Summary
Big storms and not enough money made things tough.
The city built many new buildings and helped people earn more.
Key Points
3 points1
Population now over 18 million.
2
Average income about $30,000 per person.
3
Improved roads, schools, and services.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsmetropolis
a very big city
per capita
for each person
gross domestic product
the total money a place makes
infrastructure
roads, bridges, and other important buildings
prospects
future chances or opportunities
typhoon
a huge storm with strong winds
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