The United States Capitol is a monument, a working office building, and one of the most recognizable symbols of representative democracy (议会民主)in the world. Visitors are welcome to enter the building through the Capitol Visitor Center, located underground, beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First Street and East Capitol Street.
Hours—The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day.
Admission and Passes—Admission to the Capitol Visitor Center is free. However, passes are required for tours of the historic Capitol. All visitors to the Capitol are required to go through security screening. Please review the U.S. Capitol prohibited items list before your visit.
Tours—Tours of the U.S. Capitol need to be scheduled in advance through the Advance Reservation System or through the office of one of your Senators or your Representative.
Visitors with Disabilities—The Capitol Visitor Center is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Listening devices with audio description of the films and exhibition are available at the Information Desks. All films have open captioning. In addition, there are a variety of other services for visitors with disabilities, including adaptive tours of the Capitol, wheelchairs, and sign-language interpreting services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Gift Shops—The Gift Shops are on the upper level and are open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Gift Shops feature a unique selection of merchandise inspired by the Capitol's art and architectural treasures, fun and educational gifts, books, jewelry and exciting custom-designed products unavailable anywhere else.
Restaurant—The Restaurant is on the lower level and is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Freshly made soups, salads, specialty entrees, pizzas, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages will reflect the diverse bounty of America and are available for purchase at the Restaurant. Meal vouchers may be reserved ahead of time for groups of 25 or more.
Strollers and Baby Changing—Strollers are permitted in the Capitol Visitor Center and baby changing stations are available in each family restroom.
Foreign Languages—Visitors may request listening devices for foreign-language versions of the films and the exhibition at the Information Desks.
Service Animals—Service animals are allowed in the Capitol Visitor Center and the Capitol.
56. The brochure is meant to inform visitors of the Capitol tour's________.
A. strict security measures B. considerate service
C. thrilling attractions D. advanced management
57. If a tour group of fifty decide to split in two, half of them dining and the others shopping for souvenirs, both at the same time, which of the following is the right time?
A. 4:30 pm Monday B. 4:30 pm Saturday C. 3:30 pm Friday D. 3:30 pm Sunday
58. Disabled visitors can receive the following services EXCEPT ________.
A. Barrier-free access. B. Video or audio aid
C. Sign-language interpreting services D. Service animals