Read the second text and insert the number of paragraph.
· Paragraph □ tellsus why Andy Ruffel enjoys being a BMX rider.
· In paragraph □, we learn about Andy`s visits to America and the popularity of BMX in Britain.
· In paragraph □, we learn that Andy has to train hard.
· Paragraph □tells us about Andy`s first BMX bike and gives information about his career in Britain.
1) When Andy Ruffel was thirteen, he saw a fantastic BMX bike in a shop window. He found a Saturday job and finally he had enough money to buy the bike. It cost ₤ 179. Now, at the age of 17, he is Britain`s BMX champion. He became a professional last year and he rides a Mongoose bike that cost ₤ 900!
2) Andy had to work hard to become a success at BMX. Before he left school, he trained in the evenings and at weekends. Now he trains 6 hours a day, preparing for races and practising acrobatics. He has to be very fit, so he often goes running and does exercises in the gym.
3) Why does he work so hard? “BMX is a great sport. When I do a difficult jump in front of a big crowd, it`s very satisfying”, he says. “I hold the world record for the longest bunny-hop. I jump over 26 people”.
4) Ruffell competed in the USA three times. He admits, “The Americans are better than us, but BMX is becoming popular in Britain too. There are now sometimes five or six thousand people an a competition”. BMX riders can earn a lot of money in the United States. Would Andy like to go and live there? “No, I`m quite patriotic. I want to stay here in Britain”.