1．In the 1960s，a group of cycling fans had an idea.

在20世纪60年代，一群自行车迷提出了一个想法。

2．Wherever someone finished a journey they would leave the bike there for someone else to use.

无论在什么地方人们旅行完之后都会将自行车留在那里以便其他人使用。

3．...this time with a computer chip to record its every move!

......这次每辆车上都装有电脑芯片来记录它的每一次行动！

Ⅰ.课文阅读理解

1．Amsterdam is a good city for cycling because .

A．it has beautiful scenery

B．it has no roads for cars

C．it is flat and there are convenient facilities for bikes

答案　C

2．The group of cycling fans first started "white bike" program in the .

A．1960s B．1980s C．1950s

答案　A

3．Their "white bike" program failed because .

A．no one liked to use bikes

B．thieves stole the bikes

C．they had no money to buy bikes

答案　B

4．When did the "white bike" return to Amsterdam?

A．In the 1960s. B．In the 1990s.

C．In the 1980s.

答案　B

5．What is the difference between bikes in the 1960s and now?

A．Bikes now have computer chips to record every move.

B．Now bikes are white.

C．Now bikes are faster.

答案　A

Ⅱ.课文语法填空

People 1.have been enjoying(enjoy) the benefits of cycling in Amsterdam for years.It is a good city for cycling because it is flat and 2.therefore is convenient for bikes.