Read the following message.
Hi Keira,
You said you were nervous about joining the community bike ride because you have not cycled in a group before. Would you like to practise the riverside part of the route with me on Saturday morning?
That section is wide and almost flat, so we can ride side by side without feeling rushed. We can stop whenever you want. The practice is not about speed; it is simply a chance to become familiar with the path and the hand signals we will use during the main ride.
I checked my spare bicycle yesterday. The seat can be lowered for you, and the tires are in good condition. Its bell is loose, though, so I will tighten it before Saturday. You can use your own helmet because you said it fits well.
Let us meet at the entrance to Willow Park rather than the busy sports centre. The riverside path begins there, and we will not need to cross the crowded parking lot. I will bring water and a small tire pump for both of us.
If it rains heavily, the path can become slippery. I will message you that morning if we should postpone. Light rain is fine with me, but the choice is yours. I want you to feel comfortable.
Ravi
Using the drop-down menu (▾), choose the best option according to the information given in the message.
2.Ravi recommends the riverside section, saying
3.Ravi says the practice ride is meant
4.To get the spare bicycle ready, Ravi still needs to
5.Ravi chooses the Willow Park entrance since
6.Ravi's weather plan shows that
Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from the drop-down menu (▾).
A practice ride would really help. The wide, flat section sounds suitable because we can 7. I also like that the aim is to learn the route and signals rather than 8.
Thank you for checking the spare bicycle. Once you 9., it should be ready for me. I will bring my own helmet.
Willow Park is a good meeting place. We can reach the riverside path without 10. Please message me if heavy rain makes the path slippery. If there is only light rain, I will decide that morning whether I 11.
Keira
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Correct Answer: to help Keira feel ready for group cycling
Why this is correct: Keira said she was nervous about cycling in a group, and the whole message offers her a gentle practice ride to prepare. So the purpose of Ravi's message is to help her feel ready for the community ride.
Passage Reference: You said you were nervous about joining the community bike ride because you have not cycled in a group before.
Tips: Ravi writes about his spare bicycle, speed, the community ride and Saturday morning. Say in a few words what each part does, then choose the option that fits the whole message.
Why the other options are wrong:
- to ask her to repair his bicycle: Ravi checks and repairs the spare bike himself.
- to test whether she can win a race: Ravi says the practice is not about speed.
- to avoid joining the community event: The practice is preparation for joining the event, not a replacement for it.
Correct Answer: it is broad and has very little slope
Passage Reference: That section is wide and almost flat, so we can ride side by side without feeling rushed.
Why this is correct: The wide, nearly flat path allows relaxed side-by-side riding.
Tips: Find the two physical features that make riding easier.
Why the other options are wrong:
- it is short and closed to all other users: The message says nothing about its length or excluding other path users.
- it requires riders to travel quickly: Ravi promises they can stop and says speed is not the purpose.
- it has several difficult parking-lot crossings: Meeting at Willow Park lets them avoid the crowded parking lot.
Correct Answer: to learn the path and group signals
Passage Reference: it is simply a chance to become familiar with the path and the hand signals we will use during the main ride.
Why this is correct: Ravi wants Keira to become familiar with the route and communication used on the main ride.
Tips: Find the sentence where Ravi says what the practice is not about. Read what he says it is for instead.
Why the other options are wrong:
- to complete the entire event route: They will practise only the riverside section.
- to measure the spare bicycle's speed: Ravi checks the bicycle's condition, not its speed.
- to choose the fastest rider: There is no competition, and speed is not important.
Correct Answer: tighten its loose bell
Passage Reference: Its bell is loose, though, so I will tighten it before Saturday.
Why this is correct: The spare bicycle is otherwise ready, but its bell needs to be secured.
Tips: Look for the one bicycle part Ravi identifies as needing work.
Why the other options are wrong:
- replace both good tires: Ravi says the tires are in good condition.
- buy a helmet that fits Keira: Keira will use her own helmet, which fits well.
