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Library Newsletter
MONTH 12
YEAR 2011
VOL. #1 ONE
ISSUE #1
DSE Curriculum
Do you find the science subjects very difficult to understand? Or do you
want to practise the answering skills in Physics, Chemistry and Biology? If
your answer is yes, the library can surely help you. There are lots of
exercise books that can be borrowed from the library. You can find them
on the bookshelf 400-500(science) and in the "new books" column. There
are both multiple choice and long question exercises for Physics,
Chemistry and Biology. Some of them even include revision notes and
examination scoring techniques to help you get higher marks in the exams.
This includes various publishers such as Aristo, Solar, Marshall Cavendish
Education and Oxford. As practice makes perfect, these books are really
useful to us when we are studying. However, if you borrow the exercise
books, you should ask the librarians for the attached answer booklet. You
also need to return both the exercise book and the answer booklet at the
same time after finishing reading or else it will be considered as late return.
I hope you all can make use of the library's resources to facilitate your
study.
� World Literature Day
� Second update of wall of free speech
� Battle of the books
� Book Week
� Second newsletter
Upcoming Activities
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Teacher’s Book Recommendation Mr. Lee Oliver
Title:
The Invisible
Author:
Mats Wahl
“One ordinary Monday morning in May, Hilmer
Eriksson walks into his high school classroom and
discovers that he has become invisible. No one can
see him. No one can hear him.”
I am sure you have all heard the adage ‘Never judge a book by its cover,’ but I must confess that it was precisely the intriguing, unusual picture on the cover of Mats Wahl’s The Invisible that made me pick it up and withdraw it from the school library. A brief scan of the plot synopsis confirmed my choice. Hilmer Eriksson enters his high school classroom one Monday morning, shortly followed by two classmates who dislike him. To Hilmer’s surprise, both classmates proceed to ignore him, rather than bully him, as he expects. In fact, they behave as if he is not there. Hilmer’s confusion increases when class begins and his teacher announces that a detective will be talking to them about a classmate’s disappearance. When Detective
Fors announces that it is he, Hilmer, who is missing, he becomes frantic. No matter how loudly Hilmer yells or what he does, no-one seems to hear or see him. He has become invisible. And he cannot recall what happened on the day he is supposed to have gone missing. Thus begins this intriguing and haunting Swedish novel. The book is a police procedural, a typical Scandinavian mystery and a ghost story in equal measures. It is interesting to note that the novel has been made into a film, produced by the same team that worked on The Sixth Sense, as there are several parallels between that film and this novel, not least the plot twists. However, despite its supernatural premise, this novel bravely grapples with contemporary political issues in modern-day Scandinavia. Hilmer has been the victim of a racially motivated attack, for daring to defend a Muslim boy.
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The novel explores the inter-racial tensions in a small Swedish town and unblinkingly examines a community complicit with the crime against Hilmer. Adults who remain silent, or fail to assist Fors in his investigation for fear that negative publicity for the town will damage its plans to promote tourism, are arguably as guilty as those who attack Hilmer. The book, published in Swedish in 2000, over a decade ago, is eerily prescient. The anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant fervour explored in the novel came to the world’s attention in July of this year, when right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breitvik massacred 69 youths at a summer camp in Norway. The novel is not exclusively or parochially political, however. It is also a meditation on loss and the tragedy of a wasted life. The narration alternates between Detective Fors’ investigation and Hilmer’s own perceptions and feelings, as he follows the detective’s progress. Some of the most moving sections of the novel are where Hilmer is described, lurking invisibly in the background as Fors interviews key figures in the town:
And while they were talking, Hilmer Eriksson stood next to them. He
shouted. He pulled at their arms and pointed to
the compost pile…But
Hilmer was invisible, he couldn’t be heard, he
wasn’t noticed. He was
just there, like a powerless witness in the hunt
for himself.
His damaged face.
His ruined lips.
Blood on his shirt.
Only one shoe.
These sections depicting Hilmer’s isolation and powerlessness do become rather mawkish and repetitive over the course of the novel, and the right-wing, racist students are, in some cases, two-dimensionally drawn, but these are minor faults in an otherwise genuinely moving, riveting page-turner. Those who enjoy thrillers, mysteries and the supernatural should enjoy this story. Hilmer Eriksson is a character who haunts you long after you have finished the novel and closed the book.
