Cost of living: Singapore VS China
Singapore
Standard 4/5 room HDB flat
(around 90-100 sq m) in Punggol
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Around $300k sgd
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Brand new Toyota Vios
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Around $90k sgd
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Supermarket:
-10 kg packet rice
-One litre drinking
mineral/distilled water
-Fresh whole chicken
(refrigerated not frozen)
-One litre cooking oil
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$15.50 sgd
$1 sgd
$8 sgd
$2.60 sgd
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School fee
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$12/month sgd
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One litre of petrol (95
unleaded)
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$1.70 sgd/litre
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One movie ticket on a
weekend
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$12.50 sgd
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Average salary of a Singaporean
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$2000 sgd
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Unit price of water
Unit price of electricity
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$1.70 sgd/cubic metre
$0.23 sgd/kilowatt per hour
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Supermarket:
-Provision of plastic bags? How
are they used?
The supermarkets in Singapore
provide plastic bags. They are used for storage of items.
-Who are the cashiers? What kind
of service are they providing?
The cashiers range from age
(around) 14-70 and their races include Chinese, Malay, and Indian.
Hefei
Standard 4/5 room apartment (around 90-100 sq m)
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Brand new Toyota Vios
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$400000 RMB
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Supermarket:
-10 kg packet rice
-One litre drinking mineral/distilled water
-Fresh whole chicken (refrigerated not frozen)
-One litre cooking oil
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$36.80 RMB not sure but found out that 500ml was $1.80 RMB - not sure how many ml but found out that $39.27 RMB |
Buddy’s school fee
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$13000 RMB
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One litre of petrol (95 unleaded)
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$6-$7 RMB
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One movie ticket on a weekend
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$30 RMB
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Average salary of a working adult
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Unit price of water and electricity
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$24 RMB/cubic metre
$0.50 RMB/kilowatt per hour |
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Supermarket:
-Provision of plastic bags? How
are they used?
Not sure.
Not sure.
-Who are the cashiers? What kind
of service are they providing?
Not sure.
Not sure.
-Are there any Singapore brands in
the market?
We did not see any Singapore brands in the market.
We did not see any Singapore brands in the market.
A visit by my buddy
My buddy's name is Li Xiao Long. He is into sports and games and would like to know the sports scene in Singapore. He is also interested in the multi-racial aspect in Singapore and will be doing a project called "Different cultures, one nation".
Annex A
Shortlisted places
and rationale
No.
|
Location
|
Rationale/Research
|
1
|
Tekka
Centre
|
Different
varieties of scrumptious food can be found there and yet they are sold at a
reasonable pricing. The average pricing for a dish can be about $4. The
stalls in Tekka Centre sell many different types of Asian dishes and most of
the stalls sell Indian Food.
The
rationale in visiting this place is to taste some Indian food, such as
Briyani and Roti Prata with curry. My buddy not only can taste the Indian
food, but he also can learn part of the Indian culture from the food. He can
taste the spices used in the curry and also get to see the making process of
the Roti Prata.
|
2
|
East
Coast Lagoon Food Village
|
Different
varieties of scrumptious food can be found there and yet they are sold at a
reasonable pricing. The average pricing for a dish can be about $7. The
stalls in East Coast Lagoon Food Village sell many different types of Asian
dishes and some of the more popular food sold there are satay, BBQ stingray
and fried carrot cake.
The
rationale in visiting this place is to taste the satay and BBQ stingray as
both of these dishes are popular in Singapore. He can get to experience
eating steamed rice wrapped in the woven palm leaf dipped into the savoury
satay sauce, which is named Ketupat. Also, he can get to taste the
irresistible seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, the satay. And, he will get
to taste the BBQ stingray, which is cooked with sambal paste. The dish is
cooked on a banana leaf as it is being barbecued. The spiciness and yet
unique taste will leave a deep impression on him. From these two dishes, he
will be able to learn of the taste of Singapore's popular dishes and the way
of it being served and cooked.
|
3
|
Little
India
|
Little
India is a buzzing historic area that shows off the best of Singapore’s
Indian community from vibrant culture to incredible shopping. One of its
hawker centre there is called 'Tekka Centre' where it sells many scrumptious
Indian delicacies. Opposite Tekka Centre, there is Little India Arcade, which
sells Indian clothing and fabrics, spices, jewellery, handbags, handicrafts
and so on. There is also henna shops, where our hands and feet can be
decorated with henna, a dark red plant paste originally used only for special
celebrations such as weddings or religious festivals.