- raise the seat as high as possible: Ravi says the seat can be lowered for Keira, not raised.
Correct Answer: it offers direct access without the busy parking lot
Passage Reference: The riverside path begins there, and we will not need to cross the crowded parking lot.
Why this is correct: The park entrance leads to the path and avoids an uncomfortable crowded crossing.
Tips: Read the sentence that follows the meeting place Ravi names. It explains his choice.
Why the other options are wrong:
- the sports centre does not allow bicycles: Ravi calls it busy but gives no bicycle ban.
- the river can only be seen from there: The choice concerns access and traffic, not the view.
- the tire pump is stored at the park: Ravi will bring the pump himself.
Correct Answer: he expects Keira to decide whether light rain is acceptable
Passage Reference: Light rain is fine with me, but the choice is yours. I want you to feel comfortable.
Why this is correct: Ravi sets a safety limit for heavy rain while leaving the milder-weather choice to Keira.
Tips: Notice who makes the final choice when conditions remain safe.
Why the other options are wrong:
- he wants Keira to practise alone if it rains: No solo ride is suggested.
- he will ride in any weather without asking: He will postpone for unsafe heavy rain and respects Keira's choice.
- he believes the riverside path never becomes unsafe: He specifically warns that heavy rain can make it slippery.
Correct Answer: ride comfortably beside each other
Passage Reference: That section is wide and almost flat, so we can ride side by side without feeling rushed.
Why this is correct: The broad, nearly level path allows the friends to ride together without pressure.
Tips: Use both the path width and its gentle slope to complete the benefit.
Why the other options are wrong:
- avoid learning hand signals: Learning signals is one purpose of the practice.
- finish without any stops: Ravi says they can stop whenever Keira wants.
- cross the busiest parking lot: Their meeting place is selected to avoid that crossing.
Correct Answer: racing to finish quickly
Passage Reference: The practice is not about speed
Why this is correct: Keira values Ravi's focus on learning rather than speed or competition.
Tips: Choose the activity that contrasts directly with a calm learning goal.
Why the other options are wrong:
- bringing water for the ride: Ravi plans to bring water as useful preparation.
- lowering the bicycle seat: Adjusting the seat helps the bicycle fit Keira.
- using the riverside path: The path is the planned practice location, not something they want to avoid.
Correct Answer: tighten the loose bell
Passage Reference: Its bell is loose, though, so I will tighten it before Saturday.
Why this is correct: Repairing the bell completes Ravi's preparation of the spare bicycle.
Tips: Recall the only equipment problem Ravi found during his check.
Why the other options are wrong:
- remove the good tires: The tires are ready and should remain on the bicycle.
- replace my helmet: Keira will use her own well-fitting helmet.
- move the path entrance: The entrance is a fixed meeting location, not bicycle equipment.
Correct Answer: crossing the crowded parking lot
Passage Reference: we will not need to cross the crowded parking lot.
Why this is correct: Starting at Willow Park puts them on the path without passing through the busy sports-centre lot.
Tips: Complete the sentence with the obstacle the new meeting point removes.
Why the other options are wrong:
- carrying a tire pump: Ravi will bring a pump for safety. The meeting place does not change that.
- meeting near the river: That is the helpful plan, not a difficulty they avoid.
- using the spare bicycle: Keira accepts the spare bicycle after Ravi fixes its bell.
Correct Answer: feel comfortable going ahead
Passage Reference: Light rain is fine with me, but the choice is yours. I want you to feel comfortable.
Why this is correct: Keira will judge the light rain herself, matching Ravi's wish that she feel at ease.
Tips: Use Ravi's final concern for Keira's comfort to complete her weather decision.
Why the other options are wrong:
- should leave my helmet at home: Keira has already said she will bring her helmet.
- need to cancel the main event: This decision concerns the practice ride, not cancelling the later community event.
- want to ride at the sports centre: Willow Park remains their chosen starting point.
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