专题05 阅读理解15篇（名校最新真题）-2022-2023学年八年级英语上学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（牛津上海版）

牛津上海版八年级上学期期中复习 查缺补漏冲刺满分 (名校最新期中真题) 专题05 阅读理解15篇 （2021·上海·上外附中八年级期中）Will the corona virus bike boom lead to greener cities? The corona virus pandemic has led to an explosion of interest in bikes and biking. As the pandemic was continuing to spread, people began looking for ways of getting around that didn’t involve crowded forms of public transportation. Because biking happens in the open air, and the chance of catching the corona virus while riding is very low, biking is seen as a safe way to travel. In many places, governments are encouraging bike use. In Italy, for example, the government is offering up to $575 for people to buy new bikes, while France will chip in (补助) $55 to help riders with their bike repair costs. Biking has also grown more popular because it’s one of the few forms of exercise that has been allowed during many lockdowns. With gyms and fitness centers shut down, biking fills a need for many active people. Families appreciate biking, too. With schools closed, and