C1 Level English Test

This video tutorial is designed for learners at the C1 level of English proficiency. It includes a reading of an article from The Guardian about cycling safety, discussing the risks cyclists face from other road users. The video also covers the physics of road safety, emphasizing the responsibility of drivers to protect vulnerable road users. It concludes with comprehension questions to test understanding of the material.

Why do you think the writer wanted to publish this article in the newspaper?

What does the writer imply by using the word 'apparent' in the context of drivers' beliefs?

What does the term 'obliged' mean in the context of cyclists riding in the gutter?

What justified reasons does the writer give for a cyclist wanting to cycle in the middle of the road?

What does the phrase 'bear this in mind' mean in the context of the article?

Why do you think the writer decided to include the statistic about the average Briton riding 2,000,000 miles?

What are the advantages of cycling to work or school over other means of transport?

Why does the writer use the phrase 'cocooned in a ton of metal' to describe car drivers?

What is the writer trying to achieve by emphasizing that cyclists are human beings seeking to get to work?

What is your opinion of this article? Discuss both positive and negative elements.