Some bikers ride up down slopes that look like larger versions of skateboard ramps, executing difficult jumps and spins at both ends. Others perform their tricks on flat ground, balancing on small area of the bike itself. There are now a number of separate areas where the bikes can be ridden safely away from cars and padestrians. B.M.X. bikes provide riders with the opportunity to use their skill and imagination to carry out gymnastic and artistic stunts.
1. Why is the bike made of steel? 2. What is the characteristic of the handlebars of the B.M.X.? 3. Where are the steel pegs in the B.M.X. located? 4. What are some tricks we can do with B.M.X.? 5. Some bikers ride up and down that look like larger versions of skateboard ramps, executing difficult jumps and spins a both ends." What does the underlined word mean?
The bike is made of steel so that it is strong and will not bend under the enormous stress that it is subjected to when being ridden.
2. What is the characteristic of the handlebars of the B.M.X.?
The handlebars of the B.M.X. are large, curved, and able to spin 260 degrees.
3. Where are the steel pegs in the B.M.X. located?
The steel pegs in the B.M.X. are located on either side of the front and back wheels.
4. What are some tricks we can do with B.M.X.?
Some tricks we can do with B.M.X. are difficult jumps, spins, or balancing on small area of the bike.
5. "Some bikers ride up and down that look like larger versions of skateboard ramps, executing difficult jumps and spins a both ends." What does the underlined word mean?
The underlined word means the furthest parts or edges.
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Explanation
1. Paragraph 1, line 2 [...] steel so that it is strong [...].
2. Paragraph 2, line 3 [...] allows the large, curved handlebars to spin 360 degrees.
3. Paragraph 2, line 5-6 [....] steel stunt pegs that are [...] wheels.
4. Paragraph 4 [...] executing difficult jumps and spins at both ends. Other perform their tricks on [...] itself.
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1. Why is the bike made of steel?
The bike is made of steel so that it is strong and will not bend under the enormous stress that it is subjected to when being ridden.
2. What is the characteristic of the handlebars of the B.M.X.?
The handlebars of the B.M.X. are large, curved, and able to spin 260 degrees.
3. Where are the steel pegs in the B.M.X. located?
The steel pegs in the B.M.X. are located on either side of the front and back wheels.
4. What are some tricks we can do with B.M.X.?
Some tricks we can do with B.M.X. are difficult jumps, spins, or balancing on small area of the bike.
5. "Some bikers ride up and down that look like larger versions of skateboard ramps, executing difficult jumps and spins a both ends." What does the underlined word mean?
The underlined word means the furthest parts or edges.
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Explanation
1. Paragraph 1, line 2 [...] steel so that it is strong [...].
2. Paragraph 2, line 3 [...] allows the large, curved handlebars to spin 360 degrees.
3. Paragraph 2, line 5-6 [....] steel stunt pegs that are [...] wheels.
4. Paragraph 4 [...] executing difficult jumps and spins at both ends. Other perform their tricks on [...] itself.
5. "ends" berarti ujung atau tepian.
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Details
Subejct: English
Category: Reading Comphrehension
Level: JHS
Code: 5
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