The
rationale is to learn the Indian culture through the food and items sold. My
buddy can also get to listen to conversations between the Indians as they
speak to one another. He might even be able to pick up a simple Indian word
or two. This will help him in his project named "Different cultures, one
nation" as he will be able to experience the Indian culture in Little
India. He can even buy some souvenirs from there.
|
4
|
Malay
Heritage Centre
|
The
Malay Heritage Centre is a heritage institution managed by the National
Heritage Board. It showcases the history, culture and contributions of the
Malay community within the context of Singapore’s history and multi-cultural
society.
The
rationale is to let my buddy have a deeper understanding of the Malays in
Singapore through the visit to the Malay Heritage Centre. He will be able to
know the history, culture and contributions done by them. He will understand
that Singapore is not only made up of the Chinese, but it also comprises of
the Malays as Singapore is a multi-racial country. He can then apply them to
his project of the Malay's culture.
|
5
|
Chinatown
|
Chinatown
has 5 districts: Telok Ayer, Bukit Pasoh, Tanjong Pagar, Kreta Ayer and Ann
Siang Hill. The heart of Chinatown is Kreta Ayer where it is home to an assortment
of traditional trades, homegrown brands and some of the best hawker food
around. Chinatown is a bustling mix of old and new, filled with traditional
shops and markets as well as cool stores and cafes. Cramped five-foot-ways,
dingy alleys and raucous street hawkers are relics of Chinatown’s past. Yet
pockets of history remain in Chinatown, along with more modern sights.
Family-run goldsmiths, medicinal halls and teahouses ply their trades next to
sleeker neighbours such as hipster bars and lifestyle shops.
The
rationale is to let my buddy to experience more of the Chinese heritage and
culture and to see the some of the olden days houses. He can better
understand the Chinese culture and race in Singapore and perhaps compare with
the culture of the Singapore Chinese to his country if he is a Chinese. He
can also buy some souvenirs there as the souvenirs sold there are cheap.
|
6
|
East
Coast Park
|
East
Coast Park is one of Singapore's most treasured urban getaways, offering an
invigorating and exciting diversity of sporting, dining and recreational
activities. With the theme “Recreation for All”, the park has an activity for
everyone. Cycling is a popular activity among the people at East Coast Park.
One of the bike rental station is situated at Our Family Corner.
The
rationale is to let my buddy have a feel of Singapore's popular beach. He
also can feel the bustling ambience of the beach in the afternoon and get to
see the different races of Singapore involved in some recreational
activities. From there, he can not only know one of the sports scene of
Singapore where people play volleyball, beach ball, or even more, he can also
get to see the different races we have in Singapore. He will be able to
understand the multi racial aspect of our country and this can definitely
benefit his project. He can have fun by doing some recreational or sports
activities and yet broaden his understanding of the races of Singapore.
|
7
|
National
Museum of Singapore
|
The
National Museum of Singapore is the oldest museum in Singapore. Its history
dates back to 1849, when it was started as a section of a library at
Singapore Institution and called the Raffles library and Museum. After
several relocations, in 1887 it moved to its permanent site at Stamford Road
in the Museum District. The Museum focuses on exhibits related to the history
of Singapore.
The
rationale is to let him learn of Singapore's history. He can better
understand the culture, food and activities that had happened in the past. He
might also be able to learn a little of Singapore's multi racial aspect from
there.
|
8
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Chinese
Heritage Centre
|
In
1995, it was established as a non-profit organisation, where is guided by an
international Board of Governors. In 2011, the Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC)
has been reconstituted as an autonomous institute of Nanyang Technological
University (NTU), depending almost entirely on fundraising from private
donors and government 1:1 matching grants. The CHC serves as a research
centre, a museum, and a library. It is housed in the historic Administration
Building of the former Nanyang University, which itself is a relic of the
landmark establishment of the first and only Chinese-medium university
outside China, founded by the Chinese overseas. It was gazetted as a National
Monument on 18 December 1999.
The
rationale is to let my buddy have awareness and understanding of the Chinese
history, culture, and tradition through the exhibitions, library services and
collection of historical and academic materials. This can broaden his
knowledge of the Chinese people living in Singapore and know of their
cultures better as he might think that the Singaporean Chinese has the same
culture as the other Chinese in other countries. This can help him in his
project as he will be able to know more about the Chinese culture.
|
9
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Sun
Yat Sen Memorial Hall
|
The
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, a heritage institution managed by the
National Heritage Board, traces Dr Sun Yat Sen's revolutionary activities in
the Southeast Asian region and highlights Singapore and Nanyang’s
contributions to the 1911 Revolution, as well as the impact of the 1911
Revolution on Singapore and Nanyang in general.
