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Youth Spot Magazine January 09 Issue
Youth Spot Magazine January 09 Issue
YOUTH SPOT
Dear students,
This month we present Chinese New Year!
2009 is a new year and with it brings a new teacher, Ms. Moosa who has come to
replace Mr. Shum.This issue is filled with fun facts and information about Chinese
New Year. So,
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BARACK OBAMA
Barack Obama attended Columbia University and Harvard Law School where he
was the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review. Barack be-
came a community organizer for a small Chicago church-based group for three
years and practiced as a civil rights attorney in Chicago before serving three
terms in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. He unsuccessfully bid for the U.S
House of Representatives in 2000 and was elected to the Senate in November 2004.
Obama helped create legislation to control conventional weapons and to promote
greater public accountability in the use of federal funds. in
the 109th congress, he was a member of the Democratic minor-
ity and in the 110th he helped create legislation regarding
nuclear terrorism, climate change and care for U.S. military
personnel returning from combat assignments.
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SPORT REVIEWS
Girls Basket Ball Hockey Team
The first Wednesday after the Christmas
Team holidays, our hockey team competed in 2
matches against CDNIS and ICS. The first
The girls basketball team had their first match was against CDNIS and as men-
game of 2009 on the 8th January, resulting tioned from the previous Youth Spot issue,
in an 18-8 win against ICS. Everyone had CDNIS has a very skilled team. Although
done incredibly well and there were a few we lost, Sebastian from Y11 managed to
free foul shots in the game. People worked score a goal! About 15 minutes after the
together with good teamwork and all the match against CDNIS, our team went up
against ICS. Although the players were ex-
formations worked extremely well.
hausted after the match against CDNIS,
Raymond from Y11 managed to score a
By: Vivien Ip goal making the game 1-0 until ICS scored
a last minute goal ending the game with a
1 - 1 draw.
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content
Be a pro!
Learn them!!
seperated
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MOVIE REVIEWS
Mama Mia! ( The Movie)
This is a story about a girl in search of her father. She finds out
that she has three possible fathers and sends out invitations to
them, telling them to come to her wedding. On that day, she real-
izes that its not as easy as she thought it would be to tell who her
real father is, and that keeping secrets from your most beloved
can ruin your entire life. This fun and enjoyable musical is packed
with ABBA classics and cool dance moves, featuring Meryl Streep,
Pierce Brosnan and Amanda Seyfried. Using the songs, they build
the story around them and gradually form a first class master-
piece. This movie is definitely for anybody and I highly recom-
mend it to all audiences.
Verdict: (⅘)
Verdict: (⅗)
Australia
Verdict: (⅘)
By: Nicole Yeung & Peggy Tsui
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BOOK REVIEW
The Northern Lights
By: Phillip Pullman
In worlds parallel to our own, there are some where souls live outside the
body. Some are in the shape of animals called ‘daemons’. The adventure
starts when Lyra accidentally hears her uncle talk about ‘dust’. It wasn’t the
normal kind, but what was it? Lyra and her daemon suddenly find themselves
in an adventure filled with witches, polar bears and many more creatures.
When I first read the book I thought it was very interesting. Instead of the
usual perfect main character, it has a girl who acts just like a normal kid:
stubborn and always doing silly things. I didn’t like the ending because there
was no ending but I guess it can’t be helped because there is a second book. It
is definitely worth reading.
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TEACHERS
Ms. Moosa Interview
New year, New teacher! The Youth Spot has taken the opportunity to interview our
new teacher. So please welcome Ms. Moosa!
Ms. Moosa: I just graduated and I used to work part-time teaching primary students.
I also teach piano and flute.
Ms. Moosa: I play the piano (Ms. Moosa has been learning piano since she was
very young), I like to go swimming, ice-skating and going to the cinema
with my friends.
Ms. Moosa: The school environment is very warm, the students are nice and
friendly, the teachers are also nice and friendly. Overall I had a very
good impression.
