QUESTION:Write about a small problem that was made worse when u tried to solve it .
Two of my best friends , John and George , were always at loggerheads[相争］ . It was not surprising when i heard them arguing fiercely again after school . Usually , i would ignore them until they cooled down . Then , i would speak to them individually . However , that day , i decided to intervene[介入] .
I walked towards them and separated them . At that time , it seemed a logical[必然] thing to do . Turning to john , i ask him what happened . Instead of telling me anything , he became defensive[有戒心] and insisted that he was no the one who had started the quarrel . Before i could say anything in retaliation[复仇] , George tried to defend me . John turned back to George and started call him names . I was appalled[惊骇] . John was usually quite mild[温顺]manners person and he seldom called people names .
John channeled[转换] his anger at me . He was furious with me for trying to stop him . He kicked my leg so hard that i stumbled backwards and fell . I scratched[划破] my palms on the floor and blood trickled out slowly from the small cuts . Seeing my bruises , George was furious and ran towards John . He pushed him onto the ground and punched him hard on the cheek . Startled[使惊吓] , John hurriedly picked himself up and rushed at George . Before long , my two friends were rolling about on the ground . They grabbed at each other's hair and tried to kick at each other's stomach .
Dumbfounded[使惊呆] , i backed away . I looked around desperately[疯狂的] for help when one of the school security guards ran up . Yelling at John and George , he pulled them apart . He glared at them so sternly that both the boys did not dare touch each other . He threatened to send them to the discipline master , but both of them begged him not to . They agreed to stop fighting .
Seeing that they had cooled down considerable , i walked towards them , intending to find out what had happened . However , both of them glared at me . They accused me of exacerbate[恶化] the problem . George revealed that John and he could not agree on who the best international tennis player was . There was no malice in their quarrel . I tried to explain that i was only trying to help , but they refused to listen to me . Unable to persuade them , i walked off .
"You should live and let live [互相宽容] , " my mother told me when i related the incident to her . " Their argument did not concern you , so you should not interfere[干涉] . " I knew that she was right , but i was annoyed with the way they had treated me .
Monday, September 12, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Write about a memorable period in your life .
QUESTION: Write about a memorable period in your life .
My grandmother came from Australia to live with us when i was ten years old . My life changed completely as a result of her dominating[影响，控制] presence .
Unlike before , i no longer had to come home to an empty house . It was heart warming at first coming home to the aroma[香味] of home cooked food . However, having grandmother waiting at home meant that i had to be home on time every day . I could not dawdle[游荡] along the way , or make a detour[绕道] to the convenience store . Whenever i was more than five minutes late , she would panic[恐慌] and wait for me at the void deck .
About two months after she came , she developed a fondness[喜爱] for Cantonese drama serials from the eighties . She knew her way about the neighbourhood and would rent drama serials . Every afternoon , the television set would be blasting[吹奏声，响声] with Chinese music and voices speaking rapidly[快速的] in Cantonese . The Cantonese drama serials were a welcome change to my silent afternoons alone . However , i soon found the noise very jarring[使烦躁，不和谐] . i tried asking her to turn down the volume , but since she was hard of hearing , she had to keep the volume relatively[相当的] high .
However , these were minor disruptions to my usual lifestyle . i enjoyed having my grandmother with me . i often chatted with my grandmother before going to bed . I would tell her about my day in halting Teochew and in turn she would give me advice . Once , she even offered to beat up a classmate who had been bullying me . She had jumped off my bed suddenly and showed me her Kung fu moves . She looked hilarious[滑稽的] in her baggy[肥大的] floral pyjamas and bare feet , and i tried hard not to burst out laughing . hugging her , i told her that i would speak to my teacher instead and that the school did not encourage our family members to confront our classmates.
Still , she was not convinced that i would be able to solve the problem . The next day , i found her standing with her arms behind her back at my school gate , glaring at every pupil who walked past . Fortunately , the bully was not in school that day or my grandmother might just have hit him .
My grandmother returned to Australia after living with us for half a year . i had got use to life with her around and once she left , home was a desolate place to be in . i spent more time at the library and at my friend's house instead.