The
rationale is to broaden his knowledge on Singapore's contributions to the
1911 Revolution. Even though this has little linkage to his interests, which
are sports and the multi-racial aspect of Singapore, this can enable him to
have some understanding of Sun Yat Sen. He can learn more about Singapore
deeds.
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10
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AMPed
Trampoline Park
|
According
to a study completed by NASA, a 10 minute jump on a trampoline is equivalent
to a 30 minute run. This means trampolining is 68% more effective than
running and provides equal benefits in a shorter timeframe. The AMPed
Trampoline Park has more than 5,000 square feel of interconnected trampolines
and it will be able to allow us to sharpen our various skills in the foam
pit, trampolines and more.
The
rationale is to allow my buddy to have some fun jumping around the
trampolines and do some cool stunts. He can even be involved in simple
activities there like balancing, playing basketball on a trampoline and play
dodgeball. These activities will definitely cause him to sweat it out and
have fun. Since he has a passion for sports, he will like this activity
planned. He will also get to know one of the sports scene in Singapore.
|
11
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Luge
and Skyride
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It
is a tourist attraction located in Sentosa. Luge is a fun-filled gravity
thrill ride which is safe for all ages. There are two options to choose which
is to race down either the 688 metre Dragon trail or 628 metre Jungle trail.
Whereas, taking the Skyride allows us to have a scenic bird’s eye view of
Sentosa Island, Singapore city Skyline and South China Sea. The price for two
way is $18 per person.
The
rationale is to have fun and ride down to the bottom of the track. This can
help to build the bond between my buddy and I as we have fun together. This
activity can also allow him to see the view of Singapore. He will get to see
the beautiful scenery of Singapore, and to learn that Singapore is a city
with many green trees.
|
12
|
Singapore
Sports Hub Library
|
In
support of Singapore’s vision 2030, “Live better through sports”, the
Singapore Sports Hub Library, operated by Civica Pte Ltd, is the centre of sports
knowledge for the community at large as well as the sports professionals. The
Singapore Sports Hub Library has a wide range resource types from prints,
audiovisuals to electronic resources, the library’s collections are organised
in broad genres namely Sports & Recreations; Training & Coaching;
Heath & Fitness; Memoirs, Biographies & Stories; Business &
Management; Science & Medical; Arts & Culture and General.
The
rationale is to introduce this library to my buddy as he is interested in
sports and this library provides a lot of resources regarding sports. It will
help him to broaden his knowledge in sports and perhaps give him a better
understanding of the various sports. He will get to know of one of the sports
related scene in Singapore.
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Decision Matrix
Location
|
Fun
|
Cost
|
Relevance to project
|
Interest
|
Time
|
Total
|
Weightage
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
13
|
Tekka
Centre
|
2
|
6
|
12
|
10
|
4
|
88
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East
Coast Lagoon Food Village
|
6
|
4
|
7
|
3
|
7
|
71
|
Little
India
|
7
|
9
|
9
|
6
|
5
|
97
|
Malay
Heritage Centre
|
8
|
8
|
10
|
8
|
8
|
110
|
Chinatown
|
9
|
10
|
8
|
7
|
6
|
107
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East
Coast Park
|
10
|
11
|
3
|
9
|
1
|
92
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Annex B
Day 1
Time/h
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Location
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Cost
|
Information
|
Rationale
|
Lessons to be learnt
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0800
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RVHS Hostel
|
Free
|
Location where buddy is
staying.
|
Nil.
|
Nil.
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0805
|
Walk to RVHS bus stop
|
Free
|
Walking 450m to the bus
stop takes 5 mins.
|
Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
0828
|
Bus 99 to Blk 932
|
$2 max.
|
Bus 99 arrives every 9 min
and total stops will be 9. Ride duration is 14 mins. My buddy will have to
drop the coins into the coin box when boarding the bus as the bus fare.
|
Fastest
way to get there and cheap as well. Buddy may have a feel of what it is like
to take public transport in Singapore.
|
Flag the bus when we need
to board the bus. Transport system in Singapore – how buses work, cost and
cultural manners on the bus. (seats for elderly etc)
|
0836
|
Walk
to Chinese Heritage Centre
|
Free
|
Walking
650m to the Chinese Heritage Centre takes 8 mins.
