Trading Places

On a trip to a university, the driver told the professor, “I’ve

heard you give this speech many times. I can deliver it for
you.”
The professor said, “The people in this university haven’t
seen me yet. Give the lecture. I’ll pretend to be your driver.”
When they arrived, the driver was introduced to be the
professor. He gave an excellent speech. Everybody applauded.
Afterwards, somebody asked a question which the driver
couldn’t answer. In order to get out of the sticky situation, he
said, “Oh, that’s such an easy question. Even my driver can
give you the answer!”
 Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Why did the university invite the professor?
a. to give a test
b. to give a lecture
c. to donate books
d. to attend classes

2. Why was it easy for the driver to pretend he was the professor?
a. The professor looked like the driver.
b. The driver dressed up like the professor.
c. The driver was as intelligent as the professor.
d. The participants have not seen the professor yet.
3. Why was the selection entitled Trading Places?
a. The driver could answer the question asked.
b. The professor exchanged roles with the driver.
c. The driver exchanged seats with the professor.
d. The professor seated himself with the audience.

4. Based on the selection, how would you describe the professor?

a. a boring lecturer
b. an excellent driver
c. a humorous person
d. a generous employer
5. The driver tried to get out of a sticky situation. What was the sticky
situation?
a. A participant recognized the professor.
b. The driver could not deliver the lecture.
c. The professor could not move from his seat.
d. The driver did not know what to answer.
6. Why did the driver say “Even my driver can give you the answer!”?
a. to admit that even he did not know how to answer
b. to stop the audience from asking more questions
c. to stop the real professor from answering the question
d. to prove to the participants that the question was easy
7. He gave a very good speech and everybody applauded.
Another word for applauded is ________________________.
a. kept very quiet
b. started to leave
c. clapped their hands
d. asked him to speak louder