It was an early morning in summer. In the streets, sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly,

heading towards their【61】. This was the beginning of another【62】day in New York City.【63】this day was to be different.

Waiting【64】the crowded streets, on top of a【65】110 stories high, was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to【66】a tightrope (绷索) between the two towers of the World Trade Center.

Philippe took his first【67】with great care. The wire held. Now he was【68】he could do it.【69】only a balancing pole, Philippe walked his way across, a【70】of 131 feet.

Soon the rush-hour【71】began to notice. What a【72】! There, 1350 feet above the street, a【73】figure was walking on air.

Philippe made seven【74】, back and forth (来回). He wasn't satisfied with just【75】At times, he would turn, sit down, and【76】go on his knees. Once, he had the astonishing【77】to lie down on the thin thread. And thousands of【78】watchers stared with their hearts beating fast.

After the forty-five-minute【79】, Philippe was taken to the police station. He was asked【80】he did it.

Philippe shrugged (耸肩) and said, "When I see two tall buildings, I walk.

(61)

A．jobs

B．homes

C．buses

D．offices