|
Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
1006
|
Chinese
Heritage Centre
|
$15
|
In
1995, it was established as a non-profit organisation, where is guided by an
international Board of Governors. In 2011, the Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC)
has been reconstituted as an autonomous institute of Nanyang Technological
University (NTU), depending almost entirely on fundraising from private
donors and government 1:1 matching grants. The CHC serves as a research
centre, a museum, and a library. It is housed in the historic Administration
Building of the former Nanyang University, which itself is a relic of the landmark
establishment of the first and only Chinese-medium university outside China,
founded by the Chinese overseas. It was gazetted as a National Monument on 18
December 1999.
|
The
rationale is to let my buddy have awareness and understanding of the Chinese
history, culture, and tradition through the exhibitions, library services and
collection of historical and academic materials. This can broaden his
knowledge of the Chinese people living in Singapore and know of their
cultures better as he might think that the Singaporean Chinese has the same
culture as the other Chinese in other countries. This can help him in his
project as he will be able to know more about the Chinese culture.
|
Culture,
history and tradition of the Chinese community.
|
1036
|
Father's
car to Chinatown
|
Free
|
It
will take approximately 30 mins by car to reach Chinatown.
|
Taking
the car to Chinatown is the most efficient way compared to taking public
transport. It can save time and it will be more comfortable for my buddy.
|
Driver
in Singapore is seated on the right.
|
1206
|
Chinatown
|
Approx
$5
|
Chinatown
has 5 districts: Telok Ayer, Bukit Pasoh, Tanjong Pagar, Kreta Ayer and Ann
Siang Hill. The heart of Chinatown is Kreta Ayer where it is home to an
assortment of traditional trades, homegrown brands and some of the best
hawker food around. Chinatown is a bustling mix of old and new, filled with
traditional shops and markets as well as cool stores and cafes. Cramped
five-foot-ways, dingy alleys and raucous street hawkers are relics of Chinatown’s
past. Yet pockets of history remain in Chinatown, along with more modern
sights. Family-run goldsmiths, medicinal halls and teahouses ply their trades
next to sleeker neighbours such as hipster bars and lifestyle shops.
|
The
rationale is to let my buddy to experience more of the Chinese heritage and
culture and to see the some of the olden days houses himself, as earlier he
will visit Chinese Heritage Centre. He can better understand the Chinese
culture and race in Singapore and perhaps compare with the culture of the
Singapore Chinese to his country if he is a Chinese. He can also buy some
souvenirs as the souvenirs sold there are cheap.
|
Heritage,
race and culture of the Chinese community.
|
1211
|
Walk
to Chinatown MRT station
|
Free
|
Walking
to Chinatown MRT station takes approximately 5 mins.
|
Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
1212
|
Chinatown
MRT station at General Ticketing Machine
|
$0.70-$2
|
A
standard ticket is required to pay for the MRT train fare if we do not have a
concession card. It can be either one or two way. A deposit of $0.10 is
required and it is refundable upon arrival at that station.
|
To
buy a one way standard ticket to travel from Chinatown to Little India to pay
the train fare. And, to understand that there is a self-service General
Ticketing Service to allow people to buy tickets or to top-up their
concession cards or other functions.
|
Train
rules - A ticket or a concession card is required to pay the fare in order to
tap into the station and board the train.
|
1223
|
Train
to Little India
|
Paid
|
The
train arrives every 5 min. It takes 6 minutes to travel to Little India MRT
station with 3 stops in total.
|
He
will travel from Chinatown to Little India by public transport, which is by
the train. He will get to feel what it is like to take public transport.
|
Transport
system in Singapore – how trains operate, features of the train, cost and
cultural manners on the train. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1224
|
Little
India MRT station at General Ticketing Machine
|
Refund
$0.10
|
It
it to refund $0.10 from the deposit.
|
Understand
that there is a self-service General Ticketing Service to allow people to buy
tickets or to top-up their concession cards or other functions.
|
Train
rules - A ticket or a concession card is required to pay the fare in order to
tap out of the station.
|
1234
|
Walk
to Tekka Centre
|
Free
|
Walking
to Tekka Centre takes 10 minutes.
|
Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
1324
|
Tekka
Centre
|
$4-5
|
My
buddy will be going there to have his lunch. Different varieties of
scrumptious food can be found there and yet they are sold at a reasonable
pricing. The average pricing for a dish can be about $4. The stalls in Tekka
Centre sell many different types of Asian dishes and most of the stalls sell
Indian Food.
|
The
rationale in visiting this place is to taste some Indian food, such as
Briyani and Roti Prata with curry. My buddy not only can taste the Indian
food, but he also can learn part of the Indian culture from the food. He can
taste the spices used in the curry and also get to see the making process of
the Roti Prata.
