Bad news is ... the exams are around the corner.
28 & 29 Oct (Wed & Thu) - Reading Day
30 Oct (Fri) - Chinese P1 & P2, English P1
2 Nov (Mon) - Physics, English P2
3 Nov (Tue) - Chemistry, Maths - Polar Coordinates
4 Nov (Wed) - Maths - Calculus I
There is no exam for VB .Net Programming (elective) and Kitchen Chemistry (enrichment). For Programming, though there is no exam, this semester we have had 6 assignments, 2 written tests, 2 practical tests and 1 project. It is still my favourite! I will develop more games after my exams.
Good news is ... most of my modules this semester are non-study subjects so I do not have to memorise many facts :-)
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Start of National Team Training
Training for the National Team starts today. I saw many familiar faces, from my school, from RI, RGS, HCI and ACS(I). There were 28 of us, the instructors were the usual ones like Prof Tay and Prof Wong from NUS Maths Dept and Mr Teo, but with two new x-men (a term to describe Singapore IMO alumni). After introducing ourselves to each other, we played some maths (so predictable right) games – solving questions in teams. I think my team did the worst amongst all the 4 teams, but at least our team was the funniest. It’s only 3 hours and the first day, so nothing much happened.
The actual weekly training will start next Saturday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, at NUS Maths Dept. I think it will end sometime next May, just before the National Team Selection Test. The next 51th IMO will be held at Kazakhstan (somewhere in Russia), in the city of Astana, from 2 to 15 July 2010.
The actual weekly training will start next Saturday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, at NUS Maths Dept. I think it will end sometime next May, just before the National Team Selection Test. The next 51th IMO will be held at Kazakhstan (somewhere in Russia), in the city of Astana, from 2 to 15 July 2010.
Thursday, 22 October 2009
Australian Math Competition Prize Presentation
The Australian Mathematics Trust Annual Awards Presentation was held at the Novotel Clarke Quay Hotel this evening. There were 9 of us who won the Peter O'Halloran Award for Excellence for getting perfect score in the Australian Mathematics Competition, 7 for Junior and 2 for Intermediate.
My sister won a Prize Award for the Australian Mathematics Competition (Intermediate) and Perfect Score for Australian Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO).
My sister won a Prize Award for the Australian Mathematics Competition (Intermediate) and Perfect Score for Australian Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO).
The food was not palatable, only plain donuts, samosas, chicken nuggets, cake, coke, plain water, coffee and tea were served. Unlike last year, cash cheque was not given for Prize awards, which means I did not earn any money this round. Instead, I got a gold medal and a book voucher, and my sister got 2 book vouchers. These are neither Popular nor Borders book vouchers, but we have to pick one Maths olympiad book from a list and fax it to the University of Canberra in Australia.
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Favourite Cartoon Shows
My sisters and I like to watch cartoons, especially funny ones and those with lots of fighting. Below are our top 10 favourite cartoon shows, starting from rank 10 to rank 1.
Rank 10. Inuyasha.
Rank 10. Inuyasha.
Rank 8. Fairly Odd Parents
Rank 7. Skip Beat
Rank 6. D-Grayman
Rank 6. D-Grayman 
Rank 5. Phineas & Ferb
Rank 4. Spongebob Squarepants
Rank 3. Naruto
Rank 2. MAR
Finally, our Rank 1 Top Favourite, Katekyo Hitman Reborn!!!
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Four Maths Problems A Week!
The following is a good website for students who love to do interesting/challenging Math problems.
http://www.colstate.edu/mathcontest/index.php
It is hosted by Columbus State University’s College of Education. There are 4 categories: Problem of the Week, Algebra in Action, Middle School Madness and Elementary Brain Teaser.
Questions in the last 2 categories are usually more elementary. I will usually try to solve the problems in the first 2 categories, while my younger sister will attempt questions in the last 2 categories. If you know the answers, you can submit them. Your name will be published immediately (usually within a day) after your answer has been reviewed and it is correct.
There is a problem a week (every Monday) for each category. I chanced upon this website only recently and I like it! You can also try the past problems, or problems in Challenge Mode (where <50% students got the answers correct).
Have fun!
http://www.colstate.edu/mathcontest/index.php
It is hosted by Columbus State University’s College of Education. There are 4 categories: Problem of the Week, Algebra in Action, Middle School Madness and Elementary Brain Teaser.
