第一节(共15小题, 每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. A royal home and fortress (堡垒)for more than 900 years, it remains a working palace to this day, and is the official residence of The King.
What to see?
Your ticket to Windsor Castle allows entry to the State Apartments, decorated with the finest works of art in the Royal Collection. Spot masterpieces on display by Holbein, Rubens and Van Dyck, Sèvres china and delicate English and French furniture. Admire Queen Mary's Doll's House-the largest dolls' house in the world-and St. George's Chapel, where Queen Elizebeth II was laid to rest in 2022.
The Moat Room gives an overview of the castle's 950-year history, with three largescale bronze(青铜)models showing how the castle looked at different moments in time.
Time your visit for the Changing the Guard ceremony. It takes place at 11 am on select days throughout the year (weather permitting).
Tickets
Tickets must be booked in advance. Alternatively, book onto one of the many day trips to Windsor Castle that include entry to the castle plus stops at other attractions and towns, including Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Lacock, Salisbury and Hampton Court Palace.
If you're short on time, join an afternoon coach tour from London to Windsor Castle, giving you enough time to look around before returning in the evening. You can even combine London's two royal residences on a Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Tour.
Prices
Child ticket: £15. 50
Young Person ticket:£18. 00
Adult ticket: £28. 00
Under 5s free. Discounts for families and groups of at least 15.
Opening Times
Monday, Thursday to Sunday.
March to October: 10 am to 5:15 pm (last admission 4 pm).
November to February:10 am to 4:15 pm (last admission 3 pm).
21. What can tourists do in Windsor Castle?
A. Buy dolls from Queen Mary.
B. Learn about the history of the castle.
C. Admire artworks in St. George's Chapel.
D. Visit the daily Changing the Guard ceremony.
22. How many routes to Windsor Castle are recommended to tourists?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
23. When can tourists be admitted into the castle?
A. 11:35 am, Feb 24, Friday.
B. 10 am, May 15, Wednesday.
C. 4:15 pm, Saturday, November.
D. 5:00 pm, Monday, October.