I was bom in Newcastle,a city in the north-east of England. Newcastle is on the banks (岸) of the Jliver Tyne. In the 11th century,a “yw castle(城堡) ” was built there,which gave the city its name.

   Today Newcastle is one of Britain's biggest cities,with a population of about 290,000. 50 years ago,it was very industrial. The main industty on the Tyne was shipbuilding,but now,ftis river,Which was once crowded with ships,is lined with modem hotels,bars and restaurants.

   There are many bridges over the Tyne. They connect Newcastle with the next town,Gateshead. One of them is the Millennium Bridge,which was built in 2001. It is very beautiful. Next to it is the famous Baltic Art Centre,a place for art and artists. They produce many of their paintings and sculptures there.

   I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return. I miss the people,who are so warm and friendly,and I miss the wild,beautiful countryside to the north of the city. I also miss my favorite sculpture,uThe Angel of the Northw,which greets you as you arrive in the North East.

   People who are bom near the River Tyne have a special name. They are called “Geordies”. I am very pleased to be a “Geordie”!

根据材料内容简要回答下列问题。

61. How did the city Newcastle get its name?

62. What can we see by the River Tyne today?

63. How long is the history of the Millennium Bridge?

64. What does the writer think of the people in Newcastle?

65. Why is the writer a “Geordie”?

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