Saturday, February 26, 2011

BEL260 - Group Discussion (The Do's & Don'ts)

Ladies and gentle of all ages, here's some tips and guidelines for your speaking test....

What you should DO for BEL260 Speaking Test:

1. Check your session before the test : date, time, venue...

2. Be at the exam venue at least 5 minutes before the test

3. Bring in ONLY pen and(or) pencil

4. The first round is Task A:

Task A - Individual Suggestion (8 minutes) :

(After you settle down to start the session, you will be given 2 minutes to prepare your response)
-> Candidate A will then start his/her personal/individual presentation. At this point, there should be no argument or interruption.
-> The rest of the group members (those who are not presenting at that moment of time) should jot down some relevant points to be used for Task B.
 -> Please focus and listen to everyone's presentation.

Candidate A - 2 minutes presentation.                               
Candidate B - 2 minutes presentation.
Candidate C - 2 minutes presentation.
Candidate D - 2 minutes presentation.

5. The individual suggestion MUST consist the followings:

a. Intro

b. Thesis Statement
(the Suggestion +
Topic Sentence 1 (WHY 1),
Topic Sentence 2 (WHY 2),
Topic Sentence 3 (WHY 3))

c. Topic Sentences (3 'WHY-s' of Suggestion)

d. Supporting Details (3 - WHY 1, WHY 2, WHY 3)
- Elaboration                       
- Examples

* The second round is Task B (10 minutes): Group discussion.

Task B - Group Discussion and Conclusion (Decision) - 10 minutes

1. Observe the time limit for the Group Discussion and Conclusion:

1000 - 0100 : Group Discussion

0100 - 0000 : Conclusion & Decision (agreed by everyone) by Group Leader

2. The conclusion must consist of:
- ALL the suggestions made by Candidate A, B, C and D
- The Best Suggestion (Decision) MUST be agreed by everyone - failure to make the decision will result in reduction of marks for Task Fulfillment (Content)

3. Fully utilise the time allocated for the test.

4. Produce clear voice with correct intonation and pronunciation.

Guys,

Please REMEMBER to:

1. Check your session before the test : date, time, venue

2. Be at the exam venue at least 5 minutes before the test

3. Bring in ONLY pen and(or) pencil

4. Observe the time limit:

1000 - 0900 : Intro by Group Leader

0900 - 0700 : Candidate A

0700 - 0500 : Candidate B

0500 - 0300 : Candidate C

0300 - 0100 : Candidate D

0100 - 0000 : Conclusion & Decision by Group Leader

5. Make sure that the individual suggestion consists of the followings:

1. Intro

2. Thesis Statement

3. Topic Sentences (3)

4. Supporting Details (3)
- Elaboration                   
- Examples

5. Produce clear voice with correct intonation and pronunciation.

What you should NOT DO:

1. Overshadow others.
2. Not participating in the discussion (passive).
3. Not giving chances for others to speak.
4. Abusing the time limit.
5. Not respecting others.
6. Using abusive language.
7. Bring in "pre-prepared" notes before the session.

All the best! ;p

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Only One by Yellowcard

Only One lyrics

Broken this f……… thing now
And I can't, I can't pick up the p………
And I've t……… my words all around
But I can't, I can't give you a r………

I f…… so broken up (so broken up)
And I g…… up (I give up) 
I just want to t…… you so you know

Here I go, s……… my lungs out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go, there's just no one that gets me l…… you do
You are my only, my only one

Made my m………, let you down
And I can't, I can't hold on for too long
Ran my w…… life in the ground
And I can't, I can't get up when you're g……

And something's breaking up (breaking up)
I feel l…… giving up (like giving up)
I won't walk out u…… you know

Here I go, scream my l…… out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go, t…… just no one who gets me like you do
You are my only, my only one

Here I go so d………
L……… a note for you my only one
And I know you can see right t……… me
So let me go and you will find s…………

