I always enjoy the drive into Leeds. It is a good straight road, with some pleasant views of the countryside on either side. There are woods and hills, villages and farms and, about halfway, a large lake. In addition, because there is rarely much traffic on the road, I can usually enjoy the view as I drive along. I was rather annoyed the other morning, therefore, when a small blue car began to drive very close behind me. I went a little faster, hoping to leave the car behind. However, whenever I slowed down, the little car caught up with me. The driver, a middle-aged man, was grinning and waving to me. However, I did not recognise either him or the car. Again, I began to drive a little faster but the little car caught up with me whenever I slowed down. "Perhaps I am doing something wrong," I thought. I checked my lights and my indicator, but they were both in order. Moreover, I certainly did not have a puncture. The man was a lunatic, I decided. Feeling rather cross, I drove off very fast, leaving the small blue car behind. I did not slow down until I got to Leeds. There are some traffic lights just before you cross the railway bridge into Leeds and, as it happened, the lights tumed red as I approached. I was still waiting there when the little blue car caught up with me. The driver got out and tapped on my window. I opened it. "Can I help you?" I asked rather coldly. "I am 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!" Answer these questions. 1 What was the road to Leeds like? 2 Why did Alex usually drive slowly? 3 Who was in the small blue car? 4 What did the driver of the small blue car do? 5 Did Alex know the driver of the small blue car? X 6 What did Alex do before he drove off very fast?
7 Did Alex stop before he got to Leeds? 8 Why did Alex stop at the railway bridge? 9 What did the driver of the small blue car tell Alex? 10 Was Alex pleased (do you think)?​