IVANHOE
This story goes about two rival clans which hate each other and have been battling each other to their deaths. There was a person name King Richard the lion-hearted, though he was a Norman, he tried to restore peace and harmony between each clans but failed to do so.
He then left his throne and kingdom to join the crusades. In the meantime, his brother, john, immediately seized the throne and was careful to retain his crown.
There ware many characters in each side as follows:
Normans: - Prior aymer
- Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert
- Prince John
- King Richard the lion-hearted
- Sir Front-de-Boeuf
- Sir de Grantmesnil
- Sir Philip de Malvoisin
- The Grand Master of the Templars
- The Abbot of Templestowe
Saxons: - Cedric the Saxon
- Princess Rowena, Cedric's ward
- Wilfred of Ivanhoe ( Sir Desdichado )
- Prince Athelstane
- Wamba the Jester
- Ulrica
Others: - Isaac of York
- Rebecca of York
- Locksley of Sherwood Forest (Robin Hood)
- Friar Tuck
The story goes about a group of Normans was riding through a forest when they were struck with a heavy thunderstorm which forced them to take shelter in their enemy's castle, Rother wood. Cedric's ward was a beautiful maiden named Rowena and even the Normans, their enemy, liked her. However, it was a crime for a Norman and Cedric would certainly disallow it. Rowena was bethrolled with Prince Athelstane but whom she loves dearly was actually Ivanhoe, a great knight.
After the dinner was over, a pilgrim emerged from the shadows and grabbed Rowena, it was Ivanhoe! He was not dead as Guilbert claim he was. Cedric, Ivanhoe's father banished him from the castle as he broke the law of loving Rowena even when she was bethrolled to a man she didn't love. Hence, he had to disguise himself as a pilgrim to keep his identity a secret and they could see each other without anyone knowing.
There was a tournament which both clans put their best knights forward to battle each other. Guilbert, a great warrior, and 5 others represented the Normans and 5 Saxon knights challenged them. Saxon lost and just then, Desdichado ( Ivanhoe ) stepped up and humiliated all the Norman knights including Guilbert and was crowned champion. The second round begins and when Desdichado ( Ivanhoe )was outnumbered, a black knight came and rescued him, defeating the Normans. Just as he was about to receive the crown, Ivanhoe collapsed, senseless, to be helped by Rebecca, Isaac the merchant's daughter, who was a great healer, helped him.
Guilbert was angry and plotted a plan to destroy the Saxons as well as Ivanhoe but was foiled by De bracy of Norman by a mistake but then captured the Saxons to be held hostage for a ransom. One Saxon escaped and asked Robin Hood for help. Rebecca, Isaac the merchant and Rowena were help hostage and Isaac was tortured to give his gold. Guilbert liked Rebecca whom he thought she was gorgeous and wanted to woo her although Rebecca hated him.
Robin Hood and his troops attacked and destroyed the Normans, the Saxons safe. Only Rebecca was taken away by Guilbert and got in trouble with the Norman authorities by bringing back women. Rebecca was later sentenced to trial and had to be burnt alive if a knight from Saxon do not win a battle against Guilbert. Guilbert on the other hand was really remorseful for bringing Rebecca to such a state and when the trial began and guilbert was dead and Rebecca was rescued.
My favourite characters Ivanhoe for I admire his affection for Rowena and his bravery to save Rebecca
Rowena and Ivanhoe lived happily ever after and Rebecca and Isaac left.
Through this story, it talks about sacrifice which guilbert had to save Rebecca from being burnt. I can infer from the story that Ivanhoe did not kill guilbert as he was too weak, guilbert killed himself just to make sure Rebecca was no burnt alive. There were also many obstacles for Ivanhoe to be with Rowena but in this story, true love conquers all.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Goal 2
When Santiago munez is signed to real Madrid , he has became more popular, more attractive and more lovable. Fans around the world are crazy about. Santiago has also improved a lot. He now plays with the top players around the world. He even is striving hard for a place as a first team regular alongside football stars such as Raul, David beckham , Ronaldo..... He became the media favourite and fans favourite. However, all of these achievements needs to put in a lot of Effort. Without 100% dedication, total commitment and effort, not to mention their self morales and fighting spirit within them, they will not be standing where they are now. He is at the biggest football club and his dream club he wishes to be in. Yet, being just a poor countryside lad, he is a superstar in the making.
