Exams.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The exams that we sit for are stupid. Not only do they make us regurgitate whatever we learn – especially the science exams – but they also make us regurgitate it in a very fixed manner. But even more stupid than the science exams are the English SPM exams, and I truly resented how stupid the marking scheme for that particular exam ran. The examiners look for essays from model essay books and don’t appreciate creative takes on essay topics. Like how once the topic was to write about an incident where a moment of forgetfulness got you into trouble. I composed a piece on how a burglar broke into his ex-boss’s house, robbed it and left a note making fun of his ex-boss, but got caught because he absent-mindedly signed his name at the end of the note. It was GOOD, and I had so much fun writing it! But someone else scored higher than me on that particular essay. She didn’t write particularly well, and I swear I’m not being bitter here! She wrote about how she forgot about an exam – which is such a predictable take on the topic (and an ironic one, considering the title of this post. It shows you just how seriously we take exams.). And yet the teacher gave her a higher score… Because she inserted more idioms and difficult words into her essay than I did. Sheesh. But it is precisely the stupidity of the exam system that makes me secretly like them so much. It’s easy to get the better of them if you study right. Besides this is the time of the year where you have no classes and homework at all and you can use it as an excuse to skip out on anything. Like driving lessons, piano practice and chores. :D (The fact that I don’t always score well in exams just proves how lazy I am) On the downside, however, it makes our sleeping and eating habits go out of whack. All of us sleep less. Some of us eat more, some of us eat less. Unfortunately I’m from the group of people who become unexplainably peckish in the days leading up to the exams. Since Monday I’ve polished off two jars of potato crisps, two bars of chocolate, a Big Gulp of 7Up and I’ve moved on to Oreos DoubleStuff and chocolate wafers. I HAVE GAINED NOTICEABLE WEIGHT AND I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT IT GRRR. On the upside, I am now eligible for blood donation. :D None of the cons quite excuses me from being here when I have a Chemistry exam on Friday, two letters of sponsorship to finish up, tickets to book, the SAT to study for and lots of research to do. Sigh. Why do I like reminding myself? :( Hands up, all you people sitting for A-Levels/midterms. And if you’re here, why don’t you tell me all the things you’ve been up to besides studying? The chatbox is yours. Labels: Random-ia
INTRODUCING
Name: Louise
13 April 1992
You can only call me Lulu if you don’t think the name’s funny.
I am a member of the Smiley Conspiracy and a proud ex-CHS-ian, graduating class of 2009. Now doing A-Levels at HELP University College. Is proudly Malaysian, but doesn’t look like it and is proud of that too.
This is the 7th time I am editing this about section of the blog this year; I have sort of accepted that my personality is ever-evolving, ever-changing, therefore rendering my moods as volatile as the weather. But just as there are some things that have stood untouched across the centuries by harsh weather, so there are some things with me that remain ever the same: a belief that to live is to learn, and the ability to bounce back from setbacks.
What I love also remains constant. I love good food, dancing, fresh experiences, open minds and friendly people, all of which can be found in the wonderful wonderful city that is Istanbul. I love musicals, plays, good books, stickers, owls, colourful wrapping paper, hugs and kisses, chocolates, almost any music from the 17th to the 21st century, intense debates and post-it notes.
Fictional characters I have been compared to (in terms of personality) are Piglet from Winnie The Pooh and Kelsi from High School Musical.
I dream of finishing this list [29/8/2010: list is undergoing revamp!], and my secret ambition is to become a hairdresser or bartender. Unfortunately I’m also incredibly kiasu, so I’m going to go to university just to show everyone that I can. But want to go to uni also because I love learning lah!
Words that describe me are impulsive, impetuous, quixotic, sanguine, quirky, bewildered, kiasu and hodgepodge. The last one also refers to my sense of fashion.
*GRINS* :D
Exams.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The exams that we sit for are stupid. Not only do they make us regurgitate whatever we learn – especially the science exams – but they also make us regurgitate it in a very fixed manner. But even more stupid than the science exams are the English SPM exams, and I truly resented how stupid the marking scheme for that particular exam ran. The examiners look for essays from model essay books and don’t appreciate creative takes on essay topics. Like how once the topic was to write about an incident where a moment of forgetfulness got you into trouble. I composed a piece on how a burglar broke into his ex-boss’s house, robbed it and left a note making fun of his ex-boss, but got caught because he absent-mindedly signed his name at the end of the note. It was GOOD, and I had so much fun writing it! But someone else scored higher than me on that particular essay. She didn’t write particularly well, and I swear I’m not being bitter here! She wrote about how she forgot about an exam – which is such a predictable take on the topic (and an ironic one, considering the title of this post. It shows you just how seriously we take exams.). And yet the teacher gave her a higher score… Because she inserted more idioms and difficult words into her essay than I did. Sheesh. But it is precisely the stupidity of the exam system that makes me secretly like them so much. It’s easy to get the better of them if you study right. Besides this is the time of the year where you have no classes and homework at all and you can use it as an excuse to skip out on anything. Like driving lessons, piano practice and chores. :D (The fact that I don’t always score well in exams just proves how lazy I am) On the downside, however, it makes our sleeping and eating habits go out of whack. All of us sleep less. Some of us eat more, some of us eat less. Unfortunately I’m from the group of people who become unexplainably peckish in the days leading up to the exams. Since Monday I’ve polished off two jars of potato crisps, two bars of chocolate, a Big Gulp of 7Up and I’ve moved on to Oreos DoubleStuff and chocolate wafers. I HAVE GAINED NOTICEABLE WEIGHT AND I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT IT GRRR. On the upside, I am now eligible for blood donation. :D None of the cons quite excuses me from being here when I have a Chemistry exam on Friday, two letters of sponsorship to finish up, tickets to book, the SAT to study for and lots of research to do. Sigh. Why do I like reminding myself? :( Hands up, all you people sitting for A-Levels/midterms. And if you’re here, why don’t you tell me all the things you’ve been up to besides studying? The chatbox is yours. Labels: Random-ia
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