Draft 2

19 year old Rahim had just came out of another university after his application had been rejected for the same meaningless reaasons. The previous guy who entered the same university as him had been accepted without any hesitations. Everything went so well when Rahim entered the university, he almost got into it when he recalled the last question that he had been asked before being rejected.

''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.

'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?'' replied Rahim with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.

''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.

''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, pointing at the guy who had just walked out of the office.

''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.

It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese.

In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then tracked down the location of where this clan was refuging. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. This clan promotes the use of violence as they believed that that's the only way they themselves can take care of the problems. after 2 years of vigorous training, the nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who's going to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.

And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.

Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.

Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this to find justice, not to kill my friends.''

The next minute, a loud bang was heard.

English Draft 1(Sri lanka)

The 19 year old Rahim had just came out of another university after his application had been rejected for the same meaningless reaasons. The previous guy who entered the same university as him had been accepted without any hesitations. Everything went so well when Rahim entered the university, he almost got into it when he recalled the last question that he had been asked before being rejected.

''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.

'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?'' replied Rahim with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.

''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.

''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, pointing at the guy who had just walked out of the office.

''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.

It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese.

In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then tracked down the location of where this clan was refuging. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. This clan promotes the use of violence as they believed that that's the only way they themselves can take care of the problems. after 2 years of vigorous training, the nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who's going to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.

And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.

Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.

Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this to find justice, not to kill my friends.''

The next minute, a loud bang was heard.

summary (2)

Hurricane Katrina had the most devastating impact on Louisiana where destroyed the Louisiana’s wetlands. Its not possible for the marshes to grow back and the vegetation along the water sources disappeared and whatever remains have turned brown. Katrina affected a local sea harvest by two-third so, US imported oysters and many fisherman were unemployed. Floodwater in the city was contaminated with household chemicals affected underground gas and oil tanks. Further contamination of floodwater by leaking sewer and gas pipes and human corpse and dead pets increased the risk of bacterial contamination. Dredged materials were placed for a platform for the plants to grow on and the Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration Plan plans to rebuild barrier islands and replant lost marsh grass.

I have a hobby like anyone else, not too common nor too rare. But i have more than one. They are, playing computer games and playing basketball. I like playing computer games at the age 6. It was then when my friend first introduce me to a game known as '' Dark Colony ''. Soon, I was addicted to it and started playing the game everyday without fail. Twicw or thrice in a day if worst. Afetr that it was then i found out that my ignorance had me neglecting my studies. I had been deproving ever since I had started on that game. So, I started to study hard and came to Chong Boon Secondary School. I started playing basketball since Secondary one. It was then my friends had influenced me to play some sports. Since then, basketball was my speciality and we had much fun. We even compete with another class, forming 'teams' to play with each other. Victories and losses were common as our 'team' had our strengths and weaknesses.

Hurricane Katrina summary

Hurricane Katrina had the most devastating impact on Louisiana where it ranked among the costliest natural disasters in lost human lives and destroyed property in U.S. history. Louisiana's barrier islands have sustained especially heavy losses from the hurricane’s devastating power. If the islands like crescent-shaped Chandeleur, the damage caused will be much more deadly. Louisiana’s wetlands was also damaged by hurricane Katrina, a huge swath of marshes that makes up 40 percent of the wetlands in the Louisiana supports both freshwater and saltwater marshes which have been completely blown out by it. The vegetation along water sources have almost disappeared and the remains had almost turned into an unhealthy brown shade. And because of the disaster, fisherman cannot find any job that is suitable. The leaking sewer and gas pipes added additional toxic brews. After Katrina, much discussion has gone on in trying to salvage the situation. There are also plans to restore barrier islands and replant lost marsh grass.

When I grow up, I am determined to be a chef as since young, it was my passion and dream to be a world class top chef. I wanted to be a chef is because I wanted to please the customers with my food and not through my actions. I believe that my customers will understand my feelings and action by just enjoying my food. Be it nice or not nice, they will understand as I will put in my best effort into every food I cooked, be it simple or complicated. A chef's duty is one of the most important prospect in the restaurant. They are in charge of the kitchen and are well discipline. Achef must also know how to control situations like if a fire had broken out, the chef must response quickly ans fast and also to ensure the safety of his colleagues. The chef is also holding the toughest job. It also takes leadership skills to be a chef as one needs to control the others who are also working in the kitchen and I believe i have the qualities needed to be a chef. The pay of a chef is also quite stable as it can provide me with i normal and stable live, not living in good luxurious live, nor a poor chap.

Personal Recount

A few years back then, when I was still in my primary school, I am always caught day-dreaming in class. One day, I was day-dreaming when the whole class including me are needed to do a mock test that will be counted into the exams. The first thing that came to my mind was that the teacher was bluffing and did this on purpose so that we will concentrate and do well in our test, so I ignored the paper But I was wrong. I started on the work a few minutes later and something ran into my mind. Something tells me that even if I do not have enough time to do finis the work, I still will not need to care the last few blanks.
Not long after, our CA2 test results are out. Wheni saw my marks, my mouth was wide stretched. I could not believe my eyes. I actully failed my Mathematics. I confronted the teacher and asked her, as if I am interrogating her, why did she fail me. Her reply although was short but was straight-forward and clear. I did not put in enough effort and and was. these bad hbits had causes my marks to deteriorate.
It was then I found myself wide awake and started giving my best in every test that I sat. Till now, I am still regrettful of my past actions and wished that no one else follows my dark steps.