The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937.It extends 1280 meters across the water. The total length is 2737 meters. It was the largest suspension bridge(吊桥)in the world until 1964.That is when the Verrazano Narrows Bridge opened in New York City. Today，the Golden Gate Bridge is the ninth longest suspension bridge in the world.

　　1．The Golden Gate Bridge was named after ________．

　　A．the local climate

　　B．the color of a paint

　　C．the strait it crosses

　　D．its natural surroundings

　　2．How did people cross the Golden Gate Strait before the bridge was built?

　　A．By plane.

　　B．By boat.

　　C．By road.

　　D．By train.

　　3．The purpose of suspending a special safety net is to ________．

　　A．protect the environment

　　B．make construction easier

　　C．prevent workers from falling

　　D．save building materials from falling

　　4．What do we know about Joseph Strauss?

　　A．He attached importance to the workers' safety.

　　B．His safety measures were not of practical value.

　　C．He built the first suspension bridge in the world.

　　D．He demanded strong measures to ensure the safety of the bridge.

　　B

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