摘要
Of the hot topics in 2009, building and bridge collapses, due to poor quality, and soaring housing prices were among the most popular. Now, as the New Year approaches, I find myself thinking about Zhaozhou Bridge, the worlds largest and oldest stone-arch bridge, which spans Xianghe River, in Zhaozhou County, Hebei Province. That bridge has lasted more than 1,400 years, and has survived 10 floods, eight wars and many earthquakes.
Of the hot topics in 2009,building and bridge collapses,due to poor quality,and soaring housing prices were among the most popular.Now,as the New Year approaches,I find myself thinking about Zhaozhou Bridge,the world’s largest and oldest stone-arch bridge,which
