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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a very busy city, there are dedicated people who have a crucial role in keeping our communities connected and moving smoothly\u2014bus drivers. Often disregarded, these heroes ensure that people reach their destinations safely and on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breaking traditional gender roles and stereotypes, women entering the bus driving profession not only contribute to diversity and equality but also showcase their capabilities and skills in a traditionally male-dominated field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about female bus drivers in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/women-drive-buses-in-colombia-level-2\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1.  What does “on-site<\/strong>” mean in this sentence, “Drivers get a monthly salary of 376 dollars, and the company plans to build an on-site<\/strong> daycare center for its employees<\/em>.” Use it in a sentence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. “Bogot\u00e1 wants to reduce emissions<\/strong> by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.<\/em>” What does “emissions<\/strong>” mean? Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “run<\/strong>” mean in this sentence, “La Rolita is a Colombian electric bus fleet run<\/strong> by women and it is changing public transit in the capital city of Bogot\u00e1.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What do you think about women driving buses? Elaborate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Can you think of any challenges that women might face as bus drivers? How can these challenges be overcome?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. In which other professions would like to see more women breaking gender barriers in? <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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