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Bolivia Holds Day of the Pedestrian Pre-Listening Vocabulary

ban: to not allow pedestrian: a person who walks instead of taking a vehicle annually: once a year criticize: to express ones disapproval of another person or thing environmentalist: a person who cares deeply about the protection of earth

Bolivia Holds Day of the Pedestrian Cars and were banned from the streets of Bolivia on September 4th for the countrys first national took the place of the 2 million

Day of the Pedestrian. Street performers, artists, and pedestrians vehicles that normally fill the city streets. The

name for the holiday is The National Day of the

Pedestrian in Protection of Mother Earth. It will be held annually in Bolivia on the first Sunday of September to demonstrate Bolivias concern for the . Bolivias President, Evo Morales, is being criticized

by environmentalists for plans to build a large highway through the Amazon rainforest. Comprehension Questions 1. What happened in Bolivia on September 4th?

2.

How many vehicles typically fill Bolivias city streets on Sundays?

3.

Why is Bolivias President facing criticism?

Discussion Question: One parent told reporters that Bolivia should hold a vehicle-free Sunday once a month in order for kids to have more room to play. Do you think that this would be a good idea? Why or why not? What about in your own town or city?

hide Answers Bolivia Holds Day of the Pedestrian Cars and buses were banned from the streets of Bolivia on September 4th for the countrys first national Day of the Pedestrian. Street performers, artists, and pedestrians of all ages took the place of the 2 million vehicles that normally fill the city streets. The official name for the holiday is The National Day of the Pedestrian in Protection of Mother Earth. It will be held annually in Bolivia on the first Sunday of September to demonstrate Bolivias concern for the environment. Bolivias President, Evo Morales, is currently being criticized by environmentalists for plans to build a large highway through the Amazon rainforest. 1. 2. 3. Cars and buses were banned from the city streets on September 4th in Bolivia. About 2 million vehicles typically fill the city streets in Bolivia on Sundays. Bolivias President is facing criticism because there are plans to build a large highway through the Amazon rainforest.