Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the bicycle, focusing on its social impact in the late 19th century. The bicycle, particularly the 'safety bicycle' introduced in the 1880s, transformed personal mobility. Unlike the earlier penny-farthing, which was dangerous and difficult to ride, the safety bicycle had two equal-sized wheels and a chain drive. This design made it much more stable and accessible. As a result, cycling became popular among middle-class women, who saw it as a means of independence. However, some doctors warned that cycling could cause a condition called 'bicycle face', though this was later dismissed as a myth. By the 1890s, bicycles were also used for leisure and even for postal delivery in rural areas.
❓ Bài giảng đã đề cập đến tác động xã hội chính của xe đạp an toàn là gì?
A. Nó đã giảm chi phí di chuyển đường dài.
B. Nó mang lại sự độc lập lớn hơn cho phụ nữ thuộc tầng lớp trung lưu.
C. Nó đã trở thành một môn thể thao phổ biến cho các vận động viên chuyên nghiệp.
D. Nó chủ yếu được sử dụng để giao thư trong thành phố.
✅ 正确答案
It provided greater independence for middle-class women.