Teacher’s Book Recommendation Mr. Lee Oliver
Title:
The Invisible
Author:
Mats Wahl
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此書寫於 1962 年,以六十年代香港的社會狀況為背
景,處處散發著濃厚的香港本土氣息。當時社會的轉型令
香港工商業興旺起來,巿民的生活水平確實提高了,但精
神生活空虛。在香港這個無根、勢利、金錢掛帥而人均文
化修養奇低的資本主義城市中,文化人的地位也很低微。
不但如此,人與人之間種種矛盾及疏離等問題,知識分子
的內心衝突,以及由物質主義、道德敗壞等等交織而成的
社會情態亦透過此書呈現出來。
作為“中國第一本意識流小說”,作者巧妙地運用
意識流的手法,以內心獨白的方式,以一種迴旋循環的方
式進行,常以酒醉開始,以酒醒作結,藉酒徒醉時或於夢
中的精神狀態將客觀現實世界扭曲或主觀化、情緒化、形
象化,彰顯出現實中潛藏的狂亂、非人性與荒謬,醉眼之
中的世界往往更真實更透徹更露骨。對文字變成廉價貨物
的控訴、對社會物欲橫流風氣的不安、對生活的無奈、對
愛情的痛心、對文學的死心,一一通過一個酒徒展現出
來。如果說這本小說最重要的寫作技巧是意識流,那麼整
本小說最重要的物品就是一瓶瓶、一杯杯的酒了。
作者以「酒」貫穿全文,藉著酒徒的醉與醒,
在現實與夢幻、現在與過去、意識與潛意識,
甚至不同的夢境與現實之間遊走,沒有合乎情
理的聯繫,卻表現了主角以至其他人混亂、無
理、缺乏條理的思想,並透過描繪這種思想聯
繫的形式,去看焦慮的人性和詮釋一個紛亂而
複雜的的社會,把人的意識、以具體、可見的
形象表現出來,把內在、外在、過去、現在交
融在一起,人的內心真實時,反映工商業高度
發展的社會文學和文人的關係,剖釋病態的瘋
狂世界,對荒謬的現實作出深刻嘲諷的同時,
表達出對人性被扭曲的悲哀。
這本書雖然是四十年前的產物,但卻並不
脫節,反而像酒一樣越舊越香,越舊越醇,越
舊越濃。讀畢此書,頭暈暈,眼朦朦,看來這
四十年的美酒以讓我醉倒了。
好書推介好書推介好書推介好書推介 5C 李罡毅 書
名書名書名書名︰︰︰︰酒徒酒徒酒徒酒徒
作者作者作者作者︰︰︰︰劉以鬯
劉以鬯
劉以鬯
劉以鬯
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The guide basically includes all necessary processes
like choosing a suitable enquiry question, making
good use of reliable reference books and the mass
media, using a feasible research method, evaluating
results appropriately and presenting ideas in an
organised manner. Some popular global issues, such
as poverty, drug abuse, disability and domestic
violence are also given as examples to illustrate how
social trends and phenomena should be interpreted. It
is definitely a book you should not miss when you are
planning your IES project.
Library Newsletter
Title: Sociology projects: a student’s guide
Authors: David Barrat & Tony Cole
Call number: 301 BAR
Barcode Number: E030905
Liberal Studies may be one of the most
daunting subjects to secondary school
students studying the NSS curriculum.
Many of them are frustrated about the
Independent Enquiry Study (IES), an
individual project about sociology that is
included as School-based Assessment.
Written particularly for students, this
book adopts a comprehensive approach,
teaching readers how to achieve a good
report step by step. With in-depth
analysis, it is not too theoretical or
technical to understand but very practical.
Although it is not produced in Hong
Kong, the tips suggested by the book can
actually be applied to all IES questions.
SPCC Library
IES Book recommendation
Sociology projects: a student’s guide By David Barrat & Tony Cole
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Library Newslett
IB Book recommendation Title: The duck that Won the Lottery And
99 Other Bad Arguments
Authors: Julian Baggini
This non – fiction text contains 100 short,
stimulating and entertaining capsules of
philosophy, in which each logical fallacy
is being explained clearly using simple but
relevant everyday examples. Each fallacy
is presented by using a famous argument
that contains it, the fallacy is then
explained and another more subtle
example related to the fallacy is provided.
Each short and punchy chapter focuses on
the bad arguments that people from all
walks of life use all the time. By showing
that many well –known arguments are just
examples of careless thinking, the author
shows us that bad logic is omnipresent.
