ESLvideo Quiz

I passed my driver's test!

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Anna shares her nerve-wracking first driving test and successful retake in Washington, D.C.

Level 3 – High Beginning Quiz by: rmd
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1. Why was Anna happy?
2. Was it easy to get her driver's license?
3. Did she pass the test the first time?
4. Why was Anna talking to herself?
5. Was she wearing her seatbelt?
6. Anna said, "Please don't ___________ at me."
7. Why did the driving instructor yell?
8. Anna almost hit another car. John _________, "Brake!" They both ___________, "Ahhh!"
9. When Anna was driving, other drivers ________ at her because she was driving so slow.
10. Where did Anna go?
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. I 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 & 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 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 … !
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Discussion Questions

    • 1. Do you have a drivers license?
    • 2. How old were you when you took the driving test?
    • 3. Did you pass the driving test the first time?
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Vocabulary
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Word Bank
license       first       start       was not       buckled       pedal       engine       is everyone honking       second       happened       too slow       were yelling       wheel       was afraid       equipment       Brake       nervous       don’t yell