i-Learner Summer Term
Newsletter News letter Augu s t
2020
Contents
Young Globetrotters 小學國際課程
Sneak Peek: The Secret Favourite Pt4 Studying Overseas
Younger students who wish to prepare for studying overseas can join our primary programme, Young Globetrotters. This set of courses is specially designed for younger students to work on the skills needed to succeed at boarding-school admissions and academic life in an international setting. Our new international primary level classes build on our long-standing tradition of providing top-quality education to Hong Kong’s ambitious students. 小小環球歷險家： 小學國際課程專門為有可能小學 階段到外國求學的學生而設。
Online Resources we Love Online Learning Tips
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p4-5 p6-7 p8 p9
淺談線上學習
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Competition Time
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i-Learner Books
e-Learning Resources
Language Learning Tips
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Making Videos
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Fun and Games
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Online Research Challenge
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Message from Ms Pun
online, and they have developed skills in research, presentation and independent study that will be useful for the rest of their lives.
Through more than half a year of online teaching, I have discovered many impressive features of this new educational tool. I’ve also seen how important it is to my long-term teaching. Online learning isn’t just a way to continue education from the comfort of home, but it is also a powerful and effective supplement to face-to-face teaching.
Looking at all these benefits, we might wonder if we should keep our classes online permanently. I have to say that it would not be a good move. When my students returned for a period of face-to-face teaching earlier in the year, I was stunned by the difference from teaching them through a screen. When we were all in the same room, we laughed, shared ideas, and enjoyed a sense of togetherness that we had not experienced online. I have to say, I loved those moments, and they reminded me how important these interactions are for our emotional growth and sense of humanity.
The flexibility created through teaching online has been one of my favourite features of this new paradigm. The concept of the classroom has changed: we are learning in the cloud, no matter where we physically are, and we are there together. The classroom is so open that we can invite a teacher or guest speaker from across the world to join us and share their expertise.
e-Learning is powerful in that it helps to overcome education barriers set by geographical space, economic and social conditions, time limitations and the effects of Covid-19. However, it can never replace face-to-face teaching entirely. For me, the future is a powerful combination of both.
As teachers, our resources are no longer limited by what we can carry into the classroom. In an instant, we can check the origin of a word, share a picture for inspiration, or even watch an interview with a poet we are studying. We can bring our students around the world with us and share the full breadth of our knowledge and experience. In online lessons, the only limit is our imagination.
Kemmiss Pun
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Exclusive sneak peek at a new Bugbug’s Library story
Chapter 4 As the wind blew, Tara thought about her real favourite book. It wasn‛t Treasure Island. Tara liked The Secret Garden most of all, and she wished she had the book with her then. The Secret Garden was about a girl called Mary who had the key to an amazing garden. Mary hid in the garden when things were difficult. Tara wanted to hide in that secret garden now.
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Lightning flashed through Bookworm Forest. A tree branch broke and fell to the ground. Tara felt even more frightened. If huge trees couldn‛t stay safe in the storm, how would the bookworms survive? She was especially worried about her favourite tree - the one with the door to Meg and Nick‛s garden. Tara looked around and saw the tree was standing strong in the storm. Then she realised that it was exactly what she needed. Tara has wished for a secret garden to hide in, and she had one! ‘Follow me, everyone!‛ Tara called. The storm was loud, so Tara shouted even louder. ‘Come on!‛ She pulled on the door, but the wind tried to push her over. Then the rain tried to wash her away. But Tara pulled and pulled, and she opened the door! Tara helped the other bookworms go through it. After the last bookworm went through the door, Tara quickly followed and closed the door behind her.
Read the Stevenson term newsletter for the final instalment of this story, or purchase your copy of this book from one of our i-Learner Education Centres!
Enjoy the Bugbug’s Library books with our very own Miss Willow! Enjoy her recorded readings here and share them with your friends.
