news bulletin – answers

Driven to succeed

questions

1. How often does Cha enrol for the exam? 3 times per week
2. How long has she been taking the test? for 4 years
3. How long does it take to get a driving licence? it is possible to get it in 10 days
4. What has Cha failed to do as yet? get behind the wheel
5. How much has she spent to date? US$7,000
6. What does she refuse to do? be despondent
7. What is she now hoping? that she will pass within the next year
8. Why does she feel this? because she read in a guide book that it can take up to 5 years to pass
9. How does she feel about the practical test? that it will be easier
10. What does she say about dreams? "Don’t give up your dream, do your best"
11. Why is the final comment of the report ironic? "she can’t be accused of having no drive" the joke depends on the double meaning of ‘drive’ i.e. to drive a vehicle and to be determined