学二姐，每日一篇新概念 II册第56课 ，边学边实践-10月15日

56 Faster than sound!
Once a year, a race is held for old cars. A lot of cars entered for this race last year and there was a great deal of excitement just before it began. One of the most handsome cars was a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The most unusual car was a Benz which had only three wheels. Built in 1885, it was the oldest car taking part. After a great many loud explosions, the race began. Many of the cars broke down on the course and some drivers spent more time under their cars than in them! A few cars, however, completed the race. The winning car reached a speed of forty miles an hour -- much faster than any of its rivals. It sped downhill at the end of the race and its driver had a lot of trouble trying to stop it. The race gave everyone a great deal of pleasure. It was very different from modern car races but no less exciting.
56. An-old –car race is held once a year and it brings a lot of excitement no less than the modern car race. Last year, a lot of cars entered for the race among them there was Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Benz with three wheels, etc. During the race, many cars broke down due to the old age and the drivers spent more time repairing them. But a few cars finish the course. The wining car got a speed of forty miles an hour; even so, its driver had great difficulty stopping it. The race was enjoyed by everyone.

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