|
Taste
of Indian food and culture of the Indian community.
|
1454
|
Little
India
|
Approx
$5
|
Little
India is a buzzing historic area that shows off the best of Singapore’s
Indian community from vibrant culture to incredible shopping. One of its
hawker centre there is called 'Tekka Centre' where it sells many scrumptious
Indian delicacies. Opposite Tekka Centre, there is Little India Arcade, which
sells Indian clothing and fabrics, spices, jewellery, handbags, handicrafts
and so on. There is also henna shops, where our hands and feet can be
decorated with henna, a dark red plant paste originally used only for special
celebrations such as weddings or religious festivals.
|
The
rationale is to learn the Indian culture through the food and items sold. My
buddy can also get to listen to conversations between the Indians as they
speak to one another. He might even be able to pick up a simple Indian word
or two. This will help him in his project named "Different cultures, one
nation" as he will be able to experience the Indian culture in Little
India. He can even buy some souvenirs from there.
|
Culture,
language of the Indian Community
|
1455
|
Walk
to The Verge
|
Free
|
Walking
162m to The Verge takes less than a minute.
|
Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
1513
|
Bus
980 to Opp Plaza Parkroyal
|
$2
max.
|
Bus 980 arrives every 10
min and total stops will be 6. Ride duration is 8 mins. My buddy will have to
drop the coins into the coin box when boarding the bus as the bus fare.
|
Fastest
way to get there and cheap as well. Buddy may have a feel of what it is like
to take public transport in Singapore.
|
Flag the bus when we need
to board the bus. Transport system in Singapore – how buses work, cost and
cultural manners on the bus. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1516
|
Walk
to Malay Heritage Centre
|
Free
|
Walking
230m to Malay Heritage Centre takes 3 minutes.
|
Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
1646
|
Malay
Heritage Centre
|
$4
|
The
Malay Heritage Centre is a heritage institution managed by the National
Heritage Board. It showcases the history, culture and contributions of the
Malay community within the context of Singapore’s history and multi-cultural
society.
|
The
rationale is to let my buddy have a deeper understanding of the Malays in
Singapore through the visit to the Malay Heritage Centre. He will be able to
know the history, culture and contributions done by them. He will understand
that Singapore is not only made up of the Chinese, but it also comprises of
the Malays as Singapore is a multi-racial country. He can then apply them to
his project of the Malay's culture.
|
History,
culture, contributions of the Malay Community.
|
1655
|
Walk
to Bugis MRT station
|
Free
|
Walking
750m to Bugis MRT station takes 9 minutes.
|
Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
1656
|
Bugis
MRT station at General Ticketing Machine
|
$0.70-$2
|
A
standard ticket is required to pay for the MRT train fare if we do not have a
concession card. It can be either one or two way. A deposit of $0.10 is
required and it is refundable upon arrival at that station.
|
To
buy a one way standard ticket to travel from Bugis to Boonlay to pay the
train fare. And, to understand that there is a self-service General Ticketing
Service to allow people to buy tickets or to top-up their concession cards or
other functions.
|
Train
rules - A ticket or a concession card is required to pay the fare in order to
tap into the station and board the train.
|
1736
|
Train
to Boonlay MRT station
|
Paid
|
The
train arrives every 7 min. It takes 33 minutes to travel to Boonlay MRT
station with 15 stops in total.
|
He
will travel from Bugis to Boonlay by public transport, which is by the train.
He will get to feel what it is like to take public transport.
|
Transport
system in Singapore – how trains operate, features of the train, cost and
cultural manners on the train. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1737
|
Boonlay
MRT station at General Ticketing Machine
|
Refund
$0.10
|
It
it to refund $0.10 from the deposit.
|
Understand
that there is a self-service General Ticketing Service to allow people to buy
tickets or to top-up their concession cards or other functions.
|
Train
rules - A ticket or a concession card is required to pay the fare in order to
tap out of the station.
|
1738
|
Walk
to Boonlay bus Interchange
|
Free
|
Walking
to Boonlay bus interchange takes less than a minute.
|
Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
1753
|
Bus
240 to Opp Blk 188
|
$2
max.
|
Bus 240 arrives every 8 min
and total stops will be 2. Ride duration is 7 mins. My buddy will have to
drop the coins into the coin box when boarding the bus as the bus fare.
|
Fastest
way to get there and cheap as well. Buddy may have a feel of what it is like
to take public transport in Singapore.
