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.

It’s hard to make friends if you stay at home alone all the time. Get out of house and do things that will put you in touch with other people. It’s easier to make friends when you have similar interests.

Don’t be afraid to show people what you’re really good at. Talk about things you like and do best. People will be interested in you if there is something interesting about you.

Look at people in the eyes when you talk to them. That way , they’ll find it easier to talk to you.

Be a good listener. Let people talk about themselves before talking about ”me ,me, me”

Try to make friends with the kinds of people you really like, respect(尊敬）and admire（羡慕），not just with those who we are easy to meet. Be friends with a  lot of people .That way ,you ‘ll have a bigger group of people to choose and have more chances for making friends.

1.How can we have more friends?

A．Get in touch with other people.

B．Stay at home

C．Only surf the Internet.

D．Often make telephone calls to others.

2.When you talk to people ,you should look__________.

A．In front of him                          B．right ,left or at the floor

C．the sky                               D．at the people in the eyes

3.Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Cindy always talks about herself when she talks to other people.

B．It’s hard to make friends if you stay at home all the time.

C．Don’t be afraid to show people what you’re really good at.

D．Please look at people in the eyes when you talk to them.

4.If you want to have more chances for making friends, you should ________.

A．try to make friends with the kinds of people you really like, respect and admire.

B．Don’t just make friends with the people who are easy to meet.

C．Be friendly with a lot of people

D．All above.

5.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Tell us not to study at home all the time.

B．Tell us only to make friends with people you like.

C．It’s hard to make friends if you stay at home.

D．Tell us how we can make more friends

—We’ll be back for our school’s        anniversary ceremony.
—I see. That means you'll have a get-together with your classmates in        years.

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