B1 – Intermediate
In a surprising turn of events, a bus ride took an unexpected twist when an unanticipated passenger made their presence known. This incident caught both passengers and the bus driver off guard, creating a moment of intrigue and curiosity.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about a baby who rode a bus alone.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “track down” mean in this sentence, “Officers managed to track down his parents an hour later with the mother saying that her little boy was playing outside her cell phone store when she realized that he had gone off somewhere.” Give a synonym and use “track down” in a sentence.
- What does “pull over” mean in this sentence “Neither the passengers or the bus driver could see if an adult was taking care of the toddler, and the bus driver pulled over and called police for help.” Give a synonym and use “pull over” in a sentence.
- What does “volunteer” mean in this sentence, “Passengers volunteered to take care of the baby until the police got there.” ” Give a synonym and use “volunteered” in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How did the passengers and the bus driver react to the situation? How would you react if you were also on that bus?
- What are some measures that can be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future?
- What are some lessons that can be learned from this incident to improve child safety measures in public spaces?