Al mahassen secondary school (a school magazine)
- 1. 2013-2014 Al Mahassen Secondary School
- 2. Editor: Miss Rim Letaief Contributors: - Anis Touati - Amal Hammadi - Amina Othmani - Amira Saidi - Aya Chbiki - Besma Othmani - Chahla Dridi - Hana Zien - Meriem Bouzayene - Mohamed Bouhlali Dridi - Mohamed Saidi - Nouha Nbili - Nour Triki - Rahma Arroum - SousourOthmani - Wahida Hammi The Star Magazine presents to you the works of 16 young pupils whose talents range from writing, to rhyming and drawing. These pupils have chosen to display their pieces of work in this magazine hoping that it paves them the way towards stardom and serves as a springboard towards your hearts and souls. With love we start our magazine and with love we end to fill you with warmth and joy. So read and enjoy Rim Letaief
- 3. A love song I see trees of green, and red roses too I see them bloomfor me and you And I think to myself what a wonderful life I see a blue sky and white clouds I look at the sun and admire its brightness And I think to myself what a wonderful life The colors of the rainbow areso pretty in the sky They charmthe people who often go by I see friends shaking hands and I know They’rereally saying I love you And I think to myself what a wonderfullife Rahma Arroum Amina Othmani Fatma Yakoubi Nour Triki 2nd Exp. Science
- 4. An article about the situation of children in Tunisia Children are important in our life. They are the future of our society and they are capable of developing our nation. However, there are many problems that may hinder this development. What are these problems? What are their effects and what are the rights of children? There are many problems that children face. First, there is poverty. Children don’t have homes, food and clothes. Second, they don’t have schools and books. They live without education. Third, poverty affects their health. Sometimes, they die because of hunger. These situations have many effects. In the first place, children will be exploited by the rich people through child labor. Also, they will become criminals and will know many corrupt people and start stealing and depending upon alcohol. To prevent children from these dangers, we have to give them their rights. Children’s most important rights are: freedom, protection, health and education. In conclusion, we can say that life without children is a life that is without development and that has a bad future. That’s why, people should help these children. For example, they can give them money and enact laws to protect them. Wahida Hammi 2nd Arts
- 5. An interview talking about the dream job Radio Presenter: HiAnis!Welcome to our radio show. Anis: Hi! I’mso happy for your invitation. Thank you. Radio Presenter: First, I wantto ask you about your dream job. Anis: I dreamof becoming an architect. Radio Presenter: It’sa good job but why an architect exactly. Why haven’tyou chosen another job? Anis: In my opinion, this job is the best job because it gives you a good salary. Also, it has prestige. Radio Presenter: Whatdoes an architect do? Anis: when someone wants to build his houseor anything else, the architect prepares the plan. Radio Presenter: I think it’s a difficult job. Anis: No, it’s not but it requires a lot of schooling, about7 years. Radio Presenter: So you haveto work hard to succeed. Anis: yes and I’mworking on that. Radio Presenter: I wish thatyou achieve your dream and thanks for coming. Anis: You are welcome. MeriemBouzayene and Anis Touati 2nd Exp. Science 2
- 6. An earthquake stole away our happiness Last month, we moved to another house and we were feeling so happy. We tried our best to make the house look beautiful. The first night in that house, my mom prepared a delicious dinner. My brother and sister set the table. Everything seemed like magic. All of us sat around the table and enjoyed the smell of the flowers. Suddenly, the weather changed and the house began shaking. We wereso afraid. My little sister was screaming. My dad tried to help my sister and brother. We tried to leave the house as soon as we discovered that it was an earthquake. Oh God! When I remember that night I feel frightened. Our house collapsed on top of us. My mother was hurt and she fainted. My sister was crying and all of us tried to survive. Unfortunately, my mother died. My father took my sister and I and put us away from the devastation. But my brother didn’t survive. The closet fell on top of him. On that night, I lost my dear father and also my best brother. My family became homeless. And my sister was lost. I lost my family, my dreams because of a disaster, an earthquake. Hana Zien 3rd Info Technology
