新概念英语第二册第69课.pptxVIP

Lesson 69 But not murderNew words and expressionsmurder [m?:d?] n. 谋杀instruct [instr?kt] v. 命令，指示acquire [?kwai?] v. 取得，获得confidence [k?nfid?ns] n. 信心examiner?[igz?min?] n. 主考人suppose [s?p?uz] v. 假设tap [t?p] v. 轻敲react [ri?kt] v. 反应brake [breik] n. 刹车pedal [pedl] n. 踏板mournful [m?:nf?l] adj. 悲哀的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.The examiner looked at me sadly. Mr. Eames, he said, in a mournful voice, you have just killed that child!‘