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Do you agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests?

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Do you agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests?

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Do you agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests?

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Do you agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests?

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Pair: Yuzi and Xinyu
Yes, we agree. As english is Singapore's official language, immigrants who wants to live in Singapore should learn english too. As most of the singaporeans speak english, immigrants should also speak english so that they would understand what singaporeans are talking about. This would also help immigrants to integrate into our society because we speak a common language. Hence, we agree that immigrants should learn english , but at the same time, keeping their own culture and beliefs.

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Do you agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests?

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Pair: Lewis and Elton
Yes i agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests as there should be a common language used among the citizens in Singapore. Since english is the main spoken language in Singapore, the more the people coming to Singapore should take the test. This is so that they can communicate better with other people in the society and would not have the language barrier. Also, this mandatory english test helps them to understand things in Singapore better as all the government letters sent to their houses are mostly in english. Therefore i agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion.

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Do you agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests?

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Pair: Lewis and Elton
Yes i agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion

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Do you agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests?

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Pair: Gabriel and Khairina
Yes, I agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests in Singapore for those becoming new Singapore citizens. The common language used in Singapore is English. For example, the host of a community event welcoming new citizens will speak in English so that everyone can understand. Hence, MP Darryl David wants the new citizens to learn English Language so that they will be able to communicate with the locals and get along with them. With this mandatory English Proficiency Tests, misunderstanding and miscommunication will be reduced since new citizens are able to speak basic English. Thus, new citizens should learn how to speak basic English Language as it helps them to fit in better into the society.

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Do you agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests?

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Pair: Kenneth and Hong Wei
Yes, I truly agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests in Singapore. The reason is that Singapore is a multicultural country.The common language in English. There are different ethnic and culture in Singapore. So, in order to communicate with people with different ethnics and culture, most Singaporeans should use English to communicate with each other. Anther reason is that most of the activities held by the government such, as the community event, are in English. This would cause people, especially those who could not speak English, to have hard time communicating with other people and causing misunderstanding. So, with the help of mandatory English Proficiency Tests, people in Singapore could learn English and the case of misunderstanding and miscommunication of inability of speaking English will reduce.

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Do you agree with MP Darryl's David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests

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Pair:Gary and Atiqah
Yes, i agree that there should be mandatory English Proficiency Tests for people who are about to become Singaporeans.Since Singapore is an English speaking country, the main language which everybody uses to communicate is English.Even the signboards in Singapore are in English.Thus to avoid misunderstanding among the people in Singapore, the PRs should at least learn basic English in order to communicate.

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Pair:Dion and Xing Yee
I agree that there should be mandatory English Proficiency  Tests. As Singapore  is a multiracial country,we need to have a common language which is English in order to allow people of different origins to communicate . Thus , with a common language people are able to interact with one another even if they are from different origins and with greater interactions between one another , they will be able to understand each other more and accept the way they are . Not only that ,thus less conflicts would occur and this bring about harmony in society. Hence,new citizens should attain fluency in English  language .

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Pair: Xin Fang & Jie Ying

I agree that there should mandatory English Proficiency Tests. It is important for new citizens to learn and know how to speak the basics of English. As english is an important language used in Singapore, people use English to interact with one another in the society. Through the mandatory test, if the new citizen does not do well, he or she can take up courses to brush up on his or her english and take the test again. Therefore, new citizens should attain fluency in the English language.

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Group 3: Kar Kuan, Dinesh, Kamarul, Kek Peng 

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Group 3: Kar Kuan, Dinesh, Kamarul, Kek Peng 

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Presidential Councill of Minority Rights:The Presidential Council  was created to safeguuard to ensure that laws passed by Singapore government are no discriminatory against any racial or religious community.This can be seen from the council reporting matters affecting such communities that are referred by the government. This implies that the minority groups

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Names: Xin Fang, Jie Ying, Khairina, Gabriel

Singapore Experiential Tour --> To Help new immigrants adapt to the norms, culture and values in Singapore --> It is a tour for New Citizens to learn about Singapore's history and future plan--> One example is the Singapore Maritime Trail that is suitable for everyone. --> Greater understanding of Singapore--> New citizens being able to learn about different cultures and practices in Singapore --> Include the practices in their daily lives --> Greater interaction --> Forging new friendships with people from Singapore/other countries--> Forging common grounds--> Creates a greater sense of belonging--> People become more united--> Therefore, leads to greater integration.

