English, 24.04.2020 22:05 emwemily

[1] What’s the secret of a winning cyclist? Skill, daring, and good preparation do make a difference, of course, but another answer is technology. Since bicycles races are often very close, riders need every advantage they can get. For instance, a racer might wear a suit designed so that [6]it has no creases or wrinkles to affect the airflow. Special racing shoes are covered with a seamless silver fabric for the same reason. Aerodynamics brakes and a bike frame made to cut through the air effectively are also part of a racer's equipment.

Choose the answer that best completes each sentence.

Part A. 1. From the paragraph you can conclude that
a. cyclists like to look good when racing.
b. many riders wear the wrong kind of clothing.
c. air resistance affects a rider’s speed.
d. Some riders don’t spend enough time training

Part B. 2. What line(s) from the passage best support your answer?
a. Lines 2-3
b. Lines 1-2
c. Lines 4 d. Lines 5-6 and 8-9 3.

From the paragraph you cannot tell
a. what materials are used in making racing bikes
b. that riders need every advantage they can get.
c. that bicycle races are often very close.
d. that riders must have skill to win a race.

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