9A1s or what?

I guess I don't have to mention why I must be thinking about the question above. Sure, the O levels are coming real soon, and it may be worth the while to think about my goals for the O levels. However, I have a $1,000,000.00 question on hand: Shall I continue Higher Chinese, or should I downgrade to express Chinese instead? (I have such a question on hand since I got such a jia lak result in my O level Chinese.)

Being a reasonable person, I have summarised the pros of each side:

• Higher Chinese (HCL)
  
1. Can minus 2 points for L1R5 as long as I pass HCL
2. Can act as a backup against English Language
3. If go to JC, then there is no need to take Chinese
• Express Chinese
1. Less stress than HCL
2. More time for other subjects
3. If go to polytechnics (which is more likely), then there's no need to take Chinese anyway
4. HSK certificate can use to certify standard in Chinese

Weighing the pros of each side, I have tentatively decided to make the switch to express Chinese. However, I may change my mind if someone manages to persuade me to continue to take HCL. So, my mind's not set yet ... not yet, anyway.