From these two books I have learnt many great lessons and I would like to share them with you. Most of all, everyone should have a goal in like just like Santiago. Dream big but realistic and remember that if you work hard,you will gain more and fufilling. Know your purpose in live and make it a fighter spirit in you to drive your motive in life and make you achieve to greater heights, living the dream.
I admire Santiago as he is just like a living example of a person with goals on life. From a poor, not famous lad changed to a fans favourite,media target, is really something to be proud of. However, this all started...........WITH A DREAM!
From these two books I have learnt many great lessons and I would like to share them with you. Most of all, everyone should have a goal in like just like Santiago. Dream big but realistic and remember that if you work hard,you will gain more and fufilling. Know your purpose in live and make it a fighter spirit in you to drive your motive in life and make you achieve to greater heights, living the dream.
I admire Santiago as he is just like a living example of a person with goals on life. From a poor, not famous lad changed to a fans favourite,media target, is really something to be proud of. However, this all started...........WITH A DREAM!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
GOAL! ( English Book Review )
<< GOAL >> by Robert Rigby
This book Goal has been also made into a movie, the main character, Santiago Munez - a young Latino in Los Angeles and his only one dream in life: to play football. He has skill, flair and determination which make the marks of a good soccer player. This story is a gripping tale of trail and tribulations, tragedy and triumph, set against the back drop of the world's most popular sport.
This story goes by a young Latino started off playing for club Americanitos and caught the attention of a scout of the English premier league club, Newcastle United. A scout named Glen.... Glen soon contacted Santiago and spoke to his club owner/ manager Erik Dornhelm of Newcastle United.
However, Santiago's father does not support his dream of becoming a soccer player as he feels that is a stupid and unrealistic job/ career. Further more, he should get a better job, disallowing him to go to Newcastle United. His father decision made Santiago fall out with him and forced him to leave home and start a new life at England.
When he reached Newcastle United, he received many setbacks and problems, such as his medical conditions, asthma. The nurse Roz who later became his girlfriend treated him and made his asthma conditions improve. He also made a good friend called Jamie who helped him during training and problem he faced alone.
At Newcastle, he gradually became the star and the media and fans are crazy about him.
This all started with a dream. This tells us that we each have to have a GOAL in life. Just like Santiago Munez who dreams of playing soccer as his profession and has great hopes of his future. We must have determination and do not stop and give up when struck by obstacles as we have friends who came help us through these times.
I would very much like you all to read this book as it gives us valuable life experiences and examples. Hope you enjoy it.
This book Goal has been also made into a movie, the main character, Santiago Munez - a young Latino in Los Angeles and his only one dream in life: to play football. He has skill, flair and determination which make the marks of a good soccer player. This story is a gripping tale of trail and tribulations, tragedy and triumph, set against the back drop of the world's most popular sport.
This story goes by a young Latino started off playing for club Americanitos and caught the attention of a scout of the English premier league club, Newcastle United. A scout named Glen.... Glen soon contacted Santiago and spoke to his club owner/ manager Erik Dornhelm of Newcastle United.
However, Santiago's father does not support his dream of becoming a soccer player as he feels that is a stupid and unrealistic job/ career. Further more, he should get a better job, disallowing him to go to Newcastle United. His father decision made Santiago fall out with him and forced him to leave home and start a new life at England.
When he reached Newcastle United, he received many setbacks and problems, such as his medical conditions, asthma. The nurse Roz who later became his girlfriend treated him and made his asthma conditions improve. He also made a good friend called Jamie who helped him during training and problem he faced alone.
At Newcastle, he gradually became the star and the media and fans are crazy about him.
This all started with a dream. This tells us that we each have to have a GOAL in life. Just like Santiago Munez who dreams of playing soccer as his profession and has great hopes of his future. We must have determination and do not stop and give up when struck by obstacles as we have friends who came help us through these times.
