Lesson 69 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!'

我第3次接受驾驶执照考试。按照要求在车辆拥挤的路上驾驶，我圆满地完成了。在接到把车开出城的指令后，我开始有了信心。确信我已通过考试，所以我几乎开始喜欢起这次考试。主考人对我的驾驶想必是满意的，因为他微笑着说：“埃姆斯先生，只剩1项了。让我们假设一个小孩子突然在你前面穿过马路。我一敲车窗，你必须把车停在5英尺之内。”我继续往前开着。过了一会儿，主考人砰砰地敲了起来。虽然声音听得很清楚，但我过了好一会儿才作出反应。我突然用力踩紧刹车踏板，结果我俩的身体都向前冲去。主考人伤心地看着我。“埃姆斯先生，”他以悲伤的声调说，“你刚刚把那个小孩压死了！”

Grammar

1. must have p.p.用法

2. 现在完成时与过去完成时的被动语态

现在完成时的被动语态结构为：S+have/has been p.p.(过去分词)

过去完成时的被动语态结构为：S+had been P.P. (过去分词)

Exercise

1. It’s wonderful to have a good rest at the weekend after __________ to work all day.

A. having been making    B. have made

C. having been made       D. have making

2. They have launched a man-made satellite __________.

A. success   B. succeed   C. successfully   D. successful

解析：1.考查现在完成时的被动语态，根据题意:“被迫使工作了一天之后，休息一下是极好的”，after是介词，后需接动词的ing形式，故答案为C。

2.词性考查，前半句有动词launch，副词修饰动词，选择C。答案：C。