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 hard 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 [ig'zæminə]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
1.He began to acquire confidence after he was instructed to drive out of town because he had successfully driven in heavy traffic.
2.The last thing was to react immedietly, supposing that a child suddenly cross the road in front of him.
3.No, he didn't. But he failed to react immedietly when the examiner tapped on the window loudly.
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