Hidden Underground Tunnel Network
Hidden Underground Tunnel Network
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Jake is talking about ___ under big cities.
In one city, he joined ___ about the tunnels.
Many tunnels were built ___.
Some tunnels were used for ___ between buildings.
In winter, workers could move underground and ___.
Now most tunnels are ___.
They can be dangerous because the ___.
On the tour, they walked through a short corridor with ___.
Underground, it felt ___.
He won’t explore tunnels alone because it’s ___.
Hidden Underground Tunnel Network
Hidden Underground Tunnel Network (Jake)
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Jake introduces hidden underground service tunnels under big cities (not metro lines).
He explains that many people don’t notice these old tunnels and may not know they exist.
In a city he visited, Jake joins a small museum tour about the tunnels.
He learns why they were built: to carry water, heating pipes, or deliver goods between buildings.
Jake adds that workers could move underground in winter, avoiding bad weather and crowded streets.
He explains why most tunnels are closed: wet floors, heavy air, and unstable sections can be dangerous.
He mentions extra hazards like old cables, broken stairs, and deep holes, so tours show only safe parts.
On the tour, they walk through a short low corridor and see wall signs, old metal doors, and unused pipes.
The guide says some tunnels connect important buildings (old stations, warehouses, and hotel basements).
Jake describes the quiet, cool, creepy feeling and concludes he won’t explore alone, but tunnels are fascinating history.
Hidden Underground Tunnel Network
Hidden Underground Tunnel Network
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Jake says he doesn’t mean ___.
These tunnels are often ones people ___.
Many tunnels were built long ago for ___.
Some tunnels were used for ___.
In the past, going underground was safer than using ___.
He says the tunnels can be dangerous because the ___.
Parts of the tunnels may be ___.
On the tour, they saw signs on the walls and ___.
Underground, he could hear ___ and his own footsteps.
The tunnels made him think cities have ___.
Hidden Underground Tunnel Network
🕳️ Hidden Underground Tunnel Network
B1 Intermediate • 1 speaker • Transcription
Hi, I’m Jake. Today I want to tell you about something unusual under many big cities: hidden underground tunnels. I don’t mean modern metro lines. I’m talking about old service tunnels that people don’t notice, and sometimes they don’t even know they exist. In one city I visited, there was a small museum tour about these tunnels. Many of them were built a long time ago for practical reasons. Some tunnels carried water, some were used for heating pipes, and others were made for delivering goods between buildings. During cold winters, workers could move underground and avoid bad weather. In the past, it was also safer and faster than using crowded streets. Now most of these tunnels are closed to the public. They can be dangerous because the floors are wet, the air is heavy, and parts of the tunnels may be unstable. Some places also have old cables, broken stairs, or deep holes. That’s why legal tours usually show only a small, safe section. On the tour, we walked through a short corridor with low ceilings, and we saw signs on the walls, old metal doors, and pipes that were no longer used. The guide told us that some tunnels connect important buildings, like old stations, warehouses, and basements of historic hotels. What I found most interesting was the feeling down there. Above ground, the city was loud and full of traffic. Underground, it was quiet, cool, and a bit creepy. You could hear water drops and your own footsteps. It made me think about how cities have “two lives”: the one we see every day, and the one hidden below. I’m not planning to explore tunnels by myself, because it’s risky and often illegal. But as a story and a piece of history, underground tunnels are fascinating. They show how people solved problems in the past—and how much is still hidden under our feet.