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Joey Lai, S5A
When it comes to examination, everyone will realize
that it takes blood, sweat and tears. However, it is not
too harsh for me to pass this period because I will go to
Singapore for the exchange trip after the examination. I
know that it is not for fun, but for learning and earning
experience! Before visiting Singapore, I have some
expectation for myself! First, I want to improve my
English communication skill by talking with local people.
Second, I would like to know more about the local culture See how much the boys were enjoying
of Singapore. Finally, the last one is try to find out the themselves? Haha!
differences between Hong Kong and Singapore! And now,
I am here to tell you about what I have learned by my
experience in Singapore!
The first impression of Singapore for me is the
environment（環境）. There is no rubbish on the street.
I think the main reason is the law and their sustainable
development concept. They develop their needs of the
present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs. So, they try their The multi-award winning
best to keep it clean! I can see the ‘union is strength’ spirit Gardens by the Bay is
there. On one hand, the ratio of rainforest（熱帶雨林） amazing! It is located next to The design of the buildings
the Marina Reservoir. It offers is very unique and is quite
to developed land is very high as compared to Hong a breath-taking waterfront different from those in Hong
Kong. On the other hand, the Singapore government view for the visitors. Kong.
encourages the citizens to take public transportation
（公共交通工具）. Also, the vehicle sales tax is very
high. Therefore, the air quality in Singapore is clean and
fresh!
Moreover, they do well in conservation. For instance,
in Chinatown, they call it “bullock cart water”. We
saw many buildings there are in the style of the
60s. They are very special and beautiful! We can see that Have you ever seen any show We definitely wouldn’t miss
Singaporean’s conservation awareness（意識）is very like this? With the use of the opportunity to try to local
strong. Besides, this place is not only for the visitors, it technology, it brings us a new food there. The shaved ice was
is for the Chinese, who are living in Singapore. In my perspective to watch a show. so delicious, especially under
opinion, Singapore is a good place to live in. such a hot weather.
To sum up, I think we should try to dedicate to our
own city and country and let it become a cozy place like
what people do in Singapore!

A great opportunity for us to meet people from the
Have you ever visited any mosque? other country!
Singapore Study Trip We definitely love the design and
colour of it.
Katy Yu Wing Yan, S5A
I was so lucky that I could go to Singapore. That five- time. I remember walking on the street and I saw a security
day trip changed my attitude（態度）. I was so afraid guard smiled and helped people find a place. I was so
to learn English in the past, but now I am pleased to learn surprised because I didn’t see this situation（情況）in
English. I was shy in the past, but now I take the initiative Hong Kong. I think Singaporeans are kind and I want to
to speak English. live there.
I saw how Singapore is so different from Hong The most attractive place to me was The Gardens by
Kong. Believe it or not, the most impressive things are the Bay. I saw a beautiful sunset and it was a wonderful
the building designs. The buildings in Singapore are very place to take photos. I thought the view was better than
creative and unique, such as the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Hong Kong. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see the Wonderful
Singapore. It has a sky garden and it is the most luxurious Show because it was cancelled that day. It was my regret
hotel. Also, the shape is very beautiful. However, the （遺憾）for the trip.
buildings in Hong Kong are very crowded and tall. It looks Anyway, I need to thank Miss Lai and Mr. Pak for
very boring. So I love Singapore and I enjoyed my time giving me a chance to go there and take care of us for five
there. days. I have benefited a lot from this trip. I hope there will
Many people in Hong Kong have long faces all the be more study trips in the future.
time, but I am sure that Singaporeans are smiling all the

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