D

　　For many year,motorcycle riding was considered a male sport.Women usually rode on the seat behind the men driving the two - wheeled vehicle.Now more and more women are taking the front seat.

　　More than twenty million people in the United States ride motorcycles.The number of female motorcyclists has increased greatly over the past few years.More than ten percent of motorcycle owners in the United States are women.

　　We spoke with "Lisa Russell,Briggit Pope,Rayna Evans and Angela Meeks-Odom".They are on the executive committee of Lady Sport Riders motorcycle club in Largo,Maryland.They say they ride for more than fun.They say it gives women a wonderful feeling,a sense of freedom and control.

　　In 1998 the number of female bikers rose sharply.Lady Sport Riders began in 1999 in the Washington,D.C. area.The women formed the organization to share,their love of motorcyle riding.They say female motorcycle clubs let women share a strong sisterhood.Like other motorcycle clubs,the members of Lady Sport Riders also help their community(社区).

　　Female riders have helped change motorcycle culture.The Motorcycle Industry Council says more than five years ago factories began producing equipment that makes riding more pleasant for women.Some bikes now have smaller,softer seats and controls that are easier to reach. Modern clothes for riding look good and still provide protection.Besides,women are now riding motorcycles that are as powerful as the ones men ride.Lady Sprot Riders believe women have earned their place in the sport of motorcycle riding.When speaking of male motorcyclists,the members of the club say:"They Made the Game…We Came to Play!"

　　68."Taking the front seat" means ______ in the first paragraph.

　　A.siiing in front of the driver

　　B.sitting in front of the driver

　　C.driving faster than male drivers

　　D.driving motorcycles themselves

　　69.What do we know about Lisa Russell,Briggit Pope,Rayna Evans and Angela Meeks-Odom?

　　A.They together wrote the passage.

　　B.they were interviewed by the writers.

　　C.They started a club to help the community.

　　D.They started riding motorcycles in 1999.

　　70.Which is the same with both male and female riders?

　　A.The size and quality of the seats.

　　B.The design of the controls.

　　C.The clothes for riding.

　　D.the engine power of the motorcycles.

D
　　For many year,motorcycle riding was considered a male sport.Women usually rode on the seat behind the men driving the two - wheeled vehicle.Now more and more women are taking the front seat.
　　More than twenty million people in the United States ride motorcycles.The number of female motorcyclists has increased greatly over the past few years.More than ten percent of motorcycle owners in the United States are women.
　　We spoke with "Lisa Russell,Briggit Pope,Rayna Evans and Angela Meeks-Odom".They are on the executive committee of Lady Sport Riders motorcycle club in Largo,Maryland.They say they ride for more than fun.They say it gives women a wonderful feeling,a sense of freedom and control.
　　In 1998 the number of female bikers rose sharply.Lady Sport Riders began in 1999 in the Washington,D.C. area.The women formed the organization to share,their love of motorcyle riding.They say female motorcycle clubs let women share a strong sisterhood.Like other motorcycle clubs,the members of Lady Sport Riders also help their community(社区).
　　Female riders have helped change motorcycle culture.The Motorcycle Industry Council says more than five years ago factories began producing equipment that makes riding more pleasant for women.Some bikes now have smaller,softer seats and controls that are easier to reach. Modern clothes for riding look good and still provide protection.Besides,women are now riding motorcycles that are as powerful as the ones men ride.Lady Sprot Riders believe women have earned their place in the sport of motorcycle riding.When speaking of male motorcyclists,the members of the club say:"They Made the Game…We Came to Play!"
　　68."Taking the front seat" means ______ in the first paragraph.
　　A.siiing in front of the driver
　　B.sitting in front of the driver
　　C.driving faster than male drivers
　　D.driving motorcycles themselves
　　69.What do we know about Lisa Russell,Briggit Pope,Rayna Evans and Angela Meeks-Odom?
　　A.They together wrote the passage.
　　B.they were interviewed by the writers.
　　C.They started a club to help the community.
　　D.They started riding motorcycles in 1999.
　　70.Which is the same with both male and female riders?
　　A.The size and quality of the seats.
　　B.The design of the controls.
　　C.The clothes for riding.
　　D.the engine power of the motorcycles.

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1．Which theatre offers the cheapest seat?

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2．If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs, which phone number will you ring to book a seat?

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3．We may learn from the text that Sue Townsend is ________．

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----Can those ______at the back of the classroom hear me?

----No problem.

A.　　 seat　　　　　 B. sit　　　　　 C. seated　　　　　 D. sat