|
Transport system in
Singapore – how buses work, cost and cultural manners on the bus. (seats for
elderly etc)
|
1754
|
Walk
to RVHS Hostel
|
Free
|
Walking
120m to RVHS Hostel takes a minute.
|
Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
1754
|
RVHS
Hostel
|
Free
|
Location where buddy is
staying.
|
Nil.
|
Nil.
|
Day 2
Time/h
|
Location
|
Cost
|
Information
|
Rationale
|
Lessons to be learnt
|
0800
|
RVHS Hostel
|
Free
|
Location where buddy is
staying.
|
Nil.
|
Nil.
|
0845
|
Father's
car to East Coast Park "Our Family Corner"
|
Free
|
It
will take approximately 45 mins by car to reach East Coast Park "Our
Family Corner".
|
Taking
the car to Chinatown is the most efficient way compared to taking public
transport. It can save time and it will be more comfortable for my buddy.
|
Driver
in Singapore is seated on the right.
|
0900
|
"Our
Family Corner" at East Coast Park
|
$4-$8
|
East
Coast Park is one of Singapore's most treasured urban getaways, offering an
invigorating and exciting diversity of sporting, dining and recreational
activities. With the theme “Recreation for All”, the park has an activity for
everyone. Cycling is a popular activity among the people at East Coast Park.
One of the bike rental stations is named Our Family Corner. It has different
types of bicycles to offer for rental. The GT bike charges $2-$4 per hour.
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The
rationale is to let my buddy have a feel of Singapore's popular beach. He
also can feel the calm ambience of the beach in the morning and get to see
the different races of Singapore involved in some recreational activities.
From there, he can not only know one of the sports scene of Singapore where
people play volleyball, do taiji, or even more, he can also get to see the
different races we have in Singapore. He will be able to understand the multi
racial aspect of our country and this can definitely benefit his project. He
can have fun by doing some recreational or sports activities and yet broaden
his understanding of the races of Singapore.
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Sports
scene in Singapore, recreational activities that the people do, different
races in Singapore.
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1100
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Return
bicycle
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Paid
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The
bicycle must be returned after 2 hours or else the price may be charged for
the third hour.
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Nil.
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Nil.
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1130
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Restroom
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Free
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It
is free to wash up at the rest rooms.
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It is to let my buddy stay
fresh and clean after cycling for 2 hours, so that he can continue with the
journey comfortably.
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Nil.
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1135
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Walk
to East Coast Lagoon Food Village
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Free
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Walking
to East Coast Lagoon Food Village takes about 5 minutes.
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Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
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Nil.
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1300
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East
Coast Lagoon Food Village
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Approx
$20
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Different
varieties of scrumptious food can be found there and yet they are sold at a
reasonable pricing. The average pricing for a dish can be about $7. The
stalls in East Coast Lagoon Food Village sell many different types of Asian
dishes and some of the more popular food sold there are satay, BBQ stingray
and fried carrot cake.
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The
rationale in visiting this place is to taste the satay and BBQ stingray as
both of these dishes are popular in Singapore. He can get to experience
eating steamed rice wrapped in the woven palm leaf dipped into the savoury
satay sauce, which is named Ketupat. Also, he can get to taste the
irresistible seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, the satay. And, he will get
to taste the BBQ stingray, which is cooked with sambal paste. The dish is
cooked on a banana leaf as it is being barbecued. The spiciness and yet
unique taste will leave a deep impression on him. From these two dishes, he
will be able to learn of the taste of Singapore's popular dishes and the way
of it being served and cooked.
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Taste
of Singapore's popular dishes, way of the food being served and cooked.
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1314
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Walk
to Victoria Sch Bus Stop
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Free
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Walking
1.1km to Victoria Sch Bus Stop takes 14 minutes.
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Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
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Nil.
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1349
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Bus
36 to Winsland Hse
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$2 max.
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Bus 36 arrives every 9 min
and total stops will be 20. Ride duration is 26 mins. My buddy will have to
drop the coins into the coin box when boarding the bus as the bus fare.
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Fastest
way to get there and cheap as well. Buddy may have a feel of what it is like
to take public transport in Singapore.
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Flag the bus when we need
to board the bus. Transport system in Singapore – how buses work, cost and
cultural manners on the bus. (seats for elderly etc)
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1403
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Walk
to AMPed Trampoline Park (at River Valley)
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Free
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Walking
1.1km to AMPed Trampoline Park (at River Valley) takes 14 minutes..
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Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
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Nil.
