There is a long history behind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent(热烈的)royalist(保皇主义者). Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts(攻击)from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound(土丘)and the castle that preceded it.

　　The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the area’s heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that you visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it, so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself! (357W)

　　1. What do we know from the first paragraph?

　　A. The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire.

　　B. Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits.

　　C. Most of the ancient buildings are in use today.

　　D. Bedford Castle represents the history of the county.

　　2. The underlined word “initially” in Paragraph 2 probably means　.

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