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Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum
Our monthly talks start at 19：30 on the first Thursday of each month except August.Admission is at normal charges and you don't need to book.They end around 21：00.
November 7th
The Canal Pioneers，by Chris Lewis.James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building.Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”．
December 5th
Ice for the Metropolis，by Malcolm Tucker.Well before the arrival of freezers，there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering，Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells，and how London's ice trade grew.
February 6th
An Update on the Cotsword Canals，by Liz Payne.The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening.The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer.We will have a report on the present state of play.
March 6th
Eyots and AitsThames Islands，by Miranda Vickers.The Thames had many islands.Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them.She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
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London Canal Museum
1213 New Wharf Road，London NI 9RT
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Tel：020 77130836
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了伦敦运河博物馆的每月演讲，演讲内容以及安排。
1．When is the talk on James Brindley?
A．February 6th. B．December 5th.
C．November 7th. D．March 6th.
C [细节理解题。根据文中的“November 7th中The Canal Pioneers，by Chris Lewis.James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.”可知，James Brindley在11月7号演说。故选C。]
2．What is the topic of the talk in February?
A．The Canal Pioneers.
B．An Update on the Cotsword Canals
C．Eyots and AitsThames Islands
D．Ice for the Metropolis
B [细节理解题。根据文中的February 6th中“An Update on the Cotsword Canals，by Liz Payne.”可知，2月讲的是对运河情况的实时报道。故选A。]
3．Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?
A．Miranda Vickers. B．Malcolm Tucker.
C．Chris Lewis. D．Liz Payne.
A [细节理解题。根据文中的“Eyots and AitsThames Islands，by Miranda Vickers.The Thames had many islands.Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them.”可知，Miranda Vickers将要在岛上演说。]
