2015-09-06
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I didn't start learning to drive until I was twenty one. I'd spent lots of money on lessons but I was a terrible driver, I must admit. The first time I took my driving test nobody expected me to pass. But after failing another four times the pressure was really on. I took my test for a sixth time and failed yet again, but I was too embarrassed to admit it to my family, so I just pretended that I'd passed after all. My family were delighted and my mother went out and bought me a car the next day. I didn't know what to do so I just got in and drove. I continued to drive – illegally – for three months. Fortunately I was never stopped by the police and the next time I took my driving test I passed.
2. Choose from the people (A – E).Write the letter next to each extract on the right. The people may be chosen more than once.
| Which person (‘s) | |
| 1. had a parent who was accused of driving dangerously? | |
| 2. bought a car? | |
| 3. drove his girlfriend’s dad’s car? | |
| 4. drove alone without a license? | |
| 5. had to defend one of their parents? | |
| 6. drove the family car without permission? | |
| 7. was teaching someone to drive? | |
| 8. paid for driving lessons? | |
| 9. had no driving instruction from their father? | |
| 10. was punished for their actions? | |
| 11. was given driving lessons by a member of their family? | |
| 12. was considering taking driving lessons? | |
| 13. advises against being taught to drive by a friend or family member? | |
| 14. was given a treat for passing their test? | |
| 15. used to make their father nervous? |
