地道美语听力练习:留意交通安全

Rueben:I never imagined walking our daughter to school could be so dangerous.

Carla:What happened?

Rueben:We were walking on the sidewalk approaching the intersection.

The crossing guard was there to stop traffic so we could cross the street.

We were halfway through the designated crosswalk when a guy driving like a demon whips around the corner.

Carla:And he didn't stop at the stop sign?

Rueben:No, he didn't even slow down.

Carla:Didn't he see the crossing guard or the other pedestrians?

Rueben:There are several big trees there, so it's a blind corner with limited visibility.

Carla:Still, he should have stopped. Was anyone hurt?

Rueben:No, we were able to get out of his way, but he could have easily taken out five or six people!

Carla:That's crazy. What we need are flashing crosswalk signs.

Maybe that would get drivers' attention.

Rueben:And maybe armor for our daughter, too?