I always enjoy the drive into Marley.It is a good straight road with pleasant views

I always enjoy the drive into Marley.It is a good straight road with pleasant views of the countryside (1) either side.There are woods and hills,villages and farms and,about halfway,a large lake.And because there is rarely much traffic on the road, I can usually enjoy the view (2)I drive along. I was rather (3) the other morning,therefore,when a small green car began to drive very close behind me.I went a little (4)，hoping to get rid of it.But whenever I slowed down，the little car caught up (5) me.The driver,a middle aged man，was grinning and waving to me. (6)，I did not know him.

“Perhaps I am doing (7) wrong，”I thought.I checked my lights and my indicator,but they were both (8).And I certainly had not got a puncture.I did not slow down until I got to Marley.As I was crossing the railway bridge into Marley,the lights turned (9).I was waiting there when the little green car pulled up beside me.The driver got out and tapped on my window.I opened it.“Can I help you？”I asked rather (10).“I’m trying to help you!”the man said.“You see,your number plate fell off about fifteen miles back.I tried to attract your attention,but you didn’t take any notice!”

1. (A). of (B). by (C). on (D). with

2. (A). since (B). as (C). until (D). for

3. (A). annoyed (B). pleased (C). excited (D). disappointed

4. (A). slower (B). faster (C). earlier (D). later

5.(A). after (B). along (C). on (D). with

6. (A). Therefore (B). However (C). Thus (D). So

7. (A). everything (B). nothing (C). something (D). anything

8. (A). in order (B). out of order (C). in place (D). out of place

9. (A). on (B). off (C). green (D). red

10. (A). coldly (B). helpfully (C). earnestly (D). excitedly