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e and find details for each topic. No. Main idea/Topic Details 1 2 3 4 The article Amsterdam is a good city for cycling How the White Bikebegan There is less traffic in the city The White Bike is back The White Bike in Amsterdam Flat, Convenient facilities for bikes A group of cycling fans, In order to save energy, reduce pollution Bikes for use controlled by puters Both local people and travelers use bikes The topic for each paragraph Reread the passage and then discuss the White Bikes in Amsterdam with your friend by asking and answering questions. Questions for reference: 1. When and why did the White Bikes begin? 2. Why did it stop? 3. What changes have the White Bikes brought to the city? 4. Why do you think cycling in Amsterdam is called White bike? 5. Can the White Bikes be possible in your city? Give your reason. Read the following events and rearrange them according to the time they happened. A. Thieves stole the bikes. B. Some 30 years later the White Bikes came back. C. A group of cycling fans had an idea to start a movement called the White Bikes. D. People enjoy city center streets without cars. E. The city became crowded and dirty again. F. Once the city of Amsterdam was crowded with cars. The correct order: 1. F 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. E 6. D Let’s get into Amsterdam! Netherlands Amsterdam Find Amsterdam in the map The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and f