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语法填空San Francisco has its cable cars, and Longview has its squirrel bridge. The bridge, which has attracted lots of a 66 , is now a local landmark (地标). The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to give squirrels a way to c 67 the busy road without getting hurt by passing cars.
The original bridge was built over Olympia Way on the west edge of the library grounds. Many times, Peters and others w 68 worked in and near Park Plaza often saw squirrels run over. One day Peters found a dead squirrel w 69 a nut (坚果) still in its mouth, and that day’s coffee break discussion turned into squirrel s 70 . The group of businessmen thought of the squirrel bridge idea later and they n 71 the bridge “Nutty Narrows”.
After architects (建筑师) designed the bridge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started construction. The 60-foot bridge c 72 1,000 dollars.
It didn’t take long before reports of squirrels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young to cross the bridge. The s 73 was picked up by the media (媒体), and Nutty Narrows became known in newspapers. In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were m 74 and crosspieces(横木) were replaced. The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983, h 75 of animal-lovers attended the completion ceremony (竣工仪式) of the new bridge. Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.
B) 根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词。
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