Oral Speech (Picture 5)

Oral Speech (Picture 5)
Picture: Hawker Centre

Theme: Eating at the hawker centre

Introduction:
This picture depicts a scene at the hawker centre. It may be lunch time or dinner time as there are many customer there eating. They seem to be enjoying their self as there is a smile plastered across their faces.

Scenario 1: normal
a lady with a long silky hair is buying chicken rice at the chicken rice stall.

I think the chicken rice seller is doing a good job as the lady looks satisfied.

Scenario 2: Cause and effect
at one of the table, a man carrying a tray of drinks accidentally slipped on a banana skin. It looks like he is going to hit the lady in front and might spill it on her, so that lady held her hands up and blocks her face, in case the drink spill on her.

It must be an inconsiderate person who throw the rubbish on the floor. We should not litter as might cause other people to fall if it's something slippery. We should also keep Singapore Clean and Green.

One of Singapore's NE massage also state that "we must ourselves defend Singapore."

However it's also not completely there person who had done that inconsiderate act, he should also keep a look out of what is in front of him.

Scenario 3: Wrong and Consequence

the Prawn noodle stall does not seem to have customers, and looks like the business is not really good after all.

Most probably it is because of his hygiene. There are many house flies around; I may be because of the dirtiness of the stall. I think he had not cleaned his stall for a long time as it looks dirty and old.

As a Hawker, they should take cautious of hygiene of the stall if not no customer will want to buy food from them.

Scenario 4: normal
a family of three is having their meal at one of the tables. The scene is heart-warming. It’s nice to have dinner together with our family together at hawker centre as the food is delicious and affordable.

All of them look satisfied with the food they ordered as there is a wide smile across their faces. I would also like to have dinner with my family at hawker centre. It is also a great way of bonding.

Conclusion:
in my opinion, I think that hawkers should be extra careful of the hygiene of their stall.

Compo 2

"Mandy, 69 marks! Looks like the top of this class isn't performing this time round..." Mrs Lim's voice rang into my ears. I felt like slapping myself! What happened to me! I always score and A star but what happened this time! I walk towards Mrs Lim as i ask myself a thousand questions. My whole body shaked terribly. I took my math paper and went back to my seats. "What happen to you Mandy?" Questions filled the air.

Linda, my best friend asked in a very concerned voice "Hey, what's wrong? You always had A stars and was always the top! What happened to you this time?" Feeling depressed, i looked at her as if i was going to die, and lay my head on the table. Soon, i begin to sob.

I recovered after a while but still felt depressed. I made up my mind! I'm not going to get this kind of marks forever! I have to work hard! With that determination, i sat up straight and listened attentively to what Mrs Lim said.

Then, something poked me. I looked back, it was Linda. "Yes?" i asked with my eyes still filled with tears. "Do you feel depressed? Want to have something that will make you feel like cloud 9?" Linda asked desperately.

"Not as depressed as just now. But what is it?" I replied, feeling very curious.

"I will show you after this. Come and met me after school at block 101."

Thinking that it might be something that will make me feel much better, i felt excited and can't wait till school ends.

I ran across the road and finally see Linda there. "What is it?" i asked again and again, feeling more and more curious. Linda looked around, then took out a packet of mentos. "you are really my best friend, how you know i love mentos?" i felt so lucky to have someone like Linda as a best friend.

"Hurry take it!" she rushed."Oh right, oh right." i said as i took one. Surprisingly, it don't look like the mentos that i always chew on. It looked like a pill.

"Hey, i don't think it'a a mentos." I hesistated before i asked, afraid that Linda might be offended. "Just eat it! You will feel very high later." she hopefully told me.

Before i could even say anything, she push that pill into my mouth. Out of a sudden, like what Linda told me, i feel high. So happy that i dance around like nobody's business. I felt that i had no stressed at all. I just love that feeling.

From then onwards, i begin to ask for that pill everyday, ,not knowing what was that. My studies started to go down. I begin not to do my homework. I hang out everyday with my group of friends who take that pills with me. I did not go home and stay till late at night to go shopping with my friends and spent the money my parents earn foolishly.

