2015年各地高考英语试题15套word版(含答案)(6)

2015年各地高考英语试题15套word版(含答案)

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.

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Tel:020 77130836 21.When is the talk on James Brindley? A. November 7th. B. March 6th. C. February 6th. D. December 5th.

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

23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames? A. Chris Lewis B. Malcolm Tucker C. Miranda Vickers D. Liz Payne

B

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