More than 27,000 people from around the UK set off at dawn from London to begin the cycle route through Surrey to the Sussex coast.

The annual 54-mile ride raises money for the British Heart Foundation(BHF) and is Europe’s largest charity cycling event. Cyclists began the exhausting journey at Clapham Common at 6 a. m. , hoping to reach Brighton seafront within an average of six hours.

Money from today's event will help the charity to continue its vital work through heart research and the development of its care and support services. Among those taking part was BBC Breakfast's resident(居民)Dr Rosemary Leonard and several colleagues.

BHF spokeswoman Gemma Cloke said, “It was quite cold this morning, but everyone set off without any problems.” Those taking part range in age from 14 to those in their 70s. Last year cyclists raised£4. 1 million for the charity, and have raised more than£50 million since the BHF became involved in the event in 1980. The first ride was held in 1976. It is hoped this year's fund raising total could reach£4. 5 million. She added : “We have a lot of people taking part, from the more experienced cyclists to those cycling with friends and family in memory of someone and to raise money through sponsorship.”

“People are always pleased knowing the money is going to a good cause. There is so much support along the route, with local residents watching the ride. ”

“One of the highlights for participants(參加者)is coming along the seafront while people are clapping, which can really help when they've been in the saddle (自行車車座) for a long time. ”

1. What can we know about the cycling event from the text?

A. It is the world’s largest charity cycling event.

B. Cyclists may raise more money than last year.

C. The first event was held by the BHF in 1980.

D. The route of the event is 54 kilometers long.

2. What can we learn from what Gemma Cloke said?

A. Cyclists will receive encouragement from local people.

B. Some people doubt whether the money is properly used.

C. Most of the cyclists are professional.

D. Local people have little interest in cycling events.

3. The local residents’ attitude towards the ride is .

A. doubtful B. unconcerned

C. supportive D. indifferent

4. What is the text mainly about?

A. Cyclists have raised over£50 million for the BHF.

B. More than 27,000 people like travelling by bike in the UK.

C. Charity cycling event wins support from local people.

D. More than 27,000 people in the UK join in the charity bike ride.

1.B

2.A

3.C

4.D

【解析】

試題分析:本文主要講述了為英國心臟基金會籌錢而舉辦的慈善自行車賽。比賽始于1976年,每年舉辦一次,到目前為止累計(jì)籌集了五千萬英鎊。與賽的有各色各樣的人,選手需要六小時(shí)內(nèi)從薩里到達(dá)南薩克斯海岸,沿途會有觀眾為他們歡呼喝彩。

1.第四自然段“Last year cyclists raised£4. 1 million for the charity,”意思是去年籌集了410萬英鎊;第四自然段“It is hoped this year's fund raising total could reach£4. 5 million.”意思是今年有希望籌集450萬英鎊?芍衲昊I集的錢可能比去年多,故選擇B。

2.“…people are clapping, which can really help when they've been in the saddle (自行車車座) for a long time. ”意思是已經(jīng)騎行了很長一段時(shí)間的選手能夠從人們的喝彩受到鼓舞,故選擇A。

3.第五自然段“There is so much support along the route, with local residents watching the ride. ”意思是比賽受到沿途觀看比賽的當(dāng)?shù)鼐用竦拇罅χС。故選擇C。

4.

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