Channel Tunnel, also called Eurotunnel, rail tunnel between England and France that runs beneath the English Channel. The Channel Tunnel, 31 miles (50 km) long, consists of three tunnels: two for rail traffic and a central tunnel for services and security. The tunnel runs between Folkestone, England, and Sangatte (near Calais), France, and is used for both freight and passenger traffic. Passengers can travel either by ordinary rail coach or within their own motor vehicles, which are loaded onto special railcars. Trains can travel through the tunnel at speeds as high as 100 miles (160 km) per hour; the trip takes about 35 minutes.
Channel Tunnel
Объяснение:
The often-considered idea of constructing a tunnel under the English Channel was revived in 1986 by the United Kingdom and France. A rail tunnel was chosen over proposals for a very long suspension bridge, a bridge-and-tunnel link, and a combined rail-and-road link, and the project was privately financed by a consortium of British and French corporations and banks; the Anglo-French company operating the tunnel is called Eurotunnel. Digging began on both sides of the Strait of Dover in 1987–88 and was completed in 1991. The tunnel was officially opened on May 6, 1994.
In June–July 2015 the problem of migrants—many of them from eastern Africa—sneaking aboard vehicles on trains in an attempt to immigrate to the United Kingdom reached crisis proportions. During that period at least nine individuals were killed while trying to make their way to England via the tunnel. The United Kingdom and France stepped up security measures to try to deter migrants from attempting the crossing.
Hi! How are you? I hope everything is ok! I really love our new place. It’s a beautiful big house by the sea and just outside the village. The house 1) has got two floors. There are three large bedrooms and a bathroom 2) on the first floor. The living room and the kitchen are on the ground floor and there is another bathroom next 3) to the kitchen. The kitchen is very big and it has got lots of cupboards. The living room is fantastic. It has got my grandmother’s antique sofa 4) and a lovely fireplace in it. There 5) are three comfortable armchairs in front of the fireplace. My favourite room is my bedroom. It is on the first floor opposite my parents’ bedroom. There is a computer on my desk and lots of posters on the walls. I’ve got a nice bed and a big wardrobe next to the window, 6) but I haven’t got a TV 7) in my room yet. There is а big garden in front 8) of the house and there is a garage for our two cars. That’s our new house! I hope you can come and visit us soon I miss you.
Channel Tunnel, also called Eurotunnel, rail tunnel between England and France that runs beneath the English Channel. The Channel Tunnel, 31 miles (50 km) long, consists of three tunnels: two for rail traffic and a central tunnel for services and security. The tunnel runs between Folkestone, England, and Sangatte (near Calais), France, and is used for both freight and passenger traffic. Passengers can travel either by ordinary rail coach or within their own motor vehicles, which are loaded onto special railcars. Trains can travel through the tunnel at speeds as high as 100 miles (160 km) per hour; the trip takes about 35 minutes.
Channel Tunnel
Объяснение:
The often-considered idea of constructing a tunnel under the English Channel was revived in 1986 by the United Kingdom and France. A rail tunnel was chosen over proposals for a very long suspension bridge, a bridge-and-tunnel link, and a combined rail-and-road link, and the project was privately financed by a consortium of British and French corporations and banks; the Anglo-French company operating the tunnel is called Eurotunnel. Digging began on both sides of the Strait of Dover in 1987–88 and was completed in 1991. The tunnel was officially opened on May 6, 1994.
In June–July 2015 the problem of migrants—many of them from eastern Africa—sneaking aboard vehicles on trains in an attempt to immigrate to the United Kingdom reached crisis proportions. During that period at least nine individuals were killed while trying to make their way to England via the tunnel. The United Kingdom and France stepped up security measures to try to deter migrants from attempting the crossing.
Dear Danny,
Hi! How are you? I hope everything is ok! I really love our new place. It’s a beautiful big house by the sea and just outside the village. The house 1) has got two floors. There are three large bedrooms and a bathroom 2) on the first floor. The living room and the kitchen are on the ground floor and there is another bathroom next 3) to the kitchen. The kitchen is very big and it has got lots of cupboards. The living room is fantastic. It has got my grandmother’s antique sofa 4) and a lovely fireplace in it. There 5) are three comfortable armchairs in front of the fireplace. My favourite room is my bedroom. It is on the first floor opposite my parents’ bedroom. There is a computer on my desk and lots of posters on the walls. I’ve got a nice bed and a big wardrobe next to the window, 6) but I haven’t got a TV 7) in my room yet. There is а big garden in front 8) of the house and there is a garage for our two cars. That’s our new house! I hope you can come and visit us soon I miss you.
Love,
Pat