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Studying Overseas – What you Need to Know Every year, thousands of Hong Kong students venture abroad to study at boarding schools and universities in the UK, the US, Australia and Canada. The UK and the US are especially renowned for their world-class tertiary education; going overseas for primary or secondary school is excellent preparation for attending one of these high-ranking institutions. i-Learner has helped many students successfully apply to study overseas. If you’re interested in this too, there are some important things to think about and
Michael Lee Admissions Consultant
prepare. This article includes some ideas to get you started. If you’re ready to talk about applications, tell your i-Learner teacher. They’ll give you lots more information, and they’ll connect you with our dedicated admissions team, who will help you every step of the way. An important thing to prepare for before you apply is the change in teaching style. Western education differs from local education in Hong Kong in many ways. When studying overseas, you’re encouraged to think critically and independently, whereas the local education system puts more stress on rote learning. The western teaching style places emphasis on active learning. In classrooms and lectures, students are expected to take on a proactive role and are encouraged to ask and answer questions.
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Joyce Wong English Teacher
At i-Learner, we understand the importance of critical thinking and preparing students with the skills for long-term success. If you’re planning a future move overseas, these courses will prepare you well and ensure you hit the ground running: • Critical Reading and Writing – become familiar with a wide range of English literature, from limericks to formal letters and from Charlotte’s Web to Shakespeare. Gain the critical analysis, English language and writing skills needed to study in the UK and the US. • Love to Write - enhance your creativity and written communication skills. Build confidence in writing within a wide range of styles and tones, while learning essential structures and phrases. • Public Speaking - develop your presentation and debating skills. • Exam-courses – join specific courses for GCSE, IB, SAT, IELTS and more, or develop long-term skills to prepare for international exams on our Voyage and Discovery programmes. Advantages of studying abroad: Improve English language skills Build your international network International exposure and a diverse environment Wider range of school subjects such as French, Geography and History More specialised university degrees such as Aerospace Engineering, Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) and History of Art
Students explore personal identity through extracurricular activities such as:
Skills that are sought after:
Sports
Creativity
Drama
Critical thinking
Debate
Problem-solving
Art
Independent learning
Collaboration
Leadership
Where do I start? Contact i-Learner’s Admissions Team on 3113 8815 for more information on applying for overseas study in: • Independent Boarding Schools • Independent Day Schools • Local Schools • University
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Science News Click here for more online resources recommended by i-Learner teachers!
Click here for more online resources recommended by i-Learner teachers!
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O����� Le����n� T�p� Stay safe at home and learn! What better way than joining an online class? Get the most out of your lessons by following these tips.
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Ms Lina English Teacher
During your class - it’s lesson time!
• Join the class by yourself. • Pay attention in class. • Make notes on your worksheets to help you remember. • Tell the teacher when you cannot hear. For example: ‘I didn’t hear you properly. Can you say that again?’ • Mute yourself if there are noises around you. • Be quiet and listen to your classmates when they talk. • Wait for your turn to speak. • Ask questions politely. • Ask the teacher before you move away from the screen. • Think and answer questions on your own.
After your class - let’s keep on learning! • To relax after class, stand up, stretch and look away from the screen. • Share what you have learnt with your family.
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• Do your homework and upload it for the teacher to check. • Write down any questions and ask your teacher during the next lesson.
