内容正文:
新 概 念 英 语
第二册Lesson 69
But not murder!并非谋杀!
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】
I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time.
我第3次接受驾驶执照考试。
I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully.
按照要求在车辆拥挤的路上驾驶,我圆满地完成了。
After having been instructed to drive out of town, I began to acquire confidence.
在接到把车开出城的指令后,我开始有了信心。
Sure that I had passed, I was almost beginning to enjoy my test.
确信我已通过考试,所以我几乎开始喜欢起这次考试。
The examiner must have been pleased with my performance, for he smiled and said,
主考人对我的驾驶想必是满意的,因为他微笑着说:
'Just one more thing, Mr. Eames.
“埃姆斯先生,只剩1项了。
Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you.
让我们假设一个小孩子突然在你前面穿过马路。
As soon as I tap on the window, you must stop within five feet.’
我一敲车窗,你必须把车停在5英尺之内。”
I continued driving and after some time, the examiner tapped loudly.
我继续往前开着。过了一会儿,主考人砰砰地敲了起来。
Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react.
虽然声音听得很清楚,但我过了好一会儿才做出反应。
I suddenly pressed the brake pedal hard and we were both thrown forward.
我突然用力踩紧刹车踏板,结果我俩的身体都向前冲去。
The examiner looked at me sadly.
主考人伤心地看着我。
'Mr. Eames,' he said, in a mournful voice, 'you have just killed th