I would very much like you all to read this book as it gives us valuable life experiences and examples. Hope you enjoy it.
Monday, May 24, 2010
A typical day for Me
Everyday, I was awaken to the incessant ringing of the alarm, much I as hate it, I woke up. I brushed my teeth or it will stink and carried on with my breakfast. Then I head of for bus. Taking to my friends then.......woke up! Still tired, I dragged my heavy feet as I trudged wearily to my classroom.
There I see Zihan and Jack, giggling at the sight of them. But then few seconds later...BOOM, I fl back to slept, to be awoken by the chairman or monitor, it was time for flag raising ceremony.
After that, we have reading period where Zihan will...... Anyway, the lessons with Mrs. Anu will be always filled with fun and laughter then head for recess where we have to go through the daunting slope, which 'someone' has fell before.
To wrap it off with training, cross-country has really energy consuming exercises and countless number of kilometers to run but it was good and healthy.
The times I had was always fun as I laughed non-stop with friends. It was also tiring after training.
This is a typical day for Me.
There I see Zihan and Jack, giggling at the sight of them. But then few seconds later...BOOM, I fl back to slept, to be awoken by the chairman or monitor, it was time for flag raising ceremony.
After that, we have reading period where Zihan will...... Anyway, the lessons with Mrs. Anu will be always filled with fun and laughter then head for recess where we have to go through the daunting slope, which 'someone' has fell before.
To wrap it off with training, cross-country has really energy consuming exercises and countless number of kilometers to run but it was good and healthy.
The times I had was always fun as I laughed non-stop with friends. It was also tiring after training.
This is a typical day for Me.
Memories of school Days
The Son is in Secondary School by Hwa Chong Institution
The monitor badge shine gloriously
Under the resplendent sun
A day was not finished
Unless I am done
Noise filled the class
As scoldings followed
All was silent
As the teacher bellowed
The teacher left
It was my turn
They would not listen
They would not learn
Hard as I try
They're still making a din
Not to mention the amount of dirt
Engulfing the bin
The day's over
Students are free to roam
Relieved as I was
I can go back home
The monitor badge shine gloriously
Under the resplendent sun
A day was not finished
Unless I am done
Noise filled the class
As scoldings followed
All was silent
As the teacher bellowed
The teacher left
It was my turn
They would not listen
They would not learn
Hard as I try
They're still making a din
Not to mention the amount of dirt
Engulfing the bin
The day's over
Students are free to roam
Relieved as I was
I can go back home
Poem Analysis
The writer has great hopes for his future in his school, there were ups an downs in his school, good times and bad times such as when black crows try to interrupt
when they sing the National Anthem and maintaining his shoes white. His school had all kinds of interesting stuffs such as bare thighs of hardworking scouts which he found rather amusing. On Chinese New Year his teacher, Mrs. Lee, actually wore a sarong kebaya sang Bengawan Solo. And it was Chinese New Year, not other Malay traditional days!
Singapore was too small, it is the capital of its own. His school was really interesting and once, his best friend shaded all 'A's during the test for his Multiple-choice paper
In the photograph, he closed his eyes and he really cherishes this photograph which shows he really treasures his times in school, with his friends.
In conclusion, the writer thought his school was rather amusing, interesting, fun and he cherishes and treasures the times in his schooldays.
when they sing the National Anthem and maintaining his shoes white. His school had all kinds of interesting stuffs such as bare thighs of hardworking scouts which he found rather amusing. On Chinese New Year his teacher, Mrs. Lee, actually wore a sarong kebaya sang Bengawan Solo. And it was Chinese New Year, not other Malay traditional days!
Singapore was too small, it is the capital of its own. His school was really interesting and once, his best friend shaded all 'A's during the test for his Multiple-choice paper
In the photograph, he closed his eyes and he really cherishes this photograph which shows he really treasures his times in school, with his friends.
In conclusion, the writer thought his school was rather amusing, interesting, fun and he cherishes and treasures the times in his schooldays.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
NYGH AND HCI's track and field
CSM
CSM
For our annual NUGH AND HCI's track and field CSM (combine sports meet) 1O3 has took part in many events especially me, Zihan and Jack.
