JUNIOR POLICE CALL MONTHLY

March 2002

 

 

 

 

 

Tai Tsz-lok, Wong Tai Sin JPC member, is the winner of the Junuary issue of the 'Triplets in Trouble'.

　　Tsz-lok, aged 15, attends Our Lady College and has been a JPC member since 1998.

　　She enjoys Economics at school and loves swimming in her spare time. Tsz-lok is also taking part in the Hong Kong Award for Young People.

　　Tsz-lok received her $600 winner's cheque from Mrs Rainbow Fan, Division Manager San Po Kong, HSBC.

　　Tsz-lok says she'll put her hard-earned money into a savings account.

Wong Tai Sin (WTS) Police officers have received a 'Green Office' Gold Award for their outstanding efforts in helping to protect the environment. 　　The measures and practices adopted by the staff to minimise waste and pollution at work are so significant that the district was the only government organisation to receive a gold award from the Environmental Campaign Committee in 2001. 　　Ian Tyzzer, WTS District Commander, was presented the award, which falls under the 2001 Hong Kong Eco-Business Awards. 　　One of the district's most outstanding initiatives is a paperless morning report. 　　Electronic data for the report is now projected onto a screen for discussion at the morning meeting instead of the previous practice where copies of the report were printed for all attending. 　　This new approach saves about 800 sheets of paper a day at all stations in the district, which includes Tsz Wan Shan and Sai Kung Divisions. 　　Other 'green' measures include the installation of timer switches, energy-saving light bulbs, water flow restrictors and oil filters in canteens. 　　Nevertheless, the district is striving for further success. It plans to establish a performance pledge to meet targets in energy and water savings, waste reduction, recycling and monitoring waste-water discharges from the canteen.

To keep the Grammar Witch happy, you have to tell her which word/words in each of the following sentences are uncountable nouns. WATCH OUT! There are countable and uncountable nouns in some of the sentences - so be careful! 1. "Grandma is giving me a gold bracelet 　 for my birthday," Donna told her 　 friends. 2. "What was the weather like on your 　 holiday?" asked Jordan. 3. I love listening to music in my room. 4. "Would you like some bread served with 　 your pizza?" asked the waitress. 5. We need to get some petrol.
Help! A noun is a person, place or thing. An uncountable noun is a noun that we cannot count, e. g. water, steel or information. Uncountable nouns do not have a plural form.

 

The expression 'six of one, half a dozen of the other'
means that either option will have the same result.
(A dozen is 12, half a dozen is six, so six of one and
half a dozen of the other equals the same thing.)

Amy waved and smiled as the TV crew left the apartment.

　　"Well done! Amy," said her mum. "I think you spoke beautifully. We'll have to watch the TV news tonight!"

　　"OK," replied Amy. "I think I'll go and have a lie down now."

　　"Oh sure," her mum said. "Make sure you get plenty of rest before tonight!"

　　As Amy went into her room, she wondered what her mum meant. A surprise party, I bet, thought Amy. That would be just like Mum.

　　Amy had done two television interviews and four newspaper interviews since she and Aaron had saved the babies. She was getting quite used to all the attention.

　　"I'll be more famous than the triplets soon," laughed Amy, before setting down for a doze.

　　That evening, sure enough, her mum had arranged a surprise meal at Amy's favourite restaurant. Amy was a bit embarrassed really, as she and Aaron walked in and everyone started clapping.

　　Amy and Aaron took pride of place at the head of the table. The triplets were there, all looking very cute in their best clothes - and not one of them was crying! Amy went over and gave each of them kiss.

　　All Amy's relatives and her parents' friends were making such a fuss, so Amy was glad when she and Aaron finally got a moment to themselves.

　　"Hey, did you see us on the TV last night?" whispered Aaron. "Yes, I thought I looked awful! It was those bright lights. I don't think I want to do any more interviews,"replied Amy.

　　"I thought we looked great. Besides, I bet you're glad they didn't ask you about how you feel now the triplets are back," laughed Aaron.

　　"What do you mean?" asked Amy.

　　"Well, it'll be back to how it was before. You know, with all the noise, and the smelly nappies and you not having your own room," said Aaron.

　　"Oh no, I wouldn't want them to go now. I love them and I'm glad they're part of our family," replied Amy, wishing she had never been so selfish.

　　Amy and Aaron stopped talking as Mr Chan stood up to make an announcement.

　　"Well, as you all know, we are very proud of our two heroes. We are so glad to have our little trio back with us again. And I have some more good news - since the kidnapping, the triplets have been asked to do even more commercials. So, with the extra money, we can move to a bigger apartment, where there will be plenty of room for everyone!" said Mr Chan triumphantly.

　　Amy looked at her dad and smiled. She would have her own room again! She knew everything would be OK from now on. They would be one big happy family!

(The end)

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Questions

One or two words are needed for each answer.

1. Which word in the story has a similar meaning to the word 'nap'?

2. How many interviews has Amy done altogether?

3.Identify the word in the text that has a similar meaning to the word 'applauding'.

4.How did the triplets look in the restaurant?

5. Which word in the story has a similar meaning to the word 'advertisements'?

*Entries to 'Triplets in Trouble' should be submitted no later than April 12 to PPRB, 4/F, Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, through district JPC Clubhouses, or by fax to 2861 0167. Please state your name, JPC number and club. The winner will receive a $600 cheque.

BE A WINNER: JPC is offering its members the chance to win souvenirs by completing the word games on this page. Complete the games and submit them to your JPC club by April 12, or fax them to 2861 0167, stating your name and membership number. February Answers: Triplets in Trouble: 1. furious, 2. an elderly gentleman, 3. shoving, 4. Ying-kai, 5.exhausted, 6. A knife. Grammar Witch: 1. Jimmy, Fo Tan; 2. Mr Yeoh, March; 3. World Cup, Japan, Korea; 4. Jessica, Ocean Park; 5. Hong Kong. Word Worm: Octopus, shark, whale, lobster.