Tanjong Rhu

1) I think that the authors use the traditional chinese rituals for more profound purposes. One of the purposes is to show the characteristic of Mrs Li. It is to show that Mrs Li was religious and traditional and takes the rituals very seriously and does it properly.

2) I think that such cultural rituals are still necessary and that it is good for use to perform the rituals. I think that it is good for us to perform the rituals as it shows that we know our roots and have not forgotten the traditional rituals.

3) I think that not all elderly in Singapore are out of touch with the contemporary world. I think that an elderly should only be contented to a certain extent as their wants are also important to their life and to their happiness.

4) Yes, it is neccessary a good thing to remember the past as it may remind you of your past mistakes and it will make you aware more often. But, remembering your past too much may lead to you feeling to scared or worried to try new things or the things that you had made mistakes on.


A Dream Of China

1) I think that it is suitable to refer Singapore to a 'diamond city' as Singapore is mostly made out of buildings and flats that only little green is left. I think that Singapore is a very modern and up to date country and a very peaceful place to live in.

2) I regard him with distaste just like his niece. He himself does not have a clean home and he dares to criticize on the dirty glasses and demand for a clean one. This shows that he is very rude and does not even realise his own mistakes. He thinks that he is better than everyone.

3) I think that it is a contradiction. Even though the author had seen her uncle's dirty and poor home her father still talked about China as it was a beautiful and peaceful country where he still wants to return to.

4) I think that the author meant that the citizens of a country will reflect on the image of the country. I agree to a certain extent that the author's father was a good man as he has done all that he could for his family and has left China so that they may have a good life. I think that China should claim him.