文档介绍：Lesson 69 But not murder
New words and expressions
murder ['mə:də] n. 谋杀
instruct [in'strʌkt] . v. knock gently
tap at/on sth.
He tapped on the door.
tap sb. on the shoulder
2). n. 敲击声，水龙头
turn on/off tap
tap water 自来水
★react
1). react to sb./sth v. 反应
How did she react to your suggestion?
She reacted by getting angry.
我花了很长时间才反应过来
It took me a long time to react.
reaction
What’s her reaction to your decision?
★brake
1). n. 刹车
Press(put on) brake 踩刹车
2). v.
The driver braked hard as the dog ran onto the road.
She had to brake hard to avoid running into the car in front.
她不得不猛踩刹车，以免撞上前面的车。
★pedal
1). n. 踏板
a brake pedal 刹车踏板
She pressed her foot down sharply on the brake pedal.
她猛踩刹车踏板。
2). v. 踩踏板，骑
pedal a bicycle 骑自行车
★mournful adj.  悲恸的, 令人惋惜的, 悲哀的
There was a mournful look on her face.
He said in a mournful voice.
But not murder
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!'
I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time.
driver’s licence 驾照
licence plate （美）车牌 number plate（英）车牌
have a test drive 试车
I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully.
heavy adj. 大量的，多的，密集的
heavy traffic