Keep learning and make the most of your time at home! 8
吳琦姿老師
淺談線上學習 從上半年的教學實踐來看，線上學習也是可以取得好的效果的。 在我的課堂上，很多孩子用他們的手指在Zoom所提供的的白板上自由表達，他們有時像小老師一樣，劃重點， 幫助彼此。我驚喜地發現我們的互動在線上並沒有減少。線上課堂還可以利用豐富的網絡學習資源。有一次， 通過屏幕共享，我們一起觀看「驚弓之鳥」的視頻，將成語形象故事化，同學們對「更羸」、「魏王」，還有 「大雁」的形象你一句我一句地討論，很快地也就習得了這一成語。 當然，線上課堂也會有些許困難。暑期期間，有很多新的學生加入我們的線上課程。除了參考i-Learner所出的 家長指南之外，家長和學生還可以注意以下兩點︓
1. 提前下載工作紙並預習。我發現提前下載打
2. 及時交上老師所佈置（若有）的作業，並且
印好工作紙的同學在我的課堂中顯得更加從
留意跟進老師批改完後的作業。我們的網站
容、自信，那堂課的效果就顯得格外好。家
上有一個任務欄（Assignment），很多學
長更可以教會孩子獨立自主下載和預習，培
生都會自主地在此交上作業，但老師批改完
養他們自主學習的好習慣。
後，發現有學生不會再去打開。所以，建議 家長和學生留意，並根據老師的反饋加以訂 正和溫習，讓學習的效果最大化。
線上課程已經幫助了很多學生在停課期間實現了學習 上空間的自由，若各位家長和學生仍然在線上學習過 程中遇到其他困難，歡迎和我們聯絡。我們有共同的 目標，希望我們一起攜手，讓孩子輕鬆自在地學習。
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Competition Details: Write a short review of the best book you’ve read this year. Tell us what it’s about, why you like it, and your favourite part of the book. Don’t forget to tell us the title and author of the book too. There are three age categories to enter. Choose the category that matches the school grade you will start in 2020. P1-2 write 50-100 words P3-4 write 100-150 words P5-6 write 150-200 words
Prize: The winner in each age category will get a Bugbug’s Library box set or a book of your choice from any of our other series.
i-Learner Publishing 智愛學出版社
How to Enter: Email your entry to books@i-learner.edu.hk. Use the subject line ‘Book Review Contest’. Include your name, school and the grade you start in 2020.
Order your copies now!
Deadline: September 30th Winning entries will appear in the Stevenson term newsletter, and you’ll be contacted by email about collecting your prize.
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Bugbug’s Library
Bugbug‛s Library info (content will come from e-Catalogue
Love reading and learn English with this fun-filled collec�on of 120 graded readers. Bugbug's Library分級圖書系列的120個精彩故 事，讓小朋友迷上書蟲、迷上閱讀。
Join Meg, Nick and their bookworm friends on fantas�c adventures, and learn while you read. Enjoy wide-ranging topics, genres and themes that are aligned with the Hong Kong primary curriculum. This series consists of 120 books in 12 box sets. Each box set contains 10 books, which include vibrant pictures, levelled vocabulary and grammar, and a range of exercises to boost reading confidence and enthusiasm! 與Meg、Nick和書蟲朋友們展開一段奇妙的閱讀旅程。 本系列課程設計參考香港小學課 程指引，讓同學接觸不同的文 體和主題。一共120個故事，分 為12套，每套收錄10個故事。 每個故事以符合等級程度的詞彙 和文法結構編寫，並附有精美插 圖、學習筆記和練習，有效提升小 朋友的英文能力。
NEW in 2020 2020 新書
Book Deals 系列
Original Price 原價
Discounted Price 特價
One box set 一套
$500
$298
One level 一級 (two box sets) 兩套
$800
$498
Half series 半系列 (any six sets) （任意六套）
$2080
$1298
Whole series 一整系列 (all twelve sets) （共十二套）
$4800
$2498
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Let’s Learn About... Become an expert on a wide range of topics and different text types. 探索不同科學和文化主題，接觸不同的文體。
Explore a range of fascina�ng topics through paired fic�on and non-fic�on books. Advance understanding through predic�on ac�vi�es, extensive glossaries, and ontopic wri�ng tasks. Choose from three versions of every book: with vocabulary focus, with suppor�ng summaries, and with extension ac�vi�es. 本系列的每個主題設有一本小 說和一本非小說。書內的讀前 活動、重要詞彙解釋和寫作題 目幫助同學理解不同主題，掌 握不同風格的寫作技巧。
