During the work week, the city of Bogotá, Colombia, has 1,600,000 cars, 50,000 taxis, 9,000 buses, and 500,000 motorcycles. But every Sunday, the city closes 75 miles of roads to motor vehicles, so the Bogotanos (citizens of Bogotá) have to leave their cars at home. Instead, they go on their bicycles, roller skates, scooters, wheelchairs, and skateboards. And they walk!
During “Ciclovía” (meaning “Bicycle Way” in English) every Sunday, people bike around the city streets, and, as they bike, there are “Fun Stops.” At one fun stop, you can listen to musicians playing salsa music. At another, there is an aerobics class with a fitness instructor. And there is always cheap, delicious food for sale—“I come for the food!” says one young woman.
This year, Ciclovía in Bogotá is 25 years old and it’s still very popular. Bibiana Sarmiento is the manager of Ciclovía and she explains why it’s a good idea: “The Ciclovía is the moment when motor vehicles make way for human beings … citizens take over the city’s public space.” Now other cities have days like Ciclovía all over the world—from New Zealand to Europe to China.
Maybe your town or city already has a special day when people—not cars—control the streets. If it doesn’t, maybe it’s time to start one.
【小题1】How many cars does the city of Bogotá, Colombia have?| A．1.6 million | B．16 million | C．1.6 billion | D．16 billion |
| A．By cars and buses |
| B．By taxis and cars |
| C．By motor cars and taxis |
| D．On foot |
| A．You can listen to rock and roll music. |
| B．You can have an aerobics class. |
| C．You can have expensive, delicious food. |
| D．You can meet many interesting people there. |
| A．How local people have fun at Ciclovía |
| B．Transportation in Bogotá |
| C．A City that Bans Cars on Sundays |
| D．Why Ciclovía is popular |
