On March 18, Turkish President opened a huge bridge that sets a new record for the world’s longest suspension bridge(悬索桥). The “1915 Canakkale Bridge” crosses Turkey’s Dardanelles Strait(海峡), linking Europe and Asia. The country of Turkey is mainly in Asia. But part of it extends into Europe. The new bridge allows people to drive across the Dardanelles Strait in about six minutes. Before the bridge, the fastest way to cross the Strait was by boat. The trip was about an hour, but waiting to get on and off the boat could take hours longer. 

A suspension bridge means that its middle section hangs between its two supports(支撑物) without any other supports under. Before the “1915 Canakkale Bridge”, the suspension bridge with the longest middle section was the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which connects two islands in Japan. The central section of the new bridge is just over two kilometers (1.25 miles) long—about 32 meters(105 feet ) longer than the previous record.

The new bridge is meant as a reminder of a big World War I struggle in the Dardanelles Strait in 1915. Over eight months, Turkey defeated an attack by navy ships from England and France trying to land soldiers in Gallipoli—now called Gelibolu. The bridge, which runs from Gelibolu to Canakkale, was built by Turkish and South Korean companies working together. South Korea’s prime minister, Kim Boo-kyum, was at the opening of the bridge. Mr. Kim said, “The 1915 Canakkale Bridge will leave this history of conflicts behind and will be a bridge between East and West, starting a new period of peace.”

Building the bridge wasn’t easy. It took five years and cost about $2.7 billion. But Turkey expects that the bridge will save as much as $458 million every year because trips crossing the Dardanelles Strait will be using far less fuel and polluting much less. Crossing the bridge will cost about $13.60.

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1.What’s the function of the “1915 Canakkale Bridge”?

A It becomes the only link between Europe and Asia.

B It allows people to cross the Dardanelles Strait rapidly.

C It strengthens economic exchanges between Europe and Asia.

D It proves the development of science and technology in Turkey.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第一段的“The new bridge allows people to drive across the Dardanelles Strait in about six minutes. Before the bridge, the fastest way to cross the Strait was by boat.”可知，这座新桥让人们可以驾车在六分钟内穿越达达尼尔海峡。故选B。

2.What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A The future of the new suspension bridge.

B The history of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

C The introduction of suspension bridges around the world.

D The definition of the suspension bridge and its past record.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据第二段的“A suspension bridge means that...”可知，本段交代了悬索桥的定义，以及日本的明石海峡大桥(Akashi Kaikyo Bridge)的相关情况，故选D。

3.Why is the bridge called “1915 Canakkale Bridge”?

A To honor the cities Gelibolu and Canakkale.

B To remember a battle during the First World War.

C To make a special bond to unite East and West.

D To build friendships between Turkey and other countries.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第三段的“The new bridge is meant as a reminder of a big World War I struggle in the Dardanelles Strait in 1915.”可知，1915年恰纳卡莱大桥是为了提醒人们1915年第一次世界大战期间发生在达达尼尔海峡的一次大型战役。故选B。

4.What does Turkey want to benefit from the new bridge?

A Save more time.

B Gain more fuel.

C Save more money.

D Reduce pollution.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“But Turkey expects that the bridge will save as much as $458 million every year...”可知，土耳其（政府）希望这座新桥可以为他们节约钱；后面的原因状语从句“because trips crossing the Dardanelles Strait will be using far less fuel and polluting much less”交代的是节约钱的途径——少用燃料以及减少排放污染。故选C。