Amsterdam - what an amazing city! Everywhere you look there are people on bicycles! They're all kinds of people:business people, students, tourists, parents riding with seatsfor young children, workers and shoppers carrying things inbags and baskets. With a population of 1.3 million, Amsterdamhas around a million bicycles - that's four times the numberofcars - and 60% of all journeys in the city are made on a bike.Amsterdam has flat roads - but that isn't the only reasonwhy cycling works so well there. It's also because the cityisorganised to suit cyclists as well as motorists. There are lotsof cycle paths where cars aren't allowed. Other streets androundabouts have bike lanes and there are special trafficlights for cyclists. Parking a car in the city centre is difficult -but there are thousands of parking places for bikes. And ifyoudon't want to ride your own bike, it's easy and cheap to hireone.There are a few places where cyclists can't go. For example, they can't ride on a motorway. Also there are tunnels underthe river which they can't use - they cross the water on ferriesinstead. But for many trips, it's easier to get somewhere on abike than in a car.So it's normal to cycle here - and it's usually safe. Helmetsaren't worn in Amsterdam because there isn't much dangerfrom other traffic. Every child has road safety lessons atprimaryschool and children are taught by their parents to rideon the roads from an early age. When they are 12, they take atest to show they can cycle safely.Amsterdam is designed to be bike-friendly. Other cities shouldhave a look and follow its example.Ex4. Look at the questions about the reading onpage 100 and complete the rules.• Is Amsterdam organised well for cyclists?• Are bicycles used by teenagers in Amsterdam?• When is a safety test given to children?• Why are so many bikes ridden in Amsterdam?​