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--- Lesson 69 But not murder! |
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--- First listen and then answer the question. |
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--- Do you think that the writer passed his driving test? why? |
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I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time. |
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I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully. |
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After having been instructed to drive out of town, I began to acquire confidence. |
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Sure that I had passed, I was almost beginning to enjoy my test. |
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The examiner must have been pleased with my performance, for he smiled and said, |
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'Just one more thing, Mr.Eames.^“ |
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Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you. |
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As soon as I tap on the window, you must stop within five feet.' |
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I continued driving and after some time, the examiner tapped loudly. |
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Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react. |
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I suddenly pressed the brake pedal hard and we were both thrown forward. |
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The examiner looked at me sadly. |
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'Mr.Eames,' he said, in a mournful voice, 'you have just killed that child!'^“ |
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