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 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.
Mr Smith, Sandra, Rachel, Duane和the Greens正各自安排活动。请仔细阅读题中的个人情况说明和A到F的活动场地介绍,选出符合各自要求的最佳选项,选项中有一项是多余的选项。
【小题1】Mr Smith, an American, is on business in Japan. Tomorrow he would like to visit some famous attractions. He and his assistant both love climbing very much.
【小题2】Sandra is very tired because of weeks of hard work at her lessons. Now she has come up with an idea: Why not try to take a relaxing visit in Britain?
【小题3】Rachel is a hard-working student. She will head for geography in the middle school. This summer she is going to travel across a dessert in a certain country.
【小题4】Duane is an active and energetic student. He has a special interest in the great champions and their achievements. He really hopes to find a wonderful place for the coming weekend.
【小题5】The Greens, who love the sea and enjoy the sunshine, have prepared for travelling abroad. During the trip, they are going to buy some souvenirs for their friends.
A
B
C
Pattaya Beach
It is alongside the city centre, close to shopping, hotels and bars. It is one of the most successful beach in the world.
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Tokyo. Officially it’s open for climbing during July and August.
Sports Hall of Fame
Set up in 1967, it has collected the athletic achievements of the state’s greatest champions who have made their mark in American sports history.
D
E
F
Sahara Dessert
It is the largest in the world. The surface of the dessert ranges from large areas of sand dunes to stone plateaus, gravel plains, dry valleys and salt flats.
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia. It is also a very popular place for scuba diving. There you can see colorful fish and smart dolphins.
Big Ben, the UK
It has become one of the main signs of London. The sound of the bell, which you can hear at the beginning of many television programs has become well-known all over the nation.

How to talk to a foreigner? Students often want to practice their English outside class.One of the best ways to practice your English is to speak to a foreigner.This week's question comes from a student who is eager to start a conversation with the foreigners he sees every day.He asks, “Is it okay to talk to foreigners I see in the street? The answer is yes and no, but probably no.If you see a foreigner who looks lost,it is polite to ask him。”May I help you? But,otherwise(除此之外),you should probably let him get on with his business.Situations,however, do exist where it is quite all right to talk to foreigners.If a foreigner enters year school,classroom,office,shop or restaurant,for instance,feel free to ask them  (for example):

--May I know your name,please?

--Where do you come from?

--What do you think of Beijing?

--How long will you stay in Beijing?

There are also situations where it's okay to talk to foreigners in public places.If you see a foreigner alone in a restaurant,bar or care, it may be appropriate(恰当的)to ask him or her:

--Is this seat free?

--Do you mind if I talk to you in English?

--You pan probably help them if they are new to China and if they are alone,you may be able to make them feel more welcome.After a few such questions, you should know whether this person wants to talk to you or not.If they ask you similar questions, or if they give long, informative(提供有用信息的)answers, you're in luck.If not,then give them their privacy(独处).Talking to strangers is fun if you choose the right time and place.

1、One way to practice your spoken English is to try to talk with         

A、your friends           B、foreigners              C、your classmates      D、your teacher

2、When you first meet a foreigner,you should probably say         

A、Where are you going?                              B、Have you eaten your dinner?

C、Can you help me with my English?               D、How do you do?

3、The writer suggests that we should         

A、follow foreigners when we meet them in the street

B、talk with a foreigner at a good time

C、have a meal with foreigners in a restaurant

D、move to a place where a foreigner lives

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