Что употребляется с множеством : a few или a little

A lot of [q'lOt qv] – много, большое количество (lots of - множество) ..

My favourite place in Kyiv is Mariyinsky Palace.  Mariyinsky Palace is situated in an old part of the city on the top of a hill. It is a beautiful blue and cream colored building . Mariya Oleksandrivna ,the wife of the Tsar Oleksandr 2 ,gave money to build a big park near the palace. That is why people called this park and the palace Mariyinsky . The park is one of the favourite places among the Kyivites . The green alleys with old chestnut trees give peace and quiet to all of them. The children are happy here with their bikes ,balls and mini - cars. The elderly people sit on the benches and remember their younger years. The teenagers chat about their friends and school life.
Перевод: 
Мое любимое место в Киеве- Мариинский дворец. Мариинский дворец расположен в старой части города на вершине холма. Это красивое синее  и кремовое здание. Мария Александровна, жена царя Александра 2, дала деньги, чтобы построить большой парк возле дворца. Вот почему люди называют этот парк и дворец Мариинский. Парк является одним из самых любимых мест среди киевлян. Зеленые аллеи со старыми каштанами дают мир и покой всем им. Дети счастливы здесь со своими велосипедами, мячами и мини - автомобилями. Пожилые люди сидят на лавочках и помнут их молодые годы. Подростки болтают о своих друзьях и школьной жизни.

When Mr Oti§, the American minister, decided to buy Canterville Chase, everyone told him that it was a stupid thing to do. Even Lord Canterville (1) thought that a ghost lived in the house. He (2) told Mr Otis about it when they (3) were having dinner. It happened many years ago. His grand-aunt (4) was sitting on her bed when she saw two skeleton hands above her. After that she became very ill. But Mr Otis did not believe in ghosts and to buy the house. A few weeks later he and his family (5) moved to Canterville Chase.