- 7. A report on Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is a love story. It is set in the past, in Italy. Its main characters are Romeo and Juliet and their parents. The story opens with Juliet, a beautiful girl when meeting her man of dreams Romeo. Their first meeting took place on a big boat of love, named The Titanic. When Romeo saw Juliet, he believed that she was his princess and Juliet shared with him the same feelings. The couple spent great days on that love boat but their happiness didn’t last because their parents and the society in which they lived refused their relationship. They thought that it was an unusual relationship, which made Juliet feel disappointed and forced her to jump into the sea and commit suicide. As a result, Romeo cried and he felt sad because he thought that he was guilty for the death of Juliet. This story bewitched me. I think it’s a great story that teaches us about love and its importance in our life. Parts of the book are funny and sad. I certainly recommend this story to everybody. Aya Chbiki 3rd Economics
- 8. Love is you Love is you That’s why I can’t hate you I can’t live without you Because I will feel sad if I leave you My mind always thinks of you Come let me love you Let me dance with you Think with you and Live my life with you Chahla Dridi 2nd Arts
- 9. The internet: a Blessing or a curse? In the beginning of the 20th century, the internet was invented. This means of communication has made a revolution in different areas. Some people agree that it has many benefits while others disagree with the latter idea. On the one hand, people, who say that the internet has many disadvantages, state many reasons. First, they say that it’s a waste of time because children and adults sit for much time in front of the net and forget their duties. Second, statistics show that the internet leads to poor school results and bad behavior. Third, through the net, some illegal behavior becomes common in society such as stealing. Fourth, if someone surfs the net whenever and wherever he wants, he can never have a social life and can become addicted to the internet. So these are the main dangers that the internet causes. On the other hand, we cannot cover up the good things that the internet can give to us. First, through the internet, we can entertain ourselves. In addition, the internet helps us to download information. Second, thanks to the internet, we can do shopping, pay bills and study. Besides, this type of media gives people the right of speaking and showing the truth. Finally, we can communicate with people and make new friends easily and also have relationships with people from other countries. To summarize, I think that life has become easier than before thanks to the internet and we should take only the best things offered by this technology and corrector leave the worst. Rahma Arroum
- 10. Love adventure, you will love Carthage Here history and legend intermingle. Spend a period of fun and excitement in the Martyr’s Amphitheatre, the terrace of the Antiquarium. Enjoy the view of the Antiquarium. You will never forget the baths of Antonimus and of course the Punic ports. You will discover their ancient civilization. This great place will make you so happy and be sure all of the beautiful views will attract you. Enjoy our culture, feel the warmth and become stronger. Carthage is calling you, so come to it. Hana Zien Nouha Nbili 3rd Info. Technology
- 11. Dear Abrare, I am writing this letter to advise you on how to cope with exams. First, you should concentrate with the teacher when she explains the lesson. You shouldn’t revise your lesson at the last minute. You had better get a good night’s sleep the night before the exam so that your mind is fresh. Second, you must keep calm in the exam and there’s no need to panic. Also, work out how much time you need to spend on each section. Third, you mustn’t waste time on one question. If you can’t do something, leave it and come back to it later. Finally, you ought to use all the time that you have available in the exam. If you finish early, go back and check everything even the questions you find very easy. I hope that you like my pieces of advice. I wish you have good results in all the exams. Yours Besma BesmaOthmani 2nd Exp. Science 3
- 12. An article on the advantages of work for mothers For millennia, women have stayed at home cooking, cleaning and taking care of children. But, now, and with the change of life, women see that they have to work and help men. Yet, some people think that a woman’s natural place is at home and believe that the work of the mother has many disadvantages. I personally think that the point of view of these individuals is wrong. The work of mothers has many advantages. First, the working mother comes into contact with famous and important people in the work place and in society in general. Second, she gets money and can build a good future for herself and for her children. Also, she can help her husband and her family. Third, the working mother has a role in society and helps in the success of the economy. Finally the mother can work and take care of her family when her husband helps her. Work is the most important thing. It makes the individual more important in society. So people shouldn’t deprive women from their right because they are equal to men and they can work like them. Rania Othmani 2nd Exp. Science 2
