For many years, women could only be seen on the seat behind the men operating the two-wheeled motorcycle. Now more and more women are taking the front seat. More than twenty million people in the United States ride motorcycles.
Since 1998 the number of female（女性）bikers has risen sharply. Lady Sport Riders began in 1999 in Washington. The women formed the organization to share their love of motorcycle riding. But later it wanted to be more than just an organization for women to gather and ride motorcycles, so it started to organize events that help national health organizations and women’s shelters. It also permits women to share a strong sisterhood, and gives financial awards to poor students. Like other motorcycle clubs, the members of Lady Sport Riders also help their community.
Different from male riders, female riders ride for more than fun. This sport gives women a sense of freedom and control. Female riders have helped change motorcycle culture. More than five years ago manufacturers began making equipment especially for women. Some bikes now have smaller, softer seats and controls that are easier to reach. Modern clothes for riding now look good and still provide protection. In the past, women rode motorcycles that traveled at a moderate speed. Now theirs are as powerful as the ones men ride. Safety is very important when riding because the risk (危险) of injury is high. So the women wear protective clothing and equipment at all times, especially for the head.
Lady Sport Riders believes women have earned their place in the sport of motorcycle riding. When speaking of male motorcyclists, the members of the club say, “They Made the Game. We Came to Play!”
What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．The number of female motorcyclists is now larger than that of male riders.

B．Motorcycle riding used to be considered a male sport.

C．Female motorcyclists are more skilled at riding than male riders.

D．More and more women have an adventurous spirit.

In the beginning, Lady Sport Riders was organized to             .

A．allow women to take up motorcycling

B．offer help to national health organizations

C．share their great interest in the sport of motorcycling

D．supply financial help to poor students

What do men motorcyclists mainly expect to get from motorcycling?

A．Strength and power.

B．Pleasure from this sport.

C．Money and fame.

D．A sense of freedom.

Compared with the past, the present equipment makes riding more ______ for women.

A．difficult	B．expensive
C．risky	D．pleasant