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Joy English · Level A2 · Getting aroundjoy-english.com

Choosing a bicycle

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Understand comparisons when choosing an item.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

lighter
Having less weight.
comfortable
Pleasant and easy to use or sit on.
basket
A container for carrying things.

Answer key

  1. I tried two bicycles at the shop near my office.“Tried” describes testing the bicycles before choosing.
  2. The blue one was lighter, but the green one felt more comfortable.“Lighter” and “more comfortable” compare qualities.
  3. I need a basket because I often carry groceries home.“Because” explains the need for a basket.
  4. The assistant said that a basket could fit on either bicycle.“Either bicycle” means one or the other of the two.
  5. I chose the green one and collected it the next day.“Chose” is the past form of “choose”.

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