牛津高中英语模块七Unit4Reading课件.pptVIP

* * 课题 阜宁县第一高级中学 高三英语 朱保龙 Unit 4 Reading The first underground in the world 2. What did Charles Holden do? He designed the most famous of the new stations constructed between 1918 and 1938. When was the first underground system opened? In 1863. 3. Why was the Victoria Line important? It was important because it linked with other lines at almost every station, helping make the system more user-friendly. Read again and answer. 1. Why was an underground system first developed in London? Most railway tracks did not go into the London city centre, so buses, trams, cabs and carriages were required. The number of vehicles on the road caused unbelievable traffic. 2. What was the London Underground like in 1863? The tunnels were just beneath he surface of the ground. The carriages did not have windows and were pulled by steam engines through the narrow tunnels. 3. What did Charles Yerkes do to improve the underground system? He obtained ownership of the many different lines and set up the Underground Electric Railways Company of London. 4. What unusual uses did the tube have during World War Ⅱ? During World War Ⅱ, the tube was used as a bomb shelter, an airplane factory, a centre for directing the defence against air attacks and meeting rooms for the government administration. 5. What happened to the London Underground after World WarⅡ? After World WarⅡ, the underground system was enlarged and more lines were added because more people travelled on the underground. 6. What does it mean when the brochure says that the underground system is user-friendly? It means it is very convenient for passengers to go to different places in the city from any station. The following years indicate the important stages in the development of the London Underground. Find the information to match the years. 1863 1854 1868 Event Date An underground railway was decided to be built. The first tunnels were opened. The next section of the underground system