''More and more elderly people are using a bicycle, not only for short distances, but also for longer distances," Dutch Environment and Infrastructure Minister Melanie Schultz van Haegen told AFP. "This type of bicycle is truly needed in the Netherlands because it will help us bring down the number of elderly people who are injured every year and allow them to continue to enjoy cycling," she said.

　　In the Netherlands, bicycles outnumber the population of 17 million by at least one million and there are some 25,000 km of bicycle path in the country. Those statistics are set to grow as more and more people take to two-wheeled transport, leading to an increased risk of injury.

　　Last year, 184 cyclists died in the country, of which 124, or 67%, were older than 65, according to the Central Statistics Office. The year before, 200 cyclists died, the majority of victims also being elderly.

　　The current model weighs 25 kilograms but researchers are working on making the onboard systems smaller.

　　1. The intelligent bicycle is aimed to ________.

　　A. protect the environment

　　B. help reduce traffic pressure

　　C. popularize the use of bicycles

　　D. improve safety for elderly cyclists

　　2. Which part of the intelligent bicycle will vibrate when another cyclist was suddendly found ahead ?

　　A. The handlebars.

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