WELCOME Welcome to Windsor Castle the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences (住所)of the Queen, who sometimes stays here. Audio tours Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriprive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors. Guided tours Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments. Visitors with children For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow. St George’s Chapel Visitors arriving at the Castel after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first, before it closes.

Shopping Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books; postcard, china, jewellery, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service. Refreshments Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain reentry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments of St George’s Chapel. Photography and mobile phones Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phones must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors. Security As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.

小题1:A visitor can apply for a free audio tour        .

A．in the Courtyard	B．in the State Apartments
C．at the Admission Center	D．at St George’s Chapel

小题2:What is specially offered to visitors with kids?

A．A security guard.

B．A pushchair.

C．A free toy.

D．A baby carrier.

小题3:Who can get re-entry permits?

A．Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.

B．Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.

C．Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.

D．Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel.

小题4:Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phones?

A．To prevent them from disturbing others.

B．To ensure the safety of others.

C．To ensure the security of the Castle.

D．To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.

小题5:In the last part, a “working royal palace” refers to one       .

A．where the queen usually works	B．where works of art are on show
C．still being constructed	D．still used by the royal family