B1 – Intermediate
In the heart of London, there’s a special bus stop that’s become very famous. It’s equipped with an incredible screen that displays extraordinary scenes.
As people react to these fantastical images, the bus stop becomes a source of excitement and an escape from the normal busy city life.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about this advertising board at a bus stop in London.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to get the shock of one’s life” mean in this sentence, “People waiting at a busy central London bus stop got the shock of their lives when they were suddenly faced with an alien invasion, giant robots, or a Bengal tiger on the run.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘to get the shock of one’s life’ in your own sentence.
- What does “on the run” mean in this sentence, “People waiting at a busy central London bus stop got the shock of their lives when they were suddenly faced with an alien invasion, giant robots, or a Bengal tiger on the run.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘on the run’ in your own sentence.
- What does “augmented reality” mean in this sentence. “Augmented reality technology gave the illusion of the bus stop advertising board being see-through, allowing unexpected anything to be projected over the real imagery.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘augmented reality’ in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on this special screen?
- What are the positive and negative things about it?
- Do you think it is a good advertising strategy? Explain.
- What are other places where similar screens can be installed? Why do you think these screens are necessary there?
- How does the presence of the special screen affect people’s experience waiting at the bus stop?
- Talk about your own experiences with public art installations or interactive technology in urban places.