Question

Cycling lovers from across the country identify the best routes the UK has to offer.

Oisin Sands 

Editor of sportive.com 

Route:

Rostrevor to Carlingford,County Down (30-42 miles) 

   “My favourite bike ride would start in Rostrevor,County Down,where I grew up,”says Oisin Sands.

   The ride takes in some breathtaking views on the way to the pretty harbour town of Carlingford. From Carlingford,head back to Newry. Or save on tired legs by taking the ferry from Omeath on the south side to Warrenpoint in the summer,and cycling the short distance back to the start.

Kirsty Ho Fat 

Cycle journalist

Route:

Hadrian's Cycleway,Ravenglass to South Shields (174 miles) 

   This route follows the length of Hadrian's Wall and takes in coastal views and old-fashioned market towns.

   “The ride weaves through the dramatic countryside of the North,my homeland,before finishing in South Shields,”says Kirsty,who in 2012 completed a 4,000-mile ride around the coast of Britain with her father.

Helen Curry 

National Cycle Network project officer 

Route: 

Union Canal,Linlithgow to the Falkirk Wheel (12 miles) 

   This flat journey along the Scottish branch of the Union Canal is a favourite with Helen Curry.

   “Follow the towpath(拉船路) along the northern bank of the canal and cross the River Avon,” says Helen. “You’ 11 pass the impressive mins of Abnond Castle."

   At over 2,000 feet long,you* 11 be cycling through Scotland's longest canal tunnel.

Kristian House 

2009 National Road Race Champion 

Route: 

Middlewich Loop (55 miles)

   “This is a shorter loop I do when I’ m not training,starting and finishing in Middlewich/' says racing cyclist Kristian House.

   This hilly route isn’t for the (胆怯的) .

   This stretch climbs 670 feet and oflFers some wonderful views,including your first sight of Britain's second-highest pub.

21. Which ride is the longest?

   A. Middlewich Loop.

   B. Hadrian,s Cycleway.

   C. Rostrevor to Carlingford.

   D. Union Canal to the Falkirk Wheel.

22. Who is a professional cyclist?

   A. Oisin Sands. B. Helen Curry.

   C. Kirsty Ho Fat. D. Kristian House.

23. What do the four routes have in common?

   A. They are all hilly.

   B. They all provide wonderful views.

   C. They all go around the coast of Britain.

   D. They are all suitable for beginner cyclists.

Answer 1

21. B 22. D 23.B

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本文是应用文。文幸介绍了几位骑行爱好者推荐的英国最好的骑行路线。

21. B.细节理解题。由各路线介绍中括号内的英 里数可知，Hadrian's Cycleway (哈德良自行车 道) 是四条路线中最长的。

22. D.细节理解题。由对四位爱好者的介绍及最 后一部分的.training和Kristian House是一位职业骑行者。

23.B。细节理解题由第一部分的takes in some breathtaking views;第二部分的 takes in coastal views and old-fashioned market towns dramatic countryside;第三部分的 pass the impressive ruins of Amond Castle以及第四部分化offers some wonderful views可知，这四条路线的共同 点是沿途风景优美。