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  • racism, poverty, traffic, pollution in the world.

  • There are so many countries with problems, it seems like every country and every person is filled with problems.

  • So who has the solutions To answer that question?

  • I decided to put my pride aside and go learn from a country that has the same problems as all of us, but has managed to find solutions because this is the incredible story off the almost perfect country off Singapore.

  • In Singapore, many races live the Indians, the Malay, Chinese and your Asians.

  • And because people of different races might disagree and hate each other, Singapore forced all of them to live together in buildings on top of each other next to each other.

  • So instead of enemies, they are neighbors.

  • And because of this, Singapore built a racial harmony that many many countries don't have traffic.

  • Many countries also suffer from traffic.

  • It's the worst in Singapore.

  • They had traffic until they fixed it In Singapore, they limited the number of cars on the road.

  • Number off cars total in the entire country cannot increase many people, instead of cars, take public transportation, and very few people are stuck in traffic.

  • Pollution is another environmental problem.

  • Landfills look and smell disgusting in many, many countries.

  • But in Singapore they do not.

  • Because they take their trash, they burn it, filter out the smoke, collect the ashes and dump them underwater in a man made island.

  • Instead of this, The island looks like this there.

  • Trash island is so clean it looks like a resort.

  • Another problem is fresh water.

  • So much of it is wasted.

  • But not in Singapore.

  • These guys built an entire system that takes their poo and pee water.

  • You know this on turns into clean water that humans can drink.

  • And when you drink water that used to be pool, you realize water should never, ever be wasted again.

  • When I saw the way they built and do things from water systems to air Force two buildings to guardians, I was amazed because all of the problems above they solved in 53 years since they gained independence.

  • And you didn't hear that from me?

  • You heard it from the Prime Minister himself.

  • Hi, I'm the Prime Minister.

  • This is what we have been building in Singapore for 53 years and we'll be building it for many more years.

  • Thio, Don't get me wrong.

  • Singapore still has a lot of problems with no solutions that I know of the to suffer from inequality, high prices, anti security Many elderly people still can't afford to retire.

  • Many imported foreign workers are very low paid, and the government can be too restrictive.

  • Even gum is ill.

  • E o Singapore has many problems, but unlike many, they are trying to fix them.

  • That's why they're passport is the strongest there.

  • Seaport is the second busiest.

  • Water is the cleanest.

  • Airport is the greatest.

  • Landfills are the prettiest, and people are the froth arrived in Singapore, saying, I hit Singapore because I was jealous.

  • But now I'm leaving Singapore, saying, I love Singapore because there's a lot we can learn from them.

  • If they can solve so many problems in only 53 years, then why can't wait before you go?

  • One last thing, that video you just saw I made using this camera and this microphone.

  • But for the first time ever, I'm ditching my camera and I'm picking up my podcasting equipment because yes, I'm starting a podcast.

  • It's called mass talks.

  • It's free and it's on Lee on Spotify And if you liked that video, I think you're gonna love the podcast.

  • Because I just wanted to make a podcast about things that I would listen to about topics that I wanna listen.

  • Thio.

  • Yes, No stocks is 100% honest and raw and deep.

  • And by the way, it's 100% free.

  • So keep your money and give me your ears.

  • Because if you like this video, I think you're gonna love this podcast.

  • See you on Spotify.

racism, poverty, traffic, pollution in the world.

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The Almost Perfect Country

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    林宜悉 posted on 2020/10/24
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Keywords

entire

US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

  • adjective
  • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • (Botany) Having a smooth edge, without teeth or divisions.
  • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
  • Whole; complete; with nothing left out.
stick

US /stɪk/

UK /stɪk/

  • verb
  • To adhere or fasten something to a surface.
  • To endure or persevere through a difficult situation.
  • (Informal) To tolerate or endure someone or something unpleasant.
  • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • To join together using glue or paste
  • To continue with something despite difficulties; persist.
  • To pierce or puncture with a pointed object.
  • To extend outwards; protrude.
  • To remain attached or fixed to a surface or object.
  • To remain in one place or position for a long time
  • noun
  • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
incredible