Youth Spot: From your first day, how did you like our school?
Ms. Moosa: I really like the white boards, because some schools have black boards.
I like the way that every teacher has their own computer, and I like hav-
ing a small class because it’s easier to interact with students, you can
give more attention to the students.
Youth Spot: Do you have any further comments about our school?
Ms. Moosa: Not really, but I think this is a very good school, and I will like it here.
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TEACHERS
Farewell Mr.Shum
We will always remember Mr. Shum and the Youth Spot got an opportunity to inter-
view Mr. Shum as he said goodbye to our school.
Youth Spot What do you think you will miss the most about this school?
Mr. Shum I will miss the students because they make the school, they are well-
behaved and intelligent.
Mr. Shum I think it was a very positive experience and it is very heart wrenching to
leave. I will miss everybody.
Mr. Shum There are so many that it’s very hard to choose but I think that Jonathan
Han’s ballet performance was very memorable. Also, watching the
swimming team dive into the pool and not leaving enough water.
Youth Spot Any words of inspiration you want to leave with us?
Mr. Shum Work hard, play hard, be yourself, remember that you are an Interna-
tional school so speak English. Also don’t smoke, and don’t do drugs.
Mr. Shum This school is great and I will miss it. I will try to come back and visit.
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為甚麼過年是要放鞭炮?
中國西漢的時候有個傳說,在我國西部的深山裡,有一個怪物叫做山操,時常 出來侵犯
人,於是人們就把竹子放在火裡,發出 波的聲音,可以嚇退那個怪獸,從此以後,人們就習慣
利用爆竹來袪凶。
現代的鞭炮,還可以產生美麗的火花,逢喜事的時候要放鞭炮慶祝,喪事的時候放鞭炮驅
魔,小朋友也放鞭炮來獲得樂趣。
為甚麼每年都要過年?
「年」是表示時間的詞,中國的曆法是採用夏朝的曆法,所以稱為「夏曆」。每年到了正
月初一這一天,朝廷都會舉辦盛大的賀禮,來慶賀新的一年開始,祈求國泰民安。
國父建立民國之後,制定了新曆,和西元的曆法是相同的,稱作「陽曆」但是因為過農曆
年是民間傳統習俗,所以每到了農曆正月都會「過年」。
為甚麼在除夕夜,家中所有人都要回家,一起吃年夜飯?
年夜飯又叫做「圍爐」,我國是以農立國,一年都很繁忙,直到過年才休息幾天,除夕
夜,一家大小圍 吃飯,表示一家團員,希望一家興旺。
吃年夜飯的時候,要盡量慢慢吃,表示家族可長久。現代社會,家中子女時常到外地工作
或求學,除夕夜的時候家長就希望回來團聚,這就是現在吃年夜飯的意義。
為甚麼過年的時候,家裡的門上貼著兩張門神畫?
貼門神是從畫桃符演變過來的,穿說神荼、鬱壘兩個神,他們會把危害人的鬼抓起來,
給老虎吃,所以人民都在過年的時候刻這兩位神的桃符掛在門口,甚至在門上畫老虎,當作鎮邪
制凶的方法,後來就變成在門上貼神荼、鬱壘兩個神像的畫,從此就變成民間的門神了。
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Random Facts
Did you know Hong Kong has a population of Did you know the terrain of Hong Kong is pretty
7,018,636?(Due July 2008) hilly and there are outdoor escalators in the Cen-
tral district of the Island?
Did you know the lowest temp recorded in
Hong Kong is 0°C (January 18, 1893)?
Did you know Hong Kong is counted amongst the
Did you know the Tsing Ma Bridge is the most densely populated areas of the world?
world's seventh-longest span suspension
bridge?
Did you know Hong Kong became a Special Ad-
Did you know the official name of Hong Kong is ministrative Region of China on 1st July 1997?
‘Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’?
