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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 has many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
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1. When is the talk on James Brindley?
A. February 6th. B. March 6th. C. November 7th. D. December 5th.
2. What is the topic of the talk in February?
A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the Metropolis.
C. Eyots and Airs—Thames Islands. D. An Update on the Cotswold Canals.
3. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?
A. Miranda Vickers. B. Malcolm Tucker.
C. Chris Lewis. D. Liz Payne.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文，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题详解】
细节理解题。根据November 7th部分中“The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.(《运河先驱》，James Brindley著。James Brindley被公认为早期运河工程的领军人物之一)”可知，James Brindley在11月7号演说。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据February 6th部分中“An Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne.(《科茨沃尔德运河的最新进展》，Liz Payne著)”可知，2月份讲座的主题是关于An Update on the Cotsword Canals。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据March 6th部分中“Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames has many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest. (《埃尤茨和埃茨——泰晤士群岛》，Miranda Vickers著。 泰晤士河有许多岛屿。Miranda已经对它们进行了审查。她会告诉我们那些最感兴趣的)”可知，Miranda Vickers将要就泰晤士群岛进行演说。故选A。
