"Boris" Bikes - Škola stranih jezika LIBER

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London has introduced a biking scheme to solve the problems of traffic jams and congestion. Watch this short video about so called „Boris“ bikes, and then test yourself with a quiz below.

QUIZ

For each of the statements below decide if they are True or False. Click on the arrow on the right to check your answers.

1. Driving in London is very expensive.

True

2. Petrol is more expensive than parking.

False

Parking is more expensive.

3. The London underground is the oldest in the world.

True

4. Public transport in London is much more expensive than in other cities across Europe.

True

5. "Boris Bikes" got their name after Britain's Prime Minister.

False

Boris Johnson was the mayor of London at the time.

6. If you rent a bike for half an hour, it's free.

True

7. It's quite difficult to ride a bike around London.

True

8. You can cycle on pavements in London.

False

You mustn’t ride on the pavements.

9. You must wear a helmet when riding a bike.

False

You should, but it’s not necessary.