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CLIL Technology

Bicycles
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1 Look at the photos of the two bicycles
CD1
and circle the correct answers. Then
listen and check. 2013 1920

What do you think?

1 What is the new bicycle made of? aluminium iron and wood steel titanium and carbon fibre

2 What is the old bicycle made of? aluminium iron and wood steel titanium and carbon fibre

20 kg

2 kg
3 How much does the new bicycle weigh? 12 kg
8 kg
4 How much does the old bicycle weigh? 2 kg 8 kg 12 kg
20 kg

2 Complete the article with the words below.

cameras electronic gears mountain processes pedals stronger titanium

Bicycles have come a long way!

The first bicycles were built in the 1800s. They had iron and wood frames, wooden ..................... and rubber
1
tyres. Over the years, bicycle design, materials, components such as gears and brakes and manufacturing
2 ..................... have all improved and now modern technology means cycling has become high-tech.
3
Today’s bicycles are made of space-age materials like ..................... and carbon fibre which means they are
much lighter and ..................... than the early iron and wooden models. Other developments like multi
4
5 ..................... allow cyclists to go faster as well as to climb much steeper hills. Cyclists can now reach speeds
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of 110 km per hour while descending ..................... roads.
Bicycle styles have changed too and there is now a large choice of specialised bikes – road bikes, touring
bikes, mountain bikes, cruiser bikes, BMX bikes and tandems.
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In recent times, high-tech gadgets and ..................... components have changed the way cyclists ride as well.
There are new wheels, gear-shifting systems, heart-rate and performance monitors, apps, helmet video
8 ..................... and more. So, off you go. Happy cycling!

3 Read the article again and answer the questions.

1 What were bikes made of in the 19th century? 3 What do multi gears allow cyclists to do?
2 What effect have new materials had on today’s 4 How fast can cyclists go downhill now?

bikes?
WEBQUEST
Find out:
What sort of bikes do they use in Olympic track events?
How are they different to road bikes?

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