(2) What is the theme/message in the story? Use examples from the story to support your answer. (15m) This short story tells us about how the before and after of the tsunami of Noi’s life and her surroundings. In this story‚ Noi and her family went through a huge disaster that affected the entire town. Lives were lost‚ and most of the property were either damaged‚ or could not be found. This tsunami affected Noi‚ and caused her to lose her parents‚ her house‚ and of course‚ the beauty of the town
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This story was written in response to the following question: “Some people never give up. They keep going on and on.” Write a story beginning with these words. “Some people never give up. They keep going on and on and on. People of this caliber have forged themselves a place in history’s archives‚ boys‚ and if you live up to the challenge‚ so will you. Do your country proud.” THE words of the arrogantly confident field commander whistled through his ears as a landmine exploded behind him
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Bradell Brothers LLP submitted a written submission in hearsay that the judge made (as quoted from the star online article) "several key errors in her analysis on the enforcement of the awards" and that the judgement itself‚ as quoted by the Singapore Straits Times; "ought to be reversed on the basis that the Jakarta-based firm was entitled to resist the enforcement of the awards although it had not taken steps to set them aside" On a 10 hour session in Singapore Court in April 2013‚ First Media then
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There is an awareness of importance to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and its culture should be incorporate into school curriculum so that students will be more aware of the existence of the histories and cultures. This will enable all future teachers to ensure that these histories and cultures are told to the future generations of students so that each and every student will be more conscious and have more deeper understanding of the past historical texts and stories
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Jasmine’s Father By Paul Tan It’s such an irony. I had always thought that marriage for my only child Jasmine was a given. As with all my other siblings‚ marriage was not only to ensure one’s continued progeny‚ it was protection against censure and unwanted speculation. Most importantly‚ it was the best safeguard against loneliness‚ especially in one’s twilight years. Jasmine today is still single at thirty-five‚ living it up in Vancouver where she migrated. From what she tells me‚ her calendar
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Topic Area: Education Title: Does studying abroad provide better opportunities? General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that studying abroad provides better opportunities. Central Idea/ Thesis Statement: Studying abroad can provide better opportunities because it can yield academic benefits‚ provide social and cultural benefits and enhance employment opportunities. Organizational Pattern: Problem-Solution I INTRODUCTION (Problem) A. Attention Getter: Have you
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In comparison for Torres Strait Islander peoples‚ due to their circumstances they were able to adapt a lot easier without fear of total annihilation (Donovan‚ 2002). Contact with Europeans had occurred by the 17th century and many trading vessels from various nations frequented the waters of the islands. In 1871 the missionary Rev. Samuel MacFarlane brought Christianity to the islands. Unique in Australian history‚ the daily work of conversion and cultural modelling was carried out by Pacific Islander
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The nature and extent of the health inequities 517‚000 people or 2.5% of the total Australian population is ATSI. In 2006‚ the ATSI population had a median age of 21 years compared with 37 years for the non-Indigenous population. In June 2006‚ 32% of ATSI’s people living in major cities‚ 43% in regional areas‚ and 25% in remote areas. MORTALITY Life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men is 67.2 years where for non-indigenous
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Work Effectively with Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people 1. How many years ago‚ is it estimated‚ that the shape of Australia’s coastline was defined? • 6000 years ago 2. In what year did the Dutch first explore Australia’s coastline? • 1606 3. In what year did they proclaim Botany bay as a penal colony? • 1788 4. What disease in 1789 affected the Aboriginal population? • Small pox 5. What happened to Aboriginal land in 1794? • Aboriginals were dispossessed of
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of the Government. The effects of colonisation and past policy eras continue to impact on the health outcomes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples today‚ and also limits the capacity for trustful and respectful relationships to form between Health Professionals and First Peoples. Recognising the history and past of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders‚ whilst also acknowledging the strengths and positive aspects of the Communities and Individuals
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