Questions in the last 2 categories are usually more elementary. I will usually try to solve the problems in the first 2 categories, while my younger sister will attempt questions in the last 2 categories. If you know the answers, you can submit them. Your name will be published immediately (usually within a day) after your answer has been reviewed and it is correct.There is a problem a week (every Monday) for each category. I chanced upon this website only recently and I like it! You can also try the past problems, or problems in Challenge Mode (where <50% students got the answers correct).
Have fun!
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Another PSLE Math Qn
Another question posted on my blog:
Jim bought some chocolates and gave half of it to Ken. Ken bought some sweets and gave half of it to Jim. Jim ate 12 sweets and Ken ate 18 chocolates. The ratio of Jim’s sweets to chocolates became 1:7 and the ratio of Ken’s sweets to chocolates became 1:4. How many sweets did Ken buy?
My mother asked my younger sister to solve this question, and her solution (it is correct) is as follows:
Jim bought some chocolates and gave half of it to Ken. Ken bought some sweets and gave half of it to Jim. Jim ate 12 sweets and Ken ate 18 chocolates. The ratio of Jim’s sweets to chocolates became 1:7 and the ratio of Ken’s sweets to chocolates became 1:4. How many sweets did Ken buy?
My mother asked my younger sister to solve this question, and her solution (it is correct) is as follows:
Saturday, 10 October 2009
PSLE questions
A PSLE student posted the following 2 questions on my cbox. I thought it is easier to explain it here than on the cbox. Here it is:
Geom question:
Balloon question:
Geom question:
Given: ABCD is a square, EG=EF=EH. Find angle GFH.
Since ABCD is a square, AB=BC=CD=DA
As EF=BC=DA and AB=GH, hence EG=EH=AB=GH.
Therefore, triangle EGH is equilateral since EG=GH=EH.
angle GEH=60°
angle GEF=60/2=30°
Triangle EGF is isosceles. Hence, angle FGE= angle GFE = (180-30)/2 = 75°
angle GFE = angle HFE = 75°
Therefore angle GFH= 75X2=150°
Balloon question:
Given: String of 2 big balloons is 90cm String of 5 small balloons is is 1.2m If both strings are of the same length, there would be 105 more small balloons than the big balloons. How many balloons are there altogether?
105 small balloons would have a length of (105/5) X 1.2 = 25.2m = 2520cm
1 big balloon has a length of 90/2=45cm
1 small balloon has a length of 1.2m/5= 0.24m= 24cm
Difference in length of big and small balloon = 45-24= 21 cm
Number of big balloons = 2520/21 = 120
Number of small balloons = 120+105 = 225
Total number of balloons = 120+225 = 345
Sunday, 4 October 2009
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
Yesterday was the Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as Mooncake Festival), and our Queens condo had a mini celebration for the residents, with games and food (mooncakes, tea, pomelo, crackers etc.). There were Pomelo Peeling Competition, National Constume Competition and Lantern Making Competition. After the various competitions, there were one Indian dance by mother & daughter pair, and four Japanese dance performances by young Japanese boys and girls, as there are many Japanese families (>100?) staying in our Condo.
My sister won the first prize in the Lantern Making Competition, and her team (comprising my two sisters and two other friends) also won the 2nd prize in the Pomelo Peeling Competition. They received some Popular book vouchers (worth $40 in total).
My sister won the first prize in the Lantern Making Competition, and her team (comprising my two sisters and two other friends) also won the 2nd prize in the Pomelo Peeling Competition. They received some Popular book vouchers (worth $40 in total).
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Amazing Sand Art
Kseniya Simonova is a Ukrainian artist who won the Ukraine's version of "America's Got Talent", in June 2009. Her "sand painting" illustrates Germany's invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII. As the adage goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words". Her drawing was so incredible and touching that you can see the audience and the judge tearing. You can follow the story line even if you don't understand the song lyrics and words. What an amazing and talented artist!!
Saturday, 26 September 2009
Handwriting Analysis
Just for fun, you can get your personality profile based on analysis of your handwriting, from http://www.handwritingwizard.com/
Jeck uses judgment to make decisions. He is ruled by his head, not his heart. He is a cool, collected person who is usually unexpressive emotionally. Some may see him as unemotional. He does have emotions but has no need to express them. He is withdrawn into himself and enjoys being alone.
