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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loud music can be especially annoying during a bus or train ride. In Singapore, passengers who play loud music will be fined because it can disturb other commuters and make the bus uncomfortable. Some people just want to use this time to rest, read, work, or simply enjoy a quiet journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fines could encourage passengers to use headphones or keep the volume at a reasonable level. However, the rules should be clearly explained and applied fairly to everyone. By respecting other passengers, everyone can have a more peaceful and pleasant bus ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about Singapore\u2019s fines for playing loud music on public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2609\/260928-loud-music-public-transport.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cpeeve<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe loud music from other passengers on public transport has become a <\/em>peeve<\/em><\/strong> for many people who want to travel in quiet.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto blare out<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cSingapore has introduced new fines of up to S$500 for <\/em>blaring out<\/em><\/strong> music on buses that annoys other passengers.\u201d <\/em>Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201clittering<\/strong>\u201c mean? \u201cThe new penalties will also be applied to other anti-social behaviour, such as putting feet on seats, <\/em>littering<\/em><\/strong>, and eating or drinking on buses.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Do\u00a0you think people\u00a0who play loud\u00a0music on public\u00a0transport should be\u00a0fined? Why or\u00a0why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Have you ever\u00a0experienced someone playing\u00a0loud music on\u00a0public transport? How\u00a0did you feel? What did you do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How can we balance personal freedom with\u00a0the comfort of\u00a0other passengers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What other behaviors should be prohibited on public\u00a0transport to make\u00a0the trip more\u00a0comfortable for everyone?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Could strict rules about loud music\u00a0create problems for\u00a0some passengers? Share your point of view.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B1 \u2014 Intermediate  Loud music can be especially annoying during a bus or train ride. In Singapore, passengers who play loud music will be fined because it can disturb other commuters and make the bus uncomfortable. Some people just want to use this time to rest, read, work, or simply enjoy a quiet journey. Fines could encourage passengers to use headphones or keep the volume at a reasonable level. 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