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Part 2
Questions 6 – 10
For
each question, choose the correct answer.
The young people below all want to do a cycling course during their school holidays.
On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight cycling courses.
Decide which course would be the most suitable for the people below.
6
Nancy is fourteen and cycles quite well. She needs to learn how
to cycle safely from her home to school on busy city roads.
She’s only free at the weekends.
7
Markus is an excellent cyclist and he wants the excitement of
riding on countryside and woodland tracks. He’d also like to
learn more about looking after his bike. He can’t attend a
morning course.
8
Ellie is nine and knows how to ride her bike, but isn’t
confident
about starting and stopping. She’d love to meet other cyclists
with a similar ability and have fun with them.
9
Leo can’t cycle yet, and wants to learn on his own with the
teacher. He’d prefer a course with sessions twice a week. He’d
also like some practical information about cycling clothes and
equipment.
10
Josh is eleven and a skilled cyclist. He’s keen to learn to do
exciting cycling tricks in a safe environment. He’d like to be with
people of a similar age.
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Cycling Courses
A
Two Wheels Good!
Mountains! Rivers! Forests!
Our ‘off-road’ course offers you the
chance to get out of the city. You’ll
need very good cycling skills and
confidence. You will be with others
of the same ability. Expert advice on
keeping your bike in good condition
also included.
Mondays 2.00 pm–6.00
pm or Fridays
3.00 pm–7.00 pm.
B
On Your Bike!
Can’t ride a bike yet, but really
want to? Don’t worry. Our
beginners-only group (4-10
pupils per group) is just what
you’re looking for. Excellent
teaching in safe surroundings.
Makes learning to cycle fun,
exciting and easy.
Mondays 9.00 am–11.00 am and
Thursdays 2.00 pm–4.00 pm.
C
Fun and Games
Do you want some adventure? Find
out how to do ‘wheelies’ (riding on one
wheel), ‘rampers’ (cycling off low
walls), ‘spins’ and much more… We
offer a secure practice ground,
excellent trainers and loads of fun
equipment. Wear suitable clothes.
Only for advanced cyclists.
(Age 11–12)
Saturdays 1.00 pm–4.00 pm.
D Pedal Power
A course for able cyclists. We
specialise
in teaching riders of all
ages how to manage difficult
situations in heavy traffic in towns
and cities. We guarantee that by the
end of the course, no roundabout or
crossroads will worry you!
Saturdays 2.00 pm–4.00 pm.
E
Cycling 4 U
Not
a beginner, but need plenty of
practice? This course offers practical
help with the basics of balancing and
using your brakes safely. You’ll be in a
group of pupils of the same level.
Improve your cycling skills and enjoy
yourself at the same time!
Open to all
children up to the age of ten.
Sundays 10.00 am–12.00 pm.
F Bike Doctors
Have you been doing too many tricks on
your bike? Taken it up mountains and
through rivers? Then it probably needs
some tender loving care. Bike Doctors
teach you
to maintain and repair your
bike. (Some basic equipment required.)
Ages 11-19
Tuesdays 9.00 am–12.00 pm or
Wednesdays 3.00 pm–6.00 pm.
G Safety First
We teach cycling safety for the city centre
and country lane biker. We’ll teach you the
skills you need to deal with all the vehicles
using our busy roads. All ages welcome from
10+. Thursdays 9.00 am–11.00 am.
H
Setting Out
A course
for absolute beginners
needing one-to-one instruction to get
off to a perfect start. We also give
advice on helmets, lights, what to
wear and much more. A fantastic
introduction to cycling! Mondays and
Tuesdays 9.00 am–11.00 am.