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WorksheetsB2 CAMBRIDGE 100424
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 57mins
LISTENING PART 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.
You hear two teenagers talking about a lost scarf. Where does the girl think she lost it?
on the bus
in the street
in a shop
LISTENING PART 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.
You hear two people talking about a proposed new motorway. What is the man worried about?
the noise from fast-moving traffic
the loss of local sportsfacilities
the permanent harm to the countryside
LISTENING PART 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.
You hear a radio announcer giving a traffic update. Who is his advice for?
People going shopping.
People going to watch football.
People going to a music festival.
LISTENING PART 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.
You overhear a woman talking on the phone. What does she want the other person to do?
to meet her somewhere
to give someone else a message
to buy something for her
LISTENING PART 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.
You hear two people talking about holidays. What is the woman encouraging the man to do?
visit particular countries
go on an environmentally-friendly holiday
travel with a large group of people
LISTENING PART 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.
You hear an art critic talking about a famous painting. Why does he think it is so popular*
It reflects a common human experience.
It is worth an enormous amount of money.
It is a particularly brilliant work of art.
LISTENING PART 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.
You overhear a salesman talking about his job.
How does he feel about it?
keen to find work elsewhere
worried that he might be replaced
confident he will soon be promoted
LISTENING PART 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.
You hear two people talking about a ferry ride to an island.
What does the man say about the experience*
He felt rather ill when he was on board.
The ship had limited facilities for passengers.
B The crossing was no longer than he had expected.
LISTENING PART 3
You will hear five short extracts in which university students are talking about their next summer vacation. For questions19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker wants to do during their vacation. Use the letters only once. Thereare three extra letters which you do not need to use. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
SPEAKER 1
read books
do charity work
learn to drive
do more exercise
travel abroad
LISTENING PART 3
You will hear five short extracts in which university students are talking about their next summer vacation. For questions19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker wants to do during their vacation. Use the letters only once. Thereare three extra letters which you do not need to use. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
SPEAKER 3
read books
do charity work
learn to drive
do more exercise
travel abroad
LISTENING PART 3
You will hear five short extracts in which university students are talking about their next summer vacation. For questions19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker wants to do during their vacation. Use the letters only once. Thereare three extra letters which you do not need to use. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
SPEAKER 4
read books
do charity work
learn to drive
do more exercise
travel abroad
LISTENING PART 3
You will hear five short extracts in which university students are talking about their next summer vacation. For questions19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker wants to do during their vacation. Use the letters only once. Thereare three extra letters which you do not need to use. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
SPEAKER 5
read books
do charity work
learn to drive
do more exercise
travel abroad
LISTENING PART 3
You will hear five short extracts in which university students are talking about their next summer vacation. For questions19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker wants to do during their vacation. Use the letters only once. Thereare three extra letters which you do not need to use. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
SPEAKER 2
read books
do charity work
learn to drive
do more exercise
travel abroad
LISTENING PART 4
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Amelia Richards, whose job involves planning people's weddings. Choose the best answer, A, B or C. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
Amelia says that a wedding planner is not responsible for
choosing the wedding dress.
discussing fees with the photographer.
advising on wedding customs.
LISTENING PART 4
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Amelia Richards, whose job involves planning people's weddings. Choose the best answer, A, B or C. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
Why, according to Amelia, do many couples employ a wedding planner?
They don’t have enough time to plan it themselves.
Their families often can’t agree on some of the details.
It is cheaper than if they try to organise it themselves.
LISTENING PART 4
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Amelia Richards, whose job involves planning people's weddings. Choose the best answer, A, B or C. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
Amelia decided to become a wedding planner following her experience of
working in the catering industry.
organising her own wedding.
helping to run charity events.
LISTENING PART 4
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Amelia Richards, whose job involves planning people's weddings. Choose the best answer, A, B or C. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
Amelia believes she is good at
selecting the best-paid wedding planning jobs.
planning more than one wedding at a time.
managing to remain calm under pressure.
LISTENING PART 4
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Amelia Richards, whose job involves planning people's weddings. Choose the best answer, A, B or C. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
How is Amelia paid?
She charges according to the number of hours she has worked.
