15 questions from ATS 2026. Real examination questions for PSLE 2027/2028 preparation.
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Do students in Singapore like the food from their school canteens? For those who have a wide (1) of food options to choose from, the answer is probably yes. (2), for others, their experiences may not be as positive.
Addressing this issue may not be a (3) of cake, but some schools have adopted a central kitchen system to provide meals for their students. This change is largely (4) to the decreasing number of canteen vendors. Many stallholders find it hard to (5) with the long working hours and rising operating costs over time. As a result, many of them are (6) to run food stalls in schools, despite the pressing need for canteen vendors.
Under the central kitchen system, meals are prepared in a main kitchen before being (7) into bento boxes and delivered to schools. While this seems like a (8) to the problem of having a shortage of canteen vendors in some schools, it also (9) concerns among parents and students. For one, food that is transported over a long (10) may not always be as fresh as it was when first cooked. Students may also have (11) food choices than before, especially if only a limited menu is offered.
To improve the situation, central kitchens are making changes. Some work with nutritionists to (12) meals are healthy and tasty. Schools also collect feedback from students so that changes to the menu can be made (13) on their food preferences. It is (14) noting that this system will not be implemented across all schools. It is meant to serve as an option for schools that face difficulties finding vendors, rather (15) replace the traditional canteen completely. As schools continue to review this system, further improvements are expected to make school dining both convenient and enjoyable for students.