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1500
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Amped
Trampoline Park (at River Valley)
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$18
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According
to a study completed by NASA, a 10 minute jump on a trampoline is equivalent
to a 30 minute run. This means trampolining is 68% more effective than
running and provides equal benefits in a shorter timeframe. The AMPed
Trampoline Park has more than 5,000 square feel of interconnected trampolines
and it will be able to allow us to sharpen our various skills in the foam
pit, trampolines and more. The price is $15 per hour for a person, and grips
socks is required. It cost $3.
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The
rationale is to allow my buddy to have some fun jumping around the
trampolines and do some cool stunts. He can even be involved in simple
activities there like balancing, playing basketball on a trampoline and play
dodgeball. These activities will definitely cause him to sweat it out and
have fun. Since he has a passion for sports, he will like this activity
planned. He will also get to know one of the sports scene in Singapore.
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Sports
scene in Singapore, cool stunts.
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1514
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Walk
to Chinatown MRT station (Downtown Line)
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Free
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Walking
1.2km to Chinatown MRT station (at Downtown Line) takes 14 minutes.
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Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
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Nil.
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1515
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Chinatown
MRT station at General Ticketing Machine
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$0.70-$2
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A
standard ticket is required to pay for the MRT train fare if we do not have a
concession card. It can be either one or two way. A deposit of $0.10 is
required and it is refundable upon arrival at that station.
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To
buy a one way standard ticket to travel from Chinatown to Stadium to pay the
train fare. And, to understand that there is a self-service General Ticketing
Service to allow people to buy tickets or to top-up their concession cards or
other functions.
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Train
rules - A ticket or a concession card is required to pay the fare in order to
tap into the station and board the train.
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1526
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Train
transfer at Promenade MRT station
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Paid
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The
train arrives every 5 min. It takes 6 minutes to travel to Promenade MRT station
with 4 stops in total. There is a need to transfer from Downtown Line to
Circle Line in order to reach Stadium MRT station.
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He
will travel from Chinatown to Promenade by public transport, which is by the
train. He will get to feel what it is like to take public transport.
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Singapore
has more than one MRT line. Transport system in Singapore – how trains
operate, features of the train, cost and cultural manners on the train.
(seats for elderly etc)
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1530
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Train
to Stadium MRT Station
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Paid
|
It
takes 4 minutes to travel to Stadium MRT station with 2 stops in total.
|
He
will travel from Promenade to Stadium by public transport, which is by the
train. He will get to feel what it is like to take public transport.
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Transport
system in Singapore – how trains operate, features of the train, cost and
cultural manners on the train. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1531
|
Stadium
MRT Station at General Ticketing Machine
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Refund
$0.10
|
It
it to refund $0.10 from the deposit.
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Understand
that there is a self-service General Ticketing Service to allow people to buy
tickets or to top-up their concession cards or other functions.
|
Train
rules - A ticket or a concession card is required to pay the fare in order to
tap out of the station.
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1532
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Walk
to Singapore Sports Hub Library
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Free
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Walking
151m to Singapore Sports Hub Library takes 1 minute.
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Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
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Nil.
|
1650
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Singapore
Sports Hub Library
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Free
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In
support of Singapore’s vision 2030, “Live better through sports”, the
Singapore Sports Hub Library, operated by Civica Pte Ltd, is the centre of
sports knowledge for the community at large as well as the sports
professionals. The Singapore Sports Hub Library has a wide range resource
types from prints, audiovisuals to electronic resources, the library’s
collections are organised in broad genres namely Sports & Recreations;
Training & Coaching; Heath & Fitness; Memoirs, Biographies &
Stories; Business & Management; Science & Medical; Arts & Culture
and General.
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The
rationale is to introduce this library to my buddy as he is interested in
sports and this library provides a lot of resources regarding sports. It will
help him to broaden his knowledge in sports and perhaps give him a better
understanding of the various sports. He will get to know of one of the sports
related scene in Singapore
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Various
sports techniques, sports related scene in Singapore.
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1651
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Walk
to Stadium MRT Station
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Free
|
Walking
125m to Stadium MRT station (at Downtown Line) takes 1 minute.
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Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
|
1652
|
Stadium
MRT Station at General Ticketing Machine
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$0.70-$2
|
A
standard ticket is required to pay for the MRT train fare if we do not have a
concession card. It can be either one or two way. A deposit of $0.10 is
required and it is refundable upon arrival at that station.
|
To
buy a one way standard ticket to travel from Stadium to Boonlay to pay the
train fare. And, to understand that there is a self-service General Ticketing
Service to allow people to buy tickets or to top-up their concession cards or
other functions.
|
Train
rules - A ticket or a concession card is required to pay the fare in order to
tap into the station and board the train.
|
1658
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Train
transfer at Paya Lebar
|
Paid
|
It
takes 6 minutes to travel to Paya Lebar MRT station with 3 stops in total.