My grandmother came from Australia to live with us when i was ten years old . My life changed completely as a result of her dominating[影响，控制] presence .
Unlike before , i no longer had to come home to an empty house . It was heart warming at first coming home to the aroma[香味] of home cooked food . However, having grandmother waiting at home meant that i had to be home on time every day . I could not dawdle[游荡] along the way , or make a detour[绕道] to the convenience store . Whenever i was more than five minutes late , she would panic[恐慌] and wait for me at the void deck .
About two months after she came , she developed a fondness[喜爱] for Cantonese drama serials from the eighties . She knew her way about the neighbourhood and would rent drama serials . Every afternoon , the television set would be blasting[吹奏声，响声] with Chinese music and voices speaking rapidly[快速的] in Cantonese . The Cantonese drama serials were a welcome change to my silent afternoons alone . However , i soon found the noise very jarring[使烦躁，不和谐] . i tried asking her to turn down the volume , but since she was hard of hearing , she had to keep the volume relatively[相当的] high .
However , these were minor disruptions to my usual lifestyle . i enjoyed having my grandmother with me . i often chatted with my grandmother before going to bed . I would tell her about my day in halting Teochew and in turn she would give me advice . Once , she even offered to beat up a classmate who had been bullying me . She had jumped off my bed suddenly and showed me her Kung fu moves . She looked hilarious[滑稽的] in her baggy[肥大的] floral pyjamas and bare feet , and i tried hard not to burst out laughing . hugging her , i told her that i would speak to my teacher instead and that the school did not encourage our family members to confront our classmates.
Still , she was not convinced that i would be able to solve the problem . The next day , i found her standing with her arms behind her back at my school gate , glaring at every pupil who walked past . Fortunately , the bully was not in school that day or my grandmother might just have hit him .
My grandmother returned to Australia after living with us for half a year . i had got use to life with her around and once she left , home was a desolate place to be in . i spent more time at the library and at my friend's house instead.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Parents and teachers are partners in the education of children . In what ways can parents and teachers contribute to the education of children ?
QUESTION : Parents and teachers are partners in the education of children . In what ways can parents and teachers contribute to the education of children ?
As a baby looks up at the world with wonder , gurgling[婴儿的声音] in delight , her parents' voices keep encouraging her . "Say Mummy...""Pa...pa... Say Papa." Her father and mother look adoringly[热爱，爱慕] at her and teach her to speak, learn her own name , and the names of many others and objects in the days that follow. Other skills such as eating and so on are also taught patiently with most children learning eagerly . Then the day comes for the child to enter nursery or kindergarten where they learn how colour within the lines , what the days of the week are , how to read and write and so on . Parents at home also coax the child to do the homework assigned and guide the child accordingly .
Such are the familiar scenes one passes through during the days of childhood as one acquires[获得] education . Parents in the home front are the valued allies[得力助手] of teachers to help those in their care[在家长的关怀下] continue successfully along the path of learning[继续成功的走向学习的道路］ . Parents are the ones who can help children understand the value of respect and diligence[勤勉]. With such value inculcated[反复灌输] , the child will enter school with the proper attitudes to absorb what is taught during classes .
Moral education also starts from home ; other moral behaviour can be learnt by the child through observing their parents . The way parents speak and treat each other and other people will inevitably[不可避免,必然地] be absorbed by the child . Parents teach by example by being honest to others and through speech that uphold[维护] good morals . Discipline administered by parents whether by verbal counsel [语言上地训导] , lecturing[教训，谴责] , or at times reasonable physical punishment helps the child understand the boundaries as well as what is expected of them .
Teachers who love a subject can also infect[传染] their wards[孩子] with such a passion[激情]. whether in the fields of the art , such as languages or music , or science , which encompasses[包围,包括] mathematics and other logic-based subjects; teachers impart[传授] knowledge and help their students understand and hopefully grow to love the subject .
With examinations and tests that bear down on students , teachers are also in a position to guide them in coping with the stress through time management and setting reasonable goals . Students also have to learn how to memorise and assimilate[吸收] the information dispensed[提供,分发] through books or notes . Parents can help by providing encouragement as well as a good study environment at home .