Finally, that day when i was caught taking pills in the toilet. I was bought by Mrs Lim to the principal office. "Mandy, you had always been very consistant in your work, now what happen? You were not like that before.You always pay close attention in class and score very well." Than Mrs Lim paused. I started to think through what she said. It was very true in did. "I would like to kow what happened to you. what are those pills you were taking just now?"

I felt remorseful. "Linda introduced this pills to me and it was written on the peck itself 'mentos'. But i don't think it's mentos at all, it doesn't look like. But when i eat it, i felt so high! i forgot all my stress! I just felt very good.So, subsequently, i took it everyday."

This time round, Linda was called into the room. "What are the pills you gave Mandy?"Mrs Lim questioned sternly.

"It is... is... just mentos!" she hesistated then replied.

"Then show me!" Mrs Lim commanded.

But Linda just stood there trembling in fear. Mrs Lim asked again, very imoatient this time. Then she shouted at her "Don't test my patience Linda!" I had never seen Mrs Lim so scary before, she had never shouted at anyvody even if she was very angry. I stood there, not moving an inch. Linda begin opening her bag, and then took out her pack of mentos slowly. her whole body was shivering. Sweat dripped down her head.

"Give it to me!" Mrs Lim yelled. Not even giving Linda the chance to speak. She snatch that pack of mentos from her. Mrs Lim took a glance at the pills and concluded "This are ecstatic pills! You are taking drugs! You know that this drugs, than why do you eat it, and to make matter worser, you even give it to others!"

"I am so sicked and tired of Mandy always getting 1st! I wanted to make her grades go down so that i can be 1st!" Mandy blurt every thing out. I was shocked by what i just heard. I can't believe it! She had always been my best friend since kindergarden and now she's saying this to me? She betrayed me! I just can't believe what i heard! I've always thought she will be with me no matter what.

"You are going to be expelled! Mandy, since you do not know that your best friend actully betrayed you, you are given a new chance." Mrs Lim told us, this time much gentler.

Like what Mrs Lim said, true enough, Linda was expelled. I felt sorry for her but i know that if she continues, it's not helping her too.

A valued lesson learnt here, be careful of the people you mix with, if you mix with successful people, you will also be successful.

Compo 1

"Oh right! See you all at three later! Bye!" I bided good bye to my friends as I see them take the public bus home. "Hm... I can't believe it! They are all coming to my house for study group instead of always going to Linda's house later! I better hurry home and make some lime juice for them." I mumbled to myself.

Feeling good, I hummed my way home, walking through the basketball court I always do. I can even feel that the birds are happy for me as they chirped sweetly.

I took the lift and went up to the level I lived. "Crash!" What's that sound? Where did that sound come from? A thousand and one questions started to flash through my mind. Feeling curious, I asked every single person staying at the six level where did the sound come from. I soon found out that it came from Uncle Lim and Auntie Lim's house. "Auntie Lim is usually in the market now, who could it be? Uncle Lim? No, he should be at work now. Maybe Auntie Lim is not going to the market today." I thought to myself. To my curiosity, I went to peak into Uncle and Auntie Lim's house. Very surprisingly, the door wasn't locked. Auntie Lim, someone so cautious, how would she forget to close the door? I went to the door and gently push it open.

Just when I was about to greet Auntie Lim good afternoon, a scene shocked me. The house was in a mess! Small pieces of glass were on the floor. So it was the vase that broke made that noise.

"Hurry, if not that stubborn old woman's husband will return soon." A voice came out of the master bed room. Who could that be? I peeped in, and to the shock of my life, Auntie Lim was tied up with many rounds of strings and was struggling at a corner of the room. Then, my attention shifted to two other people in Auntie Lim's room, they were at the dressing table. They were busy taking things from Auntie Lim's drawer that they did not notice me. Quickly, I got a glimpse of what they were doing. They were stealing the jewelerys and money from that drawer!

