MTS - English (NDP)

MTS - English

National Day Commemoration

Together, Our Singapore Spirit

Lesson Objectives

• All about Singapore

• Song appreciation

• Essay

Our mascot NDP 2021

Our mascot

August is a cheeky, young Merlion who loves Singapore with all his heart. He is very vocal about the things he supports and isn’t afraid to stand up for his beliefs. A friendly soul with a keen interest in Singapore’s history, August loves collecting mementos of Singapore from all the different sites he visits with Merli, from Fort Canning Park to the Art Science Museum!

Open Ended

What does Our Singapore Spirit mean to you? We asked Singaporeans about the traits we share, and this is what they had to say. Share your thoughts with us by contributing to the map.

The Road Ahead (Miles of the Unknown)

City to City

The road ahead is empty

It's paved, with miles of the unknown

Whatever seems to be your destination

Take life the way it comes, take life the way it is

Horizon in the distance

So close, and yet so far away

You shouldn't be surprised when on arrival

The dream has flown away

And fear is not here to stay

The road ahead never gives away a promise

The road ahead is a highway or a dead-end street

Cont'd

A dead-end street

Raindrops on your windscreen

They fall from heaven or from hell

You drive into the light or into darkness

Incertainty as your guide

The road ahead never gives away a promise

The road ahead is a highway or a dead-end street

The road ahead never answers any questions

And nothing is sure along the way, not even tomorrow

With miles of the unknown ahead of you

The road ahead is empty

It's paved, with miles of the unknown

Whatever seems to be your destination

Take life the way it comes, take life the way it is

Open Ended

What do you think the songwriter is trying to convey to the listeners?

Multiple Select

What is the name of the fashion designer behind the iconic Singapore Girl sarong kebaya?

• Pierre Balmain

• Pierre Ng

• Pierre Cardin

• Pierre Helmes

Multiple Select

Singapore is surrounded by a plethora of mini islands. How many islands are there?

• 59

• 82

• 75

• 64

Multiple Select

Which year was Singapore’s first National Day Parade held?

• 1936

• 1946

• 1956

• 1966

Multiple Select

Which MRT station in Singapore has the longest escalator?

• Bras Basah station

• Stadium

• Redhill

• Raffles Place

Multiple Select

How well do you know Singapore?

A (not so) simple National Day trivia quiz brought to you by Singapore Global Network.

What is the theme of Singapore’s 2021 National Day Parade?

• We are Singapore

• A stronger Singapore

• The road ahead

• Together, our Singapore spirit

Essay Writing

Write at least 100 words to the topic "What does Singapore means to you during this pandemic." Submit on google classroom.