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2013年3月份百题精练（） 英语试题 It was a cold night in September. The rain was drumming on the car roof as George and Marie Winston drove through the empty country roads towards the house of their friends, the Harrisons, where they were going to attend a party to celebrate the engagement of the Harrisons daughter, Lisa. As they drove, they listened to the local radio station, which was playing classical music. They were about five miles from the Harrison’s house when the music on the radio was interrupted by a news announcement: The Cheshire police have issued a serious warning after a man escaped from Colford Mental Hospital earlier this evening. The man, John Downey, is a murderer who killed six people before he was captured two years ago. He is described as large, very strong and extremely dangerous. People in the Cheshire area are warned to keep their doors and windows locked, and to call the police immediately if they see anyone acting strangely.” Marie shivered. A crazy killer. And hes out there somewhere. Thats frightening.” Dont worry about it,” said her husband. Were nearly there now. Anyway, we have more important things to worry about. This car is losing power for some reason – it must be that old problem with the engine. If it gets any worse, we’ll have to stay at the Harrisons’ tonight and get it fixed before we travel back tomorrow.” As he spoke, the car began to slow down. Finally they rolled to a halt, as the engine died completely. Just as they stopped, George pulled the car off the road, and it came to rest under a large tree, Blast!” said George angrily. Now well have to walk in the rain.” But thatll take us an hour at least,” said Marie, And I have my high-heeled shoes and my nice clothes on. Theyll be ruined!” Well, youll have to wait while I run to the nearest house and call the Harrisons. Someone can come out and pick us up, said George. But George! Have you forgotten what the radio said? There’s Homicideal maniac out there! You can’t leave me al