Did you know while designing a building in Hong
Did you know Hong Kong is spread over 1,092 Kong, Feng Shui (wind/water beliefs) is taken to
sq km, comprises of Hong Kong Island,Kow- be an important consideration?
loon, the New Territories, and numerous small
islands? Did you know in Hong Kong, people eat long noo-
dles on their birthday, so they might be blessed
Did you know Hong Kong is the Special Admin- with a long life?
istrative Region (SAR) of China, with its own
mini-constitution (the Basic Law)? Did you know a bun festival is organized on Che-
ung Chau Island, between April and May, every
Did you know the emblem for the reunification year? It is intended to appease the hungry ghosts
of Hong Kong with China is Sousa Chinensis roaming around the island?
(the Chinese White Dolphin)?
Did you know In Hong Kong, people are not al-
Did you know the meaning of the words ‘Hong lowed to have private firework parties?
Kong’ is ‘Fragrant Harbour’?
Did you know two wedding ceremonies are ob-
Did you know Hong Kong is located in south- served by people who get married in Hong Kong?
eastern China, at the base of the Pearl River? The first is the official signing of the register and
the second comprises of the banquet?
Did you know Hong Kong borders Guangdong
province in the north and faces the South China
Sea in the east, west and south?
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SUDOKU
FUN ZONE
JOKES
8 9 5 2 CLIFF
A couple of strangers were drinking at a cliffside bar overlooking
2 6 4 9 the ocean. Both of them look a little drunk, when one says to
the other: "Hey, look at the wind whipping up the side of that
3 2 9 7 cliff. It moves pretty fast. I'll bet I could jump off of the
ledge, catch the wind in my coat, and get lifted right back up to
the bar!"
5 6
"No way", says the other guy, "you'd fall to your death."
2 1
"Well, I'm going to try it!", says the first, and at that he walks
5 1 8 3 over, stands on the ledge, and leaps off in a swan dive. Sure
enough, he comes sailing back up in no time, and lands on his
7 feet
right in front of the bar.
4 5 2 3
"I can't believe it!" says the second guy, "that's impossible" .
7 6 4 8 9 So the first drunk does it again: he jumps off the cliff, catches
the wind in his coat, and comes sailing back to the bar.
Answers "Go ahead", he says, "try it, it's great!"
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"Well, OK, I'm just drunk enough to give it a go", says the sec-
ond
fellow. So he climbs the ledge and leaps off the cliff, only to
fall screaming to his death on the rocks below.
The first guy walks back to the bar and sits down to his drink.
The bartender steps over, looks him in the eye, and says to him:
"You know, you can be a real jerk sometimes when you've been
drinking, Superman".
Sourced by: Vivien Ip
HEAVEN joyed, the man gathers his largest suitcase and fills it with
There once was a rich man who was near death. He was pure gold bars and places it beside his bed.
very grieved because he had worked so hard for his
money and he wanted to take it with him to heaven. So he Soon afterward the man dies and shows up at the Gates
began to pray that he might be able to take some of his of Heaven to greet St. Peter.
wealth with him.
Seeing the suitcase St. Peter says,
An angel hears his plea and appears to him. "Hold on, you can't bring that in here!"
"Sorry, but you can't take your wealth with you."
The man implores the angel to speak to God to see if He But, the man explains to St. Peter that he has permis-
might bend the rules. sion and asks him to verify his story with the Lord. Sure
enough, St. Peter checks and comes back saying,
The man continues to pray that his wealth could follow "You're right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I'm
him. supposed to check its contents before letting it through."
The angel reappears and informs the man that God has St. Peter opens the suitcase to inspect the worldly items
decided to allow him to take one suitcase with him. Over- that the man found too precious to leave behind and ex-
claims,
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春 2009 牛年到!
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新年到了!