Students can learn to express their views and thoughts constructively[有助益地，积极地] if parents and teachers are supportive and not demeaning[失去尊重] in the way they treat children . The love of learning can be constantly nurtured[培育] and cultivated[培养] in children such that students will have the desire to keep learning even after school and when childhood has long passed . This would mean children should be pushed to learn even beyond the classroom by their teachers and parents .
The partnership of parents and teachers in contributing to the growth of the child will help the child have a smooth journey in becoming an educated individual in all aspects [方面].
As a baby looks up at the world with wonder , gurgling[婴儿的声音] in delight , her parents' voices keep encouraging her . "Say Mummy...""Pa...pa... Say Papa." Her father and mother look adoringly[热爱，爱慕] at her and teach her to speak, learn her own name , and the names of many others and objects in the days that follow. Other skills such as eating and so on are also taught patiently with most children learning eagerly . Then the day comes for the child to enter nursery or kindergarten where they learn how colour within the lines , what the days of the week are , how to read and write and so on . Parents at home also coax the child to do the homework assigned and guide the child accordingly .
Such are the familiar scenes one passes through during the days of childhood as one acquires[获得] education . Parents in the home front are the valued allies[得力助手] of teachers to help those in their care[在家长的关怀下] continue successfully along the path of learning[继续成功的走向学习的道路］ . Parents are the ones who can help children understand the value of respect and diligence[勤勉]. With such value inculcated[反复灌输] , the child will enter school with the proper attitudes to absorb what is taught during classes .
Moral education also starts from home ; other moral behaviour can be learnt by the child through observing their parents . The way parents speak and treat each other and other people will inevitably[不可避免,必然地] be absorbed by the child . Parents teach by example by being honest to others and through speech that uphold[维护] good morals . Discipline administered by parents whether by verbal counsel [语言上地训导] , lecturing[教训，谴责] , or at times reasonable physical punishment helps the child understand the boundaries as well as what is expected of them .
Teachers who love a subject can also infect[传染] their wards[孩子] with such a passion[激情]. whether in the fields of the art , such as languages or music , or science , which encompasses[包围,包括] mathematics and other logic-based subjects; teachers impart[传授] knowledge and help their students understand and hopefully grow to love the subject .
With examinations and tests that bear down on students , teachers are also in a position to guide them in coping with the stress through time management and setting reasonable goals . Students also have to learn how to memorise and assimilate[吸收] the information dispensed[提供,分发] through books or notes . Parents can help by providing encouragement as well as a good study environment at home .
Students can learn to express their views and thoughts constructively[有助益地，积极地] if parents and teachers are supportive and not demeaning[失去尊重] in the way they treat children . The love of learning can be constantly nurtured[培育] and cultivated[培养] in children such that students will have the desire to keep learning even after school and when childhood has long passed . This would mean children should be pushed to learn even beyond the classroom by their teachers and parents .
The partnership of parents and teachers in contributing to the growth of the child will help the child have a smooth journey in becoming an educated individual in all aspects [方面].
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Write about a time when u were given a big responsibility.
QUESTION : Write about a time when u were given a big responsibility.
A year ago , my teacher , Mrs Anthony , retired from the teaching profession[职业] . Before she left , my class decided to throw a surprise farewell [离别] party for her . Since i was both a class monitor and a prefect , everyone voted for me to take charge of the planning .
As i wanted to leave a good impression on Mrs Anthony , i decided to hold the party at the cafe near our school . After liaising[联系] with the cafe owners , i was pleased to know that they would take care of most of the planning including the food and decorations . i left everything in the owners' hands . When my classmates asked if i needed help, i proudly told them that everything was under control. I had underestimated the extent to which i had to get involved with the planning.
On the day of the party , everyone made their way to the cafe after school . i had invited another class to join us as well as two other teachers . I opened the door with great finesse once we arrived at the cafe . There were a few gasps and then giggles . One of the other teachers candidly[坦诚的] told me that i was a lousy party planner . Even Mrs Anthony was grinning .
