Dutch pioneer corporate bikes

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1. What do bicycles in Amsterdam usually look like?
	A. sparkling new
	B. pink with ribbons
	C. rusty with no lights
	D. missing one or two wheels

2. What is the maximum amount of money people usually pay for a bicycle?
	A. 25 euro
	B. 50 euro
	C. 75 euro
	D. 349 euro

3. What animal is the bicycle compared to in the Netherlands?
	A. rat
	B. cat
	C. mule
	D. horse

4. Why is cycling the best way to travel in Amsterdam?
	A. There are no cars.
	B. There are no streets.
	C. The streets are narrow.
	D. Too many cars are stolen.

5. What makes Holland the perfect country for riding bicycle?
	A. It is flat.
	B. Cars are expensive.
	C. There are too many people.
	D. People are fat and need exercise.

Synonyms: Which of the following words or phrases replace the ones from the passage best?

6. clog up
	A. use
	B. drive
	C. travel
	D. congest

7. reckon
	A. say
	B. think
	C. know
	D. propose

8. fork out
	A. pay
	B. lend
	C. return
	D. borrow

9. decent
	A. outstanding
	B. good
	C. ugly
	D. old

10. windfall
	A. penalty
	B. charge
	C. bonus
	D. fine