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Patrick and Rachel Hugens have biked around the world. The Hugenses, who live in Boise when not on their bikes, are 25 months into their latest round-the-world adventure, scheduled to end in March. They've visited 36 countries on this tour, touching Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. “Traveling by bike is the greatest freedom," Rachel said via email. “You can see people's daily lives and can communicate with them.”

Rachel warns, “Cycle touring can become addictive.” Bike tourism is on the rise in the United States and around the world, according to the Adventure Cycling Association. The U. S. Bicycle Route System has grown 66 percent in the past two years and now has a presence in 24 states, including Idaho, and the District of Columbia.

Dennis Swift，secretary of the Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association, rode across the U.S. last year- from Seattle to Salem, Mass. Six people started the tour and three finished, riding 52 out of 56 days. They averaged about 60 miles per riding day. Swift also rode through the Basque Country with a group of Boise cyclists last year. He's planning to participate in a Virginia bike tour this year. “When you get older, your health is most important,” he said. “My mom had Alzheimer's disease. They say what's good for health is good for the brain, so riding is one thing to be first in my life.”

This is the third time that the couple have quit their jobs to tour. Rachel is a nurse; Patrick is an architect. Both regained their former jobs when they returned home in 2000 and 2007. They're uncertain what will happen this time. They've given themselves a chance to save extra money by going to work by bike and avoiding some bills that are basic for most ( cell phones, cable TV).“Traveling changes your view of money and what it can do for you,” Rachel said. “We've met some cyclists traveling long term. They have many reasons to spend wisely.”

“The fellow cyclists we meet mostly come from Britain, Germany, Spain, Holland, Australia or New Zealand," Rachel said, “It is so nice to see that people all over the world are friendly and welcoming.”

1.How many countries have the Hugenses visited on their latest tour? (不多于2个单词)

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2.Why does Dennis Swift ride bikes? (不多于2个单词)

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3.How do the Hugenses save extra money for their bike tours? (不多于10个单词)

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4.What is the passage mainly about? (不多于3个单词)

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Answer

1. 36/36 countries/thirty-six countries

2. For health

3. By going to work by bike and avoiding some bills

4. Travelling by bike/ Bike tourism/Cycle touring

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个来自不同地方的热爱骑自行车旅行的人物及他们对骑自行车的观点。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段的The Hugenses, who live in Boise when not on their bikes, are 25 months into their latest round-the-world adventure, scheduled to end in March. They've visited 36 countries on this tour可知，他们最近的一次旅行访问了36个国家，故填36/36 countries/thirty-six countries。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段的They say what's good for health is good for the brain, so riding is one thing to be first in my life.”可知，Dennis Swift骑车时为了健康，故填For health。

3.细节理解题。根据第四段的They've given themselves a chance to save extra money by going to work by bike and avoiding some bills that are basic for most ( cell phones, cable TV).可知，他们是靠骑自行车上班，避免一些账单来节省开支，故填By going to work by bike and avoiding some bills。

4.主旨大意。文章主要介绍了几个来自不同地方的热爱骑自行车旅行的人物，因此本文主要内容是骑自行车或自行车旅行，故填Travelling by bike/ Bike tourism/Cycle touring。