A Radio Conversation about Family Problems

Clara : I am  really exhausted. They want me to do all the home chores. My children are noisy and messy. My husband is lazy and demanding.

Radio Presenter : You have a point, but who is to blame in your case ?

 Listener 1: Could I stop you here for a moment? I think that you must find time to do it all by yourself, that's what moms do!

Clara  : I don't agree with you because I don't have much time for the children as I am very busy at work.

Listener 2 : You have a point because I have the  same problem wih my family.

Radio Presenter : Well, that might be true, but why has this problem become so common nowadays?

Listener 1 : I guess this is the effect of working mothers.

By 3rd Form Economics

Sidi Zid Secondary School 

Chahrazed 

Kais

Nourhene

Aladine Marzouk

A Radio Conversation about Family Problems

Radio Presenter: Hello ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our programme "Family Problems." Today, we have Mrs. Clara in our show. So, what's your problem Clara?

Clara : I am  really exhausted. They want me to do all the home chores. My children are noisy and messy. My husband is lazy and demanding.

Radio Presenter : You have a point, but who is to blame in your case ?

 Listener 1: Oh no Mrs. Clara! It is your responsibility because you didn't share the roles since the beginning with your husband.

Clara  : I am so tired, I work and do all the chores and my family never understands that it is exhausting!  They don't help me at all, may be they think that I am a robot! 

Listener 2 : I agree with you because this is part of their character and unfortunately it is too late to change it!

Radio Presenter : Thank you Mrs. Clara and I hope that you soon find a solution to your problem

Listener 1 : I advise you to teach your children how to be organised step by step.

By 3rd Form Economics

Sidi Zid Secondary School 

Rawen Bouzayene 

Abir Toumi 

Nessrine Marzouk 

Aicha Rjeb

A Radio Conversation about Family Problems

Clara  takes part in a radio programme dealing with family problems. She talks about how  overburdened she is and the very little assistance she gets from the other family members. The radio presenter and two other listeners take part in the conversation. They express their opinions about the issue. 

Clara : Hello listeners. Today I'm here to talk about family problems. I am  really exhausted. They want me to do all the home chores. My children are noisy and messy. My husband is lazy and demanding.

Radio Presenter : You have a point, but who is to blame in your case ?

 Listener 1: Could I stop you here for a moment ? You have to clean your house and prepare the food because that's your role.

Clara  : Are you sure? I am not a robot! I have a full time job and all the house work is left on me! I'm very tired and I feel like a slave in my home. I have the right to relax and enjoy my life too!

Listener 2 : I agree with you, we have the right to enjoy ourselves!

Radio Presenter : Well, that might be true , but there are some tips to have roles fairly shared among family members. For example, Clara you could prepare the food, while your husband cleans the garden and the living room, and the children must do their beds.

Listener 1 : That's the magic recipe I am using with my family.

Clara: Thank you. I will try it.

By 3rd Form Economics

Sidi Zid Secondary School

Nabil

Adem

Manel

Rania

A wedding that turned into a disaster

A wedding that turned into a disaster

Sunday, 6th August at 7 a.m we were in the party room to celebrate my uncle's marriage. Suddenly, we heard the sound of a shooting and three men entered, they were terrorists. I started screaming and I felt terrified because they killed two persons who tried to escape in front of my eyes, that's why the hair on my neck stood up. After that, they started threatening us using weapons and they warned us that if we don't keep silent they would kill us. But, I was lucky because earlier I was talking to my father who works as a police officer and I did not hang up the call, so he heard everything.

Hence, after about ten minutes the police surrounded the place and arrested them. As a result my father was awarded for his heroic behaviour during this operation. I was really proud of my daddy who saved our lives. Alas, the wedding turned into a disaster.

Greetings to all policemen.

By Zied Ahmed

First Form 4 Sidi Zid Sec. School

An Article about Brain Drain

Brain Drain or Brain Gain?

Brain drain or the migration of skilled workers from developing countries to the developed ones is a controversial issue. Some people believe that the migration of highly  specialized workers generates benefits while others think it creates problems.

In my opinion, the migration of highly skilled and specialized workers generates both benefits and drawbacks. On an individual level, it may be good for some workers, eager to improve their financial situation or to escape economic or political difficulties in their own countries so that they enjoy a better quality of life in the host country: earn higher wages and have better opportunities. On a larger level, human migration is also beneficial for the countries to which talent migrates. For those countries skilled migration means gaining human capital embodied in the stock of productive skills and technical knowledge. In fact, when the most talented individuals depart for education or opportunity to a rich host country, they indirectly contribute to making it more prosperous and richer. However, this phenomenon is perhaps most problematic for developing nations where the outflow of scientists and technologists has a negative impact on their economy and development: they are losing qualified individuals who make enormous economic and social contributions. 

To my mind, the migration of highly skilled workers doesn’t only affect the development of poor countries but it also widens the growth gap between rich and poor nations. The situation could be worse in the future unless migrants are encouraged to be repatriated. 

