Marina Bay Sands

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/marina-bay-sands

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was the Marina Bay Sands built?Opened in stages from 2010 to 2011
2. How tall is the Marina Bay Sands?Approximately 200 meters (656 feet)
3. What is the location?10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore
4. What is the skypark capacity?3,902 people
5. What is Marina Bay Sands and why does it look like a giant ship?Marina Bay Sands is a huge resort in Singapore that looks like a giant ship because it has three tall towers that hold up a big Skypark on top.
6. What can you do inside Marina Bay Sands?Inside you can stay in a hotel with many rooms, shop in a high‑end mall, visit the ArtScience Museum, and enjoy restaurants and entertainment.

Integrated Resort: A large-scale development combining multiple hospitality, entertainment, and commercial facilities.
Cantilever: A structural element that extends horizontally and is supported at only one end.
Urban Development: The process of planning and constructing cities and towns.
MICE Industry: Stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, a key sector of business tourism.