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TO DRIVE OR NOT TO DRIVE
C=CYCLIST P= POLICEMAN
Lin Pu is excited , but very nervous. He just got his driver’s license last week and yesterday bought his brother-in-law’s old car. Today, he is driving in the city for the first time. Taxis are going in every direction. People are crossing the street without paying attention to the cars , and the people riding bikes never look before they turn.
Just then, the traffic light in front of him turns red and the car in front of him stops suddenly . Lin Pu quickly turns to the right to avoid hitting the car in front of him. Crash!
He hits a bicycle and knocks over a basket full of apples. Then he sees a policeman, walking toward him.
C: Look what you did! All my apples are on the road ! You must pay for them!
P: Driver , what were you thinking? You didn’t stay in your lane! You’ll have to pay a fine for this .
L: I’m sorry! I was just trying not to hit that car in front of me . I’ve just got my license and I’m not used to driving in the city .
C: I don’t care if he is used to it or not ! Shouldn’t he have to pay for my apples, sir?
P: Well, he’ll certainly need to pay a fine for breaking this traffic rule .You two will need to discuss what to do about the apples .
L: I don’t have any money. I spent it all on this car!
C: Well, then at least you can pick up my apples!
P: You can sell that car or something else, but you must pay this fine by the end of the month .
L: Oh, dear! Why did I ever buy a car?
