Getting to work by bicycle has never been more popular. Governments and nations are transforming their cities and highways to meet the needs of this new generation of cycling enthusiasts, and in a world where green choices are the new must-have, average citizens are eagerly seizing their chance to help make their bodies cleaner than ever before.

Become an EBTC Member.

The Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club (EBTC) is a recreational not-for-profit volunteer-run group devoted to promoting its members to cooperatively run bicycling trips during the spring, summer and fall, cross-country skiing trips in the winter, and social events all the year round. We welcome both road bike and mountain bike riders!

Benefits of Joining EBTC:

Opportunity to create the kinds of events you like: enjoy dozens of events all year round, organized by members like you!

Participation in the local cycling community.

Use of club bicycle tools on tour and library materials.

Discounts at various bicycle shops.

Why Cycle with a Group?

It’s more FUN!

It encourages you to come out often and get healthy exercise without going to a gym.

Develop skills and gain through the experience of others.

Meet new and interesting people with a common interest in cycling.

Meet a fun-loving, energetic and different group of individuals who enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Enjoy the outdoor experience with the companionship and security of a group.

For more information on the EBTC:

Phone the Club Hotline at 780-424-2453

E-mail: jpri neau@edrnontion bicycle.com

Mail us at: Edmonton Bicycle & Touring Club

P. O. Box 52017

Garneau Postal Stn.

Edmonton, AB T6G 2T5 Canada

1.What’s the advantage of cycling with a group?

A. Meeting more new people

B. Participating in whatever events.

C. Having bicycles free of charge

D. Enjoying discounts in a gym

2. We can infer from the passage that the aim of EBTC is .

A. to call for governments to produce more bicycles

B. to make money by organizing bicycling trips

C. to popularize cycling by attracting more members

D. to look for young volunteers for sporting events

3.How many ways can people gain more information form EBTC according to the passage?

A. Two B. Three C. Four D. five

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In recent years, internet voting has become increasingly popular in China. People not only cast on-line votes themselves, but also urge others to vote for competitions like the “Most Beautiful Teacher” and the “ Cutest Baby”.

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【寫作內(nèi)容】

1. 用約30個單詞寫出上文概要；

2. 用約120個單詞闡述你對網(wǎng)絡(luò)投票的看法，并用2 ~3個理由或論據(jù)支撐你的看法。

【寫作要求】

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