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3 Read the text again and choose the correct answers

1 In Amsterdam there are about ... cars.

a 250,000

b 1,000,000

c 4,000,000

2 People can't drive ....

a into the city centre

b on the cycle paths

c round the roundabouts

3 It's... to park your bicycle in Amsterdam.

a easy

b cheap

c difficult

4 Cyclists may need to use ... to cross the river.

a the motorway

b a ferry

c a special bridge

5 At the age of twelve, children must ....

a learn to ride a bike

b wear a helmet

c take a safety test

A CITY FOR CYCLISTS

Amsterdam – what an amazing city! Everywhere you look there are people on bicycles! They're all kinds of people: business people, students, tourists, parents riding with seats for young children, workers and shoppers carrying things in bags and baskets. With a population of 1.3 million, Amsterdam has around a million bicycles – that's four times the number of cars – and 60% of all journeys in the city are made on a bike.

Amsterdam has flat roads – but that isn't the only reason why cycling works so well there. It's also because the city is organised to suit cyclists as well as motorists. There are lots of cycle paths where cars aren't allowed. Other streets and roundabouts have bike lanes and there are special traffic lights for cyclists. Parking a car in the city centre is difficult – but there are thousands of parking places for bikes. And if you don't want to ride your own bike, it's easy and cheap to hire one.

There are a few places where cyclists can't go. For example, they can't ride on a motorway. Also there are tunnels under the river which they can't use – they cross the water on ferries instead. But for many trips, it's easier to get somewhere on a bike than in a car.

So it's normal to cycle here – and it's usually safe. Helmets aren't worn in Amsterdam because there isn't much danger from other traffic. Every child has road safety lessons at primary school and children are taught by their parents to ride on the roads from an early age. When they are 12, they take a test to show they can cycle safely.

Amsterdam is designed to be bike-friendly. Other cities should have a look and follow its example.

FACT! In the Netherlands 75% of secondary school students ride bikes to school – and the number is even higher (84%) for students who live less than 5 km from their school.

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1. a) 250,000

In Amsterdam there are about 250,000 cars. / В Амстердаме около 250 000 машин.

2. b) on the cycle paths

People can't drive on the cycle paths. / Людям нельзя ездить по велосипедным дорожкам.

3. a) easy

It's easy to park your bicycle in Amsterdam. / В Амстердаме легко припарковать велосипед.

4. b) a ferry

Cyclists may need to use a ferry to cross the river. / Велосипедистам может понадобиться паром, чтобы пересечь реку.

5. c) take a safety test

At the age of twelve, children must take a safety test. / В возрасте двенадцати лет дети должны пройти тест по безопасности.