夏说英语新闻晨读 第250期:哈瓦那的一抹风情

（单词翻译）

 本期内容：
The authorities in the Cuban capital, Havana, say they are restoring a network of hotels where rooms are rented by the hour to lovers. State-run "posadas", or love motels, disappeared during Cuba's economic crisis in the 1990s when they became hurricane shelters. Private householders filled the gap in the market, but at exorbitant¹ prices. Private renters usually provide air-conditioning, a fridge and a comfortable bed and cost about $5 for three hours. But that is around a sixth of the average monthly Cuban salary and unaffordable for most people. State housing officials at the Provincial² Housing Company of Havana say the new network of five posadas will be highly lucrative³ and will help people struggling with Havana's overcrowded and scarce housing.

Restore: 恢复
Posadas: 情人旅馆
Hurricane: 飓风
Shelter: 避难所
Exorbitant: 过高的
Lucrative: 有利可图的
Overcrowded: 拥挤的
Scarce: 稀缺的