I stood trembling in fear. That was the first time I witnessed a burglary! My legs wobbled nonstop. My heart was in my mouth! I can hardly move. But soon, I recovered. I took another glance, that face looks familiar. It's Ah Beng and Ah Seng! I recognised the two notorious robbers almost in one second. Things about them begin flashing through my mind. The fact that Ah Seng was the follower, that he was a slow runner, and Ah Beng as the leader. Immediately, I fished out my hand phone and dialled for the police.

"Stop! What do you think you are doing!" a harsh voice boomed from the back of me. I turned as I got the thought of going to heaven early. "There, there, a little brat. What do you think you are doing?" Ah Beng shouted at me in the scariest tone I had ever heard.

I frozed. It's dooms day! What is going to happen? I gathered all my courage and answered as my lips shivered "Cal...cal... calling..." "Hmmm... calling the police! If you dare, I will make sure you will suffer like what that woman will suffer if she continues struggling. Ha ha ha..." That evil laugh sent shivers up and down my spines.

I had to save Auntie Lim! I don't care what she had done to me before! Nagging, scolding, telling my parents that I played computer games when I actually told them that I was going to do my homework online. I don't care! I just had to save her! With the determination to save Auntie Lim at the back of my mind, I grabbed my Wu Shu stick and gave that scary-looking giant a wreck on his head remembering my Wu Shu's steps.

"How dare you brat!" He groaned and snatch the stick from me and lift it up. I closed my eyes, awaiting for my death. One second passed. Nothing happen. Two second passed. Nothing happen. Three second passed! There was a wreck and a scream. I opened my eyes! The most horrible scene unfold my eyes. Auntie Lim was lying on the floor right in front of me. That giant was on the floor beside her with his eyes open wide. Fresh blood gushed out of both of their wound. Auntie Lim's head was severely injured and was bleeding continuously.

"I had to run! What am I going to do now that the leader is gone!" Ah Seng complained. Seeing that I was distracted, Ah Seng wanted to escape. Luckily, all my friends arrived just in the nick of time. They were stunned to see me in my neighbour's house. Timmy the fastest runner in school, got what was happening and went after Ah Seng while Jimmy, his twin brother fished out his mobile phone and dialled for the police. The rest of them stayed and comfort me. I bent down to Auntie Lim and begged that nothing will happen to her. Tears rolled down my checks as I hugged her tightly. "Silly girl, why are you crying? I thought you hated me?" I managed to hear what Auntie Lim says before her last breath."Why will I?" I replied though I know that Auntie Lim might not get to hear what I say.

"I caught him!" Timmy's voice echoed around the house with pride as he handcuffed Ah Seng. Soon, sirens filled the air, the police came. We were all bought to the police station to record our statement.

Later in the day, the doctors announced the death of Auntie Lim. I can't accept the truth but I know to have to face it.

The best day of my life soon turned into the worst. My saviour, Auntie Lim, I can never ever thank you enough...

Oral Speech

Picture: Swimming meet

Introduction

This picture depicts a scene at Orchid Primary School Swimming Meet as it is written on the banner. Many students were there to cheer for their houses. There are three judges at the announcer’s table. Two were noting down while the other announces. It looks like the competition is very exciting as all the students got off their seats and cheer.

Scenario 1: Normal

All the spectators seated at the side was cheering with patriotism and was holding on to their houses banner, nicely decorated.

They were so active and enthusiastic. Personally, I think that is how it goes about for cheering. Though they are not a competitor, they can at least do something for their houses to score some points, cheering for their team will motivate the competitors to do better.

Scenario 2: Normal

There are three judges sitting at the announcer’s table, two jotting down the events, and I announcing the winners. They look like they are very busy as they did not even realize that the papers are flying of the table.

I think they are very satisfied with the event as there is a smile plastered across their faces.

Scenario 3: Cause and Effect

The four houses were doing fine in the pool swimming while each teacher takes the timer of a house. Until, the green house swimmer started to struggle in the water. I think that he had a leg cramp and was drowning. If he did his warming up exercises, he won’t have a leg cramp. Therefore, it is very important to do warm-ups before doing any exercise.