- 13. A personal diary I woke up early and went to the supermarket. I felt happy. Yet, there, I saw some people stealing the supermarket. I felt scared. I took my phone and I called the police but at the end of the call the leader of the gang saw me and beat me. At last, the police arrived and took the gang. I was taken to hospital and went home. The day was very bad. Saidi Mohamed 2nd Arts 2
- 14. I will be heard You look at me and call me obsessed Simply because of the way I am dressed You don’t know me for what’s inside You judge the clothing I wear with pride My body is not for your eyes to hold You must speak to my mind not to my feminine mold I’m an individual; I’m no man’s slave It’s Allah’s pleasure that I only crave I have a voice so I will be heard For in my heart I carry His word AmiraSaidi BesmaOthmani Amal Hammadi 2nd Exp. Science 3
- 15. The party My friend invited me to a party at night I was happy because the sound of music was marked by its height I am going to meet Sarah, Dave and Johnny I’m sure that this party is going to be funny This night is my best night Because there is no parent to say be quiet Yes! This party is going to be funny MohamedBouhlali Dridi 2nd Exp. Science 2
- 16. Men and women: equal or not? Women and men are two important parts of life. Yet, there is no agreement on whether they are treated equally or not. On the one hand, there is no gender equality in Tunisia but there is gender discrimination. Women and men are unequal due to many reasons. For example, only women do the housework and only men are allowed to do whatever they want and to go wherever they want. Also, only women raise children. Women and men are unequal not only in society but inside the family also. For example, men eat better food than women and are given more pocket money and we cannot forget the other problems that women face. For example, women suffer from violence and oppression. They can’t express themselves freely. On the other hand, there is equality between men and women. For example, they are equal in education and work and they have the right of voting. Also law protects both men and women. All things considered, there is equality between men and women in Tunisia. Women in our country arelucky compared to other Arab countries. Amina Othmani 2nd Exp. Science 3
- 17. Save the environment The environment is very important in our life because without it, we can’t live and we can’t eat or drink. Without the environment, we are nothing. Saving this blessing makes us feel happy because saving the environment is saving ourselves. We can savethis blessing through many ways. First, we should plant trees in the forestto make our country look good and to give us clean air. Second, we should use the bicycles instead of cars to keep the air clean. Third, we should stop smoking because it is very dangerous for our health and for the health of others, especially kids. Fourth, we should build conservation areas to save animals from the huntsmen. Finally, we should put factories in the desertaway from people to save our health. Saving the environment will make our future better than now. It will save the future of our children. Chahla Dridi 2nd Arts
- 18. Al Mahassen Gafsa Dear Sir, I’m writing this letter to tell you how to save the environment and what the dangers your factory is causing to it. Because the environment is very important in our life, I advise you to protect it. First, you should put your factory in the desert. I know that you are a business man and you have many factories. For this, I am telling you to put them in the desert because they can cause many problems. They can cause air pollution and water scarcity. In addition, the gases of these factories can also cause diseases. Besides, they cause many illnesses to the people. Now Sir, I will tell you the ways of saving the environment and I will give you the solutions to all these problems. First, you should recycle plastic bags and bottles. Second, you ought to reducethe production of gases in order to savethe ozone layer. After that, you had better avoid throwing waste, litter and garbage. Finally, Sir, don’t forget to decrease using the car. You can walk when you’re going to a close place and you should use the car only when you are obliged because cars can cause air pollution. At the end, I can tell you only good bye Sir. I hope that you pay attention to and be careful about the dangers of the environment. Faithfully yours, Amal Hammadi
- 19. I really miss you Please leave me. Don’tmake me cry I don’t need your love. I say good bye. I want to forgetyou, but whatcan I do I really miss you I miss your smile. I think of you fromtime to time. I see you in my dreams. I get up and remember our memories I remember you words “wewill live forever and change the world” I really miss you I see couples in my way. I think of our first meeting Life is so sad becausemy heart is broken The birds fly in the sky but they havestopped singing The sun wakes up every day but it has stopped rising I really miss you I can’t forgetyou Rahma, Amina Nour and Fatma