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You'll hear a short news report about a city launching a public e-bike share program.

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1What is the news item mainly about?
AA new downtown parking garage
BThe launch of a public e-bike share program
CA ban on cars downtown
DA rise in bus fares
2How do riders pay for the bikes?
AA flat yearly fee
BBy the minute through an app
CCash at each station
DThey are free to all
3What is the city's main goal for the program?
ATo raise money for transit
BTo cut short car trips and ease downtown congestion
CTo replace the bus network
DTo attract tourists
4What is the main criticism of the program?
AThe bikes are too fast
BStations are concentrated downtown, leaving outer areas with little access
CIt is too expensive for commuters
DThere are not enough bikes
5What is true about the bikes themselves?
AThey are limited to 25 km/h and helmets are not provided
BThey come with free helmets
CThey have no speed limit
DThey can only be used downtown
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