Read the text again and for each gap (1-6) choose from the sentences A- the one which best fits each. There are two extra sentences. A Of the five million people who live in Singapore, only three million are native.
B For example, the Malay verb 'makan' is often used to mean 'eat'.
C In 1834, Sıngapore officially belonged to the British East Indian Company and in 1864 it became a British Crown Colony. D Many people come from afar to get a taste of what it has to offer.
E At the same time, wealthy merchants built magnificent private houses and giant warehouses near the port.
F Singapore enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world.
G In reality, though, lions never inhabited the island.
H You never get bored in Singapore with so many things to do.
I In 1965, it became totally independent and has enjoyed continuous peace and economic prosperity since.