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Welcome to Charlecote Park

  Charlecote Park has been home to the Lucy family for over 800 years.Built in the 1550s with warm red bricks and decorated in Warwickshire stone, the house has a fascinating history.This history includes a royal visit from Queen Elizabeth I and the arrest and trial of a local young man called William Shakespeare.

What you will see today

  The house opens at 12∶00 noon and usually closes at 5∶00 pm.Before you go around the house, we suggest that you listen to the introductory talk(held most days, every 30minutes)or watch the video in the Gatehouse.There are room attendants in most rooms who will be happy to answer any questions.

  The gardens are interesting all year round and include the parterres(gardens with paths between the beds)in the west front and beautifully cut lawns.

  The outbuildings are a must during your visit.Please take time to visit the Victorian kitchens, laundry, wine house and carriage collections all open at 10∶30 am and close at 5∶30 pm.

Restoration and care

  So that we can continue to care for Charlecote Park, we ask visitors to the house:

  Please do not wear sharp heeled shoes.

  Photography, videotaping and mobile phones are not permitted inside the buildings.

  Please don’t bring pushchairs, large bags or umbrellas into the house.These items can be stored at the entrance to the house(and are left at the owner’s risk).

  Smoking is not permitted in any building within the estate.

(1)

If you happen to get to the Park at 11∶30 in the morning, you can visit ________

[  ]

A.

the gardens, the house, carrisge collections

B.

the house, Warwickshire stone, the parterres

C.

the gardens, wine house, carriage collettions

D.

the house, Victorian kitchens, the gardens

(2)

________ was the owner of Charlecote Park.

[  ]

A.

The Lucy family

B.

William Shakespeare

C.

Queen Elizabeth I

D.

Victoria

(3)

Visitors are fascinated by the Park because ________

[  ]

A.

the outbuildings and gardens were specially built

B.

it is a place of interest with a very long history

C.

the house was made of warm red bricks seldom seen in Britain

D.

a 30-minute introductory talk is offered almost every day

(4)

Who would pay for the loss if your bag stored at the entrance was stolen?

[  ]

A.

Charlecote Park.

B.

The room attendant.

C.

The Police.

D.

Yourself.

答案:1.C;2.A;3.B;4.D;
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  Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park is in the south of Scotland.

  A collection of nearly 150 different animals from all over the world can be seen within the peaceful and natural setting.Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park is to provide a living shelter for small animals, to protect wildlife, to provide chances for the public to enjoy and learn about the area they live in.A main aim of the park is to protect endangered animals.

  Facilities(設(shè)施)available to visitors mainly include restaurants, gift shops picnic areas, facilities for babies, facilities for disabled people free parking, etc.

  There is a programme of improvement to condition for the animals, birds and visitors.Through the programme, the park plays an important part in the international effort to protect rare and endangered animals.Click here to see what improvement the park has to make.

  As some of our animals are free in the park area, dogs and other pets are not allowed.

  Open from 1st February to 30th October, 10∶00 a.m to 6∶00p.m.

  By buying a ticket to visit the park, you can help us do so much more so HELP SUPPORT CONSERVATION!

  You can help us continue our work by making a donation here >>> SUPPORT Contact us:

  E-mail:infor@gallowaywildlife.co.uk Fax/Tel:01557 331645

(1)

You can visit Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park ________.

[  ]

A.

at 9∶00a.m on 7th December

B.

at 11∶00a.m on 7th December

C.

at 9∶00a.m on 7th September

D.

at 11∶00a.m on 7th September

(2)

How much should you at least pay if your family(five persons, including an elderly person, two adults and the ten-year-old twins)visit the park?

[  ]

A.

£24.50

B.

£25.50

C.

£26.50

D.

£27.50

(3)

Which is TRUE according to the passage?

[  ]

A.

There are endangered animals in the park.

B.

There aren't any picnic areas in the park.

C.

You can't take the babies to the park.

D.

You can visit the park with your dogs.

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