Lesson 28: I Passed It!

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Summary
Anna tells her roommate, Marsha, about the problems she had in her driving test. Then Anna says she wants to drive to a special place in Washington, D.C. Where will she drive?
Speaking
Learn to pronounce the new words for this lesson. You can also learn about the imperative verb form.
Anna: Hello! Guess what this is? This is my driver’s license! I passed my driving test!
Today, I rented a car so I can drive around Washington, D.C. You can see more of the city this way. Marsha!
Marsha: Anna, did you get your driver’s license?
Anna: I did! But it was not easy.
Marsha: Why? What happened?
Anna: Well, you know, I can drive farm equipment really well. But I was really nervous driving in Washington, D.C. traffic!
Marsha: Did you pass the test the first time?
Anna: Well…no. But I did pass the second time.
Marsha: What happened during the first test?
Anna: It started fine.
John: Okay … Anna. Is your seatbelt buckled?
Anna: Yes, sir!
John: Great. Please start the car.
Anna: (to herself) Okay, Anna, start the car.Started the car. Good job, Anna.
John: Why are you talking to yourself?
Anna: I am a little nervous. When I’m nervous, I talk to myself.
John: You don't need to be nervous.
Anna: Listen to that engine!
John: Please, stop pushing the gas pedal!
Anna: Sorry.
John: Okay, when you are ready, turn.
Anna: Great!
John: Not now! You almost hit that car!
Anna: You said “turn!”
John: Look first! There were cars in the street.
Anna: Please don’t yell at me!
John: I’m sorry! I was afraid.
Anna: You were yelling.
John: Look out for that car! Brake! Brake!!
Anna and John: Ahhh!
Anna: Why is everyone honking at us?
John: You were driving too slow! Anna, stay on the street!
John: Hands on the wheel, Anna.
Anna: What’s that sound?
John: That, Anna, is the police.
Marsha: That sounds awful.
Anna: Yes, it did not go well. But, I practiced and passed the second time!
Marsha: Do you know where you want to take your first drive in Washington, D.C.?
Anna: Yes! Let’s go!
Anna: There it is … the White House!
Marsha: Anna, you do you know you can’t drive up to the White House, don’t you?
Anna: Yes. No. I didn’t know. I guess we walk from here!
Anna: Sometimes you can see more of Washington, D.C. in a car. If you want to see the White House, you need to walk. Until next time … !




New Words

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    afraid - adj. feeling fear
    brake - v. to use the brake on a vehicle
    - n. a device for slowing or stopping something (such as a wheel or vehicle)
    buckle - v. to fasten (something, such as a belt) with a buckle
    equipment - n. supplies or tools needed for a special purpose
    gas pedal - n. a pedal in a vehicle that is pressed down to make the vehicle go faster
    Guess what? - expression. a phrase used to build anticipation
    pass / passed - v. to complete a test or a class successfully
    police - n. the people or the department of people who enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests
    seat belt - n. a strap on a vehicle's seat that holds a person in the seat if there is an accident
    tractor - n. a short, heavy truck that is designed to pull a large trailer
    traffic - n. all the vehicles driving along a certain road or in a certain area
    turn - v. to move in a particular direction and especially toward the left or right
    turn signal - n. one of the lights on a vehicle that flash to indicate that the vehicle is turning left or right
    White House - n. the place in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. President lives
    yell - v. to say (something) very loudly especially because you are angry, surprised, or are trying to get someone's attention

    From <http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-lesson-28-i-passed-it/3487865.html> 

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