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EXAM PRACTICE
The people below all want to hire bikes for short trips.
On the next page there are eight cycle trips in a tourist information brochure.
Decide which trip would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 1–5, mark the correct letter (A–H).
1. David is an experienced cyclist. He has a couple of days to spend on his hobby of bird-watching. He has a small tent and wants to get away from the crowds.
2. Ian and his daughters Kim and Kylie would like an easy bike ride with time to play on the beach and have a swim in the sea. They have a picnic with them.
3. Nadine and Lee are interested in old buildings. They don't mind a few hills, but don't want to go to the mountains. They'd like to go to a restaurant for lunch.
4. Elizabeth enjoys cycling to keep fit, but she must be at home in the evening. She enjoys drawing and taking photographs of unusual
natural scenery.
5. Zoe and Bea don't want to cycle very far and they can't start early in the morning. They're interested in art and would like to have lunch
somewhere near the sea.
RECOMMENDED CYCLE RIDES FROM AILSEA
A Seaview Gallery (less than an hour's ride along the coast road) shows paintings and photographs by local artists in attractive rooms on the cliffs. Open 2pm–5pm. There's a teashop next door which serves delicious lunches and teas.
B An excellent destination for families is Ailsham, where there is a campsite. The route includes only one tiny hill and the views of woods and farmland are lovely. Stop for a picnic under the trees. When you arrive, enjoy a swim in the river, then spend a night in one of the tents provided.
C Picnic at Ailmouth Castle after a two-hour cycle ride along the coast. For five hundred years it has stood on the cliffs, looking down on the dangerous black rocks and waves far below. Now it's a beautiful old ruin. Remember your camera, because you'll want to photograph it at sunset.
D If you enjoy really brilliant scenery and don't mind starting early, go to the mountains for the day. You'll want to bring your camera with you for the amazing rocks, quiet pools and exciting waterfalls. The return journey is all downhill, so you can get back quickly in the afternoon.
E This pleasant flat route uses the pretty little lanes which follow the coast to an excellent sandy beach, less than an hour away. There's plenty of room for ball games and it's very safe to swim. A pleasant day out for anyone who can ride a bike.
F A good day's bike ride through attractive countryside away from the coast brings you to Otterbourne Hall, a historic house open to the public. You can enjoy a surprisingly cheap but delicious lunch in the cosy restaurant, and then you'll be pleased to discover that there are no steep hills on the return route.
G Perfect for active young cyclists who enjoy being alone in beautiful scenery. Leave in the afternoon to catch the wonderful sunset from high in the mountains. Camping is permitted for up to two nights. See wild birds and animals among the rocks and trees.
H Only half an hour's ride away at Fendwich, is a popular new restaurant with amazing views across the beach. Eat a delicious lunch and watch the birds on the cliffs, then look round the souvenir shops before cycling back along the coast. An excellent trip if you don't have a whole day available.