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
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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
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
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Fred was born in a rich family. His father had a big company and he had four brothers. He was the strongest of the five but he didn’t like to use his head. Of course he couldn't pass the examinations.
Suddenly the war broke out. Young men were called on to join the army His father thought for a long time and at last decided to send him to the military camp （军营）. Soon after that he was sent to France where they fought with Germans. The young man hated the life in the camp: They couldn’t be supplied enough food and had to live in the cold and wet houses, sometimes they had to sleep on the hard ground and he was often afraid to be shot. He usually remembered the life in his country and tried to leave the camp.
Once he made an excuse in order not to go to the front. Another soldier whose name was Bob reported the captain （上尉） about it. Fred was punished for it. He hated Bob and the captain very much. In a fight he hurt the captain and he was sent to the court （法庭）at once. “Have you hurt the captain, Fred?" asked a judge（法官）.
“Yes, I have, sir,” answered the young man. “ But it was a fortuitous（偶然的） accident.”
“Oh?” the judge said in surprise. “Why?”
“The captain was standing just in front of Bob while I was shooting at the young soldier. So I hurt him by mistake.”
1.Fred couldn’t pass the examinations because____________.
A.his brothers didn't help him B.he liked to have some sports
C.he wouldn't use his head D.he wanted to be a soldier.
2.___________ so he hated the life in the military camp.
A.Fred wanted to see his parents.
B.Fred was too hungry to fight with the enemy.
C.Fred had to sleep on the wet ground.
D.Fred was afraid the Germans would shoot him
3.Fred hated Bob because___________.
A.the young soldier made him go to the front
B.the young soldier wasn’t polite to him
C.the young soldier caused him to be punished
D.the young soldier didn’t love their country
4.How many children are there in Fred’s family?
A.Two B.Three
C.Four D.Five
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It’s generally agreed that heroes are great and always admired by common people. However, most of us have no clear idea about heroes. At some point, we all wonder if we need a hero and what a hero really is.
Although there are a lot of differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics (特点) which give us courage and make us want to learn from them. A hero does something worth talking about. A hero usually put others before and does his/her best to help people in need. A hero has a special story to tell and is thought highly of by people.
But a hero is not just the person with great fame (名声). A hero has powers larger than himself/herself. Some people want to live like a hero, and they have to experience life with new and further meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom they serve. What do they want to live and die for? If the answer suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes.
A hero has a vision (视野) from the mountaintop. He/She has the power to move people. He/She creates new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of Britain. Without Martin Luther King, Jr., Americans might take different buses, eat in different restaurants, go for walks in different parks, and shop in different stores because of the different colors of their skin.
There might be changes in society without a hero, but the speed of change would be rather slow. Thanks to heroes in history, they make the society develop so rapidly.
1.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A.How to be a hero. B.What a hero is like.
C.The fame of a hero. D.The lifestyle of a hero.
2.What is a sure test for people who want to be heroes?
A.What or whom they serve. B.Money they make in all.
C.Experience they get for life. D.How or when to serve others.
3.Why did Americans take different buses before Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A.Because they liked different buses.
B.Because of the rules of bus companies.
C.Because of the different colors of their skin.
D.Because they made different amount of money.
4.What can we learn from the text?
A.We don’t need heroes any more.
B.People living just for fame can be heroes.
C.Heroes make the society develop slowly.
D.Heroes are able to create new possibilities.
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Volunteering means working for free to help someone else.Mrs.Obama says volunteering is very important. "It should be part of everyone's life,"she says.
Many teens agree.They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference.These days,more teens volunteer than work for pay.Teens clean up parks,walk dogs at animal shelters,visit the elderly,and more.
Some cities—including Seattle,Chicago,and Washington,D.C.—require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate.The student volunteers learn new skills and help their communities（社区）.
Many parents subscribe to the idea—they say volunteering helps teens build job skills.But most teens don't want to be forced to volunteer.They say they are busy.And they say volunteering is only fun if it's a choice.
Read both sides of the debate and decide.
Yes
●Volunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.
●Many cities and towns need help.Volunteers can help keep important programs going.
●Not all teens will volunteer if it isn't required.Schools should require students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.
No
●Most teens are already very busy with classes,homework,jobs,and sports.Forcing them to do more isn't fair.
●It should be up to each person.Helping out doesn't feel as good if you have to do it.
●Finding a volunteer job isn't always easy.Students shouldn't be kept from graduating because of something they can't control.
1.It is known from the text that in Washington, D.C.______.
