Listen to a museum guide talking about the history of the bicycle. – Luyện nghe VSTEP Part 3 – Bài nói, bài giảng

1. How did people ride the 1817 "running machine"?

A. by pushing along the ground with their feetB. by pulling a handleC. by turning pedals on the front wheelD. by using a chain

2. Why did penny-farthings have a very large front wheel?

A. It made the bike safer.B. It made the bike easier to get on.C. It was cheaper to make.D. A bigger wheel went further with each turn of the pedals.

3. Where does the name "penny-farthing" come from?

A. the inventor's nameB. two coins of different sizesC. the price of the bikeD. a town in Britain

4. What was the main danger of the penny-farthing?

A. It was too slow on hills.B. The chain could come off.C. Riders could be thrown over the handlebars.D. The wheels often broke.

5. What was important about the safety bicycle?

A. It allowed many ordinary people to travel easily.B. It was faster than the penny-farthing.C. It was the first bike with pedals.D. It was made only for women.