每本書設有3個不同版本，分別 針對詞彙學習、提升對內容的 理解，和鼓勵學生自主學習。
Book Deal 書目
Original Price 原價
Discounted Price 特價
$148
$98
Fiction and Non-fiction Set 小說及非小說套裝
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I Love Grammar Collect all six hearts and become an English grammar master. 集齊一共六個心，就能學好英文文法。
Start from founda�onal topics and build up skills step-by-step across 6 books. At each level, you will find handy notes, varied exercises, and clear explanations of common mistakes. With 6 books, 72 units and 12 assessments, the series gives you all the tools to be a grammar expert. 每冊配有學習筆記、形式多樣的練習，和針對常見錯誤的清晰解答。 完成全部6冊練習、72個單元和12份評估，你就能學好英文文法了！
Book Deals 書目
Original Price 原價
Discounted Price 特價
Whole Series (6 Books) 全系列6本
$538
$348
Book 1 / Book 2 / Book 3 / Book 4
$108
$68
Book 5 / Book 6
$118
$78
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童心中文 《童心中文》練習冊系列118個寶盒，為孩子們開啟學習中文的秘密，讓他們明白中文漢字的構成、詞語的組合、 句子的神奇。寶盒中還有一首一首簡單易明的古詩，一個一個好聽的故事，大大小小、形式各異的糖果和同學一起 努力。同學也可以用他們的筆，寫出心中的感受，編寫自己的文字彩虹。 《童心中文》共有六冊，依次為檸檬冊、芒果冊、橘子冊、西瓜冊、荔枝冊和可可冊。每冊分為四個單元：美麗的 漢字、靈動的詞語、流暢的句子和好聽的故事。每個單元都有四到五個寶盒，每個寶盒裏面都有語文魔術棒，和各 式各樣的語文糖果。有時寶盒裏面還藏著語文遊戲，和星星一樣的小詩或故事，或者，還有一道小小的文字彩虹。
Through six beau�fully illustrated books, children will unlock 118 ‘treasure chests’ and discover a myriad of ‘delicious delights’, such as riddles, games, poems and stories. Children will learn about the basics of Chinese, from the forma�on of Chinese characters and combina�ons of words and phrases to sentence structures and comprehension of stories, ar�cles and poems. Book Deals 書目
Original Price 原價
Discounted Price 特價
全系列(第一級至第六級)
$638
$488
檸檬冊(第一級) / 芒果冊(第二級) / 橘子冊(第三級) / 西瓜冊(第四級)
$128
$88
荔枝冊(第五級) / 可可冊(第六級)
$138
$98
零基礎學會文言文
配合網上平台，更快學好文言文！ Use with our online platform Classical Chinese i-Learner to sharpen your Classical Chinese comprehension skills.
引領初學者從詞到句逐步理解文言文。 Acquire Classical Chinese step by step!
Book Deals 書目
Original Price 原價
Discounted Price 特價
智愛文言文平台訂購一級+ 《零基礎學會文言文》
$426
$248
《零基礎學會文言文》
$128
$78
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DSE i-Learner Companion Book and Mock Papers Devise your study plan and brush up your DSE English exam skills! 訂立學習計劃，掌握DSE英文科考試技巧 ! Review your current English level and devise an individual study plan to improve it for the exam. Use comprehensive learning �ps and selected key skills and exercises to improve your grade in all four English papers. Complete the full set of mock papers to become an expert in the format and difficulty of every part of the exam. 了解你的英語水平並訂立個人學習計劃，備戰DSE考試! 詳細的學習筆記、應試貼士和練習，配合模擬試卷，令你更熟悉考 試模式和難度，從而取得佳績！
Use with our online pla�orm DSE i-Learner for a further boost in your grade! 配合網上平台，全面提升考試成績！
Book Deals 書目
Original Price 原價
Discounted Price 特價
DSE i-Learner 1-Year Subscription + Companion Book + 1 Set of Mock Papers DSE英文平台訂購一年+學生用書+模擬試卷1套
$2,098
$1,248
DSE i-Learner 1-Year Subscription + Companion Book DSE英文平台訂購一年+學生用書
$1,998
$1,198
$128
$68
Companion Book (For Existing DSE i-Learner Users) 學生用書(現有DSE英文平台用家適用)
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Order your copies now!
