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CURRENT EVENT | February 29, 2024

Weird News: Sleeping Bus

Listen to hear about a bus ride in Hong Kong that puts people to sleep.

Vocabulary: commuters, passengers, public transportation

Story Length: 0:26

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10/21/2021


Listening Comprehension Questions

  • What items do commuters bring with them on the sleeping bus?
  • Who is the ideal passenger for the sleeping bus journey?

Classroom Discussion Themes

  • Would you like to take a nap on public transportation? Why or why not?