I spun around [急转身，猛转回头] to scan the premises[营业场所] . I was shocked to see a bright blue banner strung across[悬挂] the wall that said ' Happy Birthday Mrs Anton '. I was speechless . i apologised profusely to Mrs Anthony and hurried towards the owners , ordering them to take down the banner immediately.By then , everyone had entered the cafe and had seen the banner . My face turned red with embarrassment and annoyance . If only i had paid more attention to the planning , things would not have turned out this way .
The party carried on after the banner was taken down . I still felt discomfited[尴尬] even though no one mentioned the banner . When glasses were raised to toast Mrs Anthony and to wish her luck , someone shouted 'Happy Birthday Mrs Anton ' in jest[玩笑] . Everyone burst out laughing . I bit my lips to prevent myself from retorting[反驳] . The party lasted almost two hours . I was glad when it was over . Although Mrs Anthony patted me on the back and thanked me for the party , i still felt apologetic about the banner . I also knew that i would be the laughing stock[笑柄] of the school once word spread about the banner .
The party had certainly thought me to pay attention to detail . I never took things for granted again .
A year ago , my teacher , Mrs Anthony , retired from the teaching profession[职业] . Before she left , my class decided to throw a surprise farewell [离别] party for her . Since i was both a class monitor and a prefect , everyone voted for me to take charge of the planning .
As i wanted to leave a good impression on Mrs Anthony , i decided to hold the party at the cafe near our school . After liaising[联系] with the cafe owners , i was pleased to know that they would take care of most of the planning including the food and decorations . i left everything in the owners' hands . When my classmates asked if i needed help, i proudly told them that everything was under control. I had underestimated the extent to which i had to get involved with the planning.
On the day of the party , everyone made their way to the cafe after school . i had invited another class to join us as well as two other teachers . I opened the door with great finesse once we arrived at the cafe . There were a few gasps and then giggles . One of the other teachers candidly[坦诚的] told me that i was a lousy party planner . Even Mrs Anthony was grinning .
I spun around [急转身，猛转回头] to scan the premises[营业场所] . I was shocked to see a bright blue banner strung across[悬挂] the wall that said ' Happy Birthday Mrs Anton '. I was speechless . i apologised profusely to Mrs Anthony and hurried towards the owners , ordering them to take down the banner immediately.By then , everyone had entered the cafe and had seen the banner . My face turned red with embarrassment and annoyance . If only i had paid more attention to the planning , things would not have turned out this way .
The party carried on after the banner was taken down . I still felt discomfited[尴尬] even though no one mentioned the banner . When glasses were raised to toast Mrs Anthony and to wish her luck , someone shouted 'Happy Birthday Mrs Anton ' in jest[玩笑] . Everyone burst out laughing . I bit my lips to prevent myself from retorting[反驳] . The party lasted almost two hours . I was glad when it was over . Although Mrs Anthony patted me on the back and thanked me for the party , i still felt apologetic about the banner . I also knew that i would be the laughing stock[笑柄] of the school once word spread about the banner .
The party had certainly thought me to pay attention to detail . I never took things for granted again .
A PARTY
QUESTION : A PARTY
Daniel grabbed the huge shiny balloon with 'It's a girl' printed in glittery gold letters across it and rushed out of the house . His mother struggled to get into the car with the huge hamper[大篮子] of baby items that she was holding . Daniel and his parents were on the way to h is niece's first month party.
When they arrived , the party was already in full swing[高潮] . Daniel's cousin came out to greet them with her baby in her arms . squealing[高声嚷着] in delight , his mother ran up to take a look at the baby.
After putting down their gifts . Daniel's cousin asked him if he wanted to carry the baby . He smile tentatively[犹豫] . He did not know what to do with the babies . She slid the baby gently into his arms . He peered at her and white spots on her nose . Her eyes were closed and she lay very still in his arms . In fact , she was so still that Daniel wondered if she was all right . He tickled[呵痒] her chin to check . That was the wrong thing to do . She stirred , twisted her body and before he knew it , her tiny mouth had opened and she let out a shrill scream . Seconds later , her face had turned a dark red . she began kicking and her hands were tightened in fists . It was a terrifying sight .
