PASSAGE It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the cheapest, most convenient, and most environmentally desirable term of transport in towns, but such cold calculations not mean much on a frosty winter morning The real appeal of cycling is that it is so enjoyable It has none of the difficulties and tensions of other ways of traveling so you are more cheerful after a ride, even through the rush hour The first thing a non-cyclist says to you is: “But isn’t it terribly dangerous?” It would be foolish to deny the danger of sharing the road with motor vehicles and it must be admitted that there are an alarming number of accidents involving cyclists However, although police records indicate that the car driver is often to blame, the answer lies with the cyclist It is possible to ride in such a way as to reduce risks to a minimum If you decide to join the thousands in Britain who are now returning to cycling as a cheap, satisfying form of transport your first problem will be trying to decide what bike to buy Here are three simple rules for buying a bike: Always buy the best you can afford Of course there has to be a meeting point between what you would really like and economic reality, but aim as high as you can and you will get the benefit not only when you ride but also if you want to sell Well-made bikes keep their value very well And don't forget to include in your calculations the fact that you'll begin saving money on fares and petrol the minute you leave the shop Get the best frame, the main structure of the bicycle, for your money as you can Cheap brakes, wheels or gears can easily be replaced by more expensive ones, but the frame sets the upper limit on any transformation You should allow for the possibility our cycling ambitions will grow with practice When you begin, the four miles to work may the most you ever dream of, but after a few months a Sunday ride into the country begins to look more and more desirable The best thing is to buy a bike just a little bit better than you think you’ll need, and then grow into it Otherwise, try to get a model that can be improved The fit is vital Handlebars and seat height can be adjusted but you must get the right sized frame On the whole it is best to get the largest size you can manage Frame sizes are measured in inches and the usual adult range is from 21 inches to 25 inches, though extreme sizes outside those measurements can be found Some people say if you take four inches off from your inside leg measurement you will end up with the right size of bike The basic principle though is that you should be able to stand with legs either side of the crossbar (the bar that goes from the handlebars to the seat) with both feet comfortably flat on the ground Question Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as the advantages of cycling? A It’s not costly B It’s convenient and psychologically comfortable C It’s good for environment D It’s good for exercise Question The phrase “cold calculations” in paragraph can best be replaced by _ A unfriendly remarks B poor judgments C unconvincing explanations D cruel suggestions Question As regards road safety, theauthor thinks that _ A people who say cycling is dangerous are foolish B driving is as dangerous as cycling C cyclists can often avoid accidents by riding with caution Page D cyclists are usually responsible for causing accidents Question The phrase "to be a meeting point" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A to reach a compromise B to meet somewhere C to be in development D to go and meet at a place Question People who are buying their first bicycle are advised to _ A buy a cheap model to begin with B get a bicycle which suits their current needs C buy as big a bicycle as they can afford D spend as much money on a bicycle as they can Question After you have been cycling for a few months the author suggests that you will _ A want to ride only at weekends B want to ride further than you first imagined C find riding to work every day boring D find cycling in towns less dangerous Question The author says that the best way to ensure that a bike is the right size for you is to _ A alter the position of the handlebars and the seat B measure the distance from the handlebars to the seat carefully C take your leg measurements while sitting on the seat D see if your feet rest firmly on the ground when