Passage: The Evolution of the Bicycle
Paragraph
A
The bicycle, as we know it today, has undergone significant changes since its
early invention. It began in the early 19th century as a simple wooden frame
with two wheels of equal size, called the “Draisine” or “running machine.”
Riders propelled it by pushing their feet against the ground.
Paragraph
B
In the 1860s, French inventors developed the “velocipede,” which included
pedals attached directly to the front wheel. This design allowed riders to move
faster without touching the ground, although it was still uncomfortable due to
the solid wooden wheels.
Paragraph
C
By the 1870s, the “penny-farthing” or high-wheeler became popular in England.
Its large front wheel enabled higher speeds but made mounting and balance
challenging. Safety concerns eventually led to its decline.
Paragraph
D
The invention of the “safety bicycle” in the 1880s transformed cycling. It
featured equal-sized wheels, a chain-driven rear wheel, and pneumatic tires,
making it safer, faster, and more comfortable. This design is the basis for
modern bicycles.
Paragraph
E
Today, bicycles continue to evolve with innovations in materials, aerodynamics,
and electric-assist technology. They remain a sustainable and efficient mode of
transportation, popular for commuting, sport, and leisure worldwide.
Headings:
i. Modern
developments in bicycles
ii. The first pedal-powered bicycles
iii. Introduction of the safety bicycle
iv. Early bicycles pushed by feet
v. The high-wheeler and its challenges
Questions:
Match
the correct heading to each paragraph (A–E).
Answers:
- Paragraph A
→ iv Early
bicycles pushed by feet
- Paragraph B
→ ii The first
pedal-powered bicycles
- Paragraph C
→ v The
high-wheeler and its challenges
- Paragraph D
→ iii
Introduction of the safety bicycle
- Paragraph E
→ i Modern
developments in bicycles
Tips for Matching Headings:
1.
Look
for keywords indicating innovation, problem, or solution.
2.
Pay
attention to chronological developments.
3.
Ignore
minor technical details; focus on the main point of the paragraph.
4.
Some
headings may be similar—eliminate the less fitting one.
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