36.修高铁还是改善现有公共交通?

C12T7 In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spend on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

in a number of: several countries: nations

spend money on: invest money in investment devote money to allocate money for

railway lines for very fast trains: high-speed railway lines high-speed rail high-speed trains high-speed rail networks high-speed rail systems high-speed rail projects

improve: improvement upgrade upgradation

reduce/relieve traffic congestion the decrease in traffic

to travel in comfort

high standards of living