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When it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys on the market right now.
1. Boardman CX Comp
This is a cross-country bike, and it's so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain (地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave op the thick tires it comes wit, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears (变速器), which are outstanding for its price.
£ 650, Halfords
2. Planet X RT-58 v2
Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means you'd probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But it’s worth it , because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing.
£ 439. Planet X
3. Specialized Allez ES
Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components (零部件) from front to back and you'll look great out on the road.
£ 575. Evans Cycles
4. Boardman Road Team Carbon
If you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round and more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you don't have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike.
£ 800, Halfords
1. What is strength about Boardman CX Comp?
A. Its outstanding Sora gears B. Its various functions
C. Its reasonable price D. Its firm tires
2. Which one has the lowest price but with Shimano Sora gears?
A. Planet X RT-58 v2 B. Specialized Allez E5
C. Boardman CX Comp D. Boardman Road Team Carbon
3. What can we learn about the bikes mentioned in the text?
A. Planet X RT-58 v2 has been sold out so far
B. Boardman CX Comp is actually a mountain bike
C. Specialized Allez ES is designed for senior cyclists
D. Boardman Road Tram Carbon is made by special materials
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文中介绍了四款自行车的性能、特色及价格。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Boardman CX Comp部分“This is a cross country bike, and it’s so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain (地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. (这是一辆越野自行车,它是如此多功能,你可以处理任何地形,并且使它成为一个伟大的选择,想要尝试各种自行车主题)”可知,Boardman CX Comp是多功能的自行车,可以在任何路况下骑行,即它的特别之处就是它的多功能。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Boardman CX Comp部分“It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears (它配有一个篮子和Shimano变速器)”和“£ 650, Halfords”;Planet X RT-58 v2部分“Planet X is a highly rated manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing.(Planet X是一个深得好评的制造商,这款带有Shimano Sora变速器)”和“£ 439. Planet X”可知,带有Shimano Sora变速器的只有Boardman CX Comp和Planet X RT-58 v2这两款车,且Planet X RT-58 v2更便宜 ,只需要439英镑 。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Boardman Road Team Carbon部分“The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round and more enjoyable ride. (车架完全由碳素制成,比上面的合成金属车型更轻、更快、更舒适,给你一个全方位、更舒适的乘坐体验)”可知,这款车的框架是用炭做成的,比上文中的另三款车更轻更快更舒适。由此推知,这款车是用特殊材料做成的。故选D项。