Book review 2

Book read: The Da Vinci Code


Application
Q1What would the main character be likely to do if s/he visited your classroom?


This time, when Mr Robert Langdon visits our classroom, he is going to do different things from the last time he visited my classroom. This time, he is going to talk to us about the origins of some symbols which we often see in our lives and the story behind them. He is also going to explain and give a presentation on how important is symbols are in our lives. He is also going to share with us about his fantastic adventure he had when he was in Paris which was what exactly happened in The Da Vinci Code. He would share with us the story behind his adventure like the Priory of Sion and some of its famous grandmasters like Leonardo Da Vinci and Sir Issac Newton, the Holy Grail and its legend. He is also going to advertise to us about his new book which is going to be published soon. Finally, he is going to encourage us to take up symbology when we grow up.


Analysis
Q2:Compare two of the characters in your book
The two characters that I have chosen from the book are Robert Langdon and Sir Leigh Teabing.

Robert Langdon, a very knowledgeable person who is an expert of symbology in Harvard University. He is a highly respected and intelligent professor in Harvard University. Although he can be strict, he is regarded as a great teacher. He is unselfish and a nice person. He has claustrophobia when he was seven years old as he fell into a well. He is always willing to help and would not resort to kill to achieve his goal.


Leigh Teabing, on the other hand, is a British royal historian and a Grail expert. He once studied in Oxford. He is an old friend of Robert. He lives outside Paris with his faithful butler, Remy. At some point in his life, he contracted polio. However, he still flies back to Great Britian to seek medical treatment as he does not trust French doctors. He is a cunning and ruthless person whom faked his identity as the Teacher to establish contact with Bishop Manuel Aringarosa and Silas so that they can help him get the Grail and win support over the Vatican. Actually, he just wants the Grail for himself so that he could tell the whole world about the truth of the Holy Grail. He is also a ruthless person who would not hesitate to kill in order to achieve his goals.




Synthesis
Q3: Radio Announcement
Hey there, are u a fan of Robert Langdon? Do you love mystery and thrillers? Buy the Da Vinci Code now and uncover the secret truth so devastating that you would remember it for your life. Get it at any bookstores nearby.

Evaluation
Q4: Is the title a good one or a poor one? Why?
To me, I feel that this title, The Da Vinci Code, is a good title for this book. Firstly, this book is filled with codes that the main characters need to solve such that they can uncover the real truth which one of the protagonists', Sophie Neveu, grandfather had left behind for them to solve. Secondly, the clues which they got to solve the clue comes from Da Vinci paintings like the Last Supper, the Mona Lisa etc. The title is not to corny and it is easy to remember.

IT Home Learning: Lesson 5

1) The casino being built in Singapore is supposed to be a money-maker and job creator. However, many people have spoken against it. Talk to a parent or adult and get their view on the casino. Listen to the NPR and YouTube offerings and choose one that substantiates your viewpoint and include a quote from it as well. Your blog entry has to be at least 200 words and you must either support the casino or condemn its construction and ultimately the hardships it will cause in Singapore.

To me, I would condemn the building of the casino in Singapore. Although the building of the casino in Singapore would create many jobs and make more money for Singapore's economy and help to tide over the economic crisis, it would lead to many problems for gamblers and their families.

Some problems that would result in are serious addiction to gambling, bankruptcy, heavy debts and many family problems.

Many people started gambling for fun with a small amount of money. When they started winning, they get this huge feeling of happiness which would cause them to be addicted to gambling as they think that their luck is with them and if they continue, they would be able to win more money and relax for the rest of their lives. This would result in their depleted savings, lost of trust just to borrow more money to gamble and the hardships the families need to go through.

Many people often say " When u gamble, you lose more than you win". This saying is very true. Gambling is purely by luck and chance and not on the amount of knowledge you have for gambling. Gambling requires no skill and the rewards are high, but you have to spend a higher amount such that you are able to succeed. Many people want to strike rich with no effort needed and turn to gambling.

In conclusion, if the building of the casino is needed, the gamblers must have strong self-control and self-restrain so that they would not be addicted to gambling.