【Foreign Language and Culture Festival】 “Identifying Sceneries from Pictures” Activity – 7

Name: The Golden Gate Bridge Address: United States/San Francisco. In 1579, the British explorer Francis Drake discovered a strait that connected the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco; this strait is what later became known as the Golden Gate. Although this name was in use long before the gold rush of 1849, the gold rush made Golden Gate (the entrance to Northern California) an essential part of California’s mysterious charm. The idea of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait was discussed as early as 1872, but it was not until 1937 that a suspension bridge was constructed across the strait. The Golden Gate Bridge spans from north to south, connecting San Francisco with Marin County. Built over four years, this bridge is one of the most beautiful structures in the world. It is no longer the longest suspension bridge in the world, but it is the most famous. The giant towers of the Golden Gate Bridge are 227 meters tall, each steel cable weighs 6,412 metric tons, and they are made up of 27,000 steel wires twisted together. Construction began in January 1933, and it was opened to traffic for the first time in May 1937. 　　The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world’s famous bridges, hailed as a miracle of modern bridge engineering. The Golden Gate Bridge was designed by engineer Strauss, and a bronze statue of him has been placed beside the bridge to commemorate his contributions to the United States. The bridge stands majestically over the Golden Gate Strait in California, United States, which is more than 1,900 meters wide. The Golden Gate Strait is the entrance to San Francisco Bay; its shores are steep, and the water depth in the channel is considerable. It was discovered in 1579 by the British explorer Francis Drake, who gave it its name. Although the Men Bridge is not the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge is well-known throughout the world for its magnificent design. However, another reason why this bridge is famous far and wide is its reputation as a \"suicide hotspot\". According to statistics, since the bridge was built, more than 1,200 people have jumped off it and taken their own lives. 　　With the distance from the bridge deck to the sea surface being as high as 60 meters, coupled with the tremendous impact force when a person falls, there is virtually no chance of survival for the person attempting suicide. Last year alone, 39 people died by jumping off the bridge here, while the number of suicides this year is currently 19. The persistently high number of suicides is causing headaches for the relevant authorities in San Francisco. As early as the 1970s, there were proposals to install specific devices on bridges to prevent people from jumping off them. On October 10, 2008, the local bridge management authority voted to install stainless steel nets on the bridge, so that the entire structure would be covered by these nets and suicides would no longer result in people falling straight into the sea. 　　The cost of this project is approximately 4 to 5 million dollars. The local environmental protection authorities will also conduct further reviews of the project to ensure that it does not cause damage to the environment or affect the aesthetics of the Golden Gate Bridge. Although the intention behind putting a net around the bridge was good, this plan still drew some criticism. Critics argue that rather than spending large sums of money on bridges, it would be better to use that money to help those who consider suicide overcome their mental illnesses and improve their mental health, thereby addressing the problem at its root.

Name: Golden Gate Bridge/The Golden Gate Bridge Location: North America/America/State of California

Name: (Golden Gate Bridge) Location: (North America/USA/Francisco)

The Golden Gate Bridge: An Introduction to the Golden Gate Bridge. In 1579, the British explorer Francis Drake discovered a strait that connected the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco – this was what would later become known as the Golden Gate. Although this name was in use long before the gold rush of 1849, the gold rush made Golden Gate (the entrance to Northern California) an essential part of California’s mysterious charm. The idea of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait was discussed as early as 1872, but it was not until 1937 that a suspension bridge was constructed across the strait. The Golden Gate Bridge spans from north to south, connecting San Francisco with Marin County. Built over four years, this bridge is one of the most beautiful structures in the world. It is no longer the longest suspension bridge in the world, but it is the most famous. The giant towers of the Golden Gate Bridge are 227 meters tall, each steel cable weighs 6,412 metric tons, and they are made up of 27,000 steel wires twisted together. Construction began in January 1933, and it was opened to traffic for the first time in May 1937. 　　The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world’s famous bridges, hailed as a miracle of modern bridge engineering. The Golden Gate Bridge was designed by engineer Strauss, and a bronze statue of him has been placed beside the bridge to commemorate his contributions to the United States. The bridge stands majestically over the Golden Gate Strait in California, United States, which is more than 1,900 meters wide. The Golden Gate Strait is the entrance to San Francisco Bay; its shores are steep, and the water depth in the channel is considerable. It was discovered in 1579 by the British explorer Francis Drake, who gave it its name.

Golden Gate Bridge/North America/United States/California/San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world’s famous bridges and is regarded as a miracle of modern bridge engineering. The bridge stands majestically over the Golden Gate Strait in California, United States, which is more than 1,900 meters wide. The Golden Gate Strait is the entrance to San Francisco Bay; its shores are steep, and the water depth in the channel is considerable. It was discovered in 1579 by the British explorer Francis Drake, who gave it its name. 　　The north end of the Golden Gate Bridge connects to Northern California, while the south end connects to the San Francisco Peninsula. When the ship enters San Francisco and one looks out from the deck, the first thing that comes into view are the giant steel towers of the bridge. Steel towers stand on both sides of the bridge, at a height of 342 meters, of which 227 meters are above the water level – equivalent to a 70-story building. The top of the tower is connected by two steel cables, each with a diameter of 92.7 centimeters and a weight of 24,500 tons; these cables hang downward at their midpoints, coming quite close to the bridge deck, and are connected to the bridge deck by thin steel wires. Both ends of the steel cable extend to the shore and are anchored in the rocks. The bridge deck is suspended in mid-air thanks to the tremendous pulling force generated by two steel cables on each side of the bridge. The bridge spanning between the steel towers is 1,280 meters long, making it one of the rare long-span single-arch suspension bridges built in the world. The height from the sea surface to the center of the bridge is about 60 meters; it is both wide and tall, so even during high tide, large ships can pass through without any problems. 　　The Golden Gate Bridge includes sections that extend from both ends of the steel towers, giving it a total length of 2000 meters; two additional auxiliary steel towers were built on each side to make the bridge structure even more spectacular. The bridge deck is 27.4 meters wide, with 6 lanes for vehicles and two wide sidewalks. The bridge was designed by engineer Joseph Strauss, and to honor his contributions to the United States, a full-scale bronze statue of him was placed beside the bridge. The bronze statue has a vivid appearance and a calm expression. 　　Construction on the Golden Gate Bridge began in 1933 and was completed in May 1937; it took 4 years, involved over 100,000 tons of steel, and cost 35.5 million dollars. The entire bridge has a magnificent and grand design, yet it remains simple and unadorned. The bridge is crimson in color and lies across the blue sea and white waves; as the lights come on, it resembles a giant dragon soaring in the sky, adding to the splendor of the night sky over San Francisco. 　　The Golden Gate Bridge is a symbol of San Francisco; with its majestic presence, it attracts countless tourists. However, this famous bridge has been given a new, terrifying name by people today – the Bridge of Death. It is said that over the more than 50 years since the bridge was built, more than a thousand people have committed suicide by jumping into the sea from the Golden Gate Bridge. To prevent further suicide by jumping into the sea at the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco police department has deployed many security personnel on the bridge who patrol day and night, and they use modern equipment—closed-circuit television—to carry out \"suicide surveillance\". Nevertheless, suicide has not been eliminated. Thus, while inspiring admiration, this bridge also sparks certain new thoughts in visitors.

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge – the world’s top choice as a suicide spot. Since the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, more than a thousand people have committed suicide by jumping into the sea from there. There are also some people eager to end their lives here. No wonder ABC, in reporting on the ongoing wave of suicides at the Golden Gate Bridge, complained that it was \"almost built for suicides\" – it’s too easy for people to commit suicide there. In 1579, the British explorer Francis Drake discovered a strait that connected the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco; this is what later became known as the Golden Gate. Although this name was in use long before the gold rush of 1849, the gold rush made Golden Gate (the entrance to Northern California) an essential part of California’s mysterious charm. The idea of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait was discussed as early as 1872, but it was not until 1937 that a suspension bridge was constructed across the strait. The Golden Gate Bridge spans from north to south, connecting San Francisco with Marin County. Built over four years, this bridge is one of the most beautiful structures in the world. It is no longer the longest suspension bridge in the world, but it is the most famous. The giant towers of the Golden Gate Bridge are 227 meters tall, each steel cable weighs 6,412 metric tons, and they are made up of 27,000 steel wires twisted together. Construction began in January 1933, and it was opened to traffic for the first time in May 1937. 　　The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world’s famous bridges, hailed as a miracle of modern bridge engineering. The Golden Gate Bridge was designed by engineer Strauss, and a bronze statue of him has been placed beside the bridge to commemorate his contributions to the United States. The bridge stands majestically over the Golden Gate Strait in California, United States, which is more than 1,900 meters wide. The Golden Gate Strait is the entrance to San Francisco Bay; its shores are steep, and the water depth in the channel is considerable. It was discovered in 1579 by the British explorer Francis Drake, who gave it its name.

Name: The Golden Gate Bridge. Location: San Francisco, United States. In 1579, the British explorer Francis Drake discovered a strait that connected the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco; this strait is what became known as the Golden Gate. Although this name was in use long before the gold rush of 1849, the gold rush made Golden Gate (the entrance to Northern California) an essential part of California’s mysterious charm. The idea of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait was discussed as early as 1872, but it was not until 1937 that a suspension bridge was constructed across the strait. The Golden Gate Bridge spans from north to south, connecting San Francisco with Marin County. Built over four years, this bridge is one of the most beautiful structures in the world. It is no longer the longest suspension bridge in the world, but it is the most famous. The giant towers of the Golden Gate Bridge are 227 meters tall, each steel cable weighs 6,412 metric tons, and they are made up of 27,000 steel wires twisted together. Construction began in January 1933, and it was opened to traffic for the first time in May 1937. 　　The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world’s famous bridges, hailed as a miracle of modern bridge engineering. The Golden Gate Bridge was designed by engineer Strauss, and a bronze statue of him has been placed beside the bridge to commemorate his contributions to the United States. The bridge stands majestically over the Golden Gate Strait in California, United States, which is more than 1,900 meters wide. The Golden Gate Strait is the entrance to San Francisco Bay; its shores are steep, and the water depth in the channel is considerable. It was discovered in 1579 by the British explorer Francis Drake, who gave it its name.

I don’t know which bridge it is, but it’s so beautiful

Golden Gate Bridge/The Golden Gate Bridge, United States, California/Conifornia, America