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Balmorals Castle
Balmorals Castle, which started in the late 1300s. is the private residence of the Queen. It has remained a favorite residence for the Queen and her family during August and September.
Some 85,000 people visit Balmorals each year, and the estate maintains and restores footpaths throughout the property for visiting hikers.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. The castle was the inspiration for the Royal family’s surname.
William the Conqueror built the castle in 1080 and it has remained a royal palace for over 900 years. Windsor is the oldest royal home in Britain and, covering 13 acres, it’s the largest castle in the world that is still lived in.
Each year, the Order of the Garter ceremony is held at Windsor Castle, and the Queen occasionally hosts a "dine and sleeps", for politicians and public figures.
The Palace of Holy rood house
Founded as a monastery (修道院) in 1128, the Palace of Holy rood house in Edinburgh is The Queen’s official residence in Scotland. It was also the home of many Scottish royals.
The Queen holds receptions, state functions, and investitures(授职仪式) within its walls, and each year during Holy rood Week Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip invite 8,000 Scottish guests to the Garden Party.
St. James Palace
St. James’s Palace was built between 1531 and 1536 and was home of kings and queens of England for over 300 years. The palace was built by Henry Ⅶ on the site of the Hospital of St. James, Westminster. After the destruction by fire of the Palace of Whitehall in 1698,all monarchs until William Ⅳ lived at St. James's for part of the time.
21.Where do the Queen and her family like to stay during the summer holiday period?
A. Windsor Castle. B. The Palace of Holy rood house.
C. Balmorals Castle. D. St. James Palace.
22.Compared with the others, Windsor Castle
A. has the longest history B. is intended for officials.
C. is visited by the largest number of tourists. D .is the most beautiful.
23.From the last part we know that St. James Palace
A. was rebuilt by Henry VII B. was destroyed by fire
C. was pulled down by King IV D .was built on the site where a hospital used to be
24.What does the underlined word “monarchs” most probably mean?
A. Construction workers. B. Kings and queens.
C. Officials of the country. D. Residents nearby.
