Reading B1 Chicago

Keith recently came back from a trip to Chicago, Illinois. This midwestern metropolis is found along the shore of Lake Michigan. During his visit, Keith spent a lot of time exploring the city to visit important landmarks and monuments.

What is name of the metropolis?

• Illinois

• Michigan

• Keith

• Chicago

Keith loves baseball, and he made sure to take a visit to Wrigley Field. Not only did he take a tour of this spectacular stadium, but he also got to watch a Chicago Cubs game. In the stadium, Keith and the other fans cheered for the Cubs. Keith was happy that the Cubs won with a score of 5-4.

Keith was fond of that.............................

• Wrigley Field

• a score of 5-4.

• watch a Chicago

• the Cubs

Chicago has many historic places to visit. Keith found the Chicago Water Tower impressive as it is one of the few remaining landmarks to have survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Keith also took a walk through Jackson Park, a great outdoor space that hosted the World’s Fair of 1892. The park is great for a leisurely stroll, and it still features some of the original architecture and replicas of monuments that were featured in the World’s Fair.

Why was Keith impressed by the Chicago Water Tower?

• It supplies water to the entire population.

• It supplies water to the entire population