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课时作业(二十五)　必修5　Unit 5　First aid Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2018·长沙市高中毕业生供题) About Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle plays an important role in Scotlands capital. During the Wars of Scottish Independence the castle changed hands many times. In 1314 it was retaken from the English in a sudden night attack by Thomas Randolph, nephew of Robert the Bruce. The castle was home to kings and queens. Queen Margaret died here in 1093, and Mary, Queen of Scots, gave birth to James VI in the royal palace in 1566. From the 1600s onwards the castle was a military (军事的) base. Later it also held prisoners of war. Parts of the castle are still a military base, but it is now a world-famous visitor attraction. Opening Hours The castle opens daily at 9：30 am. Closing time varies seasonally. 1 April －30 September: it closes at 6 pm. 1 October-31 March: it closes at 5 pm. The castle is closed on 25th and 26th December. On January 1st it is open from 11 am to 5 pm and normal hours start from January 2nd. Last admission is 1 hour before closing. Ticket Types and Prices Beat the queues and book ahead online using our web store for fast-track entry at no extra cost. Members do not need to queue at the ticket office, and simply need to show their card at Visitor Information. Prices Adult(16～59 years) ￡16.50 Child(5～15 years) ￡9.90 Special(60＋years and unemployed) ￡13.20 Children under 5 years old go free. They must be accompanied by an adult. Guided Tours A guided tour is included in your ticket price—our guides love sharing their stories. They are experienced, knowledgeable and are always happy to answer questions, so its a great way to discover the castles amazing past. Guided tours take place throughout the day and the meeting point is through the Portcullis Gate past the audio booth by the clock. 【文章大意】　该文主要介绍了去爱丁堡城堡游览的相关事宜。 1. What can be inferred about Edinburgh A．It was used as a prison in the 1500s. B．It now works only as a tourist attraction. C．It was the birthplace of Queen Margaret