新概念英语第二册L64 channel tunnel.pptVIP

;;;In 1858, a French engineer, Aime Thome de Gamond, arrived in England with a plan for a twenty-one-mile tunnel under the English Channel. ;He said (that it would be possible to build a platform in the centre of the Channel.) This platform would serve as a port and a railway station. ;In 1858,______________, Aime Thome de Gamond, arrived __________with _____for ______________ under_________________. He said that it would be _______to _______________________the Channel. This platform would serve as ________and _______________. ;The tunnel would be well-ventilated if tall chimneys were built above sea level. ;1.The tunnel would be well-ventilated if tall chimneys were built above sea level. 2. for if a train entered this tunnel, it would draw in fresh air behind it. 3. If, at the time, the British had not feared invasion, it would have been completed. ;1.If it _____ (be) fine tomorrow , we shall go for a swim. 2. If your father ______ (be ) alive , he would be very happy . 3.If he came to the party , he ___________ (enjoy ) it . 4. You ___________________(not make ) such a mistake if you had been more careful .;It was officially opened on March 7,1994, finally connecting Britain to the European continent.;Questions : What did the French engineer have a plan for? Who put forward a better plan ? What did William Low suggest ? When was tunnel officially opened ?;Thank you ! Have a nice day !