February
High-speed trains
Afraid of slow and uncomfortable rides on the train? No worries, now there is a train that can travel at a speed of 300km/h. The German and Japanese are trying to improve the speed of the train to 500km/h.
The lemurs of Madagascar
lemurs are friendly looking creatures, they have large, round, yellow eyes , a small nose like a fox cub large pointed ears, monkey like hands and a long tail like squrrel. Not all lemurs have this kind of tail.
The elephant bird of Madagascar
The elephant bird is now extinct. It is similar to an enormous ostrich, more than three metres tall.It laid giant eggs.
Friday, October 23, 2009
366 wonder of the world
January
The giant wrasse
A giant wrasse is a fish which is a couple of metres long and can be found in the red sea in china. The giant wrasse has a strange fatty lump on its head.
The pirarucu of the river amazon
In the amazon river , a pirarucu are spotted there. It is the largest freshwater fish in the world, it grows to more than 2.3 metres lang and can weight up to thirty kilos.
cormorants fishing in the river
A cormorants is a bird which help its owner fish for fishes. It looks like a large crow. A collar is place round the cormorants neck, preventing it from eating the fish.
The giant wrasse
A giant wrasse is a fish which is a couple of metres long and can be found in the red sea in china. The giant wrasse has a strange fatty lump on its head.
The pirarucu of the river amazon
In the amazon river , a pirarucu are spotted there. It is the largest freshwater fish in the world, it grows to more than 2.3 metres lang and can weight up to thirty kilos.
cormorants fishing in the river
A cormorants is a bird which help its owner fish for fishes. It looks like a large crow. A collar is place round the cormorants neck, preventing it from eating the fish.
S'porens' generosity raises $10m for President's Challenge
What is this article about?
In this year President's Challenge, more then $10 million was raise, exceeding $8 million. Mr Nathan said it has been a difficult year for fundraisers due to the downturn. MediaCorp artistes recently helped raise more then $6 million .
In this year President's Challenge, more then $10 million was raise, exceeding $8 million. Mr Nathan said it has been a difficult year for fundraisers due to the downturn. MediaCorp artistes recently helped raise more then $6 million .
A makeover for Safra Toa Payoh
What is this article about?
Safra Toa Payoh will be redevelop. Estimated to cost between $45 million and $ 50 million. The theme focused on entertainment and children's education. Safra Toa Payoh will start demolition by the end of next year, it will be expected to be ready by 2013.
Safra Toa Payoh will be redevelop. Estimated to cost between $45 million and $ 50 million. The theme focused on entertainment and children's education. Safra Toa Payoh will start demolition by the end of next year, it will be expected to be ready by 2013.
Contractor told to stop work at two sites
What this article about?
Manpower Ministry (MOM) ordered contractors at the centre of Wednesday's manhole explosion to stop work. Six Thai nationals, aged 27 to 50 were working on abandoned pumping mains in the sewer when the explosion occurred. Two injured are in the intensive care unit and four are in the burn ward.
Manpower Ministry (MOM) ordered contractors at the centre of Wednesday's manhole explosion to stop work. Six Thai nationals, aged 27 to 50 were working on abandoned pumping mains in the sewer when the explosion occurred. Two injured are in the intensive care unit and four are in the burn ward.
Downtown, where the trains are eco -and people-friendlier
What is this article about?
The new Downtown line train (DTL) will be more earth- friendly. Each train will be 1.4 tonnes lighter, they will consume less energy, saving 8,000kWH per train by using a new technology. Seats that are in red are reserved for commuters with special needs. The DTL is projected to see a daily ridership of 500,000 when in full operation.
The new Downtown line train (DTL) will be more earth- friendly. Each train will be 1.4 tonnes lighter, they will consume less energy, saving 8,000kWH per train by using a new technology. Seats that are in red are reserved for commuters with special needs. The DTL is projected to see a daily ridership of 500,000 when in full operation.
PSLE question papers becoming too tough? No, says exam board
What is the article about?
Two PSLE mathermatics papers has been hard in the last three years. The Singapore Examination and Assement Board (SEAB) said that the mathermatics papers where suitable for 12 years old. A spokesperson said that the panel who set the questions ensured that there is a coverage of syllabus and a judicious balance of easy , average and difficult questions. SEAB said that this year math paper was as difficult as the previous year.
Two PSLE mathermatics papers has been hard in the last three years. The Singapore Examination and Assement Board (SEAB) said that the mathermatics papers where suitable for 12 years old. A spokesperson said that the panel who set the questions ensured that there is a coverage of syllabus and a judicious balance of easy , average and difficult questions. SEAB said that this year math paper was as difficult as the previous year.
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