The circumstances when Jeck does express emotions include: extreme anger, extreme passion, and tremendous stress. If someone gets him mad enough to tell him off, he will not be sorry about it later. He puts a mark in his mind when someone angers him. He keeps track of these marks and when he hits that last mark he will let them know they have gone too far. He is ruled somewhat by self-interest. All his conclusions are made without outside emotional influence. He is very level-headed and will remain calm in an emergency situation. In a situation where other people might get hysterical, he has poise.
Jeck will work more efficiently if given space and time to be alone. He would rather not be surrounded by people constantly. In a relationship, he will show his love by the things he does rather than by the things he says. Jeck is not subject to emotional appeals. If someone is selling a product to him, they will need to present only the facts. They should present them from a standpoint of his sound judgment. He will not be taken in by an emotional story about someone else. He will meet emergencies without getting hysterical and he will always ask "Is this best for me?"
People that write their letters in an average height and average size are moderate in their ability to interact socially. According to the data input, Jeck doesn't write too large or too small, indicating a balanced ability to be social and interact with others.
Jeck will be candid and direct when expressing his opinion. He will tell them what he thinks if they ask for it, whether they like it or not. So, if they don't really want his opinion, don't ask for it!
In reference to Jeck's mental abilities, he has a very investigating and creating mind. He investigates projects rapidly because he is curious about many things. He gets involved in many projects that seem good at the beginning, but he soon must slow down and look at all the angles. He probably gets too many things going at once. When Jeck slows down, then he becomes more creative than before. Since it takes time to be creative, he must slow down to do it. He then decides what projects he has time to finish. Thus he finishes at a slower pace than when he started the project.
He has the best of two kinds of minds. One is the quick investigating mind. The other is the creative mind. His mind thinks quick and rapidly in the investigative mode. He can learn quicker, investigate more, and think faster. Jeck can then switch into his low gear. When he is in the slower mode, he can be creative, remember longer and stack facts in a logical manner. He is more logical this way and can climb mental mountains with a much better grip.
Jeck is a practical person whose goals are planned, practical, and down to earth. This is typical of people with normal healthy self-esteem. He needs to visualize the end of a project before he starts. he finds joy in anticipation and planning. Notice that I said he plans everything he is going to do, that doesn't necessarily mean things go as planned. Jeck basically feels good about himself. He has a positive self-esteem which contributes to his success. He feels he has the ability to achieve anything he sets his mind to. However, he sets his goals using practicality-- not too "out of reach". He has enough self-confidence to leave a bad situation, yet, he will not take great risks, as they relate to his goals. A good esteem is one key to a happy life. Although there is room for improvement in the confidence catagery, his self-perception is better than average.
Jeck is very self-sufficient. He is trying not to need anyone. He is capable of making it on his own. He probably wants and enjoys people, but he doesn't "need" them. He can be a loner.
Jeck uses judgment to make decisions. He is ruled by his head, not his heart. He is a cool, collected person who is usually unexpressive emotionally. Some may see him as unemotional. He does have emotions but has no need to express them. He is withdrawn into himself and enjoys being alone.
The circumstances when Jeck does express emotions include: extreme anger, extreme passion, and tremendous stress. If someone gets him mad enough to tell him off, he will not be sorry about it later. He puts a mark in his mind when someone angers him. He keeps track of these marks and when he hits that last mark he will let them know they have gone too far. He is ruled somewhat by self-interest. All his conclusions are made without outside emotional influence. He is very level-headed and will remain calm in an emergency situation. In a situation where other people might get hysterical, he has poise.
Jeck will work more efficiently if given space and time to be alone. He would rather not be surrounded by people constantly. In a relationship, he will show his love by the things he does rather than by the things he says. Jeck is not subject to emotional appeals. If someone is selling a product to him, they will need to present only the facts. They should present them from a standpoint of his sound judgment. He will not be taken in by an emotional story about someone else. He will meet emergencies without getting hysterical and he will always ask "Is this best for me?"
People that write their letters in an average height and average size are moderate in their ability to interact socially. According to the data input, Jeck doesn't write too large or too small, indicating a balanced ability to be social and interact with others.
Jeck will be candid and direct when expressing his opinion. He will tell them what he thinks if they ask for it, whether they like it or not. So, if they don't really want his opinion, don't ask for it!