Jack
-400m
-800m
Zihan
-javelin
-400m
(I do not why but Zihan joined javelin but he did not throw it before. However, on that day, the throw coach went to Zihan and felt his "muscles" and said it was "good" and meant for javelin, he had high expectations of Zihan but when Zihan threw it, the coach was like_____________. Shocked to say the least, when he saw the javelin spinning in the air and overturn.)
Advise from javelin pro MRS ANU did not seem to help much as Zihan still got disqualified. If you did not know.... Mrs Anu is a professional javelin thrower in her younger days. (Do not be mistaken, Mrs. Anu is still very very very young)
We also got many medals
Jack
-400m 1st
-800m 2nd
Me
-800m 1st
-300m 3rd
For the 3000m I ran, I did not know why but I flunked it and I lost by a mere 0.17seconds and 0.63seconds from the 1st and 2nd runner.
4x100m
1O3 ruled for heats, the runners are as shown
1st-Lam Zihan
2nd-Tan Yu Xiang
3rd-Kevyn Yong
4th-Jack tan
We did very well although we had a nasty fall but still emergered victorious for the heats. We couldn't have done it without good teamwork
4x400m
We got 1ST for 4x400m and runners are as shown
1st-Lam Zihan
2nd-Jack Tan
3rd-Kevyn Yong
4th-Tan Yu xiang
As the whistle blew, Zihan, as the first runner ran like the wind, but faced with strong opponents from the sprints track and field like kee Sian etc....
Although we were the 3rd, 3 more rounds to go, we really have to give credit to Jack Tan as he really "CHOING!!!!!!!" and caught up all the way, being first, 2 more rounds to go and kevyn maintained the lead while I finished off , scared to be overtaken by other runners such as Clarence, the last runner.
However, everyone did their best and we won because of teamwork and team spirit.
On Friday, 14th May, we have our 4x100m finals and hope you will support us and Mrs Anu wanted to bring her dog "Zeus" to make us run faster. We would try our best to make 1O3 proud!!!!
CSM
For our annual NUGH AND HCI's track and field CSM (combine sports meet) 1O3 has took part in many events especially me, Zihan and Jack.
Jack
-400m
-800m
Zihan
-javelin
-400m
(I do not why but Zihan joined javelin but he did not throw it before. However, on that day, the throw coach went to Zihan and felt his "muscles" and said it was "good" and meant for javelin, he had high expectations of Zihan but when Zihan threw it, the coach was like_____________. Shocked to say the least, when he saw the javelin spinning in the air and overturn.)
Advise from javelin pro MRS ANU did not seem to help much as Zihan still got disqualified. If you did not know.... Mrs Anu is a professional javelin thrower in her younger days. (Do not be mistaken, Mrs. Anu is still very very very young)
We also got many medals
Jack
-400m 1st
-800m 2nd
Me
-800m 1st
-300m 3rd
For the 3000m I ran, I did not know why but I flunked it and I lost by a mere 0.17seconds and 0.63seconds from the 1st and 2nd runner.
4x100m
1O3 ruled for heats, the runners are as shown
1st-Lam Zihan
2nd-Tan Yu Xiang
3rd-Kevyn Yong
4th-Jack tan
We did very well although we had a nasty fall but still emergered victorious for the heats. We couldn't have done it without good teamwork
4x400m
We got 1ST for 4x400m and runners are as shown
1st-Lam Zihan
2nd-Jack Tan
3rd-Kevyn Yong
4th-Tan Yu xiang
As the whistle blew, Zihan, as the first runner ran like the wind, but faced with strong opponents from the sprints track and field like kee Sian etc....
Although we were the 3rd, 3 more rounds to go, we really have to give credit to Jack Tan as he really "CHOING!!!!!!!" and caught up all the way, being first, 2 more rounds to go and kevyn maintained the lead while I finished off , scared to be overtaken by other runners such as Clarence, the last runner.
However, everyone did their best and we won because of teamwork and team spirit.
On Friday, 14th May, we have our 4x100m finals and hope you will support us and Mrs Anu wanted to bring her dog "Zeus" to make us run faster. We would try our best to make 1O3 proud!!!!
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