Travel Tips for the Long Weekend

Apr 27, 2026, 03:10

Introduction

The ICA says the borders at Woodlands and Tuas will be very busy from April 30 to May 3.

Main Body

Many people will travel. In April, some cars waited for three hours. You should travel at quiet times. Use the QR code to move faster. Security is higher now. Officers will check bags and people more carefully. There is also building work at the Woodlands border. Follow the rules. Do not cut the line. Your passport must be good for six months. Pay all your fines before you arrive. Drivers need a permit and insurance.

Conclusion

The ICA is using new technology and more security to help people travel safely.

Vocabulary Learning

border (n.)

edge / a line that separates two places邊境

Example:The border between the two countries is heavily guarded.

insurance (n.)

coverage / protection against loss or damage保險

Example:Drivers need insurance for their cars.

passport (n.)

travel document / an official paper that allows a person to cross borders護照

Example:Make sure your passport is valid before you travel.

rule (n.)

law / a principle that people should follow規則

Example:You must follow the rules at the airport.

travel (v.)

journey / go from one place to another旅行

Example:I will travel to Hong Kong next week.

Sentence Learning

Officers will check bags and people more carefully.

Connector: The word 'and' joins two items in a list.『and』將兩個名詞連接在一起。

In April, some cars waited for three hours.

Time: The phrase 'In April' tells when something happened.『In April』表示時間，說明事件發生在四月。

There is also building work at the Woodlands border.

Prepositional: The preposition 'at' shows where something is.『at』表示位置，說明建築工作在伍德蘭邊境。