Jody
two questions about a passage [The motorcade was resumed. During the half-hour drive which followed, the automotive nature of the landscape signs became depressingly evident (“Need gas, Mr. President? We give out stamps”), and someone had neglected to tell the railroads about the parade; a freight train had to be halted at a grade crossing. At Kelly itself five thousand government workers gave them a thunderous cheer. It was exhilarating but depleting. After two Cokes the president and Mrs. Kennedy retired to their bedroom.] 1.what does "the automotive nature of the landscape signs became depressingly evident (“Need gas, Mr. President? We give out stamps”), " mean? 2.in "two Cokes" ,does this "Coke"mean "coca-cola",or a kind of drug?
26. Okt. 2012 02:13
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1. The signs were all car-related, and clearly aimed at the president. They were not at all sophisticated in any way. I think that is what the write is trying to say. Stamps = Gift stamps; Green Shield Stamps; or something similar. These were very popular in the sixties. You got them mostly at supermarkets, gas stations, and other retail stores. You collected them, then traded them for a variety of gifts. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Shield_Stamps 2. coke = coca-cola. Drugs? LOL.
26. Oktober 2012
stamps here would mean a voucher. usually we say "food stamps", poor people use those and redeem them for food. in this case, the stamp is for fuel.
26. Oktober 2012
should it be "the automotive nature of the landscape'S signs became depressingly evident ? " this sentence is still strange...
26. Oktober 2012
I think the passage was written by someone who doesn't speak English that well, as there are errors. I would guess: 1. the billboards along the road were all about car-related things, such as gasoline. (that sentence doesn't really make sense) 2. Coca-cola for sure.
26. Oktober 2012
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