Lesson 1: POVERTY IN SINGAPORE
When the teacher flashed us 2 different pictures of a man and a woman begging on the street, I pitied them and thought of helping them. Bust as I looked closer, my previous thoughts changed. I decided that if I chanced upon this two people in the picture, i would only help the woman. The reason is that the man has layers of neat and tidy clothes, proper pair of shoes and a beanie. This shows that he is able to afford these items and furthermore, he looked like he could easily find a job to make a living and that he was just plain lazy. I pitied the woman with her child. She appeared to be a single mother, who could not support herself and her child, so she turned to begging. I felt that the woman strongly needed help and I sympathized with her. But, all my assumptions and thoughts changed after the teacher told us about their profile. In the end, I made the decision that i would help both of them. The woman belonged to the syndicates. If I help her, I'm helping the syndicates and encouraging them. Not to forget, the syndicates might punish or even abuse the woman and her child if she do not earn the required amount of money. Therefore, I would help her. On the other hand, I felt guilty towards the man as I judged him for his appearance without knowing his struggles. I would help him and do my best to convince him to try to find a job as there are jobs available for the disabled in the world today.
Lesson 2: GLOBALISATION
Globalization, as of the dictionary, is the idea that the world is developing a single economy and culture as a result of improved technology and communications and the influence of very large multinational companies. It is the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange.
Globalisation has been taking place for hundreds of years, but has speeded up enormously over the last half-century.
Globalisation has resulted in the increase in international trade company operating in more than one country like McDonalds and Starbucks
Although globalisation is probably helping to create more wealth in developing countries - it is not helping to close the gap between the world's poorest countries and the world's richest.
MODERNIZATION VS WESTERNIZATION
"Westernization", in the 14th to the 16th century, is the same concept as "modernization". However, "westernization" and "modernization" are two entirely different identities. Westernization is the adoption of Western Culture and Ideas, while modernization is just a practice of reforming to that of modern techniques and technologies and applying them in everyday life. So, modernization can come from anywhere as each country makes breakthroughs and incorporates them within society.
As Fadi Ghandour, founder of regional logistics firm Aramex has asked, What’s a modern value? Is it being able to surf the net? Is it driving a car? Is it not wearing the scarf? Is it speaking in English?
The answers to these questions will not satisfy many people and need a lot of clarifications.
People fail to realize that modernization and westernization are two different issues. We can no longer dismiss the need to modernize and fail to compete in the fast moving modern world of the 21st century We can no longer ignore the presence of women or recognize their role as contributing members in society. Today it is unacceptable to disrespect the role of women scientists and female nurses who contribute to science and save lives.
Lesson 3: Icons of Singapore
Declared a national monument in 1987.
Surprising favourites
1. Changi Airport air traffic control tower
To many Singaporeans, the 80m-high air traffic control tower in front of Singapore Changi Airport represents 'home' in a way that no other building does. "It is the first thing people see when they arrive in Singapore and last thing they see upon leaving it," is what I would describe.
The airport project was spearheaded and led by the then-Chairman of the Port of Singapore Authority Howe Yoon Chong, and involved a massive land reclamation initiative on Singapore's eastern tip. And it is on this reclaimed land that the landmark tower, once called "Airtropolis", now sits. The tower began operations with the first flight in 1981 and has since become synonymous with the award-winning Changi Airport. Today, it handles communications with up to 900 flights a day.
It is spacious and have great facilities.
As it has unique designs, it is one and only in Singapore and when changi airport is being shown to foreigners, they could immediately distinguish that it belongs to Singapore. Thus, this is why I feel that Changi airport best represents Singapore and that it is an icon.
Changi Airport air traffic control tower
To many Singaporeans, the 80m-high air traffic control tower in front of Singapore Changi Airport represents 'home' in a way that no other building does. "It is the first thing people see when they arrive in Singapore and last thing they see upon leaving it," is what I would describe.
The airport project was spearheaded and led by the then-Chairman of the Port of Singapore Authority Howe Yoon Chong, and involved a massive land reclamation initiative on Singapore's eastern tip. And it is on this reclaimed land that the landmark tower, once called "Airtropolis", now sits. The tower began operations with the first flight in 1981 and has since become synonymous with the award-winning Changi Airport. Today, it handles communications with up to 900 flights a day.
It is spacious and have great facilities.
As it has unique designs, it is one and only in Singapore and when changi airport is being shown to foreigners, they could immediately distinguish that it belongs to Singapore. Thus, this is why I feel that Changi airport best represents Singapore and that it is an icon.
I jus copied except the last parts
Coz i no time
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