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 descriptive 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.
Visitos 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 safe reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel (小教堂)
Visitors arriving at the Castle 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, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Refreshments (点心)
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 re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or 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 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.
1. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?| A．A free toy. | B．A pushchair. |
| C．A baby carrier. | D．A security guard. |
| 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. |
| A．A notice. | B．An advertisement. |
| C．A tour review. | D．An official report. |
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【推荐1】Julian Beever is a well-known British artist. His drawings have appeared on the streets of London, Paris, Tokyo, New York and many other cities around the world. Beever creates what looks like a three-dimensional design (三维设计). From animals to heroes to buildings, the paintings are wonders for our eyes to see.
In his book Pavement Chalk Artist, Beever shares some of his most attractive and humorous pieces. Here are the examples you will find in the book.
Philadelphia Eagle, created in the USA, is a huge drawing with an eagle (鹰) landing on an American national flag. Meeting Mr. Frog was created in Spain and is about a realistic-looking (样子逼真的) frog sitting on a lily pad (睡莲叶子). Swimming Pool in the High Street is about a woman relaxing in a swimming pool sinking into the middle of the street.
Along with an introduction about his background, Beever shares information about his time at home in the UK and abroad. With a fun story coming after each piece of art, this 112-page book is really worth another look.
1. Julian Beever comes from ________.| A．the UK | B．France |
| C．Japan | D．the USA |
| A．Terrible. | B．Ugly. |
| C．Wonderful. | D．Boring. |
| A．Philadelphia Eagle. | B．Meeting Mr. Frog. |
| C．Swimming Pool in the High Street. | D．Sharing Information. |
| A．a three-dimensional design | B．Julian Beever and his book |
| C．an attractive drawing | D．famous artists in Spain |
【推荐2】I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel – Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. You need to pay a monthly subscription(定金), but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem: Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Learn English – busuu
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
1. What is the purpose of the passage?| A．Sell apps to language learners. | B．Introduce language learning apps. |
| C．Teach language learners to use apps. | D．Teach languages through apps. |
| A．Babbel – Learn Languages | B．Tandem: Language Exchange |
| C．Duolingo: Learn Languages Free | D．Learn English – busuu |
| A．It is completely free to use. | B．It is specially for English learning. |
| C．It is unsuitable for beginners. | D．It is the most effective（有效的）app. |
| A．They cover all languages. | B．They focus on grammar. |
| C．They contain many tests. | D．They are free to download. |
| Wayqecha Cloud Forest Lodge(旅馆） Wayqecha is one of the world's best places to explore the cloud forest ecosystem that supports growing populations of animals. LOCATION 4 Hours from Cusco City,near the south entrance of Manu National Park. ELEVATION 6,500 to 9.875 ft. above sea level MAIN FEATURES Cloud forest, incredible views of the Andes |
| Villa Carmen Lodge Located in the Andean foothills, Villa Carmen owns over 25 miles of trails covering a wide variety of habitats（栖息地）。The lodge neighbors several native communities, including some that offer visiting opportunities. LOCATION 7 Hours from Cusco City, southeast border of Manu National Park. ELEVATION 1,700 to 3,940 ft. above sea level MAIN FEATURES Sustainable agriculture, on-site fish farm |
| Los Amigos Lodge Los Amigos is part of a watershed that includes millions of acres of protected wilderness. Wildlife is rich, including 12 globally threatened species, 11 primate species, and over 550 bird species. LOCATION 1 hour drive and 4 hour boat ride from the city of Puerto Maldonado. ELEVATION 760 1o 890 ft. above sea level MAIN FEATURES Unmatched wildlife, lagoon,boat accessibility |
Stays at our lodges include:
Three wonderful meals a day according to your diet needs
Limited satellite internet and electricity.
Hot water showers
Opportunity to interact with local and international scientists doing incredible research on site(在现场）
1. If a person likes to explore native communities,where will he choose to live?| A．Wayqecha Cloud Forest Lodge. |
| B．Villa Carmen Lodge. |
| C．Los Amigos Lodge. |
| D．Puerto Maldonado. |
| A．Personalized meals every day. |
| B．Free boat trips. |
| C．Interaction with experts on the Internet. |
| D．Unlimited internet and electricity. |
| A．educate people on the importance of environmental conservation |
| B．recommend some lodges located in the Amazon Forest |
| C．appeal to people to concentrate on the diversity of the magic forest |
| D．show people the exploration carried out in Peruvian Amazon Forest |
【推荐1】Mothers are often struggling to meet their kids’ daily needs and to keep up with their own work. Here we’ve chosen the best self-care gifs to help moms relax and stop their busy life for a while.
Summer Vista Yoga Mat
The head-clearing benefits of yoga can be strengthened with the use of a beautiful mat. This lovely yoga mat is characterized of an image of a mountain sunset, putting moms in harmony with nature from the comfort of the living room. The experience can enable moms to be energetic and feel peaceful.
Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
A pair of noise-canceling earbuds is a gift that every mother can make use of. Unlike large headphones, these small buds are easy to carry. They can be used both outdoors and indoors, including the bathroom.
