If you come to Chicago, it’s hard to find an excuse to deny paying a visit to the Brookfiled Zoo. Here are more information about the zoo for reference:

Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique(独一无二的) exhibits.

Address: 1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, Illinois

Phone: 708-688-8000

Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation:

The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop” (Hollywood Station) and from there it’s only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo.

Parking at the Brookfield Zoo:

Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses.

The Brookfield Zoo Hours:

The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year.

Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Brookfield Zoo Tickets:

Adults(ages 12-64), $13.50;

Seniors(ages 65+), $9.50;

Children(ages 3-11), $9.50;

Children(ages 2 and under), free

The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits:

Tropic World; WolfWoods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Havitat Africa.

About the Brookfield Zoo:

The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It’s home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats(壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education, with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts.

For more information about the Brookfield Zoo, visit www. brookfieldzoo.org.

1.Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo?

A. At First Avenue. B.At Ogden Avenue.

C. At 31st Street.

D.At the Hollywood Station.

2.How much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo?

A.$46 B.$32.5 C.$36.5 D.$23

3.What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable?

A. Its cheap tickets.

B. Its various activities.

C. Its cage-less displays.

D. Its open hours.

Since the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have got a lot “greener” toward the environment. “We didn’t know at that time that there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,” says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA.

But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement. Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many, many times,” says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day.

According to US government reports, emissions (排放) from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons. The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9. Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with, the world is a safer and healthier place. A kind of “green thinking” has become part of practices.

Great improvement has been achieved. In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs; today in 1995 there are about 6,600. Advanced lights, motors, and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution.

Twenty-five years ago, there were hardly any education programs for environment. Today, it’s hard to find a public school, university, or law school that does not have such a kind of program. “Until we do that, nothing else will change!” says Bruce Anderson.

1.According to Anderson, before 1970, Americans had little idea about _______.

A. the social movement B. recycling techniques

C. environmental problems D. the importance of Earth Day

2.Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?

A. The grass-roots level.

B. The business circle.

C. Government officials.

D. University professors.

3.What have Americans achieved in environmental protection?

A. They have cut car emissions to the lowest.

B. They have settled their environmental problems.

C. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.

D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures.

4.What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph?

A. Education. B. Planning.

C. Green living. D. CO reduction.

The companies below offer student accommodation(住宿) all around London, no matter what university you are attending. And they limit the complications (复杂) that other rental companies can have (such as paying for heat and hot water, paying your rent yearly and so on).

CRM Students has 12 different properties (房产) to choose from in London with various size choices depending on your budget and requirements. Prices start from £ 140 per week.

International Students House is unique because they offer twin, triple and quad rooms, which means they are cheaper per week than others. Of course, you will be sharing your bedroom with up to three other people. Prices start from £ 78.4 per week.

Prodigy Living has several properties in London (most of which have just been decorated) and offers en-suite (套房) rooms in flats and one-bedroom flats. Prices start from £ 209 per week.

Scape Living has properties in Greenwich, Surrey and Shoreditch, with the latter two being new apartments as of 2015, which means they will be in pretty good condition. Prices start from £ 185 per week.

Unite Students offers student accommodation in various areas of London, from en-suite rooms to two-bedroom flats, with lots of sharing choices available. Prices start from £169 per week.

These student housing associations are the best I found on the Internet for cheap student accommodation in London; however, I am aware that new ones are appearing every day. For a full list of associations like these (but most are more expensive than those listed above), I recommend checking out UCL’s alternative accommodation page.

Note: Most rooms require a small deposit (押金), which is typically the same value as your weekly rental price ( for example, £ 200 per week =£ 200 deposit before you move in).

1.Why does the author recommend the companies above?

A.Because they offer all kinds of student accommodation.

B.Because they allow students to pay the rent weekly.

C.Because they mainly provide one-bedroom flats.

D.Because they avoid the need for students to pay extra for facilities (设施) in the room.

2.The rent of the houses that International Students House offers is cheaper than others because _________.

A.students have to share the bedrooms with others

B.students needn’t pay for heat and water

C.most of the houses have just been decorated

D.students don’t have the right to choose the room size

3.How much will you pay if you want to rent a new apartment?

A.At least £140 per week.

B.At least £ 78.40 per week.

C.At least £195 per week.

D.At least £ 185 per week.

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