Today we're going to discuss the history of the bicycle. Now, many people think the bicycle was invented in the 19th century, but its earliest form, called the 'celerifere', appeared in France in the 1790s. However, it had no pedals or steering. Then, in 1817, a German inventor added a steering mechanism, but riders still had to push their feet along the ground. The first pedal-driven bicycle was developed in Scotland in 1839, but it was heavy and uncomfortable. It wasn't until 1885 that the modern 'safety bicycle' with equal-sized wheels and a chain drive became popular, making cycling accessible to a wider public.
❓ Каким было основное улучшение безопасного велосипеда 1885 года по сравнению с более ранними моделями?
A. A. Впервые в нём был установлен рулевой механизм.
B. B. Это был первый велосипед с педалями.
C. C. Он отличался колёсами одинакового размера и цепным приводом.
D. D. Он был легче и удобнее всех предыдущих версий.
✅ 正确答案
C. It featured equal-sized wheels and a chain drive.