Richard Biography Questions

Richard Biography Questions

Richard Antonio Carapaz Montenegro (born 29 May 1993) is an Ecuadorian cyclist, who rides for UCI WorldTeam Ineos Grenadiers. He was Ecuador's first European-based professional cyclist. In June 2019, Carapaz won the 2019 Giro d'Italia, becoming the first Ecuadorian rider to win the race. He is nicknamed "La Locomotora" (The Locomotive).

Multiple Choice

What do you think is the principal idea in that paragraph?

• Richard Antonio Carapaz Montenegro (born 29 May 1993) is an Ecuadorian cyclis.

• He is nicknamed "La Locomotora" (The Locomotive)

Whilst at school, Carapaz was mentored by one of his teachers, former Olympic racing cyclist Juan Carlos Rosero, who started a cycling club at the school. The club has also produced a number of other professional riders, including Jhonatan Narvaez and Jonathan Caicedo. Prior to taking up cycling, Carapaz competed for his school as a runner.

Multiple Choice

What do you think is the principal idea?

• Carapaz competed for his school as a runner

• Whilst at school, Carapaz was mentored by one of his teachers, former Olympic racing cyclist Juan Carlos Rosero, who started a cycling club at the school.