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Recently, outdoor activities have become more and more popular. One of them is bike riding, or biking. The biking craze (热潮) is now sweeping through China.
Wang Jing is a student from Hangzhou. She hardly exercised before because she didn't like sports much. But since her hometown hosted the Asian Games in 2023, her interest in sports has grown a lot.
She has realised the benefits of sports. She is now a big fan of biking. "I feel free and peaceful whenever I ride," Wang said. "Biking allows me to experience the beau

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y along the road," she added. Wang is only one of those who deeply love biking. In cities like Chengdu and Beijing, thousands of people have started to join in the biking craze.
Will the craze in China last for a long time? The answer is "Yes". Thanks to the craze, there have been events like group rides and bike festivals. These create a feeling of communi

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y among bikers. They share road information, biking experience and sometimes even meals. They are just like a big family.
As biking has become a lifestyle, experts believe that this biking craze will continue. They expect the number of bike riders will increase quickly.
1. According to the passage, what outdoor sport has become more and more popular in China?
______________________________Bike riding/Biking.
2. Why did Wang Jing get interested in sports?
______________________________Because her hometown, Hangzhou, hosted the Asian Games(in 2023).
3. What are the benefits of biking for Wang Jing?
______________________________She feels free and peaceful when she rides. And it allows her to experience the beauty along the road.
4. Do you think biking craze will continue in China? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more.
______________________________Yes, I think it will continue. First, it brings bike lovers together to create a feeling of community. Besides, it is helpful for people to hold some events, which can give people lots of fun. Last but not least, biking is a good way to keep healthy.
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答案： 1. Bike riding/Biking.
2. Because her hometown, Hangzhou, hosted the Asian Games(in 2023).
3. She feels free and peaceful when she rides. And it allows her to experience the beauty along the road.
4. Yes, I think it will continue. First, it brings bike lovers together to create a feeling of community. Besides, it is helpful for people to hold some events, which can give people lots of fun. Last but not least, biking is a good way to keep healthy. (Open-ended)