There is a need to transfer from Circle Line to Downtown Line in order to
reach Boonlay MRT station.
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He
will travel from Stadium to Paya Lebar by public transport, which is by the
train. He will get to feel what it is like to take public transport.
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Singapore
has more than one MRT line. Transport system in Singapore – how trains
operate, features of the train, cost and cultural manners on the train.
(seats for elderly etc)
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1739
|
Train
to Boonlay MRT station
|
Paid
|
It
takes 41 minutes to travel to Boonlay MRT station with 19 stops in total.
|
He
will travel from Paya Lebar to Boonlay by public transport, which is by the
train. He will get to feel what it is like to take public transport.
|
Transport
system in Singapore – how trains operate, features of the train, cost and
cultural manners on the train. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1740
|
Boonlay
MRT Station at General Ticketing Machine
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Refund
$0.10
|
It
it to refund $0.10 from the deposit.
|
Understand
that there is a self-service General Ticketing Service to allow people to buy
tickets or to top-up their concession cards or other functions.
|
Train
rules - A ticket or a concession card is required to pay the fare in order to
tap out of the station.
|
1755
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Walk
to RVHS Hostel
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Free
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Walking
1.1km to River Valley High School takes 15 minutes.
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Fastest way to get there
and free of charge as well.
|
Nil.
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1755
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RVHS
Hostel
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Free
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Location
where buddy is staying.
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Nil.
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Nil.
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Singapore VS China (youth culture)
As you can see, this is what we feel that will represent Singapore's Youth Culture. Why is this so? This is because we, as teenagers always have a tendency to do things at the eleventh hour and this can be seen by the word "Chiong Ah!!!" We always relax till the last minute and always do things systematically. When we study, we will also find time to party and have fun. Lastly, we love listening to music. Many of us also prefer Western Cruisine because of its savoury taste.
As you can see, this is what we feel that will represent China's youth culture. Why is this so? This is because we feel that China's teenagers are very competitive in everything they do. Hence, they often study a lot and that try to excel in everything that they do. This can be seen in various astonishing world records set by China. Also, due to their Chinese background and culture, they may prefer eating Chinese Cruisine like "Wonton Soup Noodles". We feel that they may also like music as many popular songs are produced by China. Lastly, they may also tend to be more creative and come up with funny ideas. This can be seen in the above photo showing the "A4 Waist Challenge" created by one of China's citizen. The challenge is to compare the size of our waist to a vertical A4 paper to show how skinny oneself is.
China's education system
Education structure
If the students choose to continue with their education, they will advance to senior middle school, (which is also known as 高中 in China) the equivalent of high school in the United States, and finish grades 10, 11, and 12.
Afterwards, they will have the option of attending university to obtain their degree or entering the workforce.
About the school we are visiting (安徽寿春中学)
(Obtained from Google)
3 questions we have in mind
-Do you feel stressed studying in China?
-How do you cope with your studies and how many hours of sleep do you have everyday?
-Do you have CCA or any other extra activities after school? How do you view the extra
activities? (Find them a waste of time or enthusiastic?)
activities? (Find them a waste of time or enthusiastic?)
E & C Week of Term 1
This was taken on Day 1 of the E & C Week in Term 1. On Day 1, we attended the Housing Board and Development (HDB) talk on "How to be a caring neighbour?". Hence, that explains how we managed to take a picture during its exhibition! Hehe... We are bonded even before our OELP trip xD!
P.S please note that this post is not a task by our teacher, this post is just something that we would like to share :)
Reflection on the one-child policy in China
Our group has been tasked to do a poster to advertise to the Chinese citizens to adopt the one child policy and to only give birth to one child.
The one-child policy has been implemented in China since 1978 to control the rapidly growing population. The benefits for having only one child are:
-Having only one child in each family will also means more time being spent on one child, thus parents would be able to spend more time to coach their child and they would be able to provide education for that one child, which is not the case if there are many children. The attention of the teachers would be focussed on lesser students as well, which means that each student would be better known.
-Utilities/ facilities would be used better, with lesser crowding.
-Each child's basic needs could be considered more and will be fulfilled.
-Resources would be spent lesser on education of the students, with the decrease in the number of students.
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