Singapore leads many other countries with its sound legal system and outstanding economic growth. In a sense, many people in China look up to it as a materialization of their dream of utopia (乌托邦) guided ideally by traditional Chinese values aided with modern Western management and technology.
Such a condition would have been perfect soil for a fresh culture to develop and grow out of the Chinese tradition. Yet reGREttably Singapore still lags behind Hong Kong and Taiwan in turning out entertainment productions. Even those shown on local TV are mostly produced abroad.
That reminds me of Honolulu, capital of Hawaii, an American city where cultures of east and west join. People there celebrate numerous festivals, adding to the holiday mood of the island from time to time.
Now, since Singapore enjoys a living standard comparable to that of the US, it ought to have done better than make people feel lonely.
A message on the local TV has won my admiration: “Singapore, my home, our future.” I believe that, given time, the country will be able to create a brilliant cultural life for all those who live and work on the island—or come for a visit.
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Choose the best answer:
1. According to the passage, Singapore is famous for its __________.
A. traditional Chinese values
B. modern Western management and technology
C. sound legal system and outstanding economic growth
D. entertainment productions
2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text？
A. Singapore is a country with traditional Western values and modern management and technology.
B. Singapore turns out a lot of TV entertainment productions shown on local TV.
C. People in Singapore celebrate numerous festivals.
D. The living standard in Singapore is comparable to that of the US.
3. Which of the following can best describe Singapore?
A. It's an island country where cultures of east and west join.
B. It's a country of utopia guided ideally by traditional Chinese values.
C. It's a country with perfect soil for a fresh culture.
D. It's a country where people live without any worries.
4. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Singapore leads many other countries in science and culture
B. Singapore, perfect soil for a fresh culture
C. People in Singapore live a lonely life
D. Singapore, rich in materials and poor in entertainment productions
5. By the last paragraph, the writer shows that __________.
A. he admires Singapore's modern Western management and technology
B. he dislikes Singapore's cultural life
C. he praises Singapore with its brilliant cultural life
D. he is full of confidence in Singapore's future
参考答案：1.C 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.D
