Conversation Two
W: Okay. Mr. Smith. [22]Let's begin your road test.
M: Oh. I know I'm ready. [22]I've been practicing in my driveway all week.
W: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists.
M: Yeah, right. Here we go!
W: Whoa! Take it easy. [23]The speed limit in this business district is only 25 miles an hour. Now, turn right at the next corner. Not here! Wow!You forgot to signal too!
M: Gosh. I didn't see that one!
W: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving.
M: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a peek at your notes?
W: No! Watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're tailgating the vehicle in front of us.
M: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today.
W: Okay. Now carefully turn right here, and wait, wait, stop! [24]You almost hit that pedestrian. How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street.
M: Oh, sorry about that. It won't happen again.
W: Whoa! Get out! I'm driving back to the office.
M: Does this mean I didn't pass the test?
W: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a favor? [25]When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday.
M: Again? Why? Is it less crowded that day?
W: No. [25]It's my day off.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What has the man been preparing for in the past week?
正確答案:D
解析:對話開頭女士發布“路考開始”,接著男士提到自己一周以來一直在私人車道上練習。可見,他一直在為拿駕照的路考做準備。故選D。
23. Where did the man begin his test?
正確答案:A
解析:男士說完“Here we go!”之后,女士說“這個商業區的限速……”,可見他們是在一個商業區開始路考的,A是原文business district的同義表達。
24. What mistake did the man almost make?
正確答案:B
解析:男士屢屢犯規,其中包括幾乎撞上行人。解答此題的關鍵是要聽懂pedestrian的意思,即B,動詞hit是聽到的。C是他已經犯了的錯誤。
25. What does the woman suggest at the end of the conversation?
正確答案:C
解析:對話最后,女士建議男士今后周五來考試,男士問原因,女士的最后一句話極其經典:因為我那天不上班,意即C,你找別的教官吧。