Located between Malaysia and Indonesia, Singapore is an island that's small in size but big in reputation. Spanning only 683 square kilometers, it is one of the busiest ports in the world and a major business center. Currently, pharmaceuticals, finance, and technology are what bring many visitors to Singapore. But those are not all that Singapore has to offer.
The Suntec City Mall is an enormous commercial area and convention center that boasts the Fountain of Wealth, the largest fountain in the world. Together, they are part of a unique feng shui design that resembles the palm and fingers of a hand from an aerial view.
For those who like nocturnal action, Singapore's Night Safari is a zoo with over 900 animals and is open until midnight. Outside of the zoo, you're bound to continue seeing amazing animals, including one with a lion's head and fish's body. Known as the Merlion, this statue serves as the symbol of Singapore.
Now that you know a few of the things you can do in Singapore, what about a few that you can't? Chewing gum, for example, is illegal unless it's for medical purposes. Only licensed pharmacists are allowed to sell it. Smuggling it into Singapore could mean one year in jail or a $218,000 fine. In Singapore, make sure you don't forget to flush the toilet because failure to do so equals a $10,000 fine.
Questions: (10 marks)
1) Where is the largest fountain in the world located? (1 mark)
Ans. The world's largest fountain – the Fountain of Wealth is located at the Suntec City Mall in Singapore.
2) For what is Singapore better known according to the above article? ( 2 marks)
Ans. Singapore is better known for it is one of the busiest ports in the world and a major business center. Currently, pharmaceuticals, finance, and technology are what bring many visitors to Singapore.
3) What do you understand by nocturnal action in Singapore? Explain. (3 marks)
Ans. It means activities we can do at night. Singapore's Night Safari is a zoo with over 900 animals and is open until midnight. Outside of the zoo, we're bound to continue seeing amazing animals, including one with a lion's head and fish's body.
4) List the three illegal actions. (1.5 marks)
Ans. a) Eating chewing gum; b) smuggling; c) not flushing the toilet after use.
5) From the passage, find the synonym for: (1.5 marks)
a) Huge – enormous b) show off – boasts c) marvelous – amazing
6) From the passage, find the antonym for: (1 mark)
a) Major – minor b) success - failure
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Q.2.
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Directed writing: Imagine you are going to visit Singapore for this vacation. Write your plan in three paragraphs. You should include the following points: (10 marks)
· All that you already know about Singapore
· Places you are going to visit in Singapore, why?
· Rules that you will have to follow in Singapore.
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Q.3. Language Record: Write the meanings of the words and use the given word in a sentence of your own: (5 marks)
Word
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Word Class
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Meaning
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Sentence
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statue
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noun
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Figure, sculpture, a figure carved in stone, metal or wood
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The statue of liberty is a famous art work in New York
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resemble
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verb
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Look like
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The twins resemble each other.
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