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The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest bridge in the world from 1937 when it was completed until the Verrazano Narrows Bridge was built in New York in 1964. Today， it is still the ninth longest bridge in the world.

For many years before the Golden Gate Bridge was built， the only way to get across San Francisco Bay was by ship. And by the early twentieth century the Bay was crowded because of them. In the 1920s， engineer and bridge-builder Joseph Strauss believed that a bridge should be built across the Golden Gate to solve the problem.

Many groups went against him， each for their own selfish reasons. Besides， the engineering challenge was also huge—the Golden Gate Bridge area often has winds of up to 60 miles per hour， and strong ocean currents （洋流） sweep below the surface. If all that werent enough， it was the middle of the Great Depression， and funds were hard to find.

Strauss didnt give up， and the Golden Gate Bridge history began when San Francisco officials approved （批準(zhǔn)） $35 million to build the Golden Gate Bridge. After the artistic design and red color were chosen， construction （建造） work began in 1933. The Golden Gate Bridge project was completed in 1937， an important date in San Francisco history.

Strauss was a pioneer in building safety. The Bay Bridge， which was being built at the same time cost 24 lives while the Golden Gate Bridge cost only 12， a great achievement in a period of time when one man was killed on most construction projects for every million spent.

1. What do we know about the Golden Gate Bridge？

A. It remained the worlds longest bridge for 30 years.

B. It was the widest bridge worldwide when completed.

C. It is of the same age as the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.

D. There are only 8 bridges worldwide longer than it now.

2. Why did Strauss want to build the Golden Gate Bridge？

A. To prove his artistic ability.

B. To build the worlds longest bridge.

C. To solve traffic jams at San Francisco Bay.

D. To make crossing San Francisco Bay possible.

3. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about？

A. The necessity for building the bridge.

B. The hard time of the Great Depression.

C. The bad weather in the Golden Gate Bridge area.

D. The difficulties in building the Golden Gate Bridge.

4. Which word can best describe Strauss？

A. Honest. B. Patient.

C. Warm-hearted. D. Strong-minded.

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Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment， the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight， but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight.

Schedule yearly exams. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment， including eyeglasses.

Protect against UV rays （紫外線）. Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is， its extremely important to wear sunglasses.

Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule： every 20 minutes， take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.

As part of a healthy diet， eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins （維生素） C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.

Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses （隱形眼鏡）. Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses， many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. Otherwise， you may have problems such as red eyes， pain in the eyes， or a more serious condition.

A. Eat your greens.

B. Eye care should begin early in life.

C. They can properly protect your eyes.

D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.

E. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.

F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.

G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.

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