A really brave teenager in Australia was caught on camera stopping a school bus from crashing into a petrol station. The bus was rolling across the road towards the petrol pumps, but 14-year-old Isabelle Miller took control of the situation. She grabbed the steering wheel and directed the bus to safety. The bus driver and teacher were outside the bus at the time, and there were 20 students on board.

Isabelle’s brave act has been in the news and shared a lot online. The video shows how quick and brave she was, stopping a dangerous situation from getting worse. She protected the students on the bus and made sure the petrol station didn’t get damaged.

This is a good reminder that it’s important to stay calm and take action in emergencies. Isabelle’s quick thinking and bravery are really impressive. Lots of people have praised her for what she did, and she’s become an inspiration to others.

This also shows that bus drivers and school staff need to have good safety training. They should be ready for unexpected things and have plans in place to keep students safe. The school and authorities should use this as a chance to make sure they have good safety procedures.

In the end, Isabelle showed how brave and mature she is by stopping a dangerous situation. Her quick thinking and calmness under pressure are amazing. This is a reminder for everyone to be prepared and ready to act in emergencies.

Original news source: Watch: Teen steers runaway bus away from petrol pumps (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– News Summary
Instructions: Have the students read the article individually and then summarize the main points in their own words. They can take turns sharing their summaries with a partner or in small groups. Encourage them to focus on the key details and the message of the article.

– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs or small groups. Have them discuss and share their opinions on the actions of Isabelle. Did they find her brave? Why or why not? Do they think they would be able to stay calm in a similar situation? After the discussion, conduct a class poll to see the overall opinions of the students.

– Keyword Taboo
Instructions: Write down a list of keywords from the article on separate cards. Choose one student to come to the front of the class. Give them one minute to explain the keyword on their card without using the word itself. The rest of the class must try to guess the keyword. Repeat with different students and keywords.

– Sketch It
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a small whiteboard or paper and a marker or pencil. Choose a student to describe a scene from the article without mentioning any specific details. Their partner must then try to sketch the scene based on the description. After a designated time, have the pairs compare their sketches and discuss any differences.

– Future Predictions
Instructions: Have the students work in pairs or small groups. Ask them to imagine and discuss what might have happened if Isabelle had not taken control of the situation. Would there have been a different outcome? How might the situation have escalated? After the discussion, have each group share their predictions with the class and facilitate a discussion on the different possibilities.

Comprehension Questions:

1. Who was caught on camera stopping a school bus from crashing into a petrol station?
2. What did Isabelle Miller do to stop the bus from crashing?
3. Where were the bus driver and teacher when Isabelle took control of the situation?
4. How many students were on the bus at the time?
5. Why has Isabelle’s brave act been in the news and shared online?
6. What did Isabelle do to protect the students on the bus and the petrol station?
7. Why have lots of people praised Isabelle?
8. What does this situation remind us about emergencies and the importance of being prepared?
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

A really brave teenager in Australia was caught on camera (1)______ a school bus from crashing into a (2)______ station. The bus was (3)______ across the road towards the petrol pumps, but 14-year-old Isabelle Miller took (4)______ of the situation. She grabbed the steering wheel and directed the bus to safety. The bus driver and teacher were outside the bus at the time, and there were 20 (5)______ on board.

Isabelle’s (6)______ act has been in the news and shared a lot online. The video (7)______ how quick and brave she was, stopping a dangerous situation from getting worse. She protected the students on the bus and made sure the petrol station didn’t get (8)______.

This is a good reminder that it’s important to stay calm and take action in emergencies. Isabelle’s (9)______ thinking and bravery are really impressive. Lots of people have praised her for what she did, and she’s (10)______ an inspiration to (11)______.

This also shows that bus drivers and (12)______ staff need to have good safety training. They should be ready for unexpected things and have plans in place to keep students safe. The school and authorities should use this as a chance to make sure they have good safety procedures.

In the end, Isabelle showed how brave and mature she is by stopping a dangerous (13)______. Her quick thinking and (14)______ under pressure are (15)______. This is a reminder for everyone to be (16)______ and ready to act in emergencies.
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Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What do you think about Isabelle’s actions?
2. How would you feel if you were on the bus when it started rolling towards the petrol station?
3. Do you think Isabelle’s bravery will inspire others to take action in emergencies? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever been in a dangerous situation? How did you handle it?
5. What qualities do you think a person needs to have in order to stay calm in an emergency?
6. Do you think the bus driver and teacher should have been more prepared for this situation? Why or why not?
7. How important is it for schools to have good safety procedures in place?
8. What can schools do to ensure that students are safe during emergencies?
9. Have you ever had any safety training at school? If so, what did you learn?
10. How do you think Isabelle’s actions will affect her reputation at school?
11. Do you think Isabelle’s actions will have a lasting impact on her community? Why or why not?
12. What other examples of bravery have you seen or heard about?
13. How do you think Isabelle’s parents feel about what she did?
14. Do you think Isabelle’s actions will change the way people view teenagers? Why or why not?
15. How do you think Isabelle’s actions will affect her future?

Individual Activities

Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. teenager
2. camera
3. bus
4. petrol station
5. brave
6. students
7. emergency
8. safety

Meanings:
(a) A device that takes pictures or records videos
(b) A young person between the ages of 13 and 19
(c) A large vehicle that transports people
(d) A place where you can buy fuel for your car
(e) Showing courage and not being afraid
(f) Young people who go to school
(g) The condition of being protected from danger or harm
(h) A sudden and dangerous situation that requires immediate action
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Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What did Isabelle Miller do to stop the school bus from crashing into the petrol station?
(a) She called the police for help.
(b) She grabbed the steering wheel and directed the bus to safety.
(c) She ran away from the bus.
(d) She took a video of the situation.