Luckily , Daniel's cousin rushed over and took her out of his arms . Seeing his flustered[慌张] face , his cousin burst out of laughing and told him that the baby was probably hungry . However , Daniel could not be pacified[平息,抚慰] and he kept apologising for trying to touch her chin . His cousin was in stitches[笑到肚子痛] . Between her peals of laughter , she managed to tell him that it was all right to touch a baby's chin . She reassured him again that he was not the cause of the baby's distress . She invited him to her room to watch her feed the baby . Daniel carried her again when she had finished . This time , the baby made a soft cooing[轻柔低语] noise as he cradled her against his body . When he touched her hand gently , she grabbed his finger with her tiny fingers .
There was no birthday cake like the usual birthday . Instead Daniel's cousin gave each family a box of cake with his niece's face on the top . This party was different from the rest , but it was equally enjoyable and exciting .
Daniel grabbed the huge shiny balloon with 'It's a girl' printed in glittery gold letters across it and rushed out of the house . His mother struggled to get into the car with the huge hamper[大篮子] of baby items that she was holding . Daniel and his parents were on the way to h is niece's first month party.
When they arrived , the party was already in full swing[高潮] . Daniel's cousin came out to greet them with her baby in her arms . squealing[高声嚷着] in delight , his mother ran up to take a look at the baby.
After putting down their gifts . Daniel's cousin asked him if he wanted to carry the baby . He smile tentatively[犹豫] . He did not know what to do with the babies . She slid the baby gently into his arms . He peered at her and white spots on her nose . Her eyes were closed and she lay very still in his arms . In fact , she was so still that Daniel wondered if she was all right . He tickled[呵痒] her chin to check . That was the wrong thing to do . She stirred , twisted her body and before he knew it , her tiny mouth had opened and she let out a shrill scream . Seconds later , her face had turned a dark red . she began kicking and her hands were tightened in fists . It was a terrifying sight .
Luckily , Daniel's cousin rushed over and took her out of his arms . Seeing his flustered[慌张] face , his cousin burst out of laughing and told him that the baby was probably hungry . However , Daniel could not be pacified[平息,抚慰] and he kept apologising for trying to touch her chin . His cousin was in stitches[笑到肚子痛] . Between her peals of laughter , she managed to tell him that it was all right to touch a baby's chin . She reassured him again that he was not the cause of the baby's distress . She invited him to her room to watch her feed the baby . Daniel carried her again when she had finished . This time , the baby made a soft cooing[轻柔低语] noise as he cradled her against his body . When he touched her hand gently , she grabbed his finger with her tiny fingers .
There was no birthday cake like the usual birthday . Instead Daniel's cousin gave each family a box of cake with his niece's face on the top . This party was different from the rest , but it was equally enjoyable and exciting .
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Write about a time when u lost something that was very precious to you
QUESTION:Write about a time when u lost something that was very precious to you .
Just before my friend , Agnes , migrated to Australia , she gave me a silver bracelet. It was a charm[魅力，魔力] bracelet with several trinkets[小首饰] on it . Each of them symbolised the special time i had with Agnes while we were growing up . i wore the bracelet with me wherever i went unless i was playing sports .
At the end of last year , my friends and i went on an impromptu[无准备的］ cycling trip after watching a movie . WE decided to cycle along the road and make a u-turn just before the expressway . As i had worn the bracelet to the cinema , i forgot to take it out . The wind was particularly strong that day and the traffic was exceptionally[罕见,特别,非常] heavy . We cycled close to the side of the road . i could feel the wind blowing against my face whenever vehicles whizzed[飕飕地移动，飞速行驶] past .
After the two-hour ride , we were on our way to return our bicycles when i suddenly realisesd that my bracelet was no longer with me . i stopped in my tracks . For a moment , i was hoping that i had taken it off at the last minute and shoved it into my bag . Wheeling[推，拉］ my bicycle to the side of the road , i squatted[蹲] on the ground and frantically emptied the contents of my bag on the pavement . i rummaged among the items , but my bracelet was nowhere to be found .