Brother Vellies Cloud Socks
These socks will have your mom feeling as if she’s walking on cloud all day long. Made of cotton, the Cloud Socks come in a variety of colors, like pink, blue, yellow, and more. If you buy her the purple pair, you can provide money for the company’s food donation program in Kenya.
Theragun Prime Massage (按摩) Gun
With rapid taps on different pats of the body, the Theragun improves blood flow and reduces pain. And unlike other old ones, the Prime model does so without any loud noise, which is perfect for moms looking for relaxation and quiet.
1. What is special about Summer Vista Yoga Mat?| A．It is made from some natural materials. | B．It can be used even in the bathroom. |
| C．It is convenient to be taken outside. | D．It has an image of natural views. |
| A．Summer Vista Yoga Mat. | B．Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds. |
| C．Brother Vellies Cloud Socks. | D．Theragun Prime Massage Gun. |
| A．Its noise is properly lowered. | B．The price is more affordable. |
| C．The use of electricity is reduced. | D．Its strength is greatly increased. |
【推荐2】Four remarkable inventions
For more than half a century, the Consumer Electronics Show(CES) has been the place for companies and inventors to display their newest and coolest gadgets.
Here are our picks for some of the most interesting and creative inventions.
The Sweet Little Rolling Robot
Samsung has released Ballie, a tennis-sized robot that can follow you around the house, answer your questions, and entertain your pets. Since it's equipped with a camera, it can keep an eye on your home while you're away. It's like a smart assistant that goes wherever you do, rolling into your bedroom to ring your wake-up alarm, rolling to the kitchen to turn on the toaster and giving you the weather report as you brush your teeth.
The Insoles to Pick Up Your Pact
Any runner knows the right shoes are key to your speed. But Nurvv insoles promise more than mere cushioning. The insoles transmit data to a coaching app, which offers information on your technique and performance. It measures your foot strike and assesses your injury risk. The app then generates personalized workouts to set targets and help you beat your best speeds. Half marathon, here you come!
The No-Studio-Needed Yoga Class
Can't keep up your commitment to a yoga studio membership? The Yoganotch personal yoga assistant lets you drop into a virtual class any time you want. Follow along with a set series while 3-D sensors tell you whether you need to straighten your legs a bit more. The idea it that it improves your form while reducing the risk of injury.
The Dau-Enhanced Grill
While working by sight, smell and feel, a chef may appreciate Weber's new Smart Grilling Hub. It can monitor your pork and turkey while an app gives advice about cooking technique and safe temperatures.
1. What can the Sweet Little Rolling Robot do?| A．Feed your pets. | B．Hay tennis with you. |
| C．Take you wherever you want. | D．Assist you to do your housework. |
| A．Ballie. | B．Nurvv. | C．Yoganotch. | D．Smart Grilling Hub. |
| A．It uses virtual reality. | B．It is convenient for cooking. |
| C．It makes meals for you automatically. | D．It helps you do well in your yoga exercises. |
【推荐3】Below is a screenshot of book review on a bestseller My Life on Craigslist.
Krysi Joseph4.0 out of 5 stars
Odd, fun and cute story. Great read
This was a cute, lighthearted book that explores the life of a Craigslist addict, and how Craiglist, a large free classifieds (分类广告) website, got her through her life so far. The story was well thought out and pretty realistic when it comes to life struggles. It gets a little unbelievable towards the end, and I don’t like it when authors conform to the ‘the world is perfect’ viewpoint most books have, but, that my pessimist breaking through.
The book needs some serious editing. She’s repeated the same exact line 3-4 times a couple of and ... (click for more)
Kindle Customer3.0 out of 5 stars
Would Have Given it 4 stars, but ...
The book went along well. Funny and totally in the here and now. I would have given it more if SPOILER ALERT (剧透警告): It didn’t end with her in a love relationship with the guy she had been spying on that fit her. Seriously, it went ... (click for more)
Lovetoread4.0 out of 5 stars
Beach or vacation read — it’s worth it!
I was intrigued by the description, so I gave it a shot. I’m glad I did. I was never like the main character, Emily, so it’s interesting to read about her aimless life. She lives on Craigslist - finding roommates, finding work, finding social ... (click for more)
Annabellall5.0 out of 5 stars
Lifting my spirits type unforgettable and funny book
I read and instantly loved this book, because it is witty and entertaining but at the same time has philosophical and psychological background with an honest look at the real life in a big city. It perfectly shows how a single young woman, while living there and surviving ... (click for more)
1. Who likes the book My Life on Craigslist most?| A．Krysi Joseph. | B．Annabellall. |
| C．Kindle Customer. | D．Lovetoread. |
| A．The book deserves a good rating. |
| B．The ending of the book is disappointing. |
| C．The book is popular with Craigslist addicts. |
| D．The book would have been perfect without editing errors. |
| A．To advertise a bestseller. |
| B．To recommend a website. |
| C．To share a woman’s story. |
| D．To present reviews of a book. |