In reference to Jeck's mental abilities, he has a very investigating and creating mind. He investigates projects rapidly because he is curious about many things. He gets involved in many projects that seem good at the beginning, but he soon must slow down and look at all the angles. He probably gets too many things going at once. When Jeck slows down, then he becomes more creative than before. Since it takes time to be creative, he must slow down to do it. He then decides what projects he has time to finish. Thus he finishes at a slower pace than when he started the project.
He has the best of two kinds of minds. One is the quick investigating mind. The other is the creative mind. His mind thinks quick and rapidly in the investigative mode. He can learn quicker, investigate more, and think faster. Jeck can then switch into his low gear. When he is in the slower mode, he can be creative, remember longer and stack facts in a logical manner. He is more logical this way and can climb mental mountains with a much better grip.
Jeck is a practical person whose goals are planned, practical, and down to earth. This is typical of people with normal healthy self-esteem. He needs to visualize the end of a project before he starts. he finds joy in anticipation and planning. Notice that I said he plans everything he is going to do, that doesn't necessarily mean things go as planned. Jeck basically feels good about himself. He has a positive self-esteem which contributes to his success. He feels he has the ability to achieve anything he sets his mind to. However, he sets his goals using practicality-- not too "out of reach". He has enough self-confidence to leave a bad situation, yet, he will not take great risks, as they relate to his goals. A good esteem is one key to a happy life. Although there is room for improvement in the confidence catagery, his self-perception is better than average.
Jeck is very self-sufficient. He is trying not to need anyone. He is capable of making it on his own. He probably wants and enjoys people, but he doesn't "need" them. He can be a loner.
Saturday, 19 September 2009
More Random Questions
1. Write down the first word I am thinking.
FUNNEL
2. 1 word to describe myself.
nonsensical
3. How many letters is my answer?
four
4. What do I want to accomplish now?
Think of as many random questions, like this one.
5. What is my hatest subject?
Chinese
6. What is my hatest number?
61, as it is close to but not 62.
7. Invent a word.
kabluack: you say that when you vomit
8. Who is the longest word I ever encounter?
I forgot. My friend told me that, and it is a kind of disease with "volcano" inside.
9. What is my favourite word?
FUNNEL
10. What do I like most in the Chem Lab?
FUNNEL
11. What is the shape of a toilet bowl?
FUNNEL
12. What word ends with NNEL?
Not FUNNEL, but TUNNEL!
13. What do I feel like doing to this blog?
Delete it, really
And finally...
14. Type all different characters possible.
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There are a lot more characters...
FUNNEL
2. 1 word to describe myself.
nonsensical
3. How many letters is my answer?
four
4. What do I want to accomplish now?
Think of as many random questions, like this one.
5. What is my hatest subject?
Chinese
6. What is my hatest number?
61, as it is close to but not 62.
7. Invent a word.
kabluack: you say that when you vomit
8. Who is the longest word I ever encounter?
I forgot. My friend told me that, and it is a kind of disease with "volcano" inside.
9. What is my favourite word?
FUNNEL
10. What do I like most in the Chem Lab?
FUNNEL
11. What is the shape of a toilet bowl?
FUNNEL
12. What word ends with NNEL?
Not FUNNEL, but TUNNEL!
13. What do I feel like doing to this blog?
Delete it, really
And finally...
14. Type all different characters possible.
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890`~!@#$%^&*()-=_+[]\;',./{}:"<>?¡¢£¤¥¦§¨©ª«¬®¯°±²³´µ·¸¹º»¼½¾¿ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÐÑÒÓÔÕÖ×ØÙÚÛàáâãäåæçìíîðñòóôõö÷øùúûüýþÿĀĂĄĆĈĉĊċČčĎĐđĔĕĖėĘęĚěĜĝĞĠġģĤĥĦħĨĪīĬĭĮįİıijĴĵĶķĸĻļĽľĿŀŁŃńŅŊŐŌōŎŏőŒœŔŕŖŘřŚśŜŝŞŠšţŤťŧŦŨŪūŬŭŮůŰűŲųŷŶŵŴŸŹźŻżŽžſƏƒƠơƯưǍǎǏǐǑǒǓǔǕǖǗǘǙǚǛǜǺǻǼǽǾəǿΓΔΘΞΛΠΣΦΨΩαβγδεθπμχτσωψ and the last one is my favourite ( )
There are a lot more characters...
