The best bikes for the beginners
When it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys on the market right now.
1. Boardman Cx Comp
This is a cross-country bike, and it’s so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain(地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects.If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears (变速器)，which are outstanding for its price.
£ 650, Halfords
2. Planet X RT-58 v2
Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means you’d probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But it’s worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacturer and this model comes with Shimano Sora gears.
£ 585, Planet X
3. Specialized Allez E5
Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and you’ll look great out on the road.
£575, Evans Cycles
4. Boardman Road Team Carbon
If you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round and more enjoyable ride.
£800, Halfords
1.What is special about Boardman Cx Comp?
A. Its Shimano Sora gears. B. Its various functions.
C. Its reasonable price. D. Its firm tires.
2.Which one has the lowest price but with Shimano Sora gears?
A. Specialized Allez E5. B. Planet X RT-58 v2.
C. Boardman CX Comp. D. Boardman Road Team Carbon.
3.The passage is likely to appear in ________.
A. a book review B. a science report
C. a vehicle advertisement D. a sports magazine
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the main purpose of the loud noises?
A. To warn people outdoors to get inside.
B. To get people’s attention inside their homes.
C. To inform people without radios about danger.
2.Who decides to turn on the system?
A. Local media. B. Local officials. C. The national weather service.
3.Where should people go when they hear a warning?
A. To a window. B. To a public shelter. C. To the middle of a building.
4.What is the main topic of the talk?
A. A weather report. B. A warning system. C. The safety steps in bad weather.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why doesn’t Sue have the cake?
A. She dislikes it.
B. She’s trying to lose weight.
C. She’s trying to control a medical problem.
2.What did Jill bring to the party?
A. Salads. B. Sandwiches. C. Soup.
3.Where will Sue probably go next?
A. To the restaurant. B. To the backyard. C. Into the house.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the conversation mainly about?
A. How Alexa killed her plants.
B. Where Alexa planted her plants.
C. Why Alexa kept her house green.
2.What did Alexa do with her yellow plant?
A. She put it in the sunlight.
B. She returned it to the shop.
C. She gave it too much water.
3.What does the man suggest Alexa do?
A. Find out more about plants online.
B. Move all her plants out of the sun.
C. Throw all her plants away.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How did Harriet know the time?
A. From her iPhone. B. From her watch. C. From the sun.
2.What does Don think about Harriet’s explanation?
A. It’s wrong. B. It’s funny. C. It’s too scientific.
3.Where might the conversation be taking place?
A. In a field. B. In a classroom. C. At a computer lab.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does Rusty think the new student is poor?
A. She’s not fashionable.
B. Her jeans have holes in them.
C. Her mother gave her old clothes.
2.What does Sally think of Rusty?
A. He is helpful.
B. He is too curious.
C. He is a little behind the times.
