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More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun,healthy and good for the
environment.Maybe that's why there are l. 4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads
worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere , and there is no oil cost !
Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all
around you.Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car.
You can bike to work and benefit(受益) from
the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don't even have to ride all the way.
Folding(折叠) bikes work well for people who take the train. Just fold the bike and take it
with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You
can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by
getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle friendly to travellers.
Health benefits of bicycling :
●It helps to prevent heart diseases.
●Bicycling helps to control your weight.A 15-minute bike ride going to and returning from
work three times a week bums off rive kilos of fat in a year.
●Bicycling can improve your mood(必情) .Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make
people feel better,more relaxed and self-confident.
●Bicycling is healthier than driving.
1. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very _____.
A. surprising
B. exciting
C. expensive
D. popular
2. When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood,you may_____.
A. pollute the environment around
B. find something you didn't notice
C. go everywhere and use a little oil
D. get off your bike and begin to work
3. If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and _____.
A. get out of the car
B. take it onto a train
C. put it in your purse
D. go on airline websites
4. One of the benefits from bicycling is that _____.
A. you can fold the bicycle
B. you will be friendly to others
C. you will be more relaxed
D. you may get fatter and fatter
5. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Bicycling is an enjoyable exercise for people.
B. Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.
C. Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood.
D. Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines.
