Просмотр связанных заданий №23109, №23110, №23111, №23113, №23115, №23116, №23117

Being a non-driver, the author feels ...

1) sarcastic.
2) confused.
3) surprised.
4) worthless.

It is implied that driving is ...

1) a skill everybody expects you to have.
2) a competence people are proud of.
3) not important compared to other skills.
4) a sign of a person's well-being.

What does NOT characterize the situation in the UK, according to the author?

1) Men are more likely to be able to drive than women.
2) The majority of males have a fear of driving.
3) Driving is advertised in an attractive way.
4) Driving is a necessity unless you are rich.

The phrase "glossed up" in "..so casually and misleadingly glossed up." (paragraph 5) is synonymous to...

1) made absolutely necessary.
2) given a shiny appearance.
3) given less importance.
4) made wrongly attractive.

Why is the author afraid of driving?

1) He had difficulties with his driving test.
2) He got into a car accident as a teenager.
3) He did not have a driving practice for long.
4) He does not want to lose his social position.

The episodes described by the author (paragraph 7 and 8) illustrate that...

1) it is embarrassing not to drive.
2) girls do not need to drive a car.
3) driving can be very dangerous.
4) his fear of driving is irrational.

What is the author's overall attitude to his inability to drive?

1) He finds a lot of advantages in it.
2) He does not let it upset him.
3) He regrets being unable to drive.
4) He wishes he could enjoy programmes for drivers.