Chicago on a Budget

    How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?

    Sightseeing

    ○ The Art Institute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings. The ticket is ＄10.00,but go on Tuesdays and you’ll get in free(免费).

    ○ The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building. By going to the 103rd floor, you can get a great view of the whole city! All for only ＄8.50.

    ○ There are free concerts in Grant Park in summer. They are held Wednesday through Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.

    ○ Attend the taping of a TV show for free. The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Jenny Jones Show both offer tourists free tickets. For The Oprah Winfrey Show you’ll have to book tickets at least a month before.

    Places to stay

    You can get a hotel for ＄100 to ＄ 300 a day. However, you can get a room in the dormitory(宿舍) at Roosevelt University for ＄215 for a whole week! But you have to stay for 30 days to get this great rate(优惠).

1. This passage is written for telling us ___________.

A. Chicago is a big and beautiful city      B. where we can see fine photos and paintings

C. how to make a cheap trip in Chicago  D. there are many free concerts in Chicago

2. It will cost you ____ if you visit the Art Institute instead of the Sears Tower on Sundays.

        A. more         B. less         C. the same         D. none

3.You have to spend at least _____________in all to stay in a dormitory room at Roosevelt University at a good rate.

A. ＄100            B. ＄300            C. ＄215                D.＄860

4.According to this passage, which of the following statements in NOT TRUE?

       A. You are free to go to the Art Institute on Tuesdays.

       B. Free Grant Park concerts are held four nights a week in summer.

       C. The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building.

       D. You can get tickets to The Oprah Winfrey as soon as you arrive.

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1.Why does the writer introduce so many animals from different places to us?

A. To frighten us in the zoo       B. To make us lovely in the zoo.    C. To attract us to the zoo                       

2.How much does Mr. Smith have to pay if he visits the zoo with his son of three years old?

A. 3 yuan.              B. 4 yuan.          C. 5 yuan.   

3.At which of the following time can we visit the zoo?

A. 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.  B.9:30 a.m. Friday.   C.3:30 p. m. Sunday.             

4.What should we do in the zoo?

A. To touch the monkeys.       B. To throw firings everywhere     C. To keep the zoo clean.       

5.From the passage, we can infer(推断) a giraffe must be a very                 animal.

A. tall                B. short             C. strong

1.Where is the Children’s Museum?　　

A. 106 Green Street   B. 　　16 Yangtze Road　　   C. 　　89 North Street　　　　

2. It’s Wednesday, you can go to             .　　

A. play basketball   B. play soccer    C. see a movie　　

3. If children want to order fast food, they should call          .　　

A. 66387901   B. 79210583    C. 68787451　　

4.If you dial 79210583, you can             .　　

A. do some shopping  B. have a good story time  C. call a taxi　　

5. There is no information about             in the two notices.　　

A. looking for a hotel   B. doing eye exercises    C. seeing a doctor　

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Thank you for your invitation. I’m _1._（抱歉）, but I can’t come. You see, I have a really __2._（忙碌）week. This evening I’m going bike__3._（乘骑）with some friends. and tomorrow, after a _4._（迅速的）breakfast，I have to go to the__ 5.__（牙医）. (Yuck!) On Wednesday, I’m  _6._(锻炼) with the school team. And I have to study for my __7.(物理）test on Thursday. It is very _8._(重要) for me. On Friday evening, I’m going to my cousin’s party_9._(直到)11 o’clock. I’m free on Saturday morning. Can you come to the movies or have video games with us at home at that_10._(片刻)?

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