Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to look at the history of the bicycle. Now, many people assume that the bicycle was invented in the 19th century, and that's partly true. The first two-wheeled vehicle, called a 'velocipede', appeared in France in the 1860s. However, it had no pedals; riders pushed their feet against the ground. It wasn't until 1885 that the 'safety bicycle' with a chain drive and two equal-sized wheels was introduced in England. This design quickly became popular because it was much safer and faster than earlier models. By the early 1900s, bicycles were being mass-produced, making them affordable for ordinary workers.
❓ 최초의 벨로시페드의 주요 특징은 무엇이었나요?
A. A) 그것은 페달과 체인 구동 장치를 갖추고 있었다.
B. B) 그것은 크기가 서로 다른 두 개의 바퀴를 가지고 있었다.
C. C) 그것은 라이더의 발이 땅을 밀어내는 힘으로 움직였다.
D. D) 1860년대에 영국에서 발명되었다.
✅ 正确答案
C) It was powered by the rider's feet pushing the ground.