Here I go, scream my lungs out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go, there's just no one, no one like you
You are my only, my only one
My only one
My only one
My only one
You are my only, my only one

Pictures of You by The Last Goodnight



Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Can't Smile Without You by Barry Manilow



You know I can't s………….. without you
I can't s………… without you
I can't l………… and I can't s…..
I'm finding it h………. to do anything

You see I feel s……… when you're s………
I feel g……….. when you're g………
If you only k…………. what I'm going th………….
I just can't s…………… without you
You came a………… just like a s………..
And brightened my d………
Who'da believed that you were part of a d…………("who would have believed…")
Now it all s………… light years away
And now you know I can't s………. without you
I can't s………… without you
I can't l………… and I can't s…………
I'm finding it h………. to do anything
You see, I feel s…….. when you're s……….
I feel g……….. when you're g………
If you only k……….. what I'm going th………..
I just can't s…………. without you
Now some people s……. happiness takes so very long to find
Well I'm finding it h………. leaving your love behind me
And you see I can't s……….. without you
I can't s……… without you
I can't l………. and I can't sing
I'm finding it h……… to do anything
You see I feel g…….. when you're g………
I feel s…….. when you're s……….
If you only k……… what I'm going th………
I just can't s………. without you.

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Can't Smile Without You
Artist: Barry Manilow as sung on "Greatest Hits"

You know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you
You came along just like a song
And brightened my day
Who'da believed that you were part of a dream? ("who would have believed…")
Now it all seems light years away
And now you know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see, I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you
Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find
Well I'm finding it hard leaving your love behind me
And you see I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel glad when you're glad
I feel sad when you're sad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you...

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Thank you guys for singing this song. At first, this song was actually dedicated to you guys; celebrating the joy that you bring to my life (chewah). Then (jeng, jeng, jeng)..when you started singing it...I was so touched... Thanks a bundle again peeps of 2A and 2C.. I love you guys so much. 

p/s - Muaz, please don't knock yourself too hard... It was just your first try (Zombie Kampong Pisang) Everybody makes mistake.. Feel free to try again (with different issue, of course). I'm proud of you for trying! Gambatte kuddasai!

Bruno Mars - Grenade




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Grenade (Bruno Mars) lyrics

Easy come, easy go, that's just how you live
Oh, take, take, take it all but you never give
Should've known you was trouble from the first kiss
Had your eyes wide open, why were they open?

Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause what you don't understand is

I'd catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya
I'd jump in front of a train for ya
You know I'd do anything for ya

I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same

No, no, no, no

Black, black, black and blue, beat me 'til I'm numb
Tell the devil I said, hey, when you get back to where you're from
Mad women, bad women, that's just what you are, yeah
You'll smile in my face then rip the brakes out my car

Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, yes, you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause what you don't understand is

I'd catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya
I'd jump in front of a train for ya
You know I'd do anything for ya

I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for ya, baby
But you won't do the same

If my body was on fire
Ooh, you'd watch me burn down in flames
You said you loved me, you're a liar
'Cause you never, ever, ever did, baby

But darling, I'd still catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya
I'd jump in front of a train for ya
You know I'd do anything for ya

I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same

No, you won't do the same
You wouldn't do the same
Ooh, you never do the same
No, no, no, no

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Thank you guys (AS1172A, AS1172B, EC1101A, EC1101B, SR1131A & SR1131B) for your awe-inspiring voice. Keep it up! ;p 

p/s - You COMPLETE my day. TQ TQ TQ.

Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes


"If Tomorrow Never Comes"

Sometimes late at night
I lie awake and watch her sleeping
She's lost in peaceful dreams
So I turn out the lights and lay there in the dark
And the thought crosses my mind
If I never wake up in the morning
Would she ever doubt the way I feel
About her in my heart

If tomorrow never comes
Will she know how much I loved her
Did I try in every way to show her every day
That she's my only one
And if my time on earth were through
And she must face this world without me
Is the love I gave her in the past
Gonna be enough to last
If tomorrow never comes

'Cause I've lost loved ones in my life
Who never knew how much I loved them
Now I live with the regret
That my true feelings for them never were revealed
So I made a promise to myself
To say each day how much she means to me
And avoid that circumstance
Where there's no second chance to tell her how I feel

If tomorrow never comes
Will she know how much I loved her
Did I try in every way to show her every day
That she's my only one
And if my time on earth were through
And she must face this world without me
Is the love I gave her in the past
Gonna be enough to last
If tomorrow never comes

So tell that someone that you love
Just what you're thinking of
If tomorrow never comes 

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Thanks to Zul and the gang from AT1101E for presenting us the song.
BEL120 - Connectors and Prepositions
I really enjoyed the singing just now.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Innocence by Avril Lavigne




INNOCENCE-AVRIL LAVIGNE

Waking up I see that ________ is ok
The first______  in my life and now it’s so great
Slowing down I look ______ and I am so amazed
I think about the ______ things that make life great
I wouldn’t _______ a thing about it
This is the best _______

[Chorus]
This innocence is ________
I _____ that it will stay
This _______ is perfect
_______ don’t go away
I need ___ now
And I’ll hold __ to it
Don’t you let it ____ you by

I ______ a place so safe, not a single tear
The first time in my ____ and now it’s so clear
Feel calm, I belong, I’m so _____ here
It’s so ______ and now I let myself be sincere
I wouldn’t ______ a thing about it
This is the _____ feeling

[Chorus]
It’s a state of _____, you think you’re dreaming
It’s the happiness inside that you’re _____
It’s so _________ it makes you wanna cry

It’s a state of bliss, you think you’re ________
It’s the _______ inside that you’re feeling
It’s so beautiful it makes you wanna ____

It’s so beautiful it makes you wanna cry
This __________ is brilliant, It Makes you want to cry
This innocence is brilliance Please don’t ____ away
Cause I need you now
And I’ll hold on to it, Don’t ____ let it pass you by

[Chorus]

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Thank you to EC1101A and 1B. 
It's a nice song. I hope you understand what you have presented in class just now.
Kudos...

What's Her Name (Whatshername) by Green Day


Green Day - Whatshername

Thought I ran into you down on the street,
Then it turned out to only be a dream,
I made a point to burn all of the photographs,
She went away and then I took a different path,
I remember the face, but I can't recall the name,
Now I wonder how whatshername has been...

Seems that she disappeared without a trace,
Did she ever marry ole whatshisface,
I made a point to burn all of the photographs,
She went away and then I took a different path,
I remember the face, but I can't recall the name,
Now I wonder how whatshername has been...

Remember, whatever,
It seems like forever ago!
Remember, whatever,
It seems like forever ago!
The regrets are useless,
In my mind,
She's in my head,
I must confess!
The regrets are useless,
In my mind,
She's in my head,
From so long ago!
(Go... go... go... go...)
(Go... go... go... go... go...)
Remember in the darkest night,
If my memory serves me right,
I'll never turn back time!
Forgetting you, but not the time!


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Wow...I never thought that this is a good song... A good song indeed! Brilliant lyrics... Thanks to EC1101A and 1B! You guys are awesome!


Friday, February 18, 2011

Congrats to you

Alhamdulillah..

Congratulations for the new post that you will hold later. New place, new air to breathe, new people to meet. Everything is new. I must say that I am utterly proud of you though it hurts not to say this face-to-face. I guess... this is the least I could come out with. I wish you all the best in everything and may success fill your path, insyaAllah.



"I believe life is to be lived, not worked, enjoyed, not agonized, loved, not hated."
Leland Bartlett



Monday, February 14, 2011

Hard to Say I'm Sorry...



