I like mathematics and I think I am good at it. But sometimes I make careless mistakes in my calculations. I think science students should have an analytical mind. This is difficult for me.

On the other hand, arts students need to have good writing skills.

They should also have a good memory because a lot of facts and figures are involved.

My ambition is to be an accountant and both science and art students can take this subject.

So what stream should I choose?

Candy Chan Yuen-i

Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School

Cheats violated spirit of the exam

I'm writing to express my frustrations about cheating in the HKCEE. Some candidates reportedly used mobile phones and personal digital assistants during toilet breaks to look up answers for questions in an English paper.

This is very unfair on students who have made a great effort to improve their English standards over the past few years.

The controversy has also put a question mark over the exam's credibility.

Students are using various methods to brush up their language skills. Some memorise phrasal verbs and vocabulary, while others do extra reading and writing to improve their English.

Students also attend tutorial classes to get ahead.

The dishonest candidates have violated the spirit of the exam.

Maybe we should think of ways to cheat instead of studying!

The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority should carry out a comprehensive investigation into the matter and take appropriate measures to ensure that all students have a fair chance at the HKCEE.

Thomas Chow

Salesian English School (Secondary Section)

Hong Kong athletes are neglected

The Hong Kong Sports Institute should not hand over the athletes' training venues to the Jockey Club, which is preparing for the 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events.

How can Hong Kong develop world-class athletes if they don't have proper training facilities?

I think the government should not only think about the money and prestige that holding an Olympic event will bring to Hong Kong.

It should also consider the athletes' future and provide more funds for the development of local sports.

It's important to remind every teenager that sport is good for their mental and physical development.

Brad Cheng

Methodist College

Robots pose no threat to humans

There's no need to worry that robots will take over Earth one day.

Robots are designed to help us, not replace us.

They are built by humans who will control the mechanical devices.

Even if robots think like humans, they will still be guided by us.

They have no weapons, and their energy comes from us. We can cut off their power any time we want and they won't be able to move.

So, rest easy. Robots won't take over the planet.

Kevin Mok

HKMA David Li Kwok Po College

Caring for pets

Many people keep pets and this is not a bad thing.

First, pets can add more fun to a person's life. Research has revealed that if an elderly person keeps a pet, he or she will become happier and healthier. Pets may also help patients recover faster.

Second, children who raise pets will learn about responsibility.

Third, pets can protect humans and help the disabled. For example, a dog can warn us against burglars while some blind people rely on guide dogs.

But we must also consider the disadvantages before deciding to buy a pet.

First, furry pets may cause allergies. Studies have shown that if a person stays with a furry pet for a long period, their respiratory system could weaken, leading to infections.

Second, some pets could be a big problem for their owners when they become adults.

Thus, the pets will be abandoned, and they usually end up with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

If the SPCA cannot find a home for these abandoned pets, they may be put down.

So think carefully before you buy a pet. Please don't make your pet suffer.

Christina King Kai-wing

Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School