People who work in New Yorks financial area will soon be using a new subway center. Almost all of New York citys subways meet in the lower part of Manhattan. The new center will give riders an easier way to travel to the neighboring state of New Jersey. The most costly planned project is a $7 billion tunnel connection from Long Island into Manhattans Grand Central Terminal.
Andrew Albert is a member of the board of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. He says there are many other reasons for the increase in the use of mass transit.
The system has gotten a lot more dependable. We have new cars. We have countdown clocks to tell you when the next train is coming. We have expanded facilities in places, Albert said.
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词汇讲解:
1. maintain vt.保持,维持
例句:Such achievers must maintain that drive.
这些成功人士必定保持了那种进取精神。
2. expansion n.扩大; 扩张
例句:We have got used to expansion and dominance.
我们必须习惯资源的膨胀和支配。
3. connection n.连接; 联系
例句:Social media offers direct, transparent, person-to-person connection.
社交媒体则提供了直接透明的人际联系。
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