It was an early morning in summer. In the streets, sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly, heading towards their 1 . This was the beginning of another 2 day in New York City. 3 this day was to be different.
Waiting 4 the crowded streets, on top of a 5
110 stories high, was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to 6 a tightrope (绷索) between the two towers of the World Trade Center.
Philippe took his first 7 with great care. The wire held. Now he was 8 he could do it. 9 only a balancing pole, Philippe walked his way across, a 10 of 131 feet.
Soon the rush hour 11 began to notice. What a 12 ! There, 1,350 feet above the street, a 13 figure was walking on air.
Philippe made seven 14 , back and forth (来回). He wasn't satisfied with just 15 . At times, he would turn, sit down, and 16 go on his knees. Once, he had the astonishing 17 to lie down on the thin thread. And thousands of 18 watchers stared with their hearts beating fast.
After the forty five minute 19 , Philippe was taken to the police station. He was asked 20 he did it. Philippe shrugged (耸肩) and said, “When I see two tall buildings, I walk.”
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A.Through B.Against C.With D.On10.
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A.distance B.height C.space D.rope11.
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A.streets B.crowds C.passengers D.city12.
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A.height B.pleasure C.wonder D.danger13.
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A.great B.strange C.public D.tiny14.
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A.experiments B.circles C.trips D.movements15.
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A.almost B.even C.often D.rather17.
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A.spirit B.result C.strength D.courage18.
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In the streets, sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly, heading towards their 3
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