I was only trying to help!
I always enjoy the drive into Leeds. It is a good straight road, with some pleasant
views the countryside on either side. There are
woods and hills, villages and farms and, about
halfway, a large lake. In addition, because there is
rarely much traffic on the road, I can usually enjoy
the view as I drive along. I was rather annoyed the
other morning, therefore, when a small blue car
began to drive very close behind me. I went a little
faster, hoping to leave the car behind. However,
whenever I slowed down, the little car caught up
with me. The driver, a middle-aged man, was grinning and waving to me. However,
I did not recognise either him or the car. Again, I began to drive a little faster but
the little car caught up with me whenever I slowed down. "Perhaps I am doing
something wrong," thought. I checked my lights and my indicator, but they were
both in order. Moreover, I certainly did not have a puncture. The man was a lunatic,
I decided. Feeling rather cross, I drove off very fast, leaving the small blue car
behind. I did not slow down until I got to Leeds. There are some traffic lights just
before you cross the railway bridge into Leeds and, as it happened, the lights turned
red as I approached. I was still waiting there when the little blue car caught up with
me. The driver got out and tapped on window. I opened it. "Can I help you?" I
asked rather coldly. "I am trying to help you!" the man said. "You see, your number
plate fell off about fifteen miles back. I tried to attract your attention, but you didn't
take any notice!"
Answer these questions.
1 What was the road to Leeds like?
2 Why did Alex usually drive slowly?
3 Who was in the small blue car?
4 What did the driver of the small blue car do?
5 Did Alex know the driver of the small blue car?
6 What did Alex do before he drove off very fast?
7 Did Alex stop before he got to Leeds?
8 Why did Alex stop at the railway bridge?
9 What did the driver of the small blue car tell Alex?
10 Was Alex pleased (do you think)?