Today we're going to discuss the history of the bicycle. The first bicycle, invented in the early 19th century, had no pedals. Riders pushed their feet along the ground to move. Later, in the 1860s, pedals were added to the front wheel, but this made the bicycle unstable. By the 1880s, the 'safety bicycle' with two equal-sized wheels and a chain drive became popular. Interestingly, the bicycle's popularity grew significantly in the 1890s, especially among women, because it provided a new sense of freedom and independence. However, this also led to changes in fashion, as women began wearing more practical clothing for cycling.
❓ ¿Qué hizo que la bicicleta se volviera popular entre las mujeres en la década de 1890?
A. A. Su bajo costo en comparación con otros transportes
B. B. La sensación de libertad e independencia que proporcionaba
C. C. Sus características de seguridad mejoradas
D. D. El estímulo de los diseñadores de moda
✅ 正确答案
B. The sense of freedom and independence it provided