The Lake District Attractions Guide
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
History, Culture & Landscape(景观). Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.
Open:29 Mar-29 Oct，Sun to Thurs.
Tearoom，Gardens & Gift Shop:10.30-17.00(16.00 in Oct).
House:11.15-16.00(15.00 in Oct)
Town: Pooley Bridge & Penrith
Abbot Hall art Gallery & Museum
Those viewing the quality of Abbot Hall’s temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.
Open: Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10.30 -17.00 Sumner.10.30 -16.00 Winter.
Town:Kendal
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Discover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so there’s something for everyone!
Open: High Season 1 Apr – 31 Oct: Mon to Sat 10.00 – 17.00, Sun 11.00 – 17.00.
Low Season 1 Nov – 31 Mar: Mon to Sat 10.00 – 16.30, Sun 12.00 – 16.30.
Town: Carlisle
Dove Cottage & The wordsworth Museum
Discover William Wordsworth’s inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the café. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.
Open: Daily, 09.30 – 17.30 (last admission 17.00).
Town: Grasmere
1.When is the House at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens open on Sundays in July?
A.09.30-17.30. B.10.30-16.00. C.11.15-16.00. D.12.00-16.30
2.What can visitors do at Abbot Hall Art Gallery & Museum?
A.Enjoy Ronney’s works.
B.Have some interactive fun.
C.Attend a famous festival.
D.Learn the history of a family
3.Where should visitors go if they want to explore Wordsworth’s life?
A.Penrith. B.Kendal. C.Carlisle. D.Grasmere.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker?
A.Relatives.
B.Strangers.
C.Visitors.
2.Why do people have small talk?
A.To express opinions.
B.To avoid arguments.
C.To show friendliness.
3.Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk?
A.Politics.
B.Movies.
C.Salaries.
4.What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture?
A.Asking open-ended questions.
B.Feeling free to change topics.
C.Making small talk interesting.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Who is Clifford?
A.A little girl.
B.The man’s pet.
C.A fictional character.
2.Who suggested that Norman paint for children’s books?
A.His wife.
B.Elizabeth.
C.A publisher.
3.What is Norman’s story based on?
A.A book.
B.A painting.
C.A young woman.
4.What is it that shocked Norman?
A.His unexpected success.
B.His efforts made in vain.
C.His editor’s disagreement.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What kind of camera does the man want?
A.A TV camera.
B.A video camera.
C.A movie camera.
2.Which function is the man most interested in?
A.Underwater filming.
B.A large memory.
C.Auto-focus.
3.How much would the man pay for the second camera?
A.950 euros.
B.650 euros.
C.470 euros.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does David want to speak to Mike?
A.To invite him to a party.
B.To discuss a schedule.
C.To call off a meeting.
2.What do we know about the speakers?
A.They are colleagues.
B.They are close friends.
C.They’ve never met before.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does Bill often do on Friday night?
A.Visit his parents. B.Go to the movies. C.Walk along Broadway.
2.Who watches musical plays most often?
A.Bill. B.Aarah. C.Bill’s parents.
