Bike

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Bike — to — Work Day is held every year across North America on the third Friday of May. It 56 (start) by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956. Its aim is 57   (promote) the bicycle as a serious choice of getting to and from work. In today's world 58   global warming is a serious issue, the bicycle is a perfect way of reducing our carbon footprint. Cycling to work is a healthy alternative to 59   (drive) to work. A healthier society means there is not so much pressure on the country's health system and cycling is also much 60  (kind) on your pocket than driving. Another benefit of cycling is that you may be more creative and full of energy once you get to work, which will improve your 61   (perform).
Bicycles are a very common form of transport in the world. There 62   (be) about one billion bicycles worldwide. That makes it the most popular invention ever. When we think of some countries, like China, we imagine a large number of people's cycling everywhere. Even in high-tech Japan, 63 is possible to see businessmen, farmers, mothers or workers in the streets on their bikes. We use bicycles today for recreation, fitness and so on. 64   the bicycle. much of the world might stop 65   (work) !
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56. was started 57. to promote 58. where 59. driving 60. kinder
61. performance 62. are 63. it 64. Without  65. working