Read Javier's Blog about cycling in Madrid - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 5 - 2010
Question 5
Read Javier's Blog about cycling in Madrid. Answer in ENGLISH the accompanying questions.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Read Javier's Blog about cycling in Madrid - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 5 - 2010
Step 1
Mention one criticism that Javier makes of each of the following:
(i) car drivers:
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Javier criticizes car drivers for showing little respect to cyclists. They drive very fast and don't leave enough space for cyclists to get by.
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(ii) buses:
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Buses are dangerous as they stop at every bus stop, which forces cyclists to breathe in toxic gases.
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(iii) taxi drivers:
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Taxi drivers block the road, hindering cyclists' safe passage.
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(iv) pedestrians:
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Pedestrians do not look at the traffic lights when crossing the street, creating additional dangers.
Step 5
(b) What was he doing last Monday while cycling his bike?
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He was talking on his mobile phone to his girlfriend while cycling.
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(c) What happened? Give details.
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He was stopped by the police and fined €96 for using his mobile phone while cycling, which is prohibited.
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(d) Why was Javier's father angry?
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Javier's father was angry because he had to pay the fine for Javier.
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(e) Why is Javier working in a restaurant now?
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Javier is working in a restaurant to repay his father the money he owed from the fine.
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