If you enjoy cycling for pleasure, doing it in London can be a shock. There are not enough lanes especially for bikes, and making your way through the traffic can be very risky. But if you have great passion, cycling in London can be exciting, and it is an inexpensive way of keeping fit if you live there. Some cyclists don’t mind spending a lot of money on expensive bikes. However, if you just want a basic bike that is only for occasional use, there are many cheap choices. Several markets have cheap bikes on sale which may not be impressive to look at but should be satisfactory. You should buy a cycling helmet if you want to cycle in London. Wearing a cycling helmet is not compulsory in Britain, but it is a good idea to wear one for protection. What do volunteers usually do to help those who are sick or old in their homes?

Question: According to the passage, cycling in London is _________.

Many people volunteer in their communities. Some people work with children or the elderly while others clean city parks. Some student clubs require their members to (25) ____________ a certain number of hours of community service every month. One way that communities work together is by (26) ____________  funds for those in need. A community might raise money for a school to buy new equipment or uniforms by selling baked goods or holding a yard sale. Many communities provide places for people in (27) ___________ to receive food, clothing, or shelter. Volunteering can help people feel like they are giving something back to their communities. Sometimes a person may need (28) ________ at one time but be able to help others later.

 Rewrite or combine the following sentences as directed without changing their meanings

1. I don’t think that red dress ............................. herA. suits B. matches C. cheers D. agrees 2. It’s difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep .............................A. raising B. growing C. gaining D. rising3. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to ............................. him to go.A. suggest B. persuade C. make D. prevent4. The child was told to ............................. for being rude to his uncle.A. confess B. excuse C. apologize D. forgive5. ............................. of the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation.A. According B. On behalf C. Together D. In addition6. Rare records may be .............................. lots of money.A. worth B. cost C. value D. price7. I'd ........................... you explained to her why we can't go.A. better B. rather C. want D. need8. The nurse was on .............................. in the hospital all night.A. work B. alarm C. duty D. service9. Cut the cake into six .............................. pieces.A. same B. like C. alike D. equal10. Who was the first person to ............................... the South Pole?A. get B. arrive C. reach D. touch11. I don't think he'll ever ................................ the shock of his wife's death.A. get through B. get over C. get by D. get off12. The poor child was in floods of ............................... because his bicycle had been stolen.A. weeping B. crying C. tears D. unhappiness13. They ............................... going by air to spending a week travelling by trainA. always B. rather C. better D. prefer 14. ............................... from Bill, all the students said they would goA. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate15. ............................... you hurry, you won't catch the busA. As B. Unless C. If D. Except16. She came in quietly ............................. not to wake the baby up.A. so as B. is if C. such as D. if so