Tham khảo bài viết reading practice for bls group - reading 001 , ngoại ngữ, kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | "The Cheshire police have issued a serious warning after a man escaped from Colford Mental Hospital earlier this evening. The man, John Downey, is a murderer who killed six people before he was captured two years ago. He is described as large, very strong and extremely dangerous. People in the Cheshire area are warned to keep their doors and windows locked, and to call the police immediately if they see anyone acting strangely." Marie shivered. "A crazy killer. And hes out there somewhere. Thats scary." "Dont worry about it," said her husband. "Were nearly there now. Anyway, we have more important things to worry about. This car is losing power for some reason -- it must be that old problem with the carburetor. If it gets any worse, well have to stay at the Harrisons tonight and get it fixed before we travel back tomorrow." As he spoke, the car began to slow down. George pressed the accelerator, but the engine only coughed. Finally they rolled to a halt, as the engine died completely. Just as they stopped, George pulled the car off the road, and it came to rest under a large tree. "Blast!" said George angrily. "Now well have to walk in the rain." "But thatll take us an hour at least," said Marie. "And I have my high-heeled shoes and my nice clothes on. Theyll be ruined!" "Well, youll have to wait while I run to the nearest house and call the Harrisons. Someone can come out and pick us up," said George. "But George! Have you forgotten what the radio said? Theres a homicidal maniac out there! You cant leave me alone here!" "Youll have to hide in the back of the car. Lock all the doors and lie on the floor in the back, under this blanket. No-one will see you. When I come back, Ill knock three times on the door. Then you can get up and open it. Dont open it unless you hear three knocks." George opened the door and slipped out into the rain. He quickly disappeared into the blackness.