She receives a percentage of the total cost of the wedding.
She gets a fixed fee for every kind of wedding.
LISTENING PART 4
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Amelia Richards, whose job involves planning people's weddings. Choose the best answer, A, B or C. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
What does Amelia dislike about her job?
She has little time each year to take holidays.
There is no guaranteed income from her work.
She often has to work evenings and weekends.
LISTENING PART 4
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Amelia Richards, whose job involves planning people's weddings. Choose the best answer, A, B or C. [You will need to play this recording twice.]
Amelia says the best way to get work as a weddingplanner is to show people
pictures of events you have successfully organised.
references from people who have used your services.
your qualifications in wedding planning.
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combining
associating
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confirm
defend
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aware
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balanced
qualified
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caught
affected
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experienced
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producing
finishing
forcing
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Why did Jamie decide to do his degree from home?
His friends were also studying by distance learning.
He had already been offered a full-time job.
He wanted to avoid owing a lot of money.
He was unable to obtain a place at university.
Jonathan's reason for studying from home was that
he wanted to remain in his job.
the job he was doing was badly paid.
his preferred subject wasn't available at university.
it was too late for him to apply to university.
In line 46, what does 'my peers' mean?
the university staff
students who have already graduated
the management of the firm
students of the same age
Jamie says that studying from home has enabled him to
work with people who were also studying at the same time.
improve his chances of finding work in the future.
get to know more people than he would have done at university.
concentrate on studying rather than spend time socializing.
Dr Hallam recommends distance learning for students who
dislike having to work very hard.
have little time available for study.
cannot afford to go to university.
know exactly what it involves.
In the last paragraph, Jonathan says that young people should
be advised not to go to university.
be made more aware of the choices they have.
apply for work with employers like his.
ensure they get high grades at school.
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Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
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Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
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Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
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Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
47
Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
48
Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
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Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
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Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
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Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
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Jonas Hagen
I bought my new mountain bike online and as soon as it was delivered to my home in kit form I set to work. Once it actually looked like a bike and I'd checked that everything seemed to be working properly, I set off down the road. All went well at first, but later on I had a brief moment of panic when the brakes suddenly failed and I narrowlyavoided crashing into a hedge. I adjusted them when I got home, and since then they've been fine. The only other adjustment I've had to make is to raise the seat to the maximum because it turns out this bike is for riders whose inside leg measures considerably less than mine. I should really have noticed that before I bought it.
Lili Huang
I originally bought my bike just for occasional use, but now I go everywhere e on it. It's great exercise,
every bit as good as going to the gym. It feels just the right size for me and somehow I always feel full of energy when I’m on it, even when my friends and I ride into the mountains at weekends. I've only ever had one breakdown, which was when the chain broke. Fortunately there was a garage nearby, where a very kind car mechanic quickly got me back on
the road. I don't know what I'd do without my bike, which is slightly worrying because a lot of people round here have had their bikes stolen. That's why I keep it in the hall downstairs, rather than in the street.
James Thompson
This is only the second bicycle I've ever bought. It was on offer at the local cycle shop and I think I got something of a bargain because on the whole I've been pleased with it. At first I had some difficulties with the gears, but I managed to sort those out while I was riding. It's a very solid bike, though
that does mean it's rather heavy and I wouldn't want to have to push it far if I had a breakdown. It also makespedalling up steep slopes hard work, although fortunately most of the routes round here are reasonably flat. I don'tthink it's the kind of bike anyone would want to steal, but I always secure it with a good strong lock just in case.Recently I've
also fitted more powerful front and rear lights so that drivers can see me better after dark.
Mia Doherty
I actually chose this bike in something of a hurry.
I'd left my old one outside the sports centre and when I came back it had just disappeared. I reported it, of course, but that was the last I ever saw of it, and I needed a new one to get to work every day. I probably paid more thanI should have done for it, though I know the previous owner had looked after it well and I haven't had any trouble with it. Apart, that is, from a flat tyre which meant I had to stop and mend it on the way home in the pouring rain.
Riding it certainly helps keep me fit, and even in weather like that I wouldn't change it for a car. The only incidentI've had was when a dog ran out into the road in front of me, but the brakes did their job superbly.
