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(免費(fèi)).
○ 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(優(yōu)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.