A new bridge in Guizhou, China, will become the world’s highest when it opens on June 30, 2025. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is 625 meters high above the Beipan River.

Guizhou has many mountains and valleys. It already has over half of the world’s 100 highest bridges. This will be its third time holding the “world’s highest bridge” record. The first was in 2003, the second in 2016, and now this new bridge will break the record again.

Construction of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge officially started three years ago, and in just three years’ time, the Chinese are close to completing one of the most amazing bridges in the world. At present, the progress of the bridge has reached 95%, and it is planned to be opened to traffic in the second half of this year. A Chinese engineer said it would show China’s strong building skills.

At present, crossing the huge canyon takes around 2 hours. With the new bridge, the crossing time will be lowered to about a minute! This will help local people and businesses.

The bridge will also be a fun place for tourists. One of the bridge towers will house a glass elevator (电梯). Visitors can ride a glass elevator up to see amazing views. There will be a café and a glass floor to walk on high above the ground. Brave people can even try the world’s highest bungee jump (蹦极) here!

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1.1. How high is the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge above the Beipan River?

A 600 meters.

B 625 meters.

C 100 meters.

D 95 meters.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第一段的“The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is 625 meters high above the Beipan River.”可知，桥面距北盘江水面垂直高度625米。故选B。

2.2. When did the construction of the bridge start?

A In 2025.

B In 2003.

C In 2022.

D In 2016.

解析：选C。数字计算题。根据第三段的“Construction of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge officially started three years ago”可知，花江峡谷大桥三年前正式开工建设，再结合第一段的“A new bridge in Guizhou, China, will become the world’s highest when it opens on June 30, 2025.”和第三段的“it is planned to be opened to traffic in the second half of this year.”可知，今年是2025年，三年前正式开建，即2022年。故选C。

3.3. Why is the new bridge important for local people?

A It has a glass elevator.

B It offers beautiful views.

C It attracts many tourists.

D It saves their travel time.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第四段的“At present, crossing the huge canyon takes around 2 hours. With the new bridge, the crossing time will be lowered to about a minute”可知，花江峡谷大桥的建成大大节省了当地人出行时间，从原来的两小时缩短到1分钟。故选D。

4.4. What can tourists do there?

A Drive cars on the glass floor.

B Try bungee jumping.

C Swim in the Beipan River.

D Take a boat under the bridge.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Brave people can even try the world’s highest bungee jump here!” 可知，游客可以在这儿尝试蹦极。故选B。

5.5. What’s the main purpose of the passage?

A To introduce a new bridge in Guizhou.

B To tell a story about Guizhou.

C To suggest travelling in Guizhou.

D To describe a high valley in Guizhou.

解析：选A。推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要介绍位于贵州的花江峡谷大桥。故选A。