Hard to Say I'm Sorry,
Chicago

"Everybody needs a little time away," I heard her say, "from each other."
"Even lover's need a holiday far away from each other."
Hold me now. It's hard for me to say I'm sorry. I just want you to stay.

After all that we've been through, I will make it up to you. I promise to.
And after all that's been said and done,
You're just the part of me I can't let go.

Couldn't stand to be kept away just for the day from your body.
Wouldn't wanna be swept away, far away from the one that I love.
Hold me now. It's hard for me to say I'm sorry. I just want you to know.
Hold me now. I really want to tell you I'm sorry. I could never let you go.

After all that we've been through, I will make it up to you. I promise to.
And after all that's been said and done,
You're just the part of me I can't let go.

After all that we've been through, I will make it up to you. I promise to.

You're gonna be the lucky one.


Sunday, February 6, 2011

Ataraxis, at last...


At last...

Family...
They are like the SUN. They are the persons to reach for when I'm in doubt and sorrow. Thanks for looking up and looking after me all this while.


Friends...
They are the light of my life. They really know how to ease my day! It's easier to breathe when they are around. Thanks for such delightful treat.

I think I'm blessed with the presence of families and friends. I woke up with a smile today. How wonderful it is if today lasts. I wish. Ahax.

Special "ehem ehem"...
Hmmm... This is my torchlight. You are my shoulder when I feel sleepy and when my tears are falling. Sorry for ruining your shirt that day. You are a gift, sent from above to heal my heart and wound. Thanks for the consolidation. Thanks for your ears. Oh boy, you are such a comforting wool blanket when it's cold outside.

Students...
They are the lanterns in my yard. They bring joy to my life. What will I be without them? Boy, you just know how to make me smile and laugh. I love you guys so much. Thanks for ironing my energy everyday! I'm nothing without you.

Everyone else...
Yes. They complete the picture. Thanks for responding to my smile and "Hi!" Just so you know, your smile makes my day!!! Yippie...;p

I simply love you... There's space in my heart that I've secured for each and everyone of you.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Time and Happiness

Today is a happy and joyful day. For one reason, more family members are coming home...the latest is by tonight. Small kids are playing outside. Look at how young those peeps are!!! Those who are anxiously waiting for SPM results are outside, having some friends over, grilling and stuff. Those who travel to JB are coming home tonight. We are waiting to celebrate the reunion party. Well, sort of. It is just coincidental. Everyone happens to be at the same place and at the same time. That's all.

A reason to cherish this day. An occasion when almost everyone treasures and seizes the moment. I am talking about picture perfect; "Family Portrait". Time to seal the misery inside and put on some smileys for the portrait. How happy it is. Awesome.

Yet, I find myself still wrapped in the blanket, unexcited. I have not taken my bath yet. I find myself hungry, not taking my meal since morning. I find myself swollen out of crying. When I woke up just now, I thought everything was just a bad dream...being the 'unwanted' things that happened recently. Not to mention the unsolved mystery which took place for over a month now. Still unsolved. (Sigh). It's freaking real! It's never a dream!

Why am I not happy? I think I am bleeding. Literally and figuratively. I am not feeling well. I am tired, so flaming tired. How I wish to have someone or something to rejuvenate me. I need to reboot and refresh now!

I've cut myself...just right at the end of my right lips. Huh?! Does that even make any sense? I am tired. My excuse for today's activity and events: "Tak sihat..." I've learned a trivial thing today. People, ketahuilah bahawa menangis itu sangat memenatkan. Crying is never easy for me. Seriously, it's hard to see me crying. Maybe my ego is high for a small guy. For an awkward reason, I have been crying endlessly since last night. Trust me...it was HORRIBLE! Horrid. I don't want to cry anymore! (So much for "cry, baby cry.")

