Question

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 may go to ________ if you like to get a great view of the whole city.

A．the Art Institute                        B．the Sears Tower

C．Roosevelt University                     D．Grant Park

4.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

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.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.D

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：这是一篇关于在芝加哥旅行的旅行指南，文中告诉了我们怎样能够更好地享受我们的旅行，以及怎样能省钱。

1.根据How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?及下文描述，可知本文主要是是告诉我们如何在芝加哥作一次便宜的旅行。故选C。

2.根据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).描述，可知选A。

3.根据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!描述，可知选B。

4.根据最后一段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).计算可知30天大约是四周，215*4=860，故选D。

5.根据For The Oprah Winfrey Show you’ll have to book tickets at least a month before.描述，可知选项D，描述错误。

考点：关于在芝加哥旅行的说明文阅读

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