e-Learning Resources to Stay on Target ‘How should I cope with my kids’ drop in learning?’ This is a frequently raised question at the moment as parents worry about the effects of school disruption. As the pandemic continues, many schools and tutorial centres are improving their online teaching. i-Learner’s classes have been so successful that many students want to remain online in the long term. However, online learning can’t replace school completely, and supplemental work is needed to give learners regular practice of fundamental skills. In addition to i-Learner’s tutorial centres, we also have an e-Learning branch, which has been providing high quality e-Learning since 2005. We currently have 180,000 users from 350 primary and secondary schools. Our wide variety of e-Learning platforms allows users to focus on the skills they need, encouraging regular study through interactive exercises and incentivised learning through games and activities. e-learning allows students to study at their own pace and repeat exercises in weaker areas, which is essential for knowledge consolidation. i-Learner is here to aid children through their critical period of development and knowledge acquisition. Our major e-Learning platforms include:
Reading i-Learner
Cross-Curricular i-Learner
．15 levels
．7 levels
．Suitable for students from kindergarten to secondary school
．Suitable for junior and senior secondary school students
．Offers 208 comprehensive exercises each year on Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Listening, Speaking and Writing
．Advocates independent learning in categories in which students are interested: English, Liberal Studies, Arts, History, Geography, Economics and Business, Science and Technology, and Current Issues
DSE i-Learner ．3 levels (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced) ．Suitable for senior secondary school students ．Equips students with essential skills to excel at the HKDSE English exam through a wide range of exercises on Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking Our other e-Learning platforms include: Chinese i-Learner, Classical Chinese i-Learner, MandarinKey, Maths i-Learner, Phonics i-Learner, Vocabulary i-Learner, Grammar i-Learner, and Portuguese i-Learner.
For more information, call us on 3904 1651 or email us at student@i-learner.com.hk. 16
Language Learning Tips from our Teachers
The theme of this term’s newsletter is ‘Online Learning’. There are plenty of great ways to learn languages online in your free time, so take a look at these language learning tips from our teachers. i-Learner’s teachers all love languages, and many of them are multilingual. Each term, they’ll share tips with you about how they learn languages. Try some of these yourself and share your progress with your teachers!
Mr Jamez’s Tip: Engage in the Specifics The way I learned English was to engage with my interests, which as a teenager included reading novels, watching movies and playing games. Doing all of these things in English helped me become fluent and enjoy learning at the same time. You can take this even further by consciously devoting yourself to a Languages Mr Jamez speaks: Cantonese (Native) English (Fluent)
certain accent or style of English, such as British or American English. Through this mindful act, you’ll notice more details about the language than you ever knew existed.
Mr Matthew’s Tip: Immerse in the Culture My tip for learning languages is to immerse yourself in the culture of each one you’re studying. This might mean listening to Cantonese oldies and getting transported to Hong Kong of a different age, watching classic movies from a specific country, or reading Wuxia novels. Whatever it is, try to do a little bit every day, and you’ll feel more motivated and engaged.
Languages Mr Steven speaks: Cantonese (Native) Mandarin (Proficient) English (Fluent) Japanese (Beginner) Spanish (Beginner)
Languages Mr Matthew speaks: Cantonese (Native) English (Fluent) Mandarin (Fluent)
Mr Steven’s Tip: Listen Consistently We might not want to sit in front of a screen all the time, but we can still learn from online resources as we’re doing other things. While playing, exercising or helping out around the house, you can listen to things that keep you learning. Play songs, podcasts or radio programmes in another language, and you’ll be surprised by what you pick up. You can learn a lot if you listen every day.
