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    A. Walter, a solicitor, uses his motorbike every day except in very low temperatures or heavy rain. He appreciates not being stuck in traffic and says the ride gives him time to think without interruptions. B. Clare, a project manager, cycles from home to work in North London daily. She likes knowing the travel time and notices drivers are careful around cyclists during rush hour. However, she takes her car on weekends. C. Ivan, an insurance manager, spontaneously bought a scooter when stuck in traffic. He says the scooter shrinks London and allows him to fit in more meetings. Though some look down on his transport choice, he prefers the scooter over a sports car

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    A. Walter, a solicitor, uses his motorbike every day except in very low temperatures or heavy rain. He appreciates not being stuck in traffic and says the ride gives him time to think without interruptions. B. Clare, a project manager, cycles from home to work in North London daily. She likes knowing the travel time and notices drivers are careful around cyclists during rush hour. However, she takes her car on weekends. C. Ivan, an insurance manager, spontaneously bought a scooter when stuck in traffic. He says the scooter shrinks London and allows him to fit in more meetings. Though some look down on his transport choice, he prefers the scooter over a sports car

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    A. Walter, a solicitor, uses his motorbike every day except in very low temperatures or heavy rain. He appreciates not being stuck in traffic and says the ride gives him time to think without interruptions. B. Clare, a project manager, cycles from home to work in North London daily. She likes knowing the travel time and notices drivers are careful around cyclists during rush hour. However, she takes her car on weekends. C. Ivan, an insurance manager, spontaneously bought a scooter when stuck in traffic. He says the scooter shrinks London and allows him to fit in more meetings. Though some look down on his transport choice, he prefers the scooter over a sports car

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    ADVANCED 4 – BRITANICO GOLD – READING TASK – APRIL 2021

    You are going to read a magazine article about four people who travel to work by bicycle, motorbike or
    scooter. For questions 1-10, choose from the people (A-D).

    C. IVAN, insurance manager


    A. WALTER, solicitor
    ‘About four years ago, during a tube strike, I was in a
    ‘I’ve got a Kawasaki motorbike and I’m a taxi, running late for a meeting. As we passed a
    passionate enthusiast. It all began 20 years ago
    showroom, I saw this Piaggio scooter in the window.
    when I was a student and I was looking for
    something cheaper to run than a car. Now, I use it That’s when I had my flash of inspiration. I jumped
    every day. When it’s windy or pouring down with out of the cab, did the paperwork in 15 minutes, got
    rain it’s not very pleasant, but only really low on the bike and arrived at the meeting on time. The
    temperatures stop me going out on it. I am a very bike can’t go above 50 kilometres an hour, but
    impatient person, so I really appreciate not being because you can overtake lines of cars it doesn’t
    stuck in traffic jams. On the bike, you can get away seem slow. It has shrunk London for me and means
    from other traffic more easily – the journey to work I do extra business. I certainly couldn’t fit in as many
    would take twice as long by car. Also, when you meetings without it. I am aware that many colleagues
    have a demanding job like mine, it’s useful to have and clients are astonished when I turn up for
    an excuse to get away from work and the phone. important meetings on my bike, but it’s fun to
    The ride gives me a breathing space to go over challenge expectations. I also know that there are
    things in my mind without being interrupted.’ those who look down on this method of transport. But
    the opinions of others don’t matter to me in the least;
    B. CLARE, project manager I would rather have the bike than a flashy sports car!’

    ‘I cycle from my home to the office in North D. ANGELA, financial consultant


    London every day. I started because I really
    couldn’t bear being squashed in with all these ‘Although I have a full motorcycle licence, I prefer my
    other people on the underground in the rush hour. scooter. It’s not as powerful, obviously, but it’s better
    Another crucial thing for me is that I always know in towns, as you can get through the traffic more
    how long the journey’s going to take; you can’t easily. What is great is that there are loads of parking
    always depend on public transport for that. In the spots for bikes in London, so I don’t get all the parking
    six years I’ve been cycling around London, I’ve fines I did when I had a car.
    noticed that during commuting hours drivers are
    very careful when cyclists are around. I use the bike every day, not only to get to work but
    Nevertheless, I make sure I wear a bright yellow also to see clients. People in the street sometimes
    jacket so that I can’t be missed. I like to think that stare at me as I ride along. I expect I look strange
    cycling is my contribution to making the air cleaner with my high heels, briefcase and work clothes. I also
    and saving the world’s resources. However, I have go shopping on the scooter. Like many bike owners
    to admit that I do go out in our car at weekends.’ round here, I’ve had two bikes taken from outside my
    house. They were chained up, but the thieves lift the
    whole thing into a van and drive off. So, it’s important
    to keep an eye on your bike.’

    Which person…
    1. doesn’t use their bike if the weather is very bad? 1. ________
    2. says that it is safe to ride a bike in his/ her city? 2. ________
    3. wouldn’t change his/ her bike for another means of transport? 3. ________
    4. feels that some people think that riding a bike is inappropriate? 4. ________
    5. is concerned about environmental issues? 5. ________
    6. says people have to take care of their bikes? 6. ________
    7. says that having a bike is ideal for his/ her personality? 7. ________
    8. solved a problem by buying a bike unexpectedly? 8. ________
    9. says that riding his/ her bike relaxes him/ her? 9. ________
    10. used to have problems when he/ she left his/ her car in the street? 10. _______

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