Lesson 69 But not murder! 并非谋杀！

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Lesson 69 But not murder! 并非谋杀！
First listen and then answer the question.
听录音，然后回答以下问题。
Do you think that the writer passed his driving test? Why?

I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time. I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully. After having been instructed to drive out of town, I began to acquire confidence. Sure that I had passed, I was almost beginning to enjoy my test. The examiner must have been pleased with my performance, for he smiled and said. 'Just one more thing, Mr.Eames. Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you. As soon as I tap on the window, you must stop within five feet.' I continued driving and after some time, the examiner tapped loudly, Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react. I suddenly pressed the brake pedal and we were both thrown forward. The examiner looked at me sadly. 'Mr.Eames,' he said, in a mournful voice, 'you have just killed that child!'

murder [ˈmə:də] n. 谋杀
instruct  [inˈstrʌkt]v. 命令，指示
acquire  [əˈkwaiə]v. 取得，获得
confidence [ˈkɔnfidəns] n. 信心
examiner  [səˈpəuz]n. 主考人
suppose  [səˈpəuz]v. 假设
tap  [tæp]v. 轻敲
react  [riˈækt]v. 反应
brake  [breik]n. 刹车
pedal [ˈpedl] n. 踏板
mournful  [ˈmɔ:nful]adj. 悲哀的

我第3次接受驾驶执照考试。按照要求在车辆拥挤的路上驾驶，我圆满地完成了。在接到把车开出城的指令后，我开始有了信心。确信我已通过考试，所以我几乎开始喜欢起这次考试。主考人对我的驾驶想必是满意的，因为他微笑着说：“埃姆斯先生，只剩1项了。让我们假设一个小孩子突然在你前面穿过马路。我一敲车窗，你必须把车停在5英尺之内。”我继续往前开着。过了一会儿，主考人砰砰地敲了起来。虽然声音听得很清楚，但我过了好一会儿才作出反应。我突然用力踩紧刹车踏板，结果我俩的身体都向前冲去。主考人伤心地看着我。“埃姆斯先生，”他以悲伤的声调说，“你刚刚把那个小孩压死了！”