Sunday, 13 September 2009
JUMP!
This afternoon my family went to watch this korean comic martial arts performance at the Esplanade Theatre. The ticket costs $38 per person, but it might not be worth its value since we were late by half an hour. We took a bus there, halfway through the journey my sisters needed to visit the toilet. So we alighted at suntec city bus-stop. There was a queue at the toilet and as there was a Comex 2009 computer exhibition/PC show going on, we had to push our way through the throng of visitors. After they were out, we hurried towards Marina Square. Being unfamiliar with the place, we asked for directions many times, wasted alot of time and waited very long for my very, extremely, slow, tortoiselike, draggy, dilly-dally father who sauntered behind us. As we were scurrying for the Theatre, my sister fell and bruised her leg. I was a little envious of her, as she got a free sweet from the Esplanade lady who tended to her abrasion.
JUMP tells the story of a Korean family well-versed in martial arts, including a crotchety grandfather. Some parts are hilarious, esp. the scene with two burglars break into their house. There are many showdowns on martial arts, acrobatic and gymnastic moves, as well as comic acting.
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Small (pieces) Puzzles
Holidays time = puzzle time again. My mother has just bought a new 1000-pc puzzle from Takashimaya. I took a few days (2-3 hours a day) to fix it. On the box it says 'world's smallest 1000-pc jigsaw puzzle'. The other postcard-size puzzle is an old 204-pc puzzle, which I have fixed many times already. You can see a actual size postcard below the box. I have placed one 5-cent coin and one 10-cent coin next to the single pieces, so that you can have a feel of the size of the pieces.
Saturday, 5 September 2009
1220
Way Tan (wearing blazer), Haikal (holding envelope) and I (holding plaque) with Prof Louis ChenThe SMO 2009 Prize Presentation Ceremony was held this morning, at NUS High Auditorium.
SMO Junior - Individual 1st $500
SMO Junior - Team 1st $250 ($750/3)
SMO Open - Individual 5th $120
SMO Open - Team 3rd $100 ($400/4)
IMO Bronze - $250
Total $1220. It's a nice number.
Team Awards are as follows:
SMO Junior - 1st NUS High, 2nd - HCI and RI
SMO Senior - 1st RI, 2nd - RGS, 3rd - NUS High & NYGH
SMO Open - 1st HCI & RI, 3rd - NUS High
Overall, it is a fruitful day for me :-)
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Random Questions and Short Answers
Why do I like Maths?
It is very easy and I can earn money by winning competitions. ;-)
Why do I like programming?
Just like Maths, it's easy to me. Same for Physics and Chemistry.
Why do I hate Chinese (the language, not the people)?
I just do.
What is my favourite food?
Chicken rice, duh. I eat it everyday in the school canteen.
What is the brand of the computer I am using?
Dell
What is my favourite hobby?
Is sleeping a hobby?
What is my favourite object?
FUNNEL!
What is my favourite number?
6262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262 (There are 62 62s and 124 digits. You can count them if you don't believe me)
What is my favourite key on the keyboard?
What is my favourite key on the keyboard (piano)?
The most left one.
Which Math topic do I like most?
Geometry
Why is there no answer to the question above on my favourite keyboard key?
It is the space key, silly! Can't you see it?
And finally...
How many fingers, toes, ears, mouths, eyes and hair do I have?
10, 10, 2, 1, 2, 6299738168030
It is very easy and I can earn money by winning competitions. ;-)
Why do I like programming?
Just like Maths, it's easy to me. Same for Physics and Chemistry.
Why do I hate Chinese (the language, not the people)?
I just do.
What is my favourite food?
Chicken rice, duh. I eat it everyday in the school canteen.
What is the brand of the computer I am using?
Dell
What is my favourite hobby?
Is sleeping a hobby?
What is my favourite object?
FUNNEL!
What is my favourite number?
6262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262626262 (There are 62 62s and 124 digits. You can count them if you don't believe me)
What is my favourite key on the keyboard?
What is my favourite key on the keyboard (piano)?
The most left one.
Which Math topic do I like most?
Geometry
Why is there no answer to the question above on my favourite keyboard key?
It is the space key, silly! Can't you see it?
And finally...
