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.

　　B. The wheels.

　　C. The saddle.

　　D. The onboard computer.

　　3. We can learn from the passage that ________.

　　A. the elderly ride bicycles wherever they go B. the accident rate among elderly cyclists is high

　　C. the number of elderly cyclists is decreasing D. the elderly are planning to give up cycling

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