生活英語情景口語100主題 36. Cycling 騎行
Dialogue 1
M: How do you usually get to school?
A: I usually ride my bike. Which form of transport do you prefer to use?
M: I feel that I can see more when I pedal a bicycle, but when I feel lazy, I drive my cat.
A: I think we should discourage people from using their private cars. They produce too much pollution!
M: I agree, but I would find it difficult to stop using my car. It's just so convenient.
A: Cars might be convenient, but they're so bad for the environment.
M: Do you have a car?
A: No. I used to have one though. Once I started using my bicycle to get around, I found that I didn't really need it.
M: Maybe if I sold my car now, I wouldn't be so tempted to use it.
A: You could try. It would save you a lot of money.
M: That's true. Every month, I spend hundreds of dollars on gas, insurance, and repairs.
A: If you got to class by riding a bicycle every day instead of driving, you will get lots of exercise, too!
M: I could stand to lose a few pounds. Having a car has made me lazy. I never end up walking anywhere!
A: Let's go to a car dealership. I'll help you try to sell your car for a good price.
M: Sounds good! Let's go!
Dialogue 2
A: Are you ready to go the concert?
M: Yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?
A: Actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in rush hour.
M: That's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.
A: Is your helmet comfortable?
M: Not really, but I liked the design, so I got it.
A: Maybe you should think about getting a round helmet; they're better.
M: I'll think about it.
A: Is that your new bicycle?
M: Yes, my father gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it?
A: It's the newest 10 speed cycling mountain bike. These are really expensive!
M: Nothing but the best from my dad. I like eveything about it except for the brakes. They're a bit sticky.
A: I can fix those for you. Is there anything else wrong with it?
M: Well, my saddle is too low for me. Do you know how to change the height?
A: That's easy. It's important to have the saddle high enough so that your legs can extend fully when you're on your bicycle.
M: Is that why my knees have felt sore after every time I've ridden my bike?
A: It's possible Give me a minute and I can fix these for you and then we can go.
