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 against the ground. Later, in the 1860s, pedals were added to the front wheel, but this design was unstable. By the 1880s, the 'safety bicycle' with a chain drive and two equal-sized wheels became popular, making cycling safer and more accessible. Interestingly, the bicycle's popularity grew not only for leisure but also as a means of transport for workers, especially in European cities. Now, what was a key improvement of the safety bicycle?
❓ Какое ключевое улучшение безопасного велосипеда было упомянуто в лекции?
A. A. У него были педали, прикреплённые к переднему колесу.
B. B. Он использовал цепной привод и два колеса одинакового размера.
C. C. Она была легче и быстрее, чем более ранние модели.
D. D. Он вообще не требовал педалей.
✅ 正确答案
B. It used a chain drive and two equal-sized wheels.