新概念英语第二册69

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!' 我正在考驾照的第三次。我已经要求在车辆拥挤的路上驾驶并且取得了成功。在被指令开车出城后，我开始有了信心。确信我已通过考试，所以我几乎开始喜欢我的测试。主考官一定对我的表现很高兴，因为他微笑着说。”一件事，艾米斯先生。让我们假设一个小孩子突然在你前面穿过马路。只要我一敲窗，你必须停止在五英尺。”我继续开车，一段时间后，主考人砰砰地敲了起来，虽然声音听得很清楚，我花了很长时间的反应。我突然猛踩刹车，而我们俩都扔了。主考人伤心地看着我。”埃姆斯先生，”他说，在一个悲伤的声音，“你刚刚把那个小孩杀了！”