Read the passage and decide whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE, and why.
Passage: "The old lighthouse had stood at the edge of the cliff for over a hundred years. Many ships had been guided safely to shore by its beam of light. When the government announced plans to demolish it and build a modern navigation centre, the townspeople were furious. They formed a committee, collected thousands of signatures, and wrote letters to the newspapers. Three months later, the government reversed its decision."
Statement: "The townspeople were indifferent to the government's plans."
Question 2 of 5HOTS
Read the passage and answer the question.\n\nWhen the old community centre in Taman Maju was demolished, the residents were divided. Some welcomed the new shopping mall that would replace it. They argued it would bring jobs and convenience. Others mourned the loss of a place where generations of families had gathered for festivals, classes and celebrations. A local resident, Mdm Roselan, said: "A shopping mall gives us things to buy. The community centre gave us a reason to belong."\n\nWhat does Mdm Roselan's statement best suggest about her view of the community centre?
Question 3 of 5HOTS
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: "Shu Ting planned a small party for her grandmother. First, she wrote a guest list. Before sending the invitations, she asked her mother to check the names. After her mother approved, she posted the cards. The day before the party, she baked a pandan cake. Finally, on Sunday afternoon, the guests arrived and grandmother smiled with joy."
Which arrow chain matches the order in which the events actually happened?
Question 4 of 5HOTS
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: "On Saturday, Priya joined her first cooking class at the community centre in Tampines. The teacher, Auntie Lim, showed the children how to make pandan cake. Priya carefully measured the flour, but she accidentally spilled some on the floor. Her cheeks turned red and she looked at the ground. Auntie Lim smiled kindly and said, 'Don't worry, even chefs spill flour sometimes.' Priya took a deep breath and tried again. By the end of the class, her cake came out perfectly."
How did Priya most likely feel when Auntie Lim spoke to her?
Question 5 of 5Advanced
Read the passage and answer the question.\n\nSolar panels convert sunlight into electricity. They are becoming increasingly common on rooftops in Singapore as the government offers grants to homeowners who install them. However, solar panels are less effective on cloudy days, and Singapore's frequent tropical rain and cloud cover can reduce their efficiency. Experts note that despite these challenges, solar panels still generate meaningful electricity even in overcast conditions.\n\nIs the following statement TRUE or FALSE?\n"Solar panels produce no electricity on cloudy days in Singapore."