Lesson 64 The Channel Tunnel
New words and expressions:
1. tunnel
In 1858, a French engineer, Aim¨¦ Thom¨¦ de Gamond, arrived in England with a plan for a twenty-one-mile tunnel under the English Channel.
It took many years to complete the construction of the undersea tunnel, linking Britain and France.
Can we construct a tunnel connecting the mainland and Taiwan?
2. port
This platform would serve as a port and a railway station.
This is an inland port.
We will reach the port in three days.
3. ventilate
The tunnel would be well-ventilated if tall chimneys were built above the sea level.
This house is poorly ventilated.
The coal mine is not well ventilated.
4. chimney
Black smoke came from the chimney.
It is believed that Father Christmas comes into the house through the chimney.
5. sea level
Most areas of Holland are below the sea level.
It stands above the sea level.
6. double
He suggested that a double railway-tunnel should be built.
Sue likes to take a ride on the double decker.
He reserved a double room.
7. ventilation
This would solve the problem of ventilation, for if a train entered this tunnel, it would draw in fresh air behind it.
They used good ventilation facilities in the building.