(2015•山东)
More and more people like cycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 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 cycle to work and benefit from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way.
Folding (折叠式) bikes work well for people who ride 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 travelers.
Health Benefits of Cycling:
● It helps to prevent heart diseases.
● It helps to control your weight.
● It can improve your mood.
● It is healthier than driving.
(1) From the passage, we know that cycling is becoming very .
A. surprising B. boring C. popular D. expensive
(2) When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you can .
A. pollute the environment around B. find something you didn’t notice
C. find it difficult to park your bike D. not benefit from cycling
(3) If you travel with a folding bike, it can .
A. be carried onto an airplane if permitted B. be taken onto a train
C. be packed in a suitcase D. all the above
(4) Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Cycling can help to protect the environment. B. Cycling can improve your mood.
C. Safety rules of Cycling. D. You may lose weight by cycling.
(5) The writer wants to tell us .
A. we should cycle more instead of driving cars B. driving cars is healthier than riding bikes
C. riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood D. common bikes are welcomed by all airlines