Điền vào số 34

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from II to 35.

Before the 1960's, Singapore was essentially a trading nation. Since (31)__________, it has developed a more (32)___________economy and has become an important financial, trade, and transportation center. Singapore has many banks, (33)___________firms, and finance companies, as (34) ____________as a stock exchange. Tourism is also important to the economy of Singapore.

There is little unemployment in Singapore. The country's annual income per capita (per person) is one of the highest in Asia.

The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country's economy. For example, it decides what benefits, such as vacation time and sick leave, must be provided for workers by employers. It also operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provides (35)_________for retired workers.