In my distress , i ran along the path that i had cycled earlier without even bothering to gather my things .My friends called after me , but i ignored them . My sole aim was to retrieve my elusive bracelet . However , it was nowhere in sight . i was so intent[专注] on the search that i did not even realise that i had stepped into a lane of heavy traffic . Horns blared[发出响亮而刺耳地声音] , but i was heedless[掉以轻心] of danger , until one of my friends pulled me aside .
i was in tears and i begged my friends to help me search for the bracelet . We cycled back along the path that we had taken earlier, scanning the ground for the thin silver chain[链子] , but no one could find the bracelet . i knew that i would never be able to find it . Not only had Agnes spend a large sum of money on it , the shop where she had bought the bracelet had closed down . i would not be able to make a replacement .
A few nights later , i threw away the red velvet[丝绸] box that i kept the bracelet in . My heart ached and my eyes would brim[边沿] with tears whenever i thought about the missing bracelet . Up till now , i have not told Agnes that i lost her bracelet . i am sure she will me very upset with me.
Just before my friend , Agnes , migrated to Australia , she gave me a silver bracelet. It was a charm[魅力，魔力] bracelet with several trinkets[小首饰] on it . Each of them symbolised the special time i had with Agnes while we were growing up . i wore the bracelet with me wherever i went unless i was playing sports .
At the end of last year , my friends and i went on an impromptu[无准备的］ cycling trip after watching a movie . WE decided to cycle along the road and make a u-turn just before the expressway . As i had worn the bracelet to the cinema , i forgot to take it out . The wind was particularly strong that day and the traffic was exceptionally[罕见,特别,非常] heavy . We cycled close to the side of the road . i could feel the wind blowing against my face whenever vehicles whizzed[飕飕地移动，飞速行驶] past .
After the two-hour ride , we were on our way to return our bicycles when i suddenly realisesd that my bracelet was no longer with me . i stopped in my tracks . For a moment , i was hoping that i had taken it off at the last minute and shoved it into my bag . Wheeling[推，拉］ my bicycle to the side of the road , i squatted[蹲] on the ground and frantically emptied the contents of my bag on the pavement . i rummaged among the items , but my bracelet was nowhere to be found .
In my distress , i ran along the path that i had cycled earlier without even bothering to gather my things .My friends called after me , but i ignored them . My sole aim was to retrieve my elusive bracelet . However , it was nowhere in sight . i was so intent[专注] on the search that i did not even realise that i had stepped into a lane of heavy traffic . Horns blared[发出响亮而刺耳地声音] , but i was heedless[掉以轻心] of danger , until one of my friends pulled me aside .
i was in tears and i begged my friends to help me search for the bracelet . We cycled back along the path that we had taken earlier, scanning the ground for the thin silver chain[链子] , but no one could find the bracelet . i knew that i would never be able to find it . Not only had Agnes spend a large sum of money on it , the shop where she had bought the bracelet had closed down . i would not be able to make a replacement .
A few nights later , i threw away the red velvet[丝绸] box that i kept the bracelet in . My heart ached and my eyes would brim[边沿] with tears whenever i thought about the missing bracelet . Up till now , i have not told Agnes that i lost her bracelet . i am sure she will me very upset with me.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Write about an occasion when a furious argument took place , based on a case of mistaken identity .
QUESTION: Write about an occasion when a furious argument took place , based on a case of mistaken identity .
"Finally, the last test is over !" declared[宣布] Jasmine , my best friend and fellow sufferer during the common test week . " Yeah , so we are going to Orchard right ? " i queried . We had been planning to have a shopping trip along with some others after the tests were finished . Jasmine nodded as we chatted and giggle , joining the rest of out classmates.
"Wow , there are so many students , " Kelly , a classmate , remarked as we exited the Orchard MRT station . Indeed[其实], it seemed that most schools had similarly ended their term tests and students were flooding the shopping district[区域] . Jasmine and i wasted no time in hitting our favourite shopping center . At the department store there , we browsed and bought some items . Later, at the arrange time , we regrouped with our friends to have a drink at the nearby fast food restaurant .
Without warning , i felt someone rudely yanking[猛拉] my right hand. i turned with annoyance to see a student of another school. "Why did you steal my wallet ? Return it to me !" She stared daggers[像短剑一般] at me , with two other companions flanking[两侧,陪伴] her .
"What are u talking about ? i didn't steal anything ! " i quizzically[感到好笑的，诧异] replied .
