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dateline: 11 June 2013
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Naked Cyclists Rally In Mexico City
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- rally: gather together to fight or bring awareness to an issue
- onlooker: someone who is watching rather than participating
- movement: a series of protests, rallies, or gatherings related to the need for change
- fragile: easily damaged; breakable
- motorist: driver in a powered vehicle
Comprehension Questions
- Where did the first World Naked Bike Day take place?
- What is the purpose of the rally?
- What is the significance of being nude or semi-nude?
Discussion Question:
Do cyclists deserve more respect in the city or town you live in? Do you feel comfortable driving alongside cyclists? What about riding alongside motorists?
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Naked Cyclists Rally In Mexico City
A rally to bring awareness to the dangers and benefits of cycling took place in Mexico City over the weekend. Hundreds of naked or semi-naked cyclists rode their bikes through Mexico City, giving onlookers a reason to stop. World Naked Bike Ride Day is an annual international event to raise awareness about health, the environment, and road safety. The movement began in Vancouver, Canada in 2004, and has taken place in 29 cities since then. Cyclists who take part say that riding naked helps show how fragile the human body is. Cycling can be extremely dangerous in places like Mexico City where cyclists share the road with millions of motorists.
- The first World Naked Bike Day took place in Vancouver, Canada in 2004.
- The purpose of the rally is to raise awareness about the dangers and benefits of cycling.
- Many cyclists ride nude or semi-nude to demonstrate how fragile the human body is.
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