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 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 |
小题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 |
小题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 |
小题4:You have to spend at least _____________in all to stay in a dormitory room at Roosevelt University at a good rate.
小题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. |