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IELTS · Part 2 · Cambridge 14 — Test 1

The growth of bike-sharing schemes around the world: Reading answers

Answers to questions 14–26 (13 in all), each with why it is right.

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How Dutch engineer Luud Schimmelpennink helped to devise urban bike-sharing schemes A The original idea for an urban bike-sharing scheme dates back to a summer's day in Amsterdam in 1965.Provo, the organisation that came up with the idea, was a group of Dutch activists who wanted to change society.They believed the scheme, which was known as the Witte Fietsenplan, was an answer to the perceived threats of air pollution and consumerism.In the centre of Amsterdam, they painted a small number of used bikes white.They also distributed leaflets describing the dangers of cars and inviting people to use the white bikes.The bikes were then left unlocked at various locations around the city, to be…

Answers 14–26

  1. 14

    a description of how people misused a bike-sharing scheme

    E Matching information

  2. 15

    an explanation of why a proposed bike-sharing scheme was turned down

    C Matching information

  3. 16

    a reference to a person being unable to profit from their work

    F Matching information

  4. 17

    an explanation of the potential savings a bike-sharing scheme would bring

    C Matching information

  5. 18

    a reference to the problems a bike-sharing scheme was intended to solve

    A Matching information

  6. 19

    B: It failed when a partner in the scheme withdrew support. Multiple answer

  7. 20

    D: It was made possible by a change in people's attitudes. Multiple answer

  8. 21

    D: A bike-sharing scheme would benefit residents who use public transport. Multiple answer

  9. 22

    E: The city has a reputation as a place that welcomes cyclists. Multiple answer

  10. 23

    activists Note completion

  11. 24

    consumerism Note completion

  12. 25

    leaflets Note completion

  13. 26

    police Note completion

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