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【题目】 How much do you know about Chicago, lllinois, in the United States? You might think it’s a big city. And it is Chicago is actually the third most populous city in the US, right after New York City and Los Angeles according to the US 2010 Census. “The Windy City” is Chicago’s most famous nickname (绰号). It is for good reason. The city lies right next to Lake Michigan and heavy gusts (一阵风) of wind blow through the city.

Chicago is very well known for its art and culture. In fact, TripAdvisor says that the Art Institute of Chicago is the No. 1 place to visit in the city. It is not only a school, but also a world—class art museum.

If you don’t feel like visiting a museum, your best choice is to go to Millennium Park. This is one of my personal favorites. This park holds the famous Cloud Gate, and it looks kind of like a big reflective (反光的) bean. Many people enjoy taking photos in its reflection.

Chicago also offers other fun things to do. If you enjoy heights, go visit the famous Willis Tower! You can go up to the top of it and step out onto a glass box. You’ll be standing over the city, but don’t worry — it’s completely safe. Doesn’t Chicago sound like a fun city?

【1】回答问题If you have one day off in Chicago, what will you do for fun? Why?

【2】找出划线单词“it”所指代的内容。

【3】从文中找出与“The population of Chicago is just smaller than New York and Los Angeles in the US.”意思相同或相近的句子。

【4】翻译句子“Chicago is very well known for its art and culture.”

【5】请给文章拟一个标题。

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】I will go to the Art Institute of Chicago，because it is not only a school, but also a world—class art museum.

【2】The Art Institute of Chicago.

【3】And it is Chicago is actually the third most populous city in the US, right after New York City and Los Angeles according to the US 2010 Census.

【4】芝加哥以其艺术和文化而闻名。

【5】Chicago

【解析】

本文讲述了美国的芝加哥。根据美国2010年人口普查，芝加哥实际上是美国人口第三多的城市，仅次于纽约和洛杉矶。“风城”是芝加哥的别名，芝加哥以其艺术和文化而闻名。芝加哥艺术学院是这座城市最值得参观的地方。还有千禧公园、著名的威利斯大厦。

【1】根据“In fact, TripAdvisor says that the Art Institute of Chicago is the No. 1 place to visit in the city. It is not only a school, but also a world—class art museum.”可知TripAdvisor表示，芝加哥艺术学院是这座城市最值得参观的地方。它不仅是一所学校，也是一座世界级的艺术博物馆，故答案为I will go to the Art Institute of Chicago，because it is not only a school, but also a world—class art museum.

【2】根据“In fact, TripAdvisor says that the Art Institute of Chicago is the No. 1 place to visit in the city.”可知TripAdvisor表示，芝加哥艺术学院是这座城市最值得参观的地方。它不仅是一所学校，也是一座世界级的艺术博物馆，所以it代指的是芝加哥艺术学院，故答案为The Art Institute of Chicago.

【3】“The population of”翻译为“……的人口”，“smaller than”翻译为“比……少”，本句的意思是“芝加哥的人口比美国的纽约和洛杉矶要少”，与文章中“And it is Chicago is actually the third most populous city in the US, right after New York City and Los Angeles according to the US 2010 Census.”可知是意思相同，故答案为And it is Chicago is actually the third most populous city in the US, right after New York City and Los Angeles according to the US 2010 Census.

【4】“is very well known for”翻译为“以……而出名”，“its art and culture.”翻译为“它的艺术和文化”，全句意思是芝加哥以其艺术和文化而闻名，故答案为芝加哥以其艺术和文化而闻名。

【5】本题是开放性试题，标题只要围绕芝加哥即可。根据“How much do you know about Chicago, lllinois, in the United States? ”可知全文讲的是美国芝加哥，所以本文标题可以是“Chicago”，故答案为Chicago。