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 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 into: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 77130836
1.When is the talk on James Brindley?
A. February 6th. B. December 5th.
C. November 7th. D. March 6th.
2.What is the topic of the talk in February?
A. The Canal Pioneers. B. An Update on the Cotsword Canals
C. Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands D. Ice for the Metropolis
3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.
A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker
C. Chris Lewis D. Liz Payne
单句改错
1. His neighbours joined him for searching for his lost child.
2. He usually disagrees in what I say.
3. The young man and the pretty girl have fallen in love with each other for many years.
4. Mr Wang is getting along bad with his business.
5. I’m having some trouble at my brother.
将下列直接引语变成间接引语
1. "I am having supper," he said.
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2. She said, "He will be busy."
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3. She asked, "Is this book yours or his?"
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4. "Can I use your bike for a moment?" the boy said to me.
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5. The mother said, "Tom, get up early, please."
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6. My father said, "Practice makes perfect."
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7. "Wang Hua is waiting for you outside of the school gate." Li Fang said to me.
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8. He said to me, "I was born in 1978."
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9. He said, "We insisted that she start immediately."
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10. "What did you do here yesterday?" the old man asked my brother.
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____________ catch the early bus, he got up early in the morning.
A. So as to B. So that
C. In order that D. In order to
Was it under the table ___________he finally found her lost pen?
A. which B. where C. what D. that
—He has passed the driving test finally!
—Oh! He must have __________ a lot of difficulties!
A. gone through B. cared about
C. joined in D. gave in