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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 Smoudwater 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 Aits—Thames 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.
Online bookings: www. canalmuseum. org. uk/book
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London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT
www. canalmuseum. org. uk www. canalmuseum. mobi
Tel: 020 77130836
【语篇概述】伦敦运河博物馆每月报告开始了, 都有哪些精彩内容呢, 本文给出了详细介绍。
21. When is the talk on James Brindley?
A. February 6th. B. March 6th.
C. November 7th. D. December 5th.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第二段可知, Chris Lewis要做一个关于James Brindley的报告, 时间是November 7th, 故答案为C。
22. What is the topic of the talk in February ?
A. The Canal Pioneers.
B. Ice for the Metropolis.
C. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands.
D. An Update on the Cotsword Canals.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知D项正确。
23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?
A. Malcolm Tucker. B. Miranda Vickers.
C. Chris Lewis. D. Liz Payne.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据“March 6th”中的“Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers ”得出答案为B。
