题型：任务型阅读 题类：常考题 难易度：普通
福建省三明市第一中学2018-2019学年高二下学期英语期中考试试卷
For many people, bicycling is not just a convenient way of getting around town but also an exciting sport. Serious cyclists often arrange to take part in races.
. Each racer leaves the starting line at a different time and heads hard for the finish line. The cyclist who covers the distance in the shortest amount of time wins the race. , because the bicycles are spread out and are not likely to run into each other.
Another kind of race is more difficult. A few city blocks are closed for competition. Then all the racers line up in a tight pack and begin racing at the same time. They cover many laps, going around and around the city blocks.. It also requires skillful handling of the bicycle as it runs at full speed around other bicycles. The racer who completes all the laps first is the winner.
Road races are usually the longest cycling contests.. The race course may be a straight stretch of road or a long series of roads across the country. The prize goes to the first person who crosses the finish line.
Between races cyclists stay in condition by doing exercise that builds their strength so that they can keep riding for long periods of time. , they often join bicycling groups and become licensed racers. So they can enter professional races. Just keep practicing. Any cyclist could become a star.
A. One kind of race is the time trial
B. The race requires more than speed
C. As cyclists become more experienced
D. A time trial is a very safe race for beginners
E. Most people will seize possible chances to get around town
F. Racers have to cover anywhere from 35 miles to almost 3,000 miles
G. When cyclists still need to build themselves up for those special races
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