An argumentative paragraph about the drawbacks of virtual schools

Although virtual learning has advantages like the freedom of having personalized lessons anywhere, at any time and at one’s own pace and rhythm, it does have drawbacks. To me, the traditional school is necessary because it’s the place where kids acquire not only learning skills but only social and behavioral skills which are of great importance to their emotional development. So, where would the child learn how to get along with people if he spends most of his time in front of his computer? Would he be able to have normal relationships with his relatives and friends? I believe the answer is doubtful. Besides, virtual learning, which involves sitting with one’s eyes glued on the computer screen, is not helpful either for the physical growth of kids. Children, who don’t hustle and bustle, who don’t run or play outside in the open air may develop health problems later on. In fact, a lot of people whose work involves a lot of sitting suffer from backaches, weight and other diseases. For all these reasons I believe virtual learning is good only in certain circumstances and only for a certain category of people or children: children who can’t move about because of some physical handicaps or university students who have other responsibilities and can’t attend the scheduled lessons or lectures. From that point of view virtual learning is of a great help.

An Ad to attract visitors to the old medina of Tunis

See more of Tunis on foot

Come along with us on our marvelous walking tour to the medina of Tunis. We will take you through the numerous alleys full of craft-shops, souvenirs, colors and scents to some of the most important buildings the “Great Mosque” or “Zitouna Mosque” which was built in the 19^th century. While the mosque today serves mainly as a house of prayers, it was also a house of higher learning until the 1950’s. Dar-al-Bay or Bay’s Palace will be our next destination. You will be amazed by the architecture and decoration which reflect many different styles and periods. Finally, you will rest your feet in one of the most splendid cafés inside the Medina: café “M’Rabet”. The interior has not changed for at least a hundred years. It is a cool rescue when the summer heat makes walking in the streets of the markets almost unbearable. The café is built over the tombs of 3 holy men, and the restaurant on top of the café is considered as one of the most exclusive places in all of Tunis. If you visit it in the afternoon or evening, expect belly-dancing or live music together with the food.

 

A Speech about Smoking

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm happy to see you. My name is Sana and I am a member in a health club at Sidi Zid secondary school. It's an honour to be given the chance to speak to you today about one of the most important issues in our life, which is smoking.

To begin with, no one can deny the harmful effects of smoking on smokers, the whole society and even the environment. Second, most smokers are addictive by nature to tobacco and nicotine, which usually causes serious diseases like lung cancer or even increases the risk of a stroke as well as other respiratory illnesses. Then, I'll go on to speak about smokers' families who represent an important part of society. Family members, especially kids, consider parents as their models or ideals. Hence, it is no surprise to find out that the majority of children, based on statistics, tend to imitate their parents even in smoking! Moreover, the harmful effects of smoking spread to reach the whole society through increasing the number of sickness leave due to the serious illnesses caused by smoking and the long stays in hospitals. As a result, the country's economy is negatively affected by low productivity at work. Even worse, the negative impacts of smoking reach the environment too, which makes the global problem of air pollution more threatening.

What I want to say is that we need to cooperate to put an end to this dangerous phenomenon "smoking." Together we can! Thank you very much for your attention.

Haj Ali Sana

4th Grade Sciences

Sidi Zid Secondary School

I wonder if I could have your attention for a few moments. I'd just like to say a few words about smoking. Allow me to introduce my self, I'm Dhouha and I'm a member the Health Club at Sidi Zid's Secondary school. I am going to talk to you about the harmful effects of smoking.

First of all, Smoking is very dangerous because it has harmful effects on the smoker himself! Unfortunately, smokers find it difficult to quit smoking due to the addictive nature of nicotine and tobacco. That's why, the majority of them are not able to taste and smell food like non-smokers! Even worse, smokers are endangered by many chronic illnesses, respiratory problems and even lung cancer. Finally, smoking is a threat, that's why it is advisable that smokers act quickly and quity smoking before it is too late.

That's all for me, thank you very much for your time.

Dhouha Taieb
4th Grade Sciences

Sidi Zid Secondary School

Good morning everyone,

Allow me to introduce myself. I am a student at Sidi Zid Secondary School and a member of its health club. My name is Monia Amri and the subject of my talk revolves around one of the most important issues nowadays "smoking." Today, I am going to focus on the harmful effects of smoking.

Firstly, smoking has many negative effects on the smoker himself. For example, smokers usually suffer from poor health as well as inability of smelling and tasting food like other people who do not smoke. This dangerous habit leads to serious illnesses including lung cancer, respiratory problems and chronic diseases. Secondly, smokers not only affect their health, but also they represent a bad model for kids and family members. Also, smoking ruins the family budget, which results in financial problems. Last but not least, this bad habit affects the whole society when it comes to sickness leave or long stays in hospitals that lower productivity at work.

Thank you for your time and attention.

An "If" Poem

If one day you find yourself roaming with no goal
If in a great play you find no single role
keep in mind that everything will be good
If you are self-confident with a high mood
No one can lower your self-esteem, no one could

By Sana Haj Ali

4th Grade Sciences

Sidi Zid Secondary School

rhyming poems

             My way

I try to move the past away
I try to smile everyday
I stand strong and pray
To start my own way

By Dhouha Taieb 
4th Grade 

Ticket to happiness

Be happy everyday,
A smile throws all stress away
Life is short, live it your own way
Listen to birds singing the songs of May

By Najeh Brahim
4th Grade 


A Better World

There are many children who suffer today
There are many children who wish to play
Wake up! Help needy people if you may
Throw all their problems away
Hand by hand to start a new day
No to suffering, no to death anyway
Welcome to a better world I say


By Amira El Heni
4th grade
Sidi Zid Secondary School