Question

Read and listen to the information about cycling in the UK and answer the questions.
1 Why do couriers ride bikes in London?
2 When does Britain celebrate Bike Week?
3 What events do they have?

The British love bicycles. În you visit university towns or cities, like Oxford or Cambridge, you'll see hundreds of bicycles all over the place.​ In cities like London, couriers often use bicycles because they're quicker than cars in the traffic. And cycling isn't a problem in bad weather, because there are special clothes. Cycling is very healthy so every year the UK celebrates Bike Week. The idea of this event, which is in June, is to promote cycling as good for your health, the environment and your pocket. Using a bicycle is much cheaper than a car, or a bus . There are lots of different events around the UK, like cycling picnics, barbecues and sponsored bike rides to collect money for charity. Some towns and cities even close streets to cars for a day.

Answer 1

1. Bikes are quicker than cars.
2. Bike Week is celebrated in June.
3. Some events are: cycling picnincs, barbecues and sponsored bike rides to collect money for charity.