The Taxi Driver

The Taxi Driver

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" Read the story and revise the words in bold, then answer the questions. " 

Peter’s job was driving a taxi downtown. He made a small salary. But he liked his job because it wasn’t dull. Every day, he saw new things that appealed to him. Peter was practical about the future. “Maybe I can get a scholarship to college,” he thought. “I could learn mathematical formulas and get a job at a bank. I could help clients invest their money.” Peter stopped to pick up a passenger. “Where to?” he asked. “Go to the Fourth Street Bank. And don’t talk to me. I’ve had a rough day,” the man said. Peter was angry, but he had a peaceful philosophy. When they stopped, the man’s fare came to £10.25.

He put his hands in his pockets. “ I can’t find my wallet!” he said. “I can’t pay the fare!” Peter said, “Maybe I’ll give you a temporary loan. You can borrow ten pounds and twenty five pence from me.” The man was embarrassed, saying, “ I was mean to you, but now I want to help you. I founded this bank. I want to give you one thousand pounds.” That much money was like a treasure to Peter. The man urged him to take the money, but he didn’t. “You’re an honest person,” the man said. “I assumed you would take it. I want you to work for me.” The next day, Peter started his job at the bank. He was happy to be done with his former job.

Multiple Choice

What is this story about?

• How a poor taxi driver got a new job by being kind

• Why a dull job with a high salary appeals to people

• How to get a scholarship to go to college

• Why it is important not to borrow money

Multiple Choice

What does Peter do downtown?

• He drives a taxi.

• He studies math formulas.

• He grumbles about his job.

• He drives people around for a pound.

Multiple Choice

Why does the man give Peter a job?

• He assumes that Peter is practical.

• He didn’t want to give Peter a treasure.

• Peter showed that he was honest.

• Peter loaned him twenty five pence.

Multiple Choice

Why does Peter like his job?

• He invested a lot of money in it.

• It is only a temporary job.

• He can embarrass other people by being rude.

• It is never dull and he meets many people.

Open Ended

What does the man urge Peter to do?