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New York State plans to shut off the thundering waters of Niagara Falls — again.
纽约州计划再一次关停尼亚加拉瀑布奔腾的水流。
At least, the American side of the falls.
至少是美国部分的瀑布。
This "once in a lifetime" event actually may take place twice in some folks' lives.
这种“生平仅见”的事情其实对于某些人来说这辈子可能见过两次了。
The New York State parks system wants to turn off the falls on the American side sometime in the next two to three years
纽约州公园系统准备在接下来的两到三年时间内关停一段时间美国部分的瀑布，
to replace two 115-year-old stone bridges that allow pedestrians, park vehicles and utilities access to Goat Island.
以替换两座已有115年历史的桥梁，这两座桥用于行人、公园车辆等通行至公羊岛。
The American side of the falls were shut off in 1969 to study the buildup of rock at the base of the falls.
美国部分的大瀑布曾经在1969年关闭过，当时是为了研究瀑布下的岩基。
When that happened, people came from all over the world to see the falls turned off.
关停的时候，世界各地的人们都前来围观。
People are curious by nature.
人们对于自然都非常好奇。
They want to see what's underneath.
他们都想看看瀑布下面到底有什么。
In fact, those who first came to have a look did see something.
实际上，来得早的人确实看见了点东西。
They found millions of coins on the bottom.
他们在瀑布底下发现了上百万枚硬币。
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
请根据你刚刚听到的新闻报道回答问题1和问题2。
Question 1.Why does New York State want to turn off Niagara Falls?
问题1.为什么纽约州想要关停尼亚加拉瀑布？
Question 2.What did people find when Niagara Falls were shut off in 1969?
问题2.1969年瀑布关停的时候，人们发现了什么？