you stand over the crossbar Question The word “transformation” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A transition B amendment C change D correction Question The word end up in the last paragraph can best be replaced by _ A set up B close up C work out D finish Question 10 The author thinks that the main attraction of cycling is _ A the pleasure it gives people B the benefits to people’s health C its comparative safety D its relative comfort ĐÁP ÁN 1-D 2-B 3-D 4-A 5-D 6-B 7-D 8-C 9-C 10-A LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Question 1: khơng nhắc đến việc xe đạp tốt cho health hay doing exercise Question 2: B: poor judgments = cold caculations: đánh giá tồi, không hay Question 3: thông tin câu: It is possible to ride in such a way as to reduce risks to a minimum Question 4: to reach a compromise: đạt thỏa thuận Question 5: thông tin câu: Always buy the best you can afford Và câu Get the best frame, the main structure of the bicycle, for your money as you can Question 6: Page thông tin câu: When you begin, the four miles to work may the most you ever dream of, but after a few months a Sunday ride into the country begins to look more and more desirable Question 7: thông tin câu: The basic principle though is that you should be able to stand with legs either side of the crossbar (the bar that goes from the handlebars to the seat) with both feet comfortably flat on the ground Question 8: C: change = transformation: thay đổi Question 9: work out: tìm Question 10: thông tin câu: The real appeal of cycling is that it is so enjoyable BÀI DỊCH Có thể thấy qua thực tế số xe đạp rẻ nhất, thuận tiện nhất, hấp dẫn phương tiện giao thông thân thiện với môi trường phố, đánh giá nhạt nhẽo khơng có nhiều ý nghĩa vào buổi sáng mùa đông giá lạnh Sự hấp dẫn thực xe đạp nằm chỗ thú vị Đi xe đạp khơng có khó khăn căng thẳng phương tiện khác nên bạn vui vẻ sau xe đạp, chí cao điểm Điều mà người không xe đạp nói với bạn là: "Nhưng nguy hiểm khủng khiếp ư?" Thật ngu ngốc phủ nhận nguy hiểm việc chung đường với xe có động phải thừa nhận có số lượng đáng báo động tai nạn liên quan đến người xe đạp Tuy nhiên, theo hồ sơ cảnh sát cho thấy xe gắn máy thường người gây lỗi, câu trả lời nằm người xe đạp Chúng ta theo cách giúp giảm thiểu rủi ro đến mức tối thiểu Nếu bạn định tham gia hàng ngàn người Anh quay trở lại xe đạp phương tiện giao thông giá rẻ, vấn đề định mua loại xe đạp nao Dưới ba nguyên tắc đơn giản để mua xe đạp: Luôn mua loại tốt mà bạn đủ khả mua Tất nhiên phải có điểm chung bạn thực muốn khả kinh tế bạn, đặt mục tiêu cao bạn bạn nhận lợi ích khơng bạn xe mà cịn bạn muốn bán lại Những xe sản xuất tốt giữ giá lâu Và đừng qn tính tốn thực tế bạn bắt đầu tiết kiệm tiền vé xe xăng xe máy kể từ phút bạn rời khỏi cửa hàng Lấy khung xe tốt nhất- cấu trúc xe đạp- phù hợp với túi tiền cho phép bạn Phanh giá rẻ, bánh xe bánh dễ dàng thay loại đắt tiền hơn, khung xe giới hạn tối cao thay đổi Bạn nên tính khả việc bạn có nhiều tham vọng với nâng cấp xe đạp sau thử thực tế Khi bạn bắt đầu đi, bốn dặm đến nơi làm việc quãng đường dài bạn mơ ước, sau vài tháng chuyến vào chủ nhật đến miền thơn q bắt đầu đáng mong muốn Tốt mua xe đạp chút tốt so với bạn nghĩ bạn cần, sau làm quen với Nếu khơng, thử mơ hình cải thiện nâng cấp Page Sự phù hợp quan trọng Tay lái chiều cao ghế ngồi điều chỉnh bạn phải có kích thước khung xe Nhìn chung tốt xe có kích thước lớn mà bạn Kích thước khung hình đo inch phạm vi khung xe người lớn thông thường từ 21 inch đến 25 inch, kích thước cực đại khơng có số đo tìm thấy Một số người nói bạn trừ bốn inch vòng đo bắp chân bên bạn, bạn có kích cỡ xe đạp Nguyên tắc bạn đứng hai chân hai bên xà ngang (thanh mà từ tay lái đến chỗ ngồi) với hai chân thoải mái phẳng mặt đất Page ... Question 10 The author thinks that the main attraction of cycling is _ A the pleasure it gives people B the benefits to people’s health C its comparative safety D its relative comfort ĐÁP ÁN 1- D... comparative safety D its relative comfort ĐÁP ÁN 1- D 2-B 3-D 4-A 5-D 6-B 7-D 8-C 9-C 10 -A LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Question 1: khơng nhắc đến việc xe đạp tốt cho health hay doing exercise Question 2: B: poor... the ground Question 8: C: change = transformation: thay đổi Question 9: work out: tìm Question 10 : thông tin câu: The real appeal of cycling is that it is so enjoyable BÀI DỊCH Có thể thấy qua