Let us take example 70 “Nothing but the
truth” to see how the author wittily
dissects an argument and makes readers
do the same with other examples. The
focus of this chapter, “half truths ”, is
introduced to the readers by using Bill
Clinton’s infamous quote, “ I did not have
sexual relations with that woman, Miss
Lewinsky” . Clinton was using the
ambiguity of the term “sexual
relations” to state a half truth, which means that his
statement is totally truthful, just that some other
important relevant truths are not mentioned. This
example further brings out the terrifying fact that half –
truths are actually more powerful than lies, as they ARE
irrefutable truths that can be supported by evidence, and
also stated with total sincerity.
This is a book that would make readers question the way
they think and motivate them to think more deeply, it
teaches readers to spot false dichotomies, gamblers’
fallacies and subtle contradictions, as well as to sharpen
their ability to pick a hole in any argument. I highly
recommend this book to all of you, as it can polish our
critical thinking skills, help us appreciate concepts
relevant to TOK and reflect on the way we think.
SPCC Library
The duck that Won the Lottery And
99 Other Bad Arguments By Julian Baggini
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Library Newsletter
MCQs about Library
7. Which year was the library founded? (1 mark) A. 1959 B. 1980 C. 1936 D. 1995
8. How many classroom(s) was there in the old library originally? (1 mark) A. 5 B. 6 C. 2 D. 1
9. Where will the library be located in 2013? (1 mark) A. Calder Path B. The Main Building C. The East Wing D. The Kennedy Road Campus
10. What are the opening hours of the Calder Path Library during school days? (1 mark) A. 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. B. 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. C. 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. D. 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
11. How many seats are there for students to study? (1 mark) A. 50 B. 52 C. 54 D. 56
12. Which of the following is not true about the services provided by the Calder Path Library? (1 mark) A. Off shore book borrowing and
returning service B. Wi-fi service C. Electronic resources service D. Movie watching service
1. The library has an acquisition of ________items. (1 mark) A. 12000 B. 12500 C. 13000 D. 13500
2. How many study room(s)/hall(s) is\ are there in the library? (1 mark) A. 5 B. 6 C. 2 D. 3
3. Which kind of dictionary mentioned below is not found in the Calder Path library? (1 mark) A. Spanish B. French C. English thesaurus D. German
4. How can recommendations of new books be suggested? (1 mark) A. Talk to Ms Wong or Ms Chow
personally B. Fill in a form at the circulation desk C. Write a letter to the library D. Write a letter to the Book lovers’
Club 5. What is the maximum number of books
that a student can borrow at a time? (1 mark) A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7
6. Students should return the borrowed item in ____ days. (1 mark) A. 5 B. 7 C. 14
D. 30
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Library Newsletter
17. A fine of $_____ each day (excluding non-school days) will be incurred on the borrower for each overdue item (not include the reference book). (1 mark) A. 0.30 B. 0.50 C. 1.00 D. 1.50
18. How much do you need to pay of each overdue reference book per day? (1 mark) A. $1 B. $3 C. $2 D. $5
19. Who are allowed to borrow reference books and examination papers? (1 mark) A. Only F.6 and F.7 students B. Only F.7 students C. Only F.4 students or above D. Only teachers
20. The library provides printing and photocopying services. For colour printing, $_____ per page will be charged; for black and white printing, $_____ per page will be charged. (1 mark) A. 2.00, 0.50 B. 1.50, 0.30 C. 1.00, 0.20 D. 0.50, 0.50
21. What is the portion of a book that can be copied at time? (1 mark) A. One-tenth B. One-third C. Half D. All
22. How many printers can be used in general in the library? (1 mark) A. 3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 5
14. How many washtub(s) is\ are there in each toilet in the library? (1 mark) A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
15. How many book car(s) you can see in the library in the main entrance and the main hall? (1 mark) A. 4 B. 3 C. 1 D. 2
16. How many librarians (including the head librarian) are there in the school? (1 mark) A. 28 B. 38 C. 48 D. 58
13. How can students know when the seating area will be closed for special purposes? (1 mark) A. Ask the librarians B. Email will be sent to
the whole school C. Ask the teachers in
charge D. Check the schedule of
the day placed at the entrance of the library
How is your result?
If you get:
22 marks= wonderful library
lover;
21-10= bookworm;
9-0= need to go to the library
more
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Answers for the MCQs about Library
Crossword
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