"i was with her the whole time . Don't accuse her when u don't have any evidence."Jasmine came to my defence . My friends made similar remarks , waiting for this intruder[不速之客] to explain herself .
"Oh please , u are lying . i saw your uniform and the bag that u are holding . You bumped[撞] into me and stole my wallet when i wasn't looking . Return it to me !" The girl and her friends stood their ground . i was getting irritated with her . Raising my voice , i retorted, "You must be blind ! i never did that . Are u looking for trouble ?!"
"U thief !" she hurled[大声说出，辱骂］ the accusation at me . We stare at each other , my indignation[愤怒] matching her anger . " You are crazy ! i am telling u it's not me . if u are trying to get money out of me by threatening me , it's no going to work ." i intended[打算] to leave the premises , seeing how there were a number of onlookers watching our exchange . As my group and i were about to leave , she stood in the way . Summoning[拿出,鼓起] all my patience , i tried not to lose my temper when Kelly asked " Where did this supposed theft take place anyway?"
" At Wusma Atria just half an hour ago ."Without a word , i opened my bag , and showed her the receipt of a purchase i made around that timing . "We were at this mall all the while . i think you got the wrong person ." Jasmine calmly explained . One of the girl's friends also whispered to her , doubtlessly[大概] affirming[申明] that she had made a mistake . Embarrassed , they apologised and took their leave quickly .
My friends looked at me , and i shrugged. You thief , " Kelly mimicked[模仿] mockingly[嘲笑的，愚弄] in a sing-song voice . We enjoyed the rest of the day , putting the matter behind us .
"Finally, the last test is over !" declared[宣布] Jasmine , my best friend and fellow sufferer during the common test week . " Yeah , so we are going to Orchard right ? " i queried . We had been planning to have a shopping trip along with some others after the tests were finished . Jasmine nodded as we chatted and giggle , joining the rest of out classmates.
"Wow , there are so many students , " Kelly , a classmate , remarked as we exited the Orchard MRT station . Indeed[其实], it seemed that most schools had similarly ended their term tests and students were flooding the shopping district[区域] . Jasmine and i wasted no time in hitting our favourite shopping center . At the department store there , we browsed and bought some items . Later, at the arrange time , we regrouped with our friends to have a drink at the nearby fast food restaurant .
Without warning , i felt someone rudely yanking[猛拉] my right hand. i turned with annoyance to see a student of another school. "Why did you steal my wallet ? Return it to me !" She stared daggers[像短剑一般] at me , with two other companions flanking[两侧,陪伴] her .
"What are u talking about ? i didn't steal anything ! " i quizzically[感到好笑的，诧异] replied .
"i was with her the whole time . Don't accuse her when u don't have any evidence."Jasmine came to my defence . My friends made similar remarks , waiting for this intruder[不速之客] to explain herself .
"Oh please , u are lying . i saw your uniform and the bag that u are holding . You bumped[撞] into me and stole my wallet when i wasn't looking . Return it to me !" The girl and her friends stood their ground . i was getting irritated with her . Raising my voice , i retorted, "You must be blind ! i never did that . Are u looking for trouble ?!"
"U thief !" she hurled[大声说出，辱骂］ the accusation at me . We stare at each other , my indignation[愤怒] matching her anger . " You are crazy ! i am telling u it's not me . if u are trying to get money out of me by threatening me , it's no going to work ." i intended[打算] to leave the premises , seeing how there were a number of onlookers watching our exchange . As my group and i were about to leave , she stood in the way . Summoning[拿出,鼓起] all my patience , i tried not to lose my temper when Kelly asked " Where did this supposed theft take place anyway?"
" At Wusma Atria just half an hour ago ."Without a word , i opened my bag , and showed her the receipt of a purchase i made around that timing . "We were at this mall all the while . i think you got the wrong person ." Jasmine calmly explained . One of the girl's friends also whispered to her , doubtlessly[大概] affirming[申明] that she had made a mistake . Embarrassed , they apologised and took their leave quickly .
My friends looked at me , and i shrugged. You thief , " Kelly mimicked[模仿] mockingly[嘲笑的，愚弄] in a sing-song voice . We enjoyed the rest of the day , putting the matter behind us .
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