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Welcome to Windsor Castle， the oldest and largest occupied Castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences of Her Majesty the Queen， whose personal standard flies from the Round Tower when she is in residence （居住）. As the Castle is a working Royal palace， official engagements may occasionally limit access to those areas usually open to visitors.
Guidebooks and Audio Tours
The official guidebook and audio tour of the Castle provide information on St Georges Chapel， the State Apartments and the magnificent works of art on display. Both are available at the start of your visit in the shop located directly opposite the Security Hall exit.
Tours of the Castle
The tours introduce Windsors history and the Castles use today. They depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Admission Center and conclude at the entrance to the State Apartments. Escorted by Castle Wardens， the tours are free of charge and take approximately 30 minutes.
St Georges Chapel
Evensong （晚禱） is held daily at 17：15 and visitors are welcome to attend. The Chapel is open only to worshippers on Sundays.
Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard takes place at 11：00， weather permitting， from Monday to Saturday between April and the end of June， and on every second day for the rest of the year， with the exception of Sundays. Please ask a Castle Warden （守卫） to direct you to where the ceremony takes place.
Refreshments
Refreshment facilities are not available within the Castle， but there are many shops and restaurants nearby in the town. Visitors may obtain reentry permits from the Lower and Middle Ward shops. Bottled water is available from the Middle Ward shop.
Choose the best answer.
1. What does the underlined word “standard”
in the first paragraph mean？
A. A level or degree of requirement.
B. A flag or banner.
C. A requirement of moral conduct.
D. Something fixed as a rule for measuring
weight and value.
2. Windsor Castle is not open to the public from
time to time because ____.
A. the government officials are busy making
engagements with visitors
B. the Queen is not allowed to be disturbed
when she is working there
C. there are some official activities held
there once in a while
D. it needs repairing and decorating before
some important occasions
3. Which of the following statements is true ac-
cording to the above passage？
A. The Changing Guard ceremony takes
place on weekdays all the year round.
B. A helpful Castle Warden will direct you
to watch the ceremony whenever you
want.
C. Visitors can watch the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard in any weather.
D. Visitors cannot watch the Changing
Guard ceremony on Sundays in October.
Guidebooks and Audio Tours
The official guidebook and audio tour of the Castle provide information on St Georges Chapel， the State Apartments and the magnificent works of art on display. Both are available at the start of your visit in the shop located directly opposite the Security Hall exit.
Tours of the Castle
The tours introduce Windsors history and the Castles use today. They depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Admission Center and conclude at the entrance to the State Apartments. Escorted by Castle Wardens， the tours are free of charge and take approximately 30 minutes.
St Georges Chapel
Evensong （晚禱） is held daily at 17：15 and visitors are welcome to attend. The Chapel is open only to worshippers on Sundays.
Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard takes place at 11：00， weather permitting， from Monday to Saturday between April and the end of June， and on every second day for the rest of the year， with the exception of Sundays. Please ask a Castle Warden （守卫） to direct you to where the ceremony takes place.
Refreshments
Refreshment facilities are not available within the Castle， but there are many shops and restaurants nearby in the town. Visitors may obtain reentry permits from the Lower and Middle Ward shops. Bottled water is available from the Middle Ward shop.
Choose the best answer.
1. What does the underlined word “standard”
in the first paragraph mean？
A. A level or degree of requirement.
B. A flag or banner.
C. A requirement of moral conduct.
D. Something fixed as a rule for measuring
weight and value.
2. Windsor Castle is not open to the public from
time to time because ____.
A. the government officials are busy making
engagements with visitors
B. the Queen is not allowed to be disturbed
when she is working there
C. there are some official activities held
there once in a while
D. it needs repairing and decorating before
some important occasions
3. Which of the following statements is true ac-
cording to the above passage？
A. The Changing Guard ceremony takes
place on weekdays all the year round.
B. A helpful Castle Warden will direct you
to watch the ceremony whenever you
want.
C. Visitors can watch the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard in any weather.
D. Visitors cannot watch the Changing
Guard ceremony on Sundays in October.