will never stop and all of his suffering won’t leave his head Mao’s Last Dancer is a story of poverty‚ opportunities‚ dreams and a future that one little boy from a Chinese community has to discover for himself. Li Cunxin (the author of this Puffin Books young reader’s edition) never dreamt of becoming an international ballet dancer. However‚ as one door opened to a ballet career‚ he was able to leave the poverty of his born life behind. As the nightmares finished‚ for Li it was a whole new world
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Intervention in Syria A deadly civil war has been raging for two years in Syria between the government and the rebels. Consequently‚ on 21st August‚ Damascus was struck by rockets containing chemical materials. Within hours thousands of innocent people were left profoundly distressed at the barbaric aftermath caused by these sudden attacks. 1‚429 people were killed including 426 children and the manner of their deaths was unspeakably grim. The Syrian government were accused of conducting these attacks
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Synthesis Response Conflict is the true test of an individual’s internal strength and understanding‚ encountering conflict can evoke an individual to reassess their values‚ morals and beliefs’‚ staying true is the best way to deal with the animosity. It is through this that social order can deteriorate into conflict and anarchy with disturbing ease; it is a fear of difference and is not always easy to distinguish the innocent from the guilty in contesting situations. Conflict can be the struggle
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As I lay down onto the tiny golden grains of sand‚ I looked up at the opal sky cut with streaks of pink and orange and purple‚ resembling the colours of a perfectly ripened peach. The sun’s goddess-like face is being caressed by the glistening navy fingertips of the horizon. Mountains rise up on either side of me like giant pillows of green and stone flecked with a palette of purple and yellow‚ sturdy arms wrapping around the bay. Fishermen with sticks are perched on the edge‚ like vultures eagerly
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The class I will be taking for my three lessons contains 25 grade 9 students. Of these students there is 15 girls and 10 boys. 12 of these students are currently working at the average literacy level for grade 9 students. There are 8 students working at an above average level‚ and 5 students at a below average level. Of these 5 students‚ 2 boys have behavioural issues‚ and struggle to stay attentive for long periods. Twice a week there is a Teacher’s Aid available to work with small groups for up
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Through new experiences individuals acquire a sense of identity‚ growth and transformation broadening their perspective on the world. Throughout an individual’s journeys a sense of naivety is overcome and maturity becomes evident embarking onto new phases of life. J.C Burke’s The Story of Tom Brennan‚ P.J Hogan’s Muriel’s wedding and Ian Mudie’s My Father Began as a God all exemplify this concept of moving into the world. At the beginning prior to moving into the world an individual possess a sense
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She looked at the car as it disappeared in a cloud of dust‚ and knew that things would never be the same again. The gravel road dug into her skin as soon as her knees hit the ground. Grey clouds overhead marched toward her‚ alongside brief flashes of lighting - a storm was rolling in‚ and she braced herself for the thunder. Yasmin Sekhar is the only child of actress Marilyn Cornrow and millionaire‚ philanthropist‚ Donald Stump. Conceived as the last hope of two star-crossed lovers‚ the blonde
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Ever since I met Giovanni back in Middle School‚ we have had our differences. Two incredibly intelligent young men‚ it was no surprise that we became such good friends. He’s like a brother to me. I guess one of the reasons we are so close is the simple fact that we have such different views on life‚ and yet share the same basic core values. He takes a more violent approach to getting what he wants‚ but is able to use sheer cunning if he believes it’ll help him more‚ while I prefer to use my intelligence
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Teenagers and Tattoos The article‚ “On Teenagers and Tattoos”‚ written by Dr. Andres Martin‚ is an interesting read that examines the significance and function of tattoos for teenagers. Dr. Martin spells out his claim in paragraph 2 that “Adolescents and their parents are often at odds over the acquisition of bodily decorations”‚ he continues to show the audience that for the adolescents tattoos are seen as beautifying statements‚ but for the parents it is seen as oppositional and enraging
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“Friends are like stars‚ you can’t always see them but‚ they are always there”- Santiz. My first day of middle school‚ I met Katy on the bus. We were in the same grade‚ but never actually talked to one another. I decided to sit with her and make conversation. We have been best friends ever since. Katy is my best friend‚ she is really close with my family‚ she has helped me through personal crises and she has taught me how to play volleyball. Katy has always been very close with my family. For
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