- Do you like riding a bicycle?
Absolutely, I find cycling to be an excellent way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors. However, in Vietnam’s urban areas, it’s often not a feasible option due to the heavy traffic and lack of designated bike lanes. This makes it somewhat unsafe and impractical for daily commuting, despite its health benefits.
2. Are there many young people riding bicycles in Vietnam?
Not as many as you’d expect. The combination of extreme weather conditions, with the heat and rain, and the chaotic traffic deters most young people from riding bicycles. Motorbikes and cars are far more convenient for navigating congested roads, which is why bicycles have become less popular among the youth.
3. Would you cycle more in the future?
Yes, I would definitely like to. Once I manage to achieve a more balanced lifestyle, I’d consider purchasing a bike. It would be an excellent way to unwind and keep fit. I believe that with more time, cycling could become a regular part of my routine, especially if there are improvements to the city’s cycling infrastructure.
4. Do you think bicycles would do well in your city?
In theory, bicycles would be an ideal solution for reducing traffic congestion and promoting environmentally friendly transportation. However, in practice, the lack of proper infrastructure—such as dedicated cycling lanes—and safety concerns make it difficult for bicycles to thrive as a common mode of transport in my city. Significant improvements would be required for cycling to become a viable option for the majority of residents.
Vocabulary
- Feasible /ˈfiːzəbl̩/: Possible to do easily or conveniently.
Vietnamese: Khả thi, có thể thực hiện được.
- Designated /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/: Assigned for a particular purpose or role.
Vietnamese: Được chỉ định, dành riêng cho một mục đích cụ thể.
- Deters /dɪˈtɜːr/: Discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear.
Vietnamese: Ngăn cản, làm nhụt chí.
- Congested /kənˈdʒestɪd/: Overcrowded, blocked, or filled to excess.
Vietnamese: Đông nghịt, tắc nghẽn.
- Practical /ˈpræktɪkəl/: Sensible and realistic in approach; functional.
Vietnamese: Thực tế, thiết thực.
- Viable /ˈvaɪəbl̩/: Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Vietnamese: Khả thi, có thể tồn tại hoặc thực hiện được.
- Infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/: The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Vietnamese: Cơ sở hạ tầng.
- Unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/: relax after a period of work or tension.
Vietnamese: Thư giãn, xả stress.
- Promote /prəˈmoʊt/: Supporting or actively encourage.
Vietnamese: Khuyến khích, thúc đẩy.
- Significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/: Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
Vietnamese: Đáng kể, quan trọng.