for at the end of every year. What does an ideal holiday mean to me then? An ideal holiday is for me to recharge my " batteries" , relax, have fun and learn more about the cultures of other countries. More importantly, it is a time for me to embrace nature!   There are a few places that I have listed on my bucket list, including Japan and Finland. To me, without a companion means that a holiday may be less enjoyable, especially since I consider holidays to be a time to spend quality time with my family members amidst their busy schedules and stressful lifestyles. Therefore, during my ideal holiday, I would like to travel with my family members who are always by my side. In Japan, I would like to experience something that I cannot view in Singapore, such as the wonderful landforms or breathtaking scenery, formed because of Japan's geographical location. In the four seasons, the surroundings of ...

[Discursive Writing]   Recent studies have indicated that the number of students taking up private tuition at a young age is increasing. This trend is especially evident at United Square, a shopping mall situated in Singapore, which is packed with over ten tuition centres. Usually, students would take up private tuition if they are not coping well in school or desire to make progress in their grades.  However, what makes private tuition so attractive? Additionally, what are some downsides to private tuition? Hence, I would expand upon the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition. The advantages of private tuition are that students can learn through different methods and learn values .  The disadvantages are that private tuition may be too expensive and it is stressful for students.   Firstly, one advantage of private tuition is that students can acquire better through the methods that suit them best. Every student has his best learning approach- student...

Hello there, I have created a compilation of secondary school essays for your reference. If you're studying in secondary school currently, I believe that this will be of great help in your essay writing. Therefore, please just refer to it and please do not plagiarise my work as I took a lot, a lot of effort in writing and typing these out. Thank you! :) For the full document consisting of 11 essays, the link is as follows:  A Compilation of Secondary School Essays.docx If you prefer reading the essays individually, please refer to this blog. Master List: What are some advantages and disadvantages of private tuition? What does an ideal holiday mean to you? Describe some places you would like to visit and the people you wish to travel wish. What are the most important factors you will consider in choosing a school? Discuss. Describe some of your experiences in food courts and hawker centres. How important are these places in your life as a teenager in Singapor...