1. (2021·宁波模拟) 本部分共有5道小题，你将听到一篇短文，选出你认为最合适的备选答案。

1. （1） Which of the following is the reason that they rode slowly?

   A . Getting fresh air. B . Breaking a record. C . Doing sports.
3. （2） What did they enjoy most when cycling?

   A . Talking with old people. B . Eating vegetables. C . Meeting villages.
5. （3） How were the local people?

   A . They were thankful.   B . They were kind.   C . They were poor.
7. （4） What did they think of cycling in the countryside?

   A . Challenging. B . Exciting. C . Enjoyable.
9. （5） Why does the writer talk so much about cycling?

   A . To break a cycling speed record. B . To encourage people to try cycling. C . To share his cycling experience.