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).
【小题1】This passage is written for telling us ___________.

A.Chicago is a big and beautiful cityB.where we can see fine photos and paintings
C.how to make a cheap trip in ChicagoD.there are many free concerts in Chicago
【小题2】It will cost you _________ if you visit the Art Institute instead of the Sears Tower on Sundays.
A.moreB.lessC.the sameD.none
【小题3】You may go to ________ if you like to get a great view of the whole city.
A.the Art InstituteB.the Sears Tower
C.Roosevelt UniversityD.Grant Park
【小题4】 You have to spend at least _____________in all to stay in a dormitory room at Roosevelt University at a good rate.
A.$100B.$300C.$215D.$860
【小题5】 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.

Trip 1  One week in the Mountains
Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals living in this area.
Time: May 8—May 14   Tel: 64639818    Adult: $110     
Trip 2  Three days in the country
There are many beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. Bird lovers can also enjoy a great walk.
Time: May 20—May 22        Tel: 63986423   Adult: $50      Child: $25
Trip 3  Flashlight adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a torch, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It’s a trip full of adventure. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.
Time: May 16—May 18     Tel: 63875629      Adult: $30       Not for children
Trip 4  Five days by the sea
Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats, too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming.
Time: May 23—May 27        Tel: 67538293     Adult: $80      Child: $40
【小题1】If you want to enjoy the sunshine with your friends at the seaside, you can call _________.

A.67538293B.63875629C.64639818D.63986423
【小题2】How much does Mr. Smith have to pay if he wants to stay in Hunter Valley with his wife and his five-year-old daughter?
A.$75.B.$100.C.$125.D.$150.
【小题3】David can take part in _______ for ________ days from May 16 to May 18.
A.hiking in the mountains, 7
B.fishing in the country, 5
C.swimming in the sea, 3
D.walking at night with a torch, 3
【小题4】________clearly tells people that children can’t take part in this kind of trip.
A.Trip 1.B.Trip 2.C.Trip 3.D.Trip 4.
【小题5】Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the four ads?
A.B.C.D.

You hurry into the kitchen,open the refrigerator and suddenly you forget why you open it.“What am I looking for?”You ask yourself.“What am I doing here?”Don't worry.You are not losing your mind.We have all had this kind of thing.If you think about something very quickly,it goes into your short-term memory and it goes right back out in just a few seconds.You have not moved things from short-term to long-term memory,so you won't be able to remember it later on.
What can you do to help get back your missing short-term memory?You may go back to where you were.So,for example,if you were sitting in a chair listening to the music in the living room,just go back into the living room.This will help you remember,and when you are back in the living room,you will suddenly think,“Oh,yes,I was thirsty and I wanted something cold to drink.That is why I went to the fridge.”If,sometimes,you can't go back to where you were before,just try tracing your steps back in your mind.Think back to things you did before,and this may help you.
【小题1】We sometimes forget why we open the refrigerator, probably because___________.        

A.We lose our mind.B.We are not thirsty.
C.We think about something too quickly.D.we won’t be able to remember things.
【小题2】What can you do to help get back the missing short-term memory?
A.Stay where you are.B.Make yourself thirsty.
C.Listen to some music.D.Try tracing your steps back in your mind
【小题3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Only a few of us will have such experiences,
B.People always forget why they hurry into the kitchen.
C.It doesn’t matter if you can’t remember why you do a certain thing at times.
D.Have something cold to drink can help you to remember the things.
【小题4】Which is the best title?
A.Lose your memoryB.What’s wrong with you?
C.Learn to forgetD.Just open the refrigerator

If you are cycling in foreign countries, you will need to know what these traffic signs and signals mean.

1

A sign like this one means that there is a bike lane(车道). If there is such a sign,you are required to use the bike lane.

If there is not such a sign, you should ride with traffic as far to the right side of the road as possible.

2

This signal means you can cross the street along with pedestrians(行人). It has a green picture of a oerson walking instead of using the word“walk”.

3

This signal is the “don’t walk”sign. It is a picture of a red hand,

meaning you should stop. You should wait to cross the street until the green picture of the person walking is showing.

4

Car drivers and bikers must come to a complete stop at“STOP” signs.

5

A“YIELD”sign means to slow down and be ready to stop.

If there are pedestrians or vehicles in or near the crossroad, you must stop. If there is no traffic in or near the crossroad and it is safe, you may go through.

6

This signal means you are coming to a zebra crossing. Car drivers

and bikers must stop to allow people in the zebra crossing to cross the street.

7

When people are working on the roads, parts of the road are often

dug up or rough(不平整的). Be careful when yon are cycling. Rough roads could make you fall off your bike.

If you must move into the road to go around a work area,you should stop and look carefully to be sure there is no traffic coming.

8

A detour is a way of getting around a roadway that is closed. Roads are usually closed because of road work or dangerous conditions. If you must take a detour, be careful about the roads you aren’t used to.

 

1.What are cyclists required to do when they see the sign?

A.To ride against traffic.

B.To ride on the left side of the road.

C.To ride on the bike lane.

D.To ride on the right side of the road

2.Which of the following signs has the same meaning as the sign?

 

3.What should cyclists do when they see the sign?

A.They should be careful when they cycle on the rough road.

B.They should take the rough road and fall off their bikes.

C.They should move into the road to go around a work area.

D.They should take another route instead of the closed roadway.

 

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