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. 1.
   This passage is written for telling us ______.
   1. A.
      Chicago is a big and beautiful city
   2. B.
      where we can see fine photos and paintings
   3. C.
      how to make a cheap trip in Chicago
   4. D.
      there are many free concerts in Chicago
2. 2.
   It will cost you ______ if you visit the Art Institute instead of the Sears Tower on Sundays.
   1. A.
      more
   2. B.
      less
   3. C.
      the same
   4. D.
      none
3. 3.
   You may go to ______ if you like to get a great view of the whole city.
   1. A.
      the Art Institute
   2. B.
      the Sears Tower
   3. C.
      Roosevelt University
   4. D.
      Grant Park
4. 4.
   You have to spend at least ______in all to stay in a dormitory room at Roosevelt University at a good rate.
   1. A.
      ＄100
   2. B.
      ＄300
   3. C.
      ＄215
   4. D.
      ＄860
5. 5.
   According to this passage, which of the following statements in NOT TRUE ?
   1. A.
      You are free to go to the Art Institute on Tuesdays
   2. B.
      Free Grant Park concerts are held four nights a week in summer
   3. C.
      The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building
   4. D.
      You can get tickets to The Oprah Winfrey as soon as you arrive

Answer 1

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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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