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Hello everyone!
I reckoned some of you would have finished your major exams (GCE O-Levels, IP, IB and IGCSE). Congrats! It’s time for your to enjoy your holiday before you embark on the next stage of your academic and knowledge pursuance.
It has been a while since you last hear from me. We (Winners Education Group) just came back from our educational trip to Northern Vietnam (Hanoi City, Sapa and Halong Bay, etc) and we have learned alot about their:
- Educational system for Primary, Secondary, High School and Universities
- Educational levels as compared to other developed and developing nations
- History and Literature
- Language and Economy
And, of course – i saw several interesting Chemistry Phenomenon – Chemistry reactions and actions that are related to our everyday life!
Halong Bay – an UNESCO World Heritage Site has 2000+ limestone structures that are formed due to the wave and wind erosion of one huge island, over thousands and thousands of years.
We also saw villagers selling home-made Corn Wine along the streets! This corn wine has 50% v/v alcohol (ethanol) content!
And apparently some villagers used it to power and run their cars and motorbikes! Chemistry students! Ready for actions?
Question 1:
Why are the advantages of using ethanol over petrol as fuels for vehicles? State two advantages.
We also saw villagers making knifes and mechanical tools using metals. These shows the property of Malleability of Metals.
There are many more Chemistry Phenomenons observed……but now, i would just like to share with you some highlights of the trip:
2 Days of trekking on Sapa mountains was pretty tough, but the beautiful scenery and conversations with local villagers and other travelers was well worth it. Learned alot!
This picture was taken when i was touring around the Primary School in Sapa village, which is supported by Unicef. Well Done! It provides every child with the opportunity of basic education and literacy and this will improve the livelihood the villagers.
Once they have a secondary education, the child (about 15-16 years old) will be given many options to work or to continue their high school. The picture below shows our Sapa Tour Guide which is only 16 years old, but she speaks very good english and is very professional and passionate about her job. I am inspired by her!!!
That’s all for now. If you are interested to find out more about my trip and see more photos, do connect with me on my Facebook.
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