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Make Your Own Videos Steps to Making Your Video
1. Brainstorm!
2. Write a script.
Think about all the fun topics you like to talk about with your friends and family. Do you have an interesting hobby or pastime? Did you learn something new this week that you’d like to share with your social circle? Did you read a new book or watch a fun film? Did you think of a new story that you could act out with a sibling or your toys? Do you want to practise your reporting skills and interview your family and pets about the week’s events? Write down your thoughts in a mind map or draw your ideas on a piece of paper. Then pick one or two favourites. You’ve got your final choices for a video!
Once you have your final ideas, write out what you’re going to say on camera. If you’re presenting alone, you’ll just need to write a short speech for yourself. If you’re making a video with your friends or relatives, write out the parts for everyone involved. You should also add notes about the setting you’re going to use and any props you might need. Do you need a costume? Will you need any toys? Think carefully about how to adapt the script so that your audience finds it as engaging as possible.
6. Edit the video.
5. Keep it short and sweet. The best online videos tend to be under one minute. That sounds really short, but online time feels much longer than real time. You need to engage your audience by giving your video a good pace and making sure it doesn’t drag on for too long. If you make it longer than you want, remember you can always cut it down during the editing process.
You can use apps such as iMovie or any of the free editing tools on the internet, such as Lightworks. Editing can take longer than you expect, so be patient. However, you should remember it’s a great opportunity to add some special effects and be creative! You can add titles, images, sound effects and filters to make your video even more engaging.
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Have you ever wanted to be a director? Or star in your own video? Or create your own animated characters? With all the time we’re currently spending online, now is the perfect opportunity to use your creativity and imagination in the digital world by making your own videos! You’ll have seen the videos i-Learner’s tutors recently made for our students. Each one teaches a specific language topic, and all the videos Liliana Worth are different in style and content. Our tutors designed their videos according to what English teacher interests them most and what they thought you would find useful and exciting. I talked about different languages, Miss Yamon taught sight words, and Miss Holly’s video made viewers more persuasive! You can see from these mini lessons that video-making is a great method for self-expression as well as communicating something important to your audience. If you made a video, what would you like others to know? Lastly, sharing your ideas on video is also a fantastic way to practise presentation skills! Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Spielberg or YouTube star? Here are some guidelines for making your own video and getting started on your road to fame!
3. Prepare the setting.
4. Lights, camera, action!
Find a good place to shoot your video. It should be a quiet place with good light. Try to find a background or setting that matches the content of your video. For example, if you’re presenting a video about a book you’ve read, you can shoot the video with a bookshelf in the background or put some books on a table nearby. If you’re presenting about your recent hike, you could find some plants and arrange them so that they appear in the video. If you want to present about a science experiment or your latest Lego creation, try to find some posters about space or creativity to put in the background. Pictures, props, toys — find anything fun and suitable!
Use your phone camera or software such as Photo Booth or Free Cam (free screen recording) to make the recording. Don’t worry if you get it wrong. The good thing about recording is that you can do lots of takes. Phew!
7. Premiere night. Once you’ve finished your video, check that it plays properly on your computer or phone. Then announce the ‘premiere’ of your video to your family and friends. You could even watch it all together with some popcorn. At the end of the screening, ask your audience if they have any questions — you can then have your own ‘Meet the Director’ Q&A session. What a start to your film career!
Watch all our mini video lessons either in the VLearner student hub or by following this link:
When you’re finished, share your videos with your i-Learner classmates. They’re sure to be impressed! Are you ready? Lights, camera, action!
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Your classrooms have moved to your teachers' homes! We thought you'd like to learn about where they are. We asked eight teachers to set you research challenges about the places they call home. Follow their clues to find out. Look on p22 for a link to the answers.
1 Ms Willow I live in Reddish, England. There are lots of beautiful old buildings here, such as St Elizabeth's church, which was designed by a famous architect. It's not only incredible to look at, but it also has an amazing story behind it. Can you find out which large animals were taken from the nearby zoo to carry pillars into the church?
