15 questions from SHPS 2026. Real examination questions for PSLE 2027/2028 preparation.
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The Southern islands are a group of islands about five kilometres from mainland Singapore. Besides Sentosa, St John’s Island and Lazarus Island form part (1) the Southern Islands. Each island has (2) own unique features.
St John’s Island was once (3) by its Malay name, Pulau Sekjiang Bandera, which means “One Barking Deer Flag Island.” The name arose (4) a legend about a barking deer and a flagpole that was used to guide ships. Singapore’s founding father, Sir Stamford Raffles, first landed on the island before heading to mainland Singapore. In the past, the island had served many purposes. At one time, it was a quarantine station for infectious (5) and a detention centre for prisoners at another. (6), it is used for recreation and marine research. Students and researchers often go to the island to (7) marine life.
Nearby Lazarus Island was home (8) island communities who lived in wooden houses and relied on the sea for a living. Here is (9) you would find a beautiful man-made lagoon, with its white sandy (10) and clear blue waters.
Both islands boast rish coastal habitats. These habitats support a wide (11) of wildlife such as monkeys, dolphins and sea turtles. As the islands are only (12) by sea, visitors would need to take a ferry from Sentosa. The short boat ride allows passengers to enjoy the scenic (13).
If uou are looking for your next adventure, conside (14) St John’s Island and Lazarus Island. There is so much more to discover (15) from mainland Singapore! You will be amazed!
(Adapted from “Discover the Southern Islands” by Sentosa Development Corporation)