Good morning. Today we'll discuss the history of the bicycle. The first pedal-powered bicycle was invented in the 1830s by Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a Scottish blacksmith. However, it wasn't until the 1880s that the 'safety bicycle' with two equal-sized wheels became popular, thanks to John Kemp Starley. This design made cycling much safer and more accessible, especially for women. By the early 20th century, bicycles had become a common mode of transport in many European cities. Interestingly, the bicycle also played a key role in the women's suffrage movement, as it gave women greater freedom to travel independently.
❓ '안전 자전거'가 19세기 후반에 중요했던 이유는 무엇인가?
A. A. 그것은 역사상 최초로 발명된 자전거였다.
B. B. 더 안전하고 접근성이 높았으며, 특히 여성에게 더욱 그러했다.
C. C. 그것은 증기 기관으로 작동되었다.
D. D. 그것은 커크패트릭 맥밀란에 의해 설계되었다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It was safer and more accessible, especially for women.