How many fingers, toes, ears, mouths, eyes and hair do I have?
10, 10, 2, 1, 2, 6299738168030
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Busy ...
Sorry I was too busy to blog, as I have a few tests last week. I was also catching up on a few assignments which were not done due to the IMO training and competition.
I think CS2201 Visual Basic .Net Programming is taking up the most of my time now (it's still my favourite subject), as there is a programming assignment almost every week or alternate week, and we also have a project to do. I have already submitted my proposal - it's an educational mathematical game where a climber must ascend a mountain amidst the rising water level (caused by global warming); he must race against the rising water level by answering simple arithmetic questions correctly (difficulty level increases as he climbs higher) otherwise he will be drowned once the water level reaches above his head.
I think CS2201 Visual Basic .Net Programming is taking up the most of my time now (it's still my favourite subject), as there is a programming assignment almost every week or alternate week, and we also have a project to do. I have already submitted my proposal - it's an educational mathematical game where a climber must ascend a mountain amidst the rising water level (caused by global warming); he must race against the rising water level by answering simple arithmetic questions correctly (difficulty level increases as he climbs higher) otherwise he will be drowned once the water level reaches above his head.
Friday, 14 August 2009
Plants vs Zombies Music Video
This is a very interesting music video. My sisters like it but my friend Kendrick doesn't. You must complete the whole game to hear this video, which is also the credits. The song itself is enchanting and funny. Also, try clicking the help button and see what it says.
If you haven't completed the game yet, you may not fully appreciate the song. When you are really desperate to complete the game quickly, the best way is probably using cheat engine, which is what I did.
If you haven't completed the game yet, you may not fully appreciate the song. When you are really desperate to complete the game quickly, the best way is probably using cheat engine, which is what I did.
Saturday, 8 August 2009
SMO 2009 Prelim Results
The SMO 2009 preliminary results (no ranking for top placings) were out a few days ago. I think this year, NUS High did quite well overall. For Individual top 10 rankings, NUS High took 4 places in Junior, 3 places in Senior and 3 places in Open categories. NUS High also took top 3 places in all categories' team award.
My guess for top 3 in Team awards:
Junior: 1st - NUS High, 2nd - HCI, 3rd - RI
Senior: 1st - RI, 2nd - RGS, 3rd - NUS High & NYGH
Open: 1st RI & HCI, 3rd - NUS High
I massively failed Round 1 in Junior. It's worse than what I expected!
This year's cut-off for Junior Round 2 is 7 (ridiculously low, which means one will get a Silver with just 7 marks, last year's cut-off was 14), and cut-off for Gold award is 12 (even more ridiculously low, last year it was 23!).
update: someone commented in 'Comments' that the cut-off for Junior Round 2 is 9, and 7 will still get a Silver. But I have just checked, the cut-off should be 8 (100% sure). Sorry for the mistake above.
My guess for top 3 in Team awards:
Junior: 1st - NUS High, 2nd - HCI, 3rd - RI
Senior: 1st - RI, 2nd - RGS, 3rd - NUS High & NYGH
Open: 1st RI & HCI, 3rd - NUS High
I massively failed Round 1 in Junior. It's worse than what I expected!
This year's cut-off for Junior Round 2 is 7 (ridiculously low, which means one will get a Silver with just 7 marks, last year's cut-off was 14), and cut-off for Gold award is 12 (even more ridiculously low, last year it was 23!).
update: someone commented in 'Comments' that the cut-off for Junior Round 2 is 9, and 7 will still get a Silver. But I have just checked, the cut-off should be 8 (100% sure). Sorry for the mistake above.
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Plants vs Zombies
I am now playing this new game. You are a house owner and you must plant zombie-zapping plants such as peashooters, wall-nuts, cherry bombs and more to defend against many types of zombies (including a super big giant that smashes everything in 1 hit) before they can reach your front door.
Each zombie has its own special skills, like the super big giant that can smash everything in 1 hit, so you’ll need to think fast and plant faster to combat them all, like putting a doom shroom to kill an imp. Below are some screenshots. Just play it. It is fun.
Each zombie has its own special skills, like the super big giant that can smash everything in 1 hit, so you’ll need to think fast and plant faster to combat them all, like putting a doom shroom to kill an imp. Below are some screenshots. Just play it. It is fun.
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Photo and Video from Germany
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