2 Ms Lina There are four areas in Hong Kong: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories and Outlying Islands. I live in Kowloon, which is a transliteration of “nine dragons” in Chinese. Do you know what the “dragons” are? Can you figure out what their names are? Hint: You can see eight of them on a map.
3 Mr Jamez I live in Shau Kei Wan, which is on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. It is also where the eastern terminus for the Island tram is located, which is why I use the tram to travel around the island. Can you look up how trams change direction when they arrive at the Shau Kei Wan terminus?
4 Mr Matthew My favourite art centre was originally a slaughterhouse located in To Kwa Wan. Renovated into an artist village in 2001, it retained the unique architectural elements of the former slaughterhouse. It still has many water- and feed-troughs! Can you guess what animals once lived inside?
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5 Ms Gigi I live in Shatin, near the famous Shing Mun river - a seven-kilometre long river that runs through the district and flows into Tolo Harbour. Many people like to cycle along the river during the holidays! Can you look up how many major bridges there are across the Shing Mun river?
6 Ms Christine I am from South Africa, which is the southernmost part of the African continent. Did you know that there are 11 official languages in South Africa? I can only speak two of these languages, English and Afrikaans. Can you find out what the other nine official languages are? Can you try to pronounce them?
7 Mr Haydn I live in Tseung Kwan O, a town developed in the late 1980s. As the town expanded, LOHAS Park station was built to connect residents to the main Tseung Kwan O station. However, LOHAS Park station is not a part of the Tseung Kwan O line. There is a special service that runs to LOHAS Park. Can you work out what the frequency of the train service is at peak hours?
8 Ms Brenda I live in Kennedy Town, on the western side of Hong Kong Island. In 2014, a new rail station was built to connect Kennedy Town with Sheung Wan. Many luxurious residential buildings were built and new restaurants opened serving Spanish, Indian and Thai cuisines. Can you figure out how people living in Kennedy Town took the MTR before the opening of Kennedy Town station?
Bonus Challenge!
Discover something exciting around the area you live in! Present it in a fun way to your teachers, friends and family. A Prezi presentation is a great way to do this. Click on the picture on the left to find out how to create one!
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中文 水果 裏 的
第一關、中文裏的水果 以下這些水果在中文裏叫什麼名字？寫出它們的中文名吧！
1._________________
2._________________
3._________________
4._________________
第二關、詩詞裏的水果
水果也常常出現在中文詩詞裏，甚至是那首詩詞的主角。 把上一關的水果名填在空格上，完成詩句吧！
1. 一騎紅塵妃子笑，無人知是__________來。
2. 日啖__________三百顆，不辭長作信宜人。
——杜牧 《過華清宮絕句三首》
——蘇軾 《惠州一絕》
3. 南__________北為枳，古來豈虛言。
4. 青青__________有奇功，溽暑解渴勝如冰。
——張彪 《敕移__________栽》
——屈象 《__________贊》
第三關、謎語裏的水果 猜一猜，以下詩句是在形容什麼水果？ 採得青門綠玉房，巧將猩血沁中央。 ——瞿佑 《紅瓤瓜》 這句詩是在形容________________________。 Page 23
第三關：西瓜 3.橘 4.西瓜 第二關：1.荔枝 2.荔枝 3.芒果 4.荔枝 第一關：1.西瓜 2.橘
Check your answers here.
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Bookworm Comic Bugbug我戴咗呢副眼鏡 睇所有嘢都會變咗籃色, 好好玩呀~
Bitbit咁你見到我 宜家咩野色?
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我請你食零食吖~
藍色囉! 你唔係戴咗眼鏡 我都唔認得你~
多謝! 嘻!
咦! 好特別喎啲藍苺 有青豆味嘅? 邊到買架?
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Bookworm Game
Find 5 differences between these pictures from Finding Colours, a level 3B book from Bugbug’s Library.
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