A.high school students won't graduate if they don't volunteer
B.every one would like to volunteer
C.finding a volunteer job is not difficult
D.volunteering is a must for college school students
2.What does the underlined phrase "subscribe to" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Correct. B.Like.
C.Devote. D.Revise.
3.What does the No side think of volunteer jobs?
A.They are not as important as students' homework.
B.They won't help teens prepare for their adult life.
C.Students shouldn't be stopped from graduation because of them.
D.They waste students' precious（宝贵的）time.
4.What does the text mainly talk about?
A.Whether volunteering is good for students.
B.Who are best to do volunteer jobs.
C.What kind of volunteer jobs students should do.
D.Whether students should be required to volunteer.
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1.
Summer holidays are coming soon. Are you going to travel? If you plan to take a plane, you will have a healthy trip by following these suggestions.
1. Bring some needed medicines in your carry-on bag.
2. Don’t leave your seat during the plane’s take offs and landings.
3. To prevent blood clots (血流不畅):
●2.
●Do leg-stretching exercises in your seat.
●Wear comfortable clothes.
4. If you sometimes get airsick:
●3.
●Keep your seat belt fastened.
●Don’t take small planes.
5. 4. Don’t take wine or alcohol.
6. Use both hands when reaching overhead for something. 5.
A.This will help prevent yourself from getting hurt.
B.Better drink water or juice when you feel thirsty.
C.Get up and walk around every 60 to 90 minutes.
D.Ask for a window seat or a seat over the wing.
E.Suggestions for a Healthy Air Trip.
F.A Plan for Summer Holidays
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____________he’ll be able to come is not yet known.
A.That B.If C.Whether D.What
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She couldn’t imagine____________.
A.how had the blind man found her B.where did the blind man find her
C.how the blind man has found her D.how the blind man had found her
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People from the south find it difficult to understand ____________people from the north are saying.
A.what B.that C.how D.where
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They made Professor Zhang _____________ director of the institute.
A.the B.不填 C.a D.an
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She encouraged us __________up in the face of pressure.
A.to not give B.not giving C.not to give D.not give
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It turned out that this material was neither silk ________cotton.
A.or B.nor C.not D.no
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—____________I get a ticket for you ?
—Thanks.
A.Shall B.Will C.Would D.Must
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He plays basketball very well. He_________ it a lot.
A.may practise B.must practise
C.must have practised D.should have practiced
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He believes that VR films________ by most people.
A.will accept B.have accepted
C.has been accepted D.will be accepted
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___________is said that the technology behind RealCine is virtual reality.
A.It B.That C.What D.This
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Long long ago there lived many mice in an old house. They were free to do anything. They ate up a lot of food. So _________ owner of the house wanted to stop the mice _________ food. He got a cat. After that, some of the mice were killed. One day one of the oldest mice said, “All the mice _________ come to my hole tonight, and we’ll decide what to do next about the cat.”
Each of the mice arrived. They thought _________ and did what they could to find a way to save their lives. They spoke, sitting face to face, but none of them had an idea. Finally a young mouse stood up and said，"Why not tie a bell _________ the cat’s neck? Then,___________the cat comes close, we will hear the bell and _________ .Then the cat won’t _________catch any more of us.”
“It _________ good! Who can do so here?” the oldest mouse asked. At this very moment the hole was quiet and no one answered. At last he said, “It's____________ to say than to do.”
1.A.the B.an C.a D.one
2.A.to eat B.eat C.eating D.to be eaten
3.A.should B.have to C.would D.must
4.A.strongly B.hard C.hardly D.heavily
5.A.over B.with C.round D.about
6.A.unless B.when C.though D.since
7.A.move away B.went away C.got away D.run away
8.A.be able to B.are able to C.is able to D.able to
9.A.sound B.sounded C.sounds D.is sounded
10.A.easy B.easier C.better D.good
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1.That I can pay back the help make me happy.
2.She had a feeling that she was being watched by an tall man.
3.The position of the user can worked out at any time.
4.Either the team leader or the guides is looking after the students.
5.I asked Wang Hua that why he hadn't shown me the data earlier.
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71请根据下面提供的信息，简要介绍我国大运河。词数80左右。
◆the longest canal in the world
◆runs from Beijing to Hangzhou
◆covers a distance of nearly 1,800 kilometers
◆joins five rivers including the Yellow River and the Yangtze River
◆built in Ad 605, making the journey from the north to the south more direct
◆still plays an important role in travel today
◆every day, ships go up and down the canal, carrying things between the north and the south
The grand canal
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