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One of the first things I did when I moved to my new city was hire a bike. Why? Seeing a city by bike is ideal for settling in and learning your way around. You travel much faster than on foot and you notice so much more of your surroundings than when in a bus or a car.

However, I soon discovered plenty more benefits to cycling. A bike means that fewer places. For example, cycling to work takes me half the time that it would to walk—excellent for someone who values an extra few minutes in bed! Riding a bike also means you're not restricted__by bus timetables. For example, I planned to go to a concert on the other side of town. While my cyclist friend and I simply looked at a map, our friends without bikes had to deal with the complicated bus system.

Of course, there are obvious health benefits of cycling—a bit of extra movement as part of your daily routine can help you keep fit and healthy. Cycling on my way to work also makes me feel more energetic in the mornings.

Importantly, cycling also helps to reduce your carbon footprint (̼ÅÅ·ÅÁ¿). While cars pollute the environment, bikes are carbon­neutral. Furthermore, thanks to being petrol­free, bikes are cheaper to run, buy and fix than cars.

However, be careful when cycling. Always wear a helmet, pay attention to other traffic and don't forget your lights at night. Make sure you know the road rules, especially in a new place. Some cities are more cycle­friendly than others. And sometimes city roads are difficult or unpleasant for cyclists. Luckily, where I live now is pretty easy to ride a bike around, thanks to having lots of cycle lanes—and not too many hills!

1£®Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase“restricted by” in Paragraph 2?

A£®free from    B£®put a limit on

C£®turned down¡¡    D£®with the help of

2£®In the author's view, what are the advantages of cycling a bike?

a£®learn more about your surroundings

 b£®help to reduce carbon footprint

c£®be good for health

d£®much cheaper than running a car

A£®ab     B£®abc

C£®bcd    D£®abcd

3£®What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A£®Almost all the cities are suitable for cycling.

B£®A helmet and lights are necessities for a cyclist.

C£®The rules of cycling are the same in cities.

D£®The author is not satisfied with the cycle lanes of his city.

4£®What's the best title for the text?

A£®Why Do I Love Cycling?

B£®Cycling Is the Best Sports

C£®I Love the City Where I Live

D£®Riding a Bike Means Health