The time tracker called for the life guard but he was just too busy talking on his phone that he did not hear what the tracker is telling him.

What he is doing is very dangerous, if the life guard still ignore it, the boy may really drown and die.

While that boy struggles, the rest of the competitors continue to swim and having the desire to win. That shoes their competitive spirit.

Conclusion

Safety always comes 1st in all kinds of sports and exercises. Therefore we have to think about our safety in whatever we do.

Oral Speech

Picture: Hospital (Ward)

Introduction

This picture depicts a scene at a hospital ward. An old man is lying on the bed. He must had fractured his leg, therefore his legs is in a cast. The ward looks spacious, bright and clean.

Scenario 1: Normal

The old man lying on the bed look like he is having a speedy recovery as he looks very good.

The efficient nurse beside him is showing concern and comforting the patient as he looks very satisfied with the treatment he receive.

To fulfill the duty as a nurse is very important. Like what she is doing is how a good nurse should do, comforting patients in pain or distress.

Scenario 2: Wrong and consequences/ Cause and effect

The two kids running in the ward playing tag, is very inconsiderate as there is a patient there and a patient needs rest. Playing there may cause noise that will lead the patient not have enough rest due to the noise. The old man lying on the bed is most probably their grandfather.

They should not do that as it will also disturb other patients.

The lady sitting beside the bed may be the mother if the two children. She is fuming mad as she is staring at them with a stern look on her face.

Who two children who are running in the ward may bang into any of the machine there, and may cause they machine to be spoil.

Conclusion

In my opinion, I think that we should remain quiet when we go and visit people during visiting hours, so that we don’t disturb the patients there.

Oral speech

Picture: Safety when playing

Introduction

This picture depicts a scene at the school fitness corner. There is a few students playing there. Some playing the monkey bar, and some playing soccer. It maybe recess time.

Scenario 1: Cause and effect

A boy is playing monkey bar and there a few students around him.

As he was swinging from 1 bar to another, a girl came forward and he accidentally hit her with his leg. Then the little girl fell and her head was bleeding as she cried. Another boy who witnessed the whole situation went over to help. When the boy on the monkey bar saw the girl’s head bleeding, he looked horrified and was totally shocked.

I suggest they call a teacher immediately.

Scenario 2: Wrong and consequence

There are two boys playing soccer near the monkey bar.

They should not play so near to the monkey bar as they may hit the people there playing.

If anything happens to the person they injures, they would be responsible for it.

I suggest that they go to the field to play where there is a bigger place for them to run around and kick the ball.

Conclusion

I would love to play during recess too but it is also important to think about our own safety.

Oral Speech

Picture: Staircase

Introduction

This picture depicts a scene on the staircase. There are a few students and a few teachers walking to and fro. It maybe recess time.

Scenario 1: Wrong and consequence/ Cause and effect

A boy ran down from the stairs crying. He looks very upset or angry. As he rushes down, he accidentally banged into a teacher carrying a stack of books. Some of the books dropped down the stairs, luckily two students who were passing by went there to help to pick it up.

He should not rush down the stairs like that as he might bang into anybody or injured himself.

The boy should take caution of the people in front of him.

I suggest that he settle down and walk briskly down if he is in a hurry. There must be a reason why he looked so sad and is crying he’s way down.

Scenario 2: Wrong and consequence/ Cause and effect

In front the boy is a male teacher carrying a hot cup of coffee and is blocking it. In case the boy rushes over and spills the coffee on him.

He should not rush down the stairs like that as he might bang into anybody or injured himself.

The boy should take caution of the people in front of him.

If he did not see the teacher and do not slow down, he might bang into the teacher and spill the hot coffee on him or the teacher, they might get burned.

I suggest that the teacher move away from the direction the boy is running to.
Conclusion

Running or playing on the stairs is very dangerous as you may injure or bang into someone.