听第二篇短文，回答第 16 至 20 小题。
()16. Why is a shared bike sometimes better than a car in the city?
A. It has a basket at the front.
B. It is much cheaper than a car.
C. It is often faster than a car.
()17. Who can the speaker take to the library by bike?
A. His friend.
B. His child.
C. His father.
()18. In which season do people use the shared bikes most?
A. In summer.
B. In autumn.
C. In winter.
()19. What does the speaker's father sometimes use the shared bike for?
A. For a picnic.
B. To go to his office.
C. To see his friends.
()20. What can we learn according to the speaker?
A. Cycling is his favourite sport.
B. Cycling is good for life and health.
C. Cycling saves him much money.

你有 10 秒钟的时间阅读下面的情景提示。之后你将听到两个问题，请根据情景提示的内容，用英语进行回答。注意：每个问题问两遍，每题的答题时间为 15 秒钟。
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琳达和南希上次见面是五年前，她们通过邮件保持联系。
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