A VOYAGE TO THE CITY OF LIONS
Q1): What is the geographical location of Singapore City?
Ans: Singapore is a beautiful tropical island in Southeast Asia with Malaysia in tis north and Indonesia in
south. It consists of a diamond shape with the area of two hundred and twenty square miles. Large
island surrounded by 62 smaller islands. It is a free port and a major center of fuel for ships.
Q2): What are barges and how are these operated?
Ans: Barges are small type of boats, having no engines, carry the cargo from the buses to the ships. In
Singapore cargo was sent to the ships through barges. When four to five barges were loaded, a large
motorboat pulled them to ships.
Q3): How is Singapore connected to Malaysia?
Ans: The island of Singapore is not far from Malaysia. Firstly, Singapore and Malaysia are connected by
Johor Singapore causeway which is only a quarter of a mile away from Singapore. Secondly, there is
bridge that connect Johor Malaysia city with Singapore. Thirdly, A railway track runs along the bridge
that connects them.
Q4): Describe briefly the significance of Singapore port?
Ans: Singapore port is a free port as well as major center for fuel ships. Singapore’s port is the second
biggest port in Asia. It seemed like an earthen lamp, surrounded by moths. The most population in
Singapore lives around the port. The port is center of attention for the tourists and traders. It remains
always busy due to the tourists: importing and exporting the goods.
5): What are reasons for prosperity of Singapore in spite of very little area?
Ans: Singapore is known in the world as one of the prosperous and wealthiest countries in the area. The
reasons of its prosperity are given below. Singapore is a small island, which is just like a dot on the world
map. Like Japan, she imports every raw material and most of the food products. However, like Japan,
she is wise in matters of money and wealth. Much of her income depends on the arrival of tourists,
trade, and ships from overseas. Tourists and traders from all over the world come here for business,
shopping, and leisure.
6): How is Singapore one of the attractive areas for tourists?
Ans: Singapore is one of the attractive areas for the tourists. Its markets, delicious foods and cosy
transport system attract the tourists more. Singapore is a shoppers' paradise where one can buy almost
everything at cheaper rates than even the country of its origin. Tourists stay in big hotels but eat meals
in small restaurants to enjoy the cuisine of the East and the West.
7): How does Singapore keep itself clean?
Ans: Although the rain falls almost incessantly, Singapore is very clean. One can see the cleanliness,
greenery, and rows of flowers to each house. Singapore is recognized as the 'Mr. Clean' of the world.
The spirit of cleanliness is present in everyone, from children to elders. The Japanese saying that 'keep
your house and the front of the street clean so you see the whole city clean' is practiced.
8): Why is Singapore called the fusion of the East and the West?
Ans: Singapore is called the fusion of the East and the West because one finds modern buildings and
lifestyles coexisting with the traditional way of life. Tourists stay in big hotels but eat meals in small
restaurants to enjoy the cuisine of the East and West.
9): Describe briefly the education in Singapore.
Ans: Government spends twenty-five percent of its income on education. Citizens are encouraged to get
education, and there is enough provision in schools to accommodate every child of the country. Besides
providing them quality education, students are encouraged to participate in debates, speeches, and
sports.
