According to the history, Chinese silk reached Rome before the time of Christ. Through the Silk Road, the Chinese culture     1     (introduce) to the Western countries and at the same time the Western culture came to the East.

As is     2     (know) to all, the Silk Road is a chapter     3     (record) the friendship between the European and Asian peoples. With a history of more than 2,000 years, the Silk Road in China can date back     4     the Han dynasty in ancient China. Though the Silk Road was mainly     5     trading route, it was     6     (benefit) to each other in the first place. In the following years in history, many great figures had made significant contributions to the development of the Silk Road. Today, the ancient Silk Road is more like a historical textbook for everyone to read and to catch about     7     happened during that ancient time. It     8     (actual) played a significant role in the development of the     9     (civil) of the world, opening long-distance political and economic communication between Europe and Asia.

Up to now, the Silk Road in China     10     (bring) great attraction to the tourism in China even in the world.

3 . Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge, the double-deck suspension (悬浮) bridge with the longest span in the world, opened to traffic on Tuesday after five years’ construction, according to a statement from the constructor.

It is reported that the bridge is 4. 13 kilometers long, with 12 lanes in both directions on the main I bridge. It is a long-span suspension bridge with the largest volume in the world, China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group said. The bridge connects the Hanyang and Wuchang and its opening will ameliorate the urban expressway system, relieve traffic pressure across the river, and drive development in the area, according to the company.

On both sides of the upper deck of the bridge, there is a two-meter-wide footpath, with eight rest and sightseeing areas, where people can enjoy the river scenery. The lower level is designed with two non-motorized lanes, each 2. 5 meters wide. A 1. 5-meter wide walkway is also a feature of each side of the floor so pedestrians (行人) can walk on the lower level without getting caught in the rain.

Chief designer of the bridge, Xu Gongyi, said, “Considering navigation and traffic volume, the main span of the bridge is 1, 700 meters, which is the second-largest in the world and also the largest in bridges of double-deck structure.”

According to Luo Ruihua, project manager of the bridge, the Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge has set several records in the process of its construction. The designed tension of each of the two main cables (钢索) is 65, 000 tons.

From 2014 to 2019, builders have shown the world the speed of China. The bridge not only enhances Wuhan’s reputation as a “bridge museum”, but also represents a super project of a new era.