Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the bicycle. Now, many people assume the bicycle was invented in the 19th century, but in fact, a primitive two-wheeled device appeared in China as early as the 1700s. However, it wasn't until 1817 that a German baron named Karl von Drais created a steerable, two-wheeled vehicle called the 'Draisine'. This machine had no pedals; riders pushed their feet against the ground. Interestingly, the Draisine was initially seen as a toy for the wealthy, not a practical means of transport. It was only later, with the addition of pedals in the 1860s, that bicycles became popular among the general public.
❓ ¿Qué dice el conferenciante sobre la Draisina?
A. A. Fue inventado en China en el siglo XVIII.
B. B. Tenía pedales pero no dirección.
C. C. Inicialmente se consideraba un artículo de ocio para personas ricas.
D. D. Fue inmediatamente utilizado como transporte práctico por el público.
✅ 正确答案
C. It was initially considered a leisure item for rich people.