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Beacon Current Affairs 2014

Who am I?

Names in the news Places in the news

The pioneer generation (pg19) Cambodia, Myanmar (pg12)

Words in the News

(pg2)!ushers!

feedback!estimates!

undergraduate

(Pg6)!jostling!strike!

standstill!spike

(Pg7)!physiotherapist!

trauma!acute!

swelling

(pg19)!pioneer!

accumulates!subsidies!

burgeoning

Seated faster, thanks to app (pg2)❖ A new app allowed the people at this year’s NDP

parade to find their seats faster!

❖ It was designed by lecturers from Republic Polytechnic’s School of Infocomm!

❖ Just one example of how mobile devices and apps are playing a more important role in our lives!

❖ How have you used apps to improve the way you do things? Share with us on the Current Affairs Blog. :)

Strike causes havoc on Causeway (pg6)

❖ A new toll at the causeway means drivers have to pay $5 to enter and leave Johor!

❖ This unhappiness has led to 200 bus drivers carrying out a strike on 1st August!

❖ This led to massive jams from 5 am to 9 am!

❖ Have you been to Malaysia recently? How have you been affected by this new $5 toll?

Pain, pain, go away (pg7)❖ Playing sports keeps us healthy,

strong and happy!❖ But high-energy jumps can lead

to aches and pains if we are not careful!

❖ Read on to learn more about the 2 common types of sports injuries and how to stay safe!

❖ Ask yourself - are you taking proper care of yourself when playing sports?

Who are the pioneers? (pg19)❖ The first generation of

Singaporeans who contributed to this country!

❖ They helped make Singapore the success she is today!

❖ Aged 65 and older!❖ Pioneer generation package

(worth $8 billion) has been created to help them with their healthcare needs!

❖ Only fair that we help them now

A day at the dentist (p20)

❖ Pupils share their experiences visiting the dentist!

❖ What about yourself? When was the last time you visited a dentist? How was it? Were you scared? Share your experiences with us in the blog. :)!

❖ What else can you do to keep your teeth and gums healthy?

-Mr Ng

Look forward to hearing from all of you on the Current Affairs Blog :)