The History and Development of the Bicycle: Listening answers

Answers 21–30

1. 21

   Izzy believes the 'safety bicycle' is significant because it was

   B: the first bicycle to be similar to modern bicycles. Multiple choice

2. 22

   What effect of bicycles on the 19th-century working classes does Max want to highlight?

   C: the way people found romantic partners Multiple choice

3. 23

   What will Max and Izzy stress about attitudes to bicycles in the 20th century?

   A: The popularity of cars reduced the status of bicycles in the 1950s. Multiple choice

4. 24

   What does Max say about a scheme to provide free bikes to school pupils?

   A: He wants to see more evidence of its benefits. Multiple choice

5. 25

   David

   C: Riding a bike can be a social activity Matching features

6. 26

   Marlene

   G: Riding a bike is good exercise. Matching features

7. 27

   Annabelle

   D: Bikes are a cheap form of transport. Matching features

8. 28

   Rashid

   F: Riding a bike is good for mental health. Matching features

9. 29

   Sai

   E: Cycling is a way to spend time outdoors Matching features

10. 30

    Giovanni

    A: Cycling is a convenient way to travel Matching features

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