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From PTMS to the SCMP

Being involved in English outside of the classroom is integral to improving fluency and understanding. One way of doing
this is reading, arguably the most powerful tool in language learning. However, combining this with participating in English
speaking communities around Hong Kong is a terrific way to take your English skills to the next level. Because of this, we
encourage students to interact with English news and media on a daily basis, and writing to the SCMP is a brilliant way to
get involved.

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This week we asked our readers: if you could have any job in the SCMP Your Voice: Take Action Against Climate Change
world, what would you choose? Climate Change is caused by burning
fossil fuels, which traps heat and raises the
A doctor, definitely. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has posed Earth’s average temperatures. We can’t
a huge challenge for all of us. The doctors reverse the damage, but we can slow it down
are our saviours; they have sacrificed a lot on and create a more sustainable future.
behalf of their fellow human beings. They have
We should take public transport or ride a
saved hundreds of thousands of lives around
bike. We should be more aware of our energy
the world.
use. Use energy-efficient light bulbs and turn
I want to be like them one day, and try my off the lights when leaving a room. Unplug
best to reduce their workload and contribute to devices you aren’t using.
society.
Bring your discarded paper, glass, plastic
As the old saying goes, “be helpful, even and electronics to a recycling facility so these materials can be used again.
if there’s no immediate profit”. Educate yourself and others about climate change.
3A Lee On-lam, Pooi To Middle School 3A Yeung Choi-wan, Pooi To Middle School

This week we asked our readers: if you could rewrite the ending
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of a book, how would you end it differently?
If you could pick any job in the world, what would you choose?
I would choose Roald Dahl’s Matilda
Spending money, beyond doubt. It seems that
and rewrite its ending.
The school principal, Miss Trunchbull,
parents earn money so that their children can have
who hates Matilda, finally realises that she
a good life. How about children? What are their
is a super-talented girl, and says that she
duties? Obviously burning a hole in their parents’
pockets! Most teenagers buy a pig in a poke. To
wants to become her guardian.
keep up with the times, they also love to snap up
classy brands. Nike? Check! Gucci? Check! Dior?
1A Ella Ngai Ka-ying, 12, Pooi To Middle School
Check! Please, get a life! The sweet Miss Honey and Matilda’s parents agree.
3B Lui Ming-wai, Pooi To Middle School
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Last week, we asked our readers: What was the best gift you have ever

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What is the one food you could eat for the rest of A puppy from my grandma. When I was small, I really loved animals. But our family
couldn’t afford to get a pet.
your life? One day, I stole a dog from a restaurant and tried to take care of it secretly.
Pizza is not only delicious, but you can have it in so Unfortunately, my grandma found out and I had to give it away. I cried a lot.
many different ways, with pepperoni, On my 12 birthday, I received a puppy from my grandma who died a few months later.
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olives or even pineapple. Many It was the last gift I got from her.
people think it is disgusting, but I It is a cute, healthy animal now. Although it will pee on my bed sometimes, it has
actually like pineapple on pizza. It constantly been by my side, giving me great support during difficult times.
contains a good array of vitamins
and minerals, including calcium, and 3A Stephy Fong Hoi-tung, Pooi To Middle School
the different nutrients allow you to The best gift I have ever received is my little brother.
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have a complete meal. On my 10 birthday, my mum suddenly told me that “you will get a little brother soon!”
1A Mang Suet-ching, Pooi To I was shocked because I wanted to have an older brother to take care of me.
Middle School Now, my brother is four years old and he is so cute. He would even share his candy with me.
3A Phoenix Kung Hei-tung, Pooi To Middle School
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