第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分) 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两多余选项。 Some people put their bicycles away once they learn how to drive a car. For many people , bicycling is not just an easy way of getting around town but also an exciting sport. 36 . One kind of race is the time trial. Each racer leaves the starting line at a different time and heads hard for the finish line. The cyclist who covers the distance in the shortest amount of time wins the race. 37 , because the bicycles are spread out and are not likely to run into each other. Another kind of race is more difficult . A few city blocks are closed to traffic. Then all the racers line up in a tight pack and begin racing at the same time. 38 . The race requires more than speed. It also requires skillful handling of the bicycle as it run s at full speed around other bicycles. The racer who completes all the laps first is the winner. 39 . Racers have to cover anywhere from 35 miles to almost 3,000 miles. The race course may be a straight stretch of road or a long series of roads across the country. The prize goes to the first person who crosses the finish line. Between races cyclists stay in condition by doing exercise that builds their strength so that they can keep riding for long periods of time. 40 , they often join bicycling groups and become licensed racers. Then they can enter special races all over the country . If you ’ re a cyclist, keep practicing. You could become a star. A . As cyclists become more experienced
B.
. A time trial is a very safe race for beginners
C.
. Serious cyclists often arrange to take part in races
D.
. Road races are usually the longest cycling contests
E.
. Most people will seize possible chances to get around town
F.
. They cover many laps, going around and around the city blocks
G.
. When cyclists still need to build themselves up for those special races