Ten Fun Things to Do in Singapore

This country may be small, but its possibilities are endless
新加坡十大樂事 - 這個國家或許不大，卻擁有無限可能.

A bustling city. historical sites. Amusement parks. Tropical beaches. You can find all this and more packed into the 715-plus square kilometers of Singapore. If you visit this small but impressive country, here are some sights you won't want to miss.

1. Night Safari
One of Singapore Zoo's most famous attractions, Night Safari lets you see nocturnal animals in their natural environment. Walk through the park at night for up-close views of animals from seven different geographical zones. Or take a tram ride with a guide who will share fascination facts and stories.

2. Chinatown
This area gets its unique flavor from the wide variety of Chinese people who live there. Beautiful historical buildings and classy restaurants line its streets. You can watch people practice traditional arts from calligraphy to dance. And Food Street offers many delicious snacks.

3. Universal Studios
Enter the world of your favorite movies! This amusement park includes seven zones based on real or imaginary places. Enjoy roller coasters, live shows and street entertainment. You can even meet your favorite characters from Shrek, Transformers and more!

4. Pulau Ubin
Take a small boat into Singapore's past A 10-minute ride will take you to this island where life has remained unchanged since the 1960s. Walk through the streets, lovely forest paths and along quiet beaches. Chek Jawa, the "jade of Singapore," lies on the island's southeastern tip, an area filled with plants, animals and natural beauty.

5. Underwater World
Underwater World is more than just another aquarium. It offers rare opportunities to interact with sea creatures. Sign up in advance to swim with dolphins or dive among sharks. Be sure to feed the stingrays! Extend your hand into the water holding a piece of fish between your fingers. Then watch as the huge, gentle animals swaim up and suck the food into their mouths!

6. Singapore Flyer
The world's largest observation wheel stands 165 meters tall and looks over all of Singapore. You can ride it around or pay more to enjoy a 4-course meal in a special capsule. Or you can bring a new meaning to the phrase high tea by enjoying tea, sandwiches and pastries during your ride.

7. Fort Siloso
This fort stands as a reminder of Singapore's past. It contains Singapore's largest collection of items from World War II. Its old tunnels and original weapons will give you a close-up view of history.

8. Jurong Bird Park
At Jurong Bird Park you can encounter 5,000 birds of 380 species and even feed some of them by hand! If feeding birds makes you hungry, you can join the park's parrots for lunch. Don't miss the High Flyers, Show, where birds demonstrate their talents.

9. Forest Adventure
Seeking a thrill or a physical challenge? Try Forest Adventure's obstacle courses. Its Grand Course contains 34 obstacles, including four ziplines. A separate kids' course is available for children ages 5 to 10.

10. Mall's and Markets
Wander through Orchard Road's modern malls that connect underground and stretch for almost 2.2 kilometers. Then try an open-air shopping experience at the Thieves' Market. There you can buy inexpensive clothes, toys and even antiques. With all these possibilities, Singapore is sure to impress you!

Grammar Gym:
"This fort stands as a reminder of Singapore's past."
"stands as a reminder" - helps people to remember.
Uncle Kenneth's bookshelf full of books stands as a reminder of his days as a professor.
This roadside memorial stands as a reminder to the community not to drink and drive.

Vocabulary Tips:
all this/that and more -  this, that and many many more.
（adj + but + adj）
bustling -（'t'不发音）many people are very busy with noise. 喧闹，满乱。
*Grandma has been bustling around the kitchen since noon to prepare our feast.
*Sandra still can't get used to the hustle and bustle of city life.
geographical (adj) -地理的，地理学。
*The island's geographical position is near the Bermuda Triangle.
geography (n) -地区，地形，地势。
calligraphy - 书法。
*His calligraphy looks effortless and graceful.
*Sean won first prize at the calligraphy competition.
*Rita has a special interest in calligraphy.
imaginary (adj.) - 虚构的，幻想的。not for real.
*The patient created an imaginary world in his mind.
*Jason used to have an imaginary friend when he was little.
imagine (v) - 幻想，凭空想象。
imagination (n) - 虚构，幻想。
jade (n) - a kind of very precious stone. 翡翠，玉。
*The museum has a large jade collection.
*The vase was carved of jade.
jade (adj.) -翡翠的
*Francine's jade-green dress is very unique and attractive.
interact - 互动。'inter' -“彼此，互相”之意。 , 'act' -动作。,
interact with -说明互动的对象用“with”。
*The teacher soon found a way to interact with the new student.
interaction -互动。
*The interaction between the parents and their baby is very natural and relaxed.
extended - 伸出，伸展。'ex' -向外。
*This table can be extended.
*Eric extended his hand to greet his guests.
extend - make it longer or make it in a full-length.
*The trail extends seven kilometers.
extension (n) -延伸出来的部位，加建的部分。
*The building's extension will take three months to build.
pastry - sweet dessert make out of flour. 脆而甜的小糕饼，尤指油酥而脆的点心。
*The bakery's pastry is crispy and delicious.
*The pastry's crust is overdone.
*There is a wide variety of pastry on the buffet.
fort -used to use for minatory, now some of them offer for tourists. or a small house protect by surrounding.要塞。堡垒。
*The fort was surrounded by enemies for almost two days.
hold down the fort for someone -替某人负责或处理照料（事物）
*Alex is holding down the fort for his boss while she's away.
demonstrate (v) - 说明，展示。
*The salesperson demonstrated how to use the multi-functional food processor.
demonstration (n) - show how it work or act, give out people a good idea about how to do something.
*The demonstration of the product is clear and simple.
thrill (n) - 惊喜，刺激，恐惧（不可数n），
*The thrill of bungee jumping is incomparable.
*I still remember the thrill of opening Christmas gifts when I was a child.
thrill (v) -使惊喜
Thrilled at seeing their idol, the teenagers screamed his name.
antique -古老的，古董的。
*This armchair is actually an expensive antique.
*The antique watch was a gift from Grandma.
obstacle - something in your way to stop you.
zipline - a lope above to connect two places, you ride on it and go cross.

Language Tips:
spoken language (informal ) : wanna, gonna, gimme, watcha...
written language : want to, going to, give me, what are you.
wanna = want to.
gonna = going to.
gimme = give me.
watcha = what are you.
What are you doing (written language ) = Watcha doing. (spoken language )
Here are some sights you won't want to miss.
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pun -谐音，冷笑话，双关语。
high tea -（英式下午茶）
high tea (pun) -（双关语） 在摩天轮上饮茶。
How do you stop a charging bull? 如何阻止一支冲向你的公牛。
Take away his credit card.
charge - 有“向前冲”之意，也有'支付'之意。
charge - also refer to charge with credit card.
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self -自我
selfie (n) - 自拍照。镜头对着自己拍的（照片）。
Do you like taking selfie?
She just posted another selfie on Facebook. That's her seventh selfie today!
narcissistic -自恋的放应。






Notes taking of Studioclassroom