每年一度的春節又到了! 華人都把農暦新年視為一年中最重要的節日,這個
喜氣洋洋的歡樂時刻,更是與家人朋友團聚的好時光。 很多人想必都要準備
過年的年貨,買新衣,準備收「紅包」,聽起來真不錯!這次我們就跟大家介
紹幾個「傳統」的過年習俗吧!
依照傳統,過年時全家人會聚在一起(就是所謂的「團圓」),然後端出佳
吃團圓飯(也稱年夜飯),以慶祝新年的來臨。
吃過團圓飯後,就是小朋友最喜歡的發「紅包」了!「紅包」也可以叫做「壓
歲錢」,大人們會在除夕夜把「 壓歲錢」 發給小朋友,那些錢會被裝在紅色
的袋子裡(所以稱為紅包),以表示福氣和喜氣。據說,那些錢是用來「壓」
住小孩子的「歲數」 !
同時,家家戶戶在除夕夜會做一個十分有趣的活動,那就是「守歲」。古人覺
得每過一年就會長一歲,應該在每年最後一 不睡覺直到午夜,以守住我們的
「歲月」。
在除夕夜,每個人除了吃年夜飯,領紅包和守歲, 對要做的事就是去廟𥚃拜
拜,也就是向神明祈求好運。甚至傳說,只要搶到新年的第一炷香,接下來的
一整年就會「好運連連」 !
另外,貼春聯,放鞭炮也是過年不可或缺的習俗,而這些習俗可追溯到幾千年
前的「年獸」傳說。「年獸」是一種殘忍兇猛的野獸,古人相信「年獸」在除
夕夜會出來吃人,而「年獸」極懼怕紅色,火光及 雜的聲音,人們就在門上
貼著紅紙條,整夜點著火炬,燃放炮燭,來避開「年獸」。
聽了這麼多新年的傳統習俗,你是不是也興奮地期待新春佳節早日來臨 ?除
了這些活動,我們更可在春節期間品嚐一些特別的食物。接著,我們就為大家
介紹一下過年要準備的食品。
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年 年 是農暦新年的一種傳統食品,年 與「年高」諧音,有步步高升的意
思,象徵收入,職位或小孩子都一年比一年高。
蘿蔔 在廣東及香港一帶,蘿蔔 早就成為賀年食品的重頭戲,通常會放入臘腸,
臘肉,蝦米等材料製成,極具風味。
瓜子 瓜子是中國過年時不可缺少的食物。瓜子因為不同的品種和製法而產生許多
不同的瓜子種類。
油角 油角為「有角」的諧音,取其「今年吃油角,來年露頭角」的意思,即指可
以出人頭地。
糖蓮子 糖蓮子有連生貴子之意。
糖冬瓜 糖冬瓜有好頭好尾之意,指做生意一年下來會好頭好尾。
糖蓮藕 糖蓮藕取其諧音,寓意「年年都有」。
笑口棗 笑口棗又稱「開口笑」,因為在炸笑口棗時,粉團自己會裂開,代表吃了全
年笑口常開。
煎堆 「煎堆碌碌,金銀滿屋」,在賀年食品中,煎堆可謂是最受歡迎的。
煎堆 瓜子 笑口棗
最後,我們選了三幅很有新春氣息的對聯與大家分享。順便
恭祝大家新春愉快,萬事如意!
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新春對聯
萬物更新 萬物更新 春到人間
新 新 桃 新 大
善
春 年 李 年 法
德
新 新 滿 新 大
洪
人 世 園 歲 道
宇
新 新 佔 新 大
再
天 乾 盡 三 圓
造
地 坤 天 才 滿
乾
下 坤
春 正
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4 9 5 6 8 1 2 7 3
3 2 8 9 7 5 6 1 4
6 5 4 1 2 8 9 3 7
8 3 2 7 9 4 1 5 6
9 1 7 5 3 6 4 8 2
5 4 3 2 1 9 7 6 8
2 6 1 8 5 7 3 4 9
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