In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced. The faded sign was repainted did in July 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.

　　Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.

　　67. The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in order to_______.

　　A.

　　offer squirrels a place to cat nuts

　　B.

　　set up a local landmark

　　C.

　　help improve traffic

　　D.

　　protect squirrels

　　68 What happened over the coffee break discussion?

　　A.

　　The committee got the Council's blessing.

　　B. The squirrel bridge idea was born.

　　C. A councilwoman named the bridg

　　D. A squirrel was found dead.

　　69 What does the underlined phrase "teaching them the ropes" probably mean in the text? A. Passing them a rope. B. Directing them to store food for winter. C. Teaching them a lesson.

　　D.

　　Showing them how to use the bridge.

　　70. Which of the following is true of the squirrel bridge?

　　A. It was replaced by a longer one. B. It was built from wood and metal.

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