Mark Twain

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in 1832. He

took the pen name of Mark Twain and is one of Americas
most loved writers. He is known especially for his books
based on life in the south of the United States along the
Mississippi River. Mark Twain was a call yelled on
Mississippi River steamboats to mark the rivers depth.

Twain, the writer, spent time as a steamboat pilot,

cruising the Mississippi. He writes about the waters and
region in his books. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn are two of his best-
known works. These two are considered classics of
literature. Both works depict the mischievous nature of
young boys, their innocence and America as a young
country.
Who Says Professional Sportsmen and Sportswomen Cant Make a
Living?
Just talk to some of our badminton, squash and bowling pros and they will
tell you that you can earn good money by making sports your career.
If you love sports and excel at it, contact the Budding Sportsmen and
Sportswomen Association. We will point you in the right direction towards
a career in the sport of your choice. Remember, sports is healthy and fun.
Sports today can also earn you money, so stop kicking or throwing balls
around as a hobby. Let it earn a living for you.
A message from the Budding Sportsmen and Sportswomen
Association in its effort to raise the standard of Malaysian sports

Lets Play Hockey!

Raj : All ready for your first hockey game?
Joe : Yes, I cant wait to start.
Raj : Let me tell you how hockey is played. You use the hockey stick to hit,
push, pass and dribble the ball. The aim is to score by getting the ball into the
opponents goal.
Joe : What about the players positions?
Raj : There is a goalkeeper who guards the goal. He has to stop the other teams
players from shooting in the ball. As for the other ten players, they are divided
into attackers, defenders and midfielders. The midfielders can both attack
and defend. Are you following me?
Joe : Yes.
Raj : During open play, only goals that are scored from the shooting circle are counted.
Joe : Where is that?
Raj : The semi-circular area in front of the goal.
Joe : How long does a game last?
Raj : Seventy minutes. In the event of a draw, there may be extra time to determine
the winner but this depends on the regulations of a tournament. Come on, lets
play some hockey.
13 January 2011

Today is my first day at my new school in Ipoh. I am surprised that it is even bigger than
my old school in Kuala Lumpur. The school has three blocks. Two of them consist of
classrooms while the third, which is the Main Block, consists of the hall, library,
computer rooms, laboratories, and staff offices. Each of the blocks has three floors. My
classroom is on the second floor of Block A where the Form One and Two classes are
located. Block B is only for the Form Three to Five classrooms.
The hall can easily accommodate the 1000 over students in the school. It also has
four badminton courts. I have applied to become a member of the library. I think I will be
spending a lot of time studying there because it is air-conditioned and very comfortable.
It is filled with shelves of books and there are enough tables and chairs for 50 students.
There is a canteen on the ground floor of Block B. Behind the row of buildings is
a big field. This is where football and hockey matches are held. In front of the buildings
are a garden and a car park for the staff. I like my new school very much.

Dear Ena,
I hope you are getting used to hostel life. I really miss you as we have been
sharing a room since we were small. To cheer myself up, I redecorated the room, so dont
get a shock when you come home and find it totally different.
I exchanged our double bed with the single bed in the guest room. I have put it
right below the window so that the sun will wake me up in the morning. The cupboard is
now at the foot of the bed and the dressing table is next to it. With the desk next to the
door, the room is more spacious now.
Dad helped me paint the walls light green. Mum sewed some new colourful
bedsheets. The room looks much brighter now. I dug up an old lampshade from the
storeroom and put it on the desk. It really makes the room romantic in the evenings!
I have also decorated the room with some of my handicraft items. Do you
remember the cross-stitch piece I did of a beach scene? I had it framed and hung on the
wall. I dried some flowers from our garden and put them in a vase on the desk. They look
lovely.
I know you will love the way our room looks now. I bet your hostel is not half as
nice as our room! Do write soon.
Love,
Kamariah
 The Bicycle

The bicycle is one of the best means of transport in the world even
though it has no engine and only two wheels. It is cheap to purchase and
maintain because it does not run on fuel. Unlike other vehicles, bicycles do
not give out toxic fumes. Therefore, they do not contribute to pollution and
health problems.
The bicycles of today are much improved from those of a few decades
ago. Some are made of light material which helps the cyclist ride faster.
Some also have gears that help the cyclist ride uphill with ease.
Cycling has become a popular sport with many international
tournaments being organized. Those who participate in competitive cycling
must wear a helmet, riding suit, knee pads and elbow pads.
Cycling is also a good form of exercise. More and more people in the
city are joining cycling clubs to go on trips to the countryside where they
can enjoy the scenic view and fresh air. Indeed, the humble bicycle has come
a long way from the days when it was viewed as a poor mans transport.

Birthdays
Birthdays are the tolling of
A bell that marks the coming of
A time of festive joy and love
A time to treasure life and love

So come and celebrate with me

The circumstance that makes me, me
The moment when I came to be
And what I have now come to be.
 Schools Jumble Sale a Success
KUALA LUMPUR, Sun - Sekolah Menengah Jalan Cantik organised a
jumble sale over the weekend for a good cause. All the proceeds from the
sale, which amounted to RM5300, will be donated to the Fund for Flood
Victims.
Students of the school started collecting items such as old books,
clothes and even furniture from their own homes, and from neighbours and
friends two weeks ago. Parents played their part by transporting the items to
the school. Teachers helped out with the sorting and mending.
The two-day sale at the school compound was launched by the
headmistress, Puan Latifah. The items priced between RM1 and RM10 sold
like hot cakes. Encouraged by the overwhelming response from the public,
the school wants to do more.
Everyone is so glad that the joint effort was such a success. We wont
stop here, said Puan Latifah. Parents are willing to even prepare food to
sell so that more money can be raised for the fund.