US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

  • adjective
  • Very good; amazing
  • So extraordinary as to seem impossible.
  • Extremely good; amazing.
  • Really good; amazing; great
  • Very hard to believe
  • Very good; excellent.
  • Informal: very good; excellent.
realize

US /ˈriəˌlaɪz/

UK /'ri:əlaɪz/

  • verb
  • To become aware of or understand mentally
  • To achieve something that you have been trying to do.
  • To understand or become aware of something.
  • other
  • To achieve or make something happen.
  • To convert something into cash.
  • To convert something into cash or a different form.
  • To understand or become aware of something.
poverty

US /ˈpɑvəti/

UK /ˈpɔvəti/

  • other
  • The state of lacking something.
  • The state of being extremely poor.
  • noun
  • State of being poor
  • Lack of something necessary
force

US /fɔrs, fors/

UK /fɔ:s/

  • other
  • To break open (something) using force.
  • To compel (someone) to do something.
  • To cause (a plant or crop) to develop or mature prematurely in a greenhouse or under artificial conditions.
  • To cause (a plant or flower) to grow or develop at an increased rate.
  • To use physical strength to break open or move (something).
  • other
  • Coercion or compulsion; strength or power exerted to cause motion or change.
  • Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
  • other
  • Coercion or compulsion; strength or power exerted to cause or affect.
  • An influence or effect.
  • Physical strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
  • Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
  • noun
  • Coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence.
  • Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • A body of people employed and trained for a particular task or purpose.
  • An influence or effect.
  • A body of people employed and trained for law enforcement.
  • A body of soldiers or police.
  • An influence that can cause a body to accelerate.
  • Pressure; attraction
  • Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
  • The use of physical strength/violence to persuade
  • Strength or power of expression or argument.
  • verb
  • To use physical strength or violence to persuade
increase

US /ɪnˈkris/

UK /ɪn'kri:s/

  • noun
  • A rise in size, amount, or degree.
  • Fact of increasing; amount something grows by
  • A rise in size, amount, number, etc.
  • A rise in size, amount, number, etc.
  • A rise in strength or intensity.
  • other
  • To become or make larger or more numerous; to grow.
  • To become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.
  • other
  • To make larger or greater in number, size, or extent.
  • To make something larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.
  • verb
  • To make or become larger in size or amount
  • other
  • A rise in amount, number, or degree.
  • other
  • A rise in amount, number, or degree.
dump

US /dʌmp/

UK /dʌmp/

  • noun
  • A copy of data from one part of a computer system to another.
  • A place where waste or garbage is left.
  • A sudden large reduction in the value or price of something.
  • other
  • To copy (data) from one part of a computer system to another.
  • To end a romantic relationship with someone.
  • To get rid of something unwanted, especially in a place that is not suitable.
  • verb
  • To end a romantic relationship
  • To get rid of something unwanted, especially in a place that is not suitable.
  • To put something somewhere without care
  • To throw away as waste
  • To get rid of unwanted things in an illegal manner
  • other
  • To put down or drop something in a careless or hurried way.
prime

US /praɪm/

UK /praɪm/

  • adjective
  • Of first importance; main.
  • Of the best quality; excellent.
  • Concerning the highest in quality or value
  • Concerning the highest level of achievement
  • Most important, chief importance in value
  • Most suitable or likely to succeed.
  • (of a number) divisible only by itself and one.
  • other
  • Apply a primary coat of paint or other substance to (something).
  • To prepare for detonation or action.
  • Prepare (something) for use or action.
  • noun
  • The period of greatest strength, vigor, or success in someone's life.
  • The most favorable interest rate charged by a bank to its best customers.
  • A substance used as a first coat.
  • A prime number.
  • The state or time of greatest vigor or success in a person's life.
  • verb
  • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
afford

US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/

UK /ə'fɔ:d/

  • verb
  • To make available, to provide
  • To have enough money to pay for something
  • other
  • To have enough money to pay for something.
  • To provide or supply something, especially an opportunity or benefit.