Reading comprehension
Read the article ‘Words, Words' on pages 16–17 of English Now No 105 about idiomatic expressions related to driving. You'll find the expressions on the right below. Match them with the phrases on the left that have the same meaning.
| 1. to go as fast as you can | |
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| a. put the pedal to the metal |
| 2. when co-workers take turn to drive each other to work | |
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| b. behind the wheel |
| 3. to go faster when the light is about to turn red | |
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| c. buckle up |
| 4. to be the driver | |
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| d. backseat driver |
| 5. Fasten your seatbelt. | |
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| e. amber gambler |
| 6. A person who won’t stop criticizing the driver while he or she is driving. | |
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| f. carpool |