The rediscovery of the Shang began with the discovery of the ventral shells, which could be used to make traditional Chinese medicine. The family notices some strange characters on the shells. Historians have argued whether the tale is true about the first collector of the shells which called oracle bones. Intellectuals were calling China to embrace Western science and philosophy. They trained a generation of Chinese archaeologists. The earliest digs focused on retrieving oracle bones. They are heavy with descriptions of sacrifices. Used bones are to verify whether or not the event would occur. Turtle’s plastrons or cattle scapulas are leaned and treated. It was to provide a flat surface for writing by drilling notches into the back. It often carved into the object, along with the original divination statement. The oracle bones refer to persons who appear in historical texts. It tracked back more than the end of the Shang era.

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28 January 2010

Dear Mrs Menon

Choice of Facilities for the students

I am Ang Zhan Phung a senior student from class 4E3. Regarding the new building in this school, I am here to give my views on the three buildings. I think that having a multi-purpose sports hall, including an indoor swimming pool would benefit the student and members of the community.

Having a multi-purpose sports hall will greatly benefit the student. It will encourage more pupils to exercise in the new sports hall. This multi-purpose hall could remain open after school hours and weekend for the use by members of the public. The swimming pool could also be use when pupils are having their physical education and help them to build up their body. Therefore, multi-purpose hall is a choice for the school to build.

A theatre and concert hall could hall could also be a choice for the school. However, it could only be used for drama groups and musicians for the school. Although, community can host shows and combined events but not many student would use the theatre and concert hall. Therefore, theatre and concert hall does not benefit most of the students. A multi-media resource centre does not benefit much of the students. Although the training opportunities and digital resource library or even a cyber café can benefit the young and old but not many students will be interested in multi-media resource centre.

Moreover, a multi-purpose hall is a great choice for both the students and community to enjoy and learn. Hence, I hope that you would take my suggestion into consideration.

Yours sincerely
Zhan Phung

Ang Zhan Phung