1 . 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.
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 (间隙) 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 permits in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel
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, jewelry, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
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 phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Winter 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 security guard. | B．A baby carrier. | C．A free toy. | D．A pushchair. |
| A．To ensure the safety of the Queen. | B．To ensure the security of the Castle. |
| C．To prevent them from disturbing others. | D．To prevent the use of the built-in cameras. |
| A．A travel guide. | B．A dictionary. | C．A story book. | D．A science report. |
2 . As a long-time resident(居民) of Beijing, I had always wanted to travel around and see more of China. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, I never found the right opportunity to go traveling. But, in May 2021, I finally found my big chance.
During the week-long Labor Day holiday, there happened to be few restrictions(限制) on travel, so I took this as my chance to go to Shanghai. What made this trip special was that not only was it my first time traveling by train, but also high-speed train. Many Americans are unused to taking public transportation, instead mainly using cars to get around.
For me, riding to Shanghai by train was especially nice since I could get a good look through the windows at the different kinds of beautiful scenery and towns as they rushed past me. In particular, I have always been a fan of the uniquely-shaped mountains of China, enjoying their beautiful curves(曲线) and slopes as they match the peaceful horizon. Another benefit of riding on trains was the spacious legroom which allowed me to relax more easily during my trip.
After arriving in Shanghai, I could not help but wonder why the US could not build a similarly useful and convenient railway system. Considering how cities are so spread out in the US, it is easy to see how the US would benefit from this kind of public investment(投资). This could lead to less reliance(依赖) on car ownership and have a positive impact on both the economy and environment.
1. What limited the author’s travel?| A．The long-distance trip. | B．The Covid-19 pandemic. |
| C．The May Day holiday. | D．The author’s heavy work. |
| A．By bike. | B．By train. | C．By air. | D．By car. |
| A．The introduction to Shanghai. |
| B．The train’s spacious legroom. |
| C．The advantages of high-speed train. |
| D．The appearance of high-speed train. |
| A．A Travel by High-speed Train. | B．A Labor Day Holiday. |
| C．A Travel in Shanghai. | D．A Foreigner’s Investment. |
3 . Some websites help make our travel easier! The following are some of them. You may find one very useful before you start your journey.
Home Exchange
You list your house on the site, find another house where you’d like to stay, and contact the house owner to see if he or she wants to exchange homes. This exchange system lets you live like a local in a comfortable house or apartment instead of a tiny and expensive hotel room. In addition, you needn’t pay any accommodation fees!
Tripadvisor
It is the biggest online community of travelers and also the first stop for vacation planners. Not only can you book flights, hotels, car rentals, and get tickets for scenery spots here, but you can also get reviews and tips from other travelers. The destination guides on Tripadvisor are often much better than the expensive guidebooks in a bookstore.
Yapta
Yapta stands for Your Amazing Personal Travel Assistant. Yapta reminds you when the price for a particular flight drops. It can do it even after you purchase your tickets, giving you a chance to get a refund (退款) of the difference from the airline. If you prefer, Yapta will bargain (讨价还价) with the airline on your behalf for a $15 fee.
Roomorama
Roomorama is a website for short-term rental website. With its large choice of house listings worldwide, you can find whichever house suits your needs. Whether you’re looking for a single bedroom or a large apartment, Roomorama has that all covered! It also provides a unique and secure payment system to keep your money secure. Roomorama can only hand over the payment code (密码) to the host until you check in.
1. Which website can help us find free accommodation?| A．Yapta. | B．Tripadvisor. |
| C．Home Exchange. | D．Roomorama. |
| A．Refer to other travelers’ tips. | B．Apply for a guidebook. |
| C．Rent a large apartment. | D．Get in touch with house owners. |
| A．It helps its users bargain with the hosts. |
| B．It offers information on houses for sale. |
| C．It has a payment system similar to Yapta’s. |
| D．The hosts will get paid after guests check in. |
4 . I was born in Venice, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, and studied designing at university here. Though I have also spent time away, I have always come back because it’s my home.
In Venice, there are no roads, only canals, so you have to get around on foot or by boat. I live on a canal in the Rialto area in a house that was built in 1588 for the Muti family, who were businessmen in the silk trade. In the mid-eighteenth century, it was home to the Vezzi family, who made things like plates and bowls in fine china and became rich by sending these around the world. These businessmen’s houses in Venice are like palaces. Their owners had to have space to show off their goods, but the building also had to be an office, a factory, a store and a home. My house came into our family in 1919, when it was bought by my grandfather. He died before I was born but he was the director of a museum where I often do research on old documents. On some of these, I’ve seen notes in his handwriting, so, in a way, I met him through these documents.
Sadly, the population of Venice has dropped from 120,000 in the 1950s to about 60,000 now. This doesn’t include the thousands of tourists who come to visit. I welcome the tourists but unless something is done to stop everyday shops like bakeries from disappearing, the city will die. I want people who love the city to come here to live and work and give Venice back a life that is not just about tourism.
1. What can we learn about the family who first owned the author’s home?| A．They were china dealers. | B．They made plates and bowls. |
| C．They used to buy and sell silk. | D．They helped to build the canals. |
| A．He met his grandfather in an unusual way. |
| B．His grandfather taught him how to write. |
| C．His grandfather turned his home into a museum. |
| D．He found his grandfather’s handwriting hard to read. |
| A．It faces a difficult situation. | B．It can’t feed its population. |
| C．It needs more modern shops. | D．It has fewer tourists than before. |
5 . New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and other big cities are exciting places 10 live in. There are many interesting things to see and to do. You can go to different kinds of museums, plays and films.
But there are serious problems in big cities too. The cost of living is high, and there are too many people in some of big cities. Every year many people move to the cities because there are some chances to find jobs, to study at good schools, and to receive good medical care.
Some people enjoy living in big cities.
| A．Others do not. |
| B．Others can enjoy a high-quality life in big cities. |
| C．You can also go shopping to buy things from all over the world. |
| D．But sometimes these people cannot find work or a good place to live in. |
6 . Many people travel to enrich and enjoy themselves. As a Persian writer said:“Travel brings power and love back into your life.” However, their travel methods may be different each year.
Traveling alone
Traditionally, travel seems to be a group activity to have fun together and avoid loneliness. But traveling alone has become popular, especially among young people.
Traveling on your own means that you are the boss of everything, choosing wherever you want to go, whatever you eat and whenever you go out. For some people, it also offers a chance to find themselves a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything.
Virtual（虚拟的）reality
World travel can be expensive. But virtual reality, or VR is giving more possibilities to travel for little cost. With ever-improving headsets（头戴式视读器）, smartphones and Wi-Fi connections, people can have a 360-degree experience of museums, theme parks and historical places.
There are always some “must-see” places anywhere you travel. But traveling in such places always brings problems like overcrowding and noise. In order to have a better travel experience, many tend to visit less famous places. With less transportation and fewer things to do, hitting up a little town gets people to slow down and notice the little things.
| A．You may find out that you are likely to become a boss in the future |
| B．But traveling in a completely foreign land alone can be challenging |
| C．Here are some top choices for this year |
| D．Slowing down to enjoy the trip |
| E．Getting off the crowded path |
| F．Take a walk, ride a bike, drink coffee and explore the natural scenery |
| G．With these technologies, visitors can experience the surface of Mars |