Yeay! I know now that not everything last. Wait. NOTHING lasts actually, not even us, the fleshed soul. One day, we will leave, one way or another. They say; time heals everything. Now, time is the only thing I need to redeem and reflect. I need time to stand up again. I need time to crave a smile on my face. I need time to heal. I need time to meet people. Blimey!!! I'm so wrecked! Seriously busted up! (Sigh)

Now that everything is clear. I'll try my best not to cry anymore. It's tiring...too tiring, as a matter of fact. For what is worth, I'm sorry I've caused any of you out there trouble. I'm sorry for everything. I am not perfect. I try to be the best. I tried to paint rainbow in your world but all I've painted was red. Sorry. Sorry for everything.

It's breezy outside. But, it won't calm my restless heart. I wish the breeze in the wind can put me to rest and heal the wound. Who am I to ask all these? I am just a minute voice. Nobody hears when I scream. Nobody could care less. It's ok. I'll just scream and shout within my all-embracing blanket. It's ok.

Time to go now. My body will leave and go elsewhere with other moving subjects in this house, but my soul remains here, inside the blanket. I know there is the place where I'll be safe.

I love you. I'll always love you. Even when you are yards away, I'll still love you. Priceless, timeless. That's what you are to me. You are my everything. I hope we can be friends in the future. "Hello there, my name is Niza. Please to meet you."

Happiness relies much on the timing. If the timing is wrong, all you can get is finding yourself trapped in a soulless moving train. Without any laughter. It doesn't make sense, does it?! It's ok. One day, you'll understand me.

I'll say goodnight now. Nite peeps.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

What I've been up to...hehe

Well..it's holiday---not really. So, what have I done these few days? Oh...I have made friends with two gentlemen. A Chinese dude from Pasir Ris, S'pore and a Malay dude from KL. Both of them are good fellas. Anyway, it took me almost an hour.. one freaking hour to finally open my mouth, use the air I breathe to start uttering some useful words to them. What can I say...I'm a shy boy! Thanks to Mr. Tarantula and Mr. Ivan for keeping me warm. We'll definitely meet again, somehow! ;p

These couple of days have made me realized the importance of family values. Bonding with my family members has made me opened my window to see how shiny it is out there if you lead the light into your room. Even for just some ray of light. Family is the best group of people whom you look up to and share some comfort. From now on, I promise myself not to get too distant from my family, anymore...especially my dad. InsyaAllah.

I've spent some 'unfortunate' and 'unlucky' holiday at Suria Cherating Beach Resort. The place is nice. Nevertheless, I have chosen the wrong time of the year to enjoy! Oh well, it's unplanned... I guess, I can make exception there...(Pheew, there goes my saving for 2010 vacay plan!) T_T

Turtles! Actually, I have arranged some plan (last minute plan) for my new-made friends. We were supposed to spend some time for "Turtle Watch"...but....WRONG TIMING of the year! We ended up adopting three baby turtles under the program; "Adopt a turtle, save the future!" organized by the Turtle Hatch Centre in Rantau Abang. Well guys, consider that as a redemption as I had to wait for one solid hour at Angullia Beach Resort!!!! Urgh...I hate you guys!

Tonight? The pre-plan is for me to have dinner with someone. Poor that person for not going back to the hometown this semester break. I'm sorry for you. But, errm....I guess, I'll pass. I need to help my brother; Haikal and his friends for tonight's event! Here comes your daddy then.....waaaa...malasnye...like seriously malas to be pot pet pot pet ala Chef Wan...

Later this week? Wedding ceremonies....wah... This is the time when you have to put on some plastic make-up and be as gracious as you can in front of your school mates. The best part is I don't have a companion to go with! It says; "Plus One"... Should I just invite a stranger instead?! The thing is, my school friends and I were not 'that' close... I barely made or extend the conversation hour with them previously! Like seriously! Oh boy, an invitation is still an invitation. How nice of them to invite me to such marvelous occasion...Thanks. I'll try to be nice then.

Ok, those boys are calling their daddy now!!! A help is indeed a need! Toodles.