Lesson 69 But not murder 【Text】 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!' 【课文翻译】 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。（车得立即停下来）” 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！” New words and expressions 生词和短语 murder n. 谋杀 instruct v. 命令，指示 acquire v. 取得，获得 confidence n. 信心 examiner n. 主考人 suppose v. 假设 tap v. 轻敲 react v. 反应 brake n. 刹车 pedal n. 踏板 mournful adj. 悲哀的 【生词讲解】 1. m...
