Can Karachi’s women-only pink buses drive change in Pakistan?
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To rely on (someone/ something)/ Reliable
Attempt/ To attempt to do something
To harass (someone)/ Harassment
To be in dire need (of something)
To deter (someone from (doing) something)
To brace yourself for something
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What is the purpose of the pink buses, and what does Sharjeel Mermon say about them?
2. What do Arshia Malik and Raakhi Matan say?
3. What does Dr Hadia Majid say?
4. What do Arooj Abbasi and Hiba Hasan Fasihi say?
5. ‘This is a terrible idea, women should not have to ride in separate buses.’ Do you agree?
6. ‘I would like to see a similar scheme introduced in the country where I live.’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘The public transport in my native city is excellent.’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘Nobody enjoys their commute.’ Do you agree?
9. ‘Public transport in London is absolutely awful – there are always strikes, it’s dangerous, the passengers are miserable and it’s always overcrowded.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘I couldn’t live without my car.’ Is this true for you?
11. ‘I wish I could work from home.’ Is this true for you?
12. ‘In my native country, it’s more difficult for a woman to progress in her career than it is for a man.’ Is this true for you?
13. ‘I love travelling by plane – airports are always very fun, the food on planes is fantastic and I can get to sleep very easily.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘I didn’t use to travel to school by myself until I was relatively old.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘I ought to cycle more.’ Is this true for you?