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Group i dont know: hong wei, kenneth, xingyee, dion

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Group i dont know: hong wei, kenneth, xingyee, dion

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Grassroots organized events leading to intergration in Singapore: These community events are held in the heart of the community,  these events are able to help promote postive mindsets and attitudes of foreign workers and people towards the people in singapore.These community events help to provide information and resources on Singapore society, norms and values. These events will therefore, encourage emotional attachement to and involvement to Singapore. Introduces volunteering opportunities to immigriants and encourages them to a heavy usage of the english language.[Miss Teo : Remove this example. One example would suffice.] This will allow the immigrants to cinnect with the sjngapore community better and ultimately widens the singapore society [Miss Teo: .You need to elaborate on what "widens the Singapore society means] This will therefore allow everyone of usti be able to accept one another and accept each others differences. this therefore ultimately leads to unity in singapore and thus, leads to intergration in society

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Presidential Councill of Minority Rights:The Presidential Council  was created to safeguuard to ensure that laws passed by Singapore government are no discriminatory against any racial or religious community.This can be seen from the council reporting matters affecting such communities that are referred by the government.this implies that they (Ms Teo: Who?) will feel equally treated and they
(Ms Teo : Who?) will be more open  and interact with the locals and will gain more closer relationship with others without being discriminated. Hence, they will accept each other and will be more united together leading to greater intergration in Singapore.

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education: people of different races goes to school -> different races learn and celebrate each other race -> school will have celebration such as chinese new year ->students of different races will attend the celebration->this will create more interaction between races ->we can learn more about other culture -> we then will be able to accept each other differences -> this will cause unity -> integration will then happen (Ms Teo: NATQ of greater integration in Singapore)

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Singapore Citizenship E-Journey
New citizens can learn more about Singapore history and developments and deepen their appreciation of Singaporeans norms and values, as well as providing opportunity for meaningful interaction with local community (Ms Teo: This sentence is slightly convoluted. second half of sentence can come later in your explanation for clarity). Giving new citizens a better perspective about Singapore and its past. So through the e-journey, they will learn about singapore culture and adapt into Singapore society (Ms Teo :how will learning about the culture adapt int Singapore society?. This will make it easier for the new citizens to interact with Singaporeans. Thus, accepting one another's differences in religion and race. This will then lead to unity and greater intergration in singapore

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Group 6: Jolin, Megan, Carim, Saminul, Karen

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Group 6: Jolin, Megan, Carim, Saminul, Karen

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National service (NS) :
All male Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents are required to serve NS for a period of two years to ensure Singapore's security and sovereignty.

-> Fulfilling the NS obligation is a critical indicator of identity and integration as it shows that new immigrants embrace this rite of passage that is distinctive for Singaporean men and their families.

-> No discrimination between races or religions as NS brings people from diverse racial, religious, language and educational backgrounds to train, live and serve together in the Singapore Armed Forces(SAF), the Singapore Police Force(SPF), the Singapore Civil Defence Force(SCDF).

-> During NS, they have common experiences and this (Ms Teo : do you mean common experience?) has helped to foster greater cohesiveness among our people and help create a strong national identity.

-> Example: They do everything as one company and even in the field camps, they have to help each other as they try to survive it even though it is tiring.

-> As they have greater cohesiveness within each other, they overlook their race and religion etc.

-> As they interact with each other more, they have a greater understanding of each other and will accept each other for who they are.

-> This leads to greater and stronger unity and thus integration occurs.
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GROUP 2: KANGJIE AZIRAH RYAN YONGLONG: HOW DOES HDB LEAD TO GREATER INTEGRATION IN SINGAPORE?

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GROUP 2: KANGJIE AZIRAH RYAN YONGLONG: HOW DOES HDB LEAD TO GREATER INTEGRATION IN SINGAPORE?

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HDB --> Interaction with different races --> Eg: SPR Quota --> Balanced ethnic mix (Ms Teo: So what? how does a balanced ethnic mix lead to better understanding? Gap in explanation) having more exposure with other races rathemr than mixing with their own races --> Better understanding through sharing festivals together --> Get to know other people from different races --> Invite you to each other homes and exchange cultures as you get closer --> Fosters racial harmony --> Fosters unity --> Unity will then strengthen social cohesion in Singapore (Ms Teo : How did unity come into the picture? Why would racial harmony lead to unity?) --> Greater integration

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Names: Ronn Kiefer Kai Jie

community sharing :event where new citizens meet to discuss about the journey to becoming a singapore citizen -> talk about their hopes and expectations of each other and the country -> share about their different experiences from interacting with their new neighbours  -> understand the new citizen's needs (Ms Teo: Who understands new citizens needs?)-> accept each other for who they are -> lead to greater and stronger unity -> thus leading to intergration (E.g. of the event?)

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Names: Khairina, Xin Fang, Jie Ying, Gabriel

Singapore Experiential Tour --> It is a tour for New Citizens to learn about Singapore's history and future plan--> One example is the Singapore Maritime Trail that is suitable for everyone. --> Greater understanding of Singapore--> New citizens being able to leanrn about different cultures and practices in Singapore (Ms Teo: How does learning about the different cultures lead to sense of belonging?)--> Creates a sense of belonging--> Forging new friendships with people from Singapore/other countries--> There will be greater communication between different races and religions--> People become more united--> Therefore, leads to greater integration.

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[Group 1] How does Bilingual Policy lead to greater integration in Singapore?

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[Group 1] How does Bilingual Policy lead to greater integration in Singapore?

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Names: Yan Ting, Yu Hui, Si Sheng, Carl, Bryan Lim

The bilingual policy basically states that all Singapore citizens must learn two languages, English and a Mother Tongue language. For example, in our school, majority of students study Mandarin Chinese or Malay as their Mother Tongue. This bilingual education will allow students to be able to communicate effectively to people in two different languages, English, which is a common language that can be understood by many, and their Mother Tongue, which can be communicated to foreigners who are not familiar with English. (Ms Teo : So how do they communicate? in their mother tongue? Gap in explanation).

Foreigners will not feel left out as they can easily communicate with others, and can better integrate into our society as they soon learn how to speak English (Ms Teo : GOOD!), while also being fluent in their own native language. This will lead to greater integration as the foreigners adapt to speaking English while also maintaining their cultural roots by speaking with their native language as well. (Ms Teo : So how does this lead to GREATER integration?)

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group 5 how does community sharing lead to greater integration in singapore

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group 5 how does community sharing lead to greater integration in singapore

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How does Community Support lead to greater integration in Singapore ?

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How does Community Support lead to greater integration in Singapore ?

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Names : Elton , Lewis , Katriel , Luke

Community Support in a whole has indeed led to greater integration in Singapore through means such as the grassroots organisation organising meet and greet sessions and events.
Such examples would be the free screening of international soccer matches in a community centre . This event let Singaporeans and
Foreigners bond together through a common interest in football and it lets foreigners feel safe and have an impression that Singaporeans are friendly. Meet and greet sessions also lets foreigners feel welcomed to the neighbourhood and allows them to make local friends. Making local friends in neighbour allow them to share different cultures which at the same time still keeping their cultures with them therefore having greater integration (Ms Teo: How does making friends lead to greater integration? Gap in explanation.)
Thus in a nutshell , community support has lead to greater integration in Singapore by making foreigners feel more welcomed through events that allow them to bond with Singaporeans and make friends.

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How does [your factor] lead to greater integration in Singapore?

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How does [your factor] lead to greater integration in Singapore?

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ATQ in this format : Describe factor -> E.g. -> Outcome
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Names : Tom, Dick, Harry, Mary, Jane
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Do you agree with MP Darryl David's suggestion for mandatory English Proficiency Tests?

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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/english-proficiency/2459534.html#.WHnX1UepTkE.email

Read the article in the URL and respond to this for discussion tomorrow.