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.
Boardman CX Comp
This is a cross-country bike, and it’s so versatile（多用途的）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, slick tires and treat it as a road bike. It has basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears, which are outstanding for its price.
&650, Halfords
Planet X RT-58 v2
Planet C 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 manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gears.
&439, Planet X
Specialized Allez ES
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
Boardman Road Team Carbon
If you can push 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 more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you don’t have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike.
&800, Halfords
1.Compared with other bikes, what is the strength of the Boardman CX Comp?
A. Its outstanding price B. Its Shimano Sora gears
C. Dealing with any terrain D. Putting on very firm tires
2.Which is suitable for you if you want to buy at an economical price but with Shimano Sora gears?
A. Planet X RT-58 v2 B. Specialized Allez ES
C. Boardman CX Comp D. Boardman Road Team Carbon
3.What can we know about the bikes mentioned in the text?
A. The second has sold out so fast.
B. You should be careful when riding the third.
C. The forth is very expensive but with special material.
D. You can only ride the first on the mountainous road.
4.In which column does the text probably appear in the newspaper?
A. Travel and culture. B. Fashion and lifestyle
C. Health and medicine. D. Production and marketing.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Where will the students go?
A. A theater. B. A big park. C. A zoo.
2.Which of the following has displays from different countries?
A. The Japanese Tea Garden.
B. The House of Flowers.
C. The De Young Museum.
3.What is in the Japanese Tea Garden?
A. A concert hall. B. A small lake. C. An art gallery.
4.Where is Golden Gate Park?
A. In the countryside.
B. In the middle of the city.
C. Close to the city.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the speakers discussing?
A. The education in America.
B. The choice of clubs.
C. High school life.
2.What team was the woman on in high school?
A. Tennis. B. Basketball. C. Swimming.
3.Where was the woman last year?
A. In Canada. B. In Japan. C. In America.
4.What would the woman like to do in the future?
A. Start rowing again.
B. Go running around a lake.
C. Go swimming in a river.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What was Andrew like at the concert?
A. Calm. B. Nervous. C. Excited.
2.How did Andrew perform?
A. He didn’t make any mistake.
B. He made a lot of mistakes.
C. He made some small mistakes.
3.How does the woman feel now?
A. Pretty sad. B. Quite glad. C. A little worried.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What did the woman see on the first day?
A. Hyde Park.
B. The British Museum.
C. London Zoo.
2.Why does the woman probably think English people like tea?
A. It rains so much there.
B. They sell it in the street.
C. It’s better for their health.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What’s wrong with the man?
A. His team didn’t win.
B. He hit the ball too hard.
C. He didn’t sleep well.
2.How many games did the man play?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
