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Describe the pictures. Who
seems to be a good driver? Give
reasons.
Ann seems to be a good driver
because she ...
Lead-in
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Imagine you are a driver. Which
of the following sentences would
best describe you?
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I never talk on my mobile while
driving.
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I can steer perfectly well with one
hand.
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I always stay within the speed limit.
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I flash my lights to get other cars
to move out of the way.
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I always drive slowly and carefully.
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I drive as fast as I please.
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I keep a safe distance from other
vehicles.
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I like looking out of the window
while I’m driving.
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I let other drivers overtake me.
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I always obey the rules of the
road.
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I often weave from one lane of
traffic to another.
Listening
3
Listen to four people
describing incidents involving
bad driving. Match the incidents
(A‒D) to the speakers (1‒4).
not signalling a turn
jumping a red light
double parking
speeding
D
C
B
A
1
Susan
2
Ben
3
Helen
4
Andy
Reading
4
You are going to read a magazine article about different
types of drivers. For questions 1‒10, choose from the
people (A‒D). The people may be chosen more than once.
Multiple matching
Read the questions carefully and underline the key words.
Scan the text for the information you need. As you are
reading, underline the parts related to the questions. Read
the questions again and answer them one by one, referring to
the texts. Some information may be paraphrased.
Ann
Bob
Mary
Steve
Which person :
realises what can result from irresponsible driving?
lacks self-assurance?
is unlikely to find obeying the law boring?
may use accessories in their vehicle inappropriately?
possibly only drives at weekends?
puts other drivers at the greatest risk?
is unlikely to have had enough driving practice?
is careful not to get too close to other vehicles?
often does not focus on their driving?
could cause an accident by driving too slowly?
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Exam Practice: Reading
