The Museum: The only surviving London home of Dickens( from 1837 until 1839),the Charles Dickens Museum in London, is the world’s most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist. It was opened in 1925 and there are four floors together. People can have a good look
at paintings, rare editions, manuscripts(手稿), original furniture and many items relating to the life of Dickens.
Opening Hours
☆ From Mondays to Saturdays 10:00—17:00; Sundays 11:00—17:00.
☆ No admission within 30 minutes before closing time.
☆ Groups can ask for special opening times for a private view.
Admission Fees: Families: £14.00 ( 2 adults & up to five children)
Students: £4.00; Seniors: £4.00; Children: £3.00; Adults: £5.00;
Group Admission: A special group charge of £4.00 for any group of 10 or more. Children will still be admitted for £3.00 each.
Access: We are trying to improve our collection and the access to the Museum for the disabled. Our on-going projects include the fitting of a wheelchair ramp for better access, a customer care kit and an audio tour for visitors with vision problem. Our Handling Sessions are also suitable for people with disabilities such as eye problems. There’s an online virtual(虚拟的)tour through the Museum. Just click here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online.
Rent the Museum: You can pay to use our museum for private functions, performances, parties and other social occasions.
Transport to the Museum: You can come to the Museum by the following ways
☆ Buses:7,17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 243.
☆ Underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line.
☆ Click here for a map. The British Museum is within walking distance.
小题1:The passage is most probably taken from a(n)________.
A.textbook | B.newspaper | C.website | D.magazine |
小题2:If a family with two adults and five children go to the Museum together, they will save _____compared to going there separately.
A.£25.00 | B.£ 14.00 | C.£ 11.00 | D.£9.00 |
小题3:According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.The Museum is located near the British Museum. |
B.Visitors with poor vision cannot enjoy the Museum. |
C.In any case people cannot visit the Museum after 17:00. |
D.No one is allowed to use the Museum for other uses. |
小题4:The main purpose of the passage is to _______.
A.persuade more people to visit the Charles Dickens Museum. |
B.tell readers about the history of the Charles Dickens Museum. |
C.introduce different functions of the Charles Dickens Museum. |
D.tell readers how to make use of the Charles Dickens Museum. |