2. Who was outside the bus when Isabelle took control of the situation?
(a) The bus driver and teacher.
(b) The petrol station workers.
(c) The other students.
(d) Isabelle’s parents.

3. How many students were on the bus when the incident happened?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 30.
(d) 5.

4. Why has Isabelle’s brave act been in the news and shared online?
(a) Because she won a bravery award.
(b) Because it was caught on camera.
(c) Because she became famous.
(d) Because she caused damage to the petrol station.

5. What does the article say about Isabelle’s quick thinking and bravery?
(a) They were unnecessary.
(b) They were dangerous.
(c) They are really impressive.
(d) They were not important.

6. Who has praised Isabelle for what she did?
(a) Nobody.
(b) Her parents.
(c) The school authorities.
(d) Lots of people.

7. What does the article suggest about bus drivers and school staff?
(a) They need to quit their jobs.
(b) They need to be punished.
(c) They need good safety training.
(d) They need to be fired.

8. What is the article’s main message?
(a) Isabelle should become a bus driver.
(b) School buses are dangerous.
(c) The petrol station needs better security.
(d) It’s important to stay calm and take action in emergencies.

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True or False Questions:

1. A teenager in Australia stopped a school bus from crashing into a petrol station.
2. Isabelle’s cowardly act has gained little attention in the news and online.
3. Isabelle endangered the students on the bus and caused damage to the petrol station.
4. Isabelle’s actions have inspired and impressed many people.
5. There were only 2 students on board the bus at the time.
6. This incident highlights the importance of safety training for bus drivers and school staff.
7. The teenager, Isabelle Miller, ignored the steering wheel and put the bus in danger.
8. The bus driver and teacher were not on the bus when Isabelle took control.
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Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What did Isabelle Miller do to stop the school bus from crashing into the petrol station?
2. Who was outside the bus when Isabelle took control of the situation?
3. How many students were on the bus at the time?
4. Why has Isabelle’s brave act been in the news and shared online?
5. What does this situation remind us about the importance of in emergencies?

Answers

Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Who was caught on camera stopping a school bus from crashing into a petrol station?
– Isabelle Miller was caught on camera stopping the school bus.

2. What did Isabelle Miller do to stop the bus from crashing?
– Isabelle grabbed the steering wheel and directed the bus to safety.

3. Where were the bus driver and teacher when Isabelle took control of the situation?
– The bus driver and teacher were outside the bus at the time.

4. How many students were on the bus at the time?
– There were 20 students on the bus at the time.

5. Why has Isabelle’s brave act been in the news and shared online?
– Isabelle’s brave act has been in the news and shared online because it was caught on camera and shows how quick and brave she was in stopping a dangerous situation.

6. What did Isabelle do to protect the students on the bus and the petrol station?
– Isabelle took control of the bus and directed it to safety, ensuring that the students on the bus were safe and the petrol station was not damaged.

7. Why have lots of people praised Isabelle?
– Lots of people have praised Isabelle because of her quick thinking and bravery in a dangerous situation. She has become an inspiration to others.

8. What does this situation remind us about emergencies and the importance of being prepared?
– This situation reminds us that it is important to stay calm and take action in emergencies. It also highlights the need for bus drivers and school staff to have good safety training and plans in place to keep students safe. It serves as a reminder for everyone to be prepared and ready to act in emergencies.
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) stopping
(2) petrol
(3) rolling
(4) control
(5) students
(6) brave
(7) shows
(8) damaged
(9) quick
(10) become
(11) others
(12) school
(13) situation
(14) calmness
(15) amazing
(16) prepared
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Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. teenager
Answer: (b) A young person between the ages of 13 and 19

2. camera
Answer: (a) A device that takes pictures or records videos

3. bus
Answer: (c) A large vehicle that transports people

4. petrol station
Answer: (d) A place where you can buy fuel for your car

5. brave
Answer: (e) Showing courage and not being afraid

6. students
Answer: (f) Young people who go to school

7. emergency
Answer: (h) A sudden and dangerous situation that requires immediate action

8. safety
Answer: (g) The condition of being protected from danger or harm
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Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What did Isabelle Miller do to stop the school bus from crashing into the petrol station?
Answer: (b) She grabbed the steering wheel and directed the bus to safety.

2. Who was outside the bus when Isabelle took control of the situation?
Answer: (a) The bus driver and teacher.

3. How many students were on the bus when the incident happened?
Answer: (a) 20.

4. Why has Isabelle’s brave act been in the news and shared online?
Answer: (b) Because it was caught on camera.

5. What does the article say about Isabelle’s quick thinking and bravery?
Answer: (c) They are really impressive.

6. Who has praised Isabelle for what she did?
Answer: (d) Lots of people.

7. What does the article suggest about bus drivers and school staff?
Answer: (c) They need good safety training.

8. What is the article’s main message?
Answer: (d) It’s important to stay calm and take action in emergencies.
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True or False Answers:

1. A teenager in Australia stopped a school bus from crashing into a petrol station. (Answer: True)
2. Isabelle’s cowardly act has gained little attention in the news and online. (Answer: False)
3. Isabelle endangered the students on the bus and caused damage to the petrol station. (Answer: False)
4. Isabelle’s actions have inspired and impressed many people. (Answer: True)
5. There were only 2 students on board the bus at the time. (Answer: False)
6. This incident highlights the importance of safety training for bus drivers and school staff. (Answer: True)
7. The teenager, Isabelle Miller, ignored the steering wheel and put the bus in danger. (Answer: False)
8. The bus driver and teacher were not on the bus when Isabelle took control. (Answer: True)
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