It was an early morning in summer. In the streets, sleepy eyed people were moving quickly, heading towards their jobs. This was the beginning of another 【A1】 day in New York City. 【A2】 this day was to be different.

Waiting 【A3】 the crowded streets, on top of a building 110 stories high, was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to 【A4】 a tightrope(绷索)between the two towers of the World Trade Center.

Philippe took his first 【A5】 with great care. The wire held. Now he was sure he could do it. With only a balancing pole, Philippe walked his way across a 【A6】 of 131 feet.

Soon the rushhour crowds began to notice. What a wonder! There, 1350 feet above the street, a tiny figure was walking on air.

Philippe made seven trips, back and forth(来回). He wasn't satisfied with just 【A7】. At times, he would turn, sit down, and even go on his knees. Once, he had the astonishing courage to lie down on the thin thread. And thousands of 【A8】 watchers stared with their hearts beating fast.

After the forty five minute 【A9】, Philippe was taken to the police station. He was asked 【A10】 he did it. Philippe shrugged(耸肩)and said, "When I see two tall buildings, I walk."

【A1】

【A2】

【A3】

【A4】

【A5】

【A6】

【A7】

【A8】

【A9】

【A10】