59. The construction of the Paris Metro kicked off in 1896 after a heated debate. Railroadcompanies wanted to expand their suburban rail lines into Paris to connect the city and thesurrounding area. 59. That is because they feared connecting to industrial suburban areaswould increase the crime rate in the city. Eventually, the power of the people won out.
(A) They were not sure whether it was necessary to build a railway system in Paris.
(B) On the other hand, Parisians demanded a new and independent underground network.
(C) But beneath the city streets, there’s a darker side to Paris that many people are not aware of.
(D) However, people don’t get the impression that Paris “underworld” is just about doom andgloom.