A
Ai-Petri Bridges, Crimea
The views of the Crimean coast from the top of 1,234-metre high Ai-Petri Mount are amazing. The hanging bridges built in recent years can reach the top of the mount. If just walking across the bridges is not dangerous enough, it also happens to be one of the windiest places in the world. It is said that the bridges blow from side to side as wind speeds reach 170 kilometres per hour for 125 days of the year. It’s also very foggy, so you may not be able to see clearly!
U Bein Bridge, Myanmar
This five-metre-high, 1.2-kilometre wooden footbridge does not look as dangerous as the others, but do not be fooled. It was built in the 1850s and it’s certainly feeling its age! Some of the old wood is not as strong as it used to be. It is easy to lose your footing. Although there is no handrail (栏杆), large numbers of tourists cross it every day. When the tourists arrive in the evening to watch the beautiful sunset, this bridge could become the most dangerous of them all!
The Trift Bridge, Switzerland
At 100 metres high and 170 metres long, this is one of the highest bridges in the world. Built in 2004, the bridge is hidden among the high Swiss Alps. You wouldn’t have wanted to walk across the bridge before its repair in 2009. But if you have the courage to cross this bridge, you’d better do it quickly!
The Hussaini Hanging Bridge, Pakistan
In the mountainous area of Northern Pakistan, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge helps travelers cross the Borit Lake. However, you will not feel too confident when you get close to this bridge. It’s one of the oldest bridges in Pakistan and many locals use it every day to travel to work and school — imagine losing your homework over the side of this bridge! It’s made from rope, with a few pieces of wood that have large gaps (空隙) between them. Step carefully!
1. What can we learn about U Bein Bridge?
A. It’s very popular at sunset.
B. It’s safest for people to cross.
C. It’s the oldest bridge in the world.
D. It’s made from rope without handrails.
2. One may not enjoy the views clearly on ________.
A. U Bein Bridge B. Ai-Petri Bridges
C. The Trift Bridge D. The Hussaini Hanging Bridge
3. What do the bridges mentioned in the text have in common?
A. All require serious repair.
B. All top highest in their country.
C. All have a history of one century.
D. All require plenty of courage to cross.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四座著名的大桥。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据U Bein Bridge, Myanmar中的When the tourists arrive in the evening to watch the beautiful sunset, this bridge could become the most dangerous of them all!(当游客们在傍晚来观赏美丽的日落时，这座桥可能会成为最危险的一座桥!)可推断，乌本桥在日落时很受欢迎。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ai-Petri Bridges, Crimea中的It’s also very foggy, so you may not be able to see clearly!(而且雾很大，所以你可能看不清楚！)可知，在Ai-Petri桥上，人们可能无法清楚地欣赏景色。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Ai-Petri Bridges, Crimea 中的If just walking across the bridges is not dangerous enough, it also happens to be one of the windiest places in the world.(如果只是走过桥还不够危险的话，它碰巧也是世界上风最大的地方之一)；U Bein Bridge, Myanmar中的When the tourists arrive in the evening to watch the beautiful sunset, this bridge could become the most dangerous of them all!(当游客们在傍晚来观赏美丽的日落时，这座桥可能会成为最危险的一座桥！)；The Trift Bridge, Switzerland中的But if you have the courage to cross this bridge, you'd better do it quickly!(但如果你有勇气过桥，你最好快点！)；The Hussaini Hanging Bridge, Pakistan中的It’s made from rope, with a few pieces of wood that have large gaps (空隙) between them. Step carefully! (这是由绳子，几块木头，有很大的空隙。每一步都要很小心！)可推断，四座桥的共同点是都具有危险性，需要足够的勇气才能越过。故选D。
