1. (2018七下·广州期末) 阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

    The Albert Bridge is a road bridge over the River Thames in West London. It connects Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank. Designed by Rowland Mason Ordish, people began to build this bridge on 23 August, 1873. Later the bridge was dangerous. Between 1884 and 1887, some people changed it. In 1973, people changed it again. Today the bridge is a hybrid (混合的) of three different styles.

    Built as a toll bridge (收费大桥), it was unsuccessful. People paid when they used the bridge. People didn't like it. From 1879 people didn't pay.

    One hundred years ago, people started to use cars on the bridge. The bridge's condition got worse as the result of traffic. The bridge wasn't very strong. People wanted it only for walking. But the bridge was open to cars. Of course, there were some limits for cars. Now many cars don't use this bridge.

    The Albert bridge is one of the prettiest bridges in London. The bridge has a name "The Trembling Lady". It can shake when a lot of people walk on it.

1. （1） When did people begin to build the Albert Bridge?

   A . In June, 1873. B . In August, 1873. C . In August, 1784. D . In July, 1973.
3. （2） How many times did people change the Albert Bridge?

   A . Once. B . Twice. C . Three times. D . Four times.
5. （3） The second paragraph doesn't tell us _______.

   A . people paid money when they used the bridge before 1879 B . people needn't pay money when they used the bridge after 1879 C . people didn't like to pay when they used the bridge D . people could drive their cars to cross the bridge before 1879
7. （4） Why did people want the bridge only for walking?

   A . Because the bridge wasn't strong. B . Because the bridge wasn't wide. C . Because the bridge wasn't high. D . Because the bridge was very old.
9. （5） The underlined word "Trembling" in the last paragraph means "_______" in Chinese.

   A . 苗条的 B . 雄伟的 C . 结实的 D . 摇晃的