Online Class Notes (Mike)

They say once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learnt when we were kids, and many still strap on our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride around the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen a boost in popularity, so the question is, what makes it so appealing to people to straddle their bikes once again?

First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular health and burn excess body fat. Strengthening your leg muscles in your calves and thighs helps to increase your potential torque and cadence. And cycling’s benefits aren’t just physical, but mental as well. A long ride in the countryside could help you to clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind – there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.

Cycling can be a great way to commute or get about town. By cycling, you save money on fuel or train fares. If you do drive into work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the train, there are changes at stations and other commuters speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. Cyclists face neither of these issues. And if you’re worried about safety, there are designated cycle lanes in many major cities. Wearing high-visibility clothing, sometimes referred to as ‘hi-vis’, is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.

Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment. It can help you to reduce your carbon footprint. Not pumping out fumes into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.

So, whether people want to cycle for their health, getting about town, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them – the popularity of cycling is on the rise.

American university system is one of the best in the world, and the competition for admission also steep. The most of American students approach with the help of school councilors, parents and peers. Applying to American universities require patience and persistence, and its application processes like labyrinthin. The processes consist of filling out different applications and submit your recommendation even your test score. That’s not all-you can find some information about when and how to apply and others on the internet.

American university system is one of the best in the world, and the admission is steep. Most of American students approach with the help of school councilors, parents and peers. Applying to American universities require patience and persistence, and its application processes is like a labyrinth. The process consists of filling out different applications and submitting your recommendation letters or even your test score. In addition, you can find other information on the internet, including when and how to apply. 

Many people learn financial knowledges by receiving allowance during their childhoods. The most of money that parents give to their children to spent differs from family to family, and it also considerates timing. Once children spend their allowance soon after they get it, their parents should give them budget and teach them how to spend money. However,the older children maybe save their money for larger cost

Many people learn financial knowledge by receiving allowance during their childhoods. The amount of the money that parents give their children differs from family to family, and it also depends on the timing. Once children spend their allowance soon after they get it, their parents should give them a budget and teach them how to spend money. However, older children maybe save their money for larger cost.

Vocabulary

differ from
A differs from B
A differs from B to B

depend on (v) 取决于，依靠于

consider (v) 考虑
consideration (n)
considerate (adj.) 替人考虑的，考虑周全的，体贴的

include (v)
Everyone must attend the meeting, including you.
The meeting consist of 8 members.

in addition to 除了，在…以外
In addition,