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生活中的 The Olympic Spirit in Life

「奧運精神」

A Memorable Expedition

There was a valuable and memorable experience with me from Outward
Bound Hong Kong [*Note] that I still keep in mind today. It was an adventurous
expedition for six days and five nights on a kayak along the shores south of Sai
Kung Country Park and around the islands nearby such as Sharp Island, Kau Sai
Chau, etc.
During the whole expedition, we need to bring our own food and water, and also the tents which were used for shelters at
night. Besides, we needed to follow a tiring and regular routine, which was blowing down tents, packing luggage like food, cooking
utensils, and personal belongings. And worst of all, there was no shower for the whole trip! Have you imagined after a whole day
under the sun in summer paddling on a kayak in the sea and there was no shower at night before going to bed? Actually, there was
no ‘bed’ to sleep on, but only a mat on hard ground or sand, with the body full of sweat and salt when we tugged in. The challenge
escalated at the third to fifth day, as we need to climb the mountains and hike on the creeks near the shore, and paddle to a sea
cave.
It really let me reflect my attitude towards wild environment and bad sanitary conditions. Life was only meaningful if we
decorated and went along with our own values, and not a busy and a colorful life made by the ones around us, the environment,
and the society.
Meanwhile, I had learned that teamwork and perseverance were required in order to achieve the tasks and goals during the
expedition. Our team just had a single chance of support with the supplies, such as food and water, during the trip, which was
bought by the supporting staff by speed boat. We were required to pack all the stuff in our kayak cabins too!
It was a true experience of life. I came to understand what ‘hard time’ and ‘difficult life’ mean. Just like I understand how
athletes are trained for the Olympic Games which require not only lots of physical capability, but also a strong and determined
mind, a ‘never give up’ attitude and the faith in ‘succeed’!
Now, revision for examination is no longer something hard and difficult for me anymore!
Solomon Leung, S4E
[*Note: Outward Bound Hong Kong is a non-profit organization in Hong Kong that aims to help people discover and develop their
potential to care for themselves, others and the world around them through challenging experiences in unfamiliar settings.]

Movie A Positive Attitude

Review Positive attitude towards life keeps one healthy, confident
and happy.
perfectly.
《媽媽的神奇小子》改編自殘 Daily routine makes people lose interest in doing things
奧徑賽金牌得主蘇樺偉真人真事， The jobs we do is to fulfil needs of our life. To have a daily
是香港近年鮮有的親情勵志電影。 bread, one must work hard with dedication, perseverance to
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角蘇樺偉出生 If a person fears of failure without trying different things,
在一個草根家 then he or she will never do any work successfully. This attitude
庭，天生患有 of life can make a person loos interest in any type of work and Aarti and her girl Aarushi Harshit
痙攣，經過苦 will become a burden to the society.
練，最終取得 So every child or an individual should inculcate the positive
驕人成績。 attitude towards life. Keep doing things full-heartedly, no matter whether they are interested in
本片最感 those things or whether they lead to achievements.
人處，是母子 Just like the champions of Olympic Games who try hard year after year to achieve personal
間不時流露出 and national fame in the Worlds’ most popular sports event. Everyone of them believes that failures
的相互關愛， are stepping stone to success, to achieve personal goals as well as to become a respected citizen
攙扶前行的溫暖。母親對兒子的全 of the country.
力支持，不斷鼓勵他不畏艱難，一 If we look around, every citizen should do something that interests them, which keeps them
往無前的奮鬥精神。而影片亦帶出 mentally and physically active, and also contributes something to the society.
尊重和保障殘疾人士的人權和尊嚴 As research proves one should not be lonely or sit idle, which will make them feel depressed
的訊息，使觀眾對殘疾人士在社會 and unworthy. To proof oneself they need to come out of their comfort zone, which will keep them
上受到的不公平待遇產生反思。 positive and gives peace of mind.
人生總有不完美，堅持有時不 When I took a break from job after giving birth to my first baby, there were days when I felt
一定會成功。但曾經拼搏努力過， there was nothing much to do because the monotonous daily routine was consuming my everyday
就不會留有遺憾。像本片的男主 life. Sometimes I wondered where this path was leading to and what my future would be.
角，不管多艱苦，都要全力以赴。 But seeing my baby’s smile and her growth made me gain the courage to start every new day
「望住亞媽，SET...GO!」 with spirit to make everything best for my family.
Lucina Woo Today those memories are the best phases of my life. Hence, I want each one to live or start
家教會常委會副主席 every day with new hopes and passions to make your future bright.
Aarti Parikh, S1M Parent

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