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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 Cotswold 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 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
More info: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson
London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT
www.canalmuseum.org.uk www. canalmuseum.mobi
Tel: 020 7713 0836
16. When is the talk on James Brindley?
A. November 7th. B. March 6th.
C. February 6th. D. December 5th.
17. 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 Cotswold Canals.
18. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?
A. Chris Lewis. B. Malcolm Tucker.
C. Miranda Vickers. D. Liz Payne
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. C
【解析】
本文主要介绍了在伦敦运河博物馆每个月的讲座安排。
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【16题详解】
A 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第二句James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.所对应的日期November 7th, 选A。
【17题详解】
D 细节理解题。根据An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening.可知，讨论的话题为科茨瓦老运河的更新。选D。
【18题详解】
C 细节理解题。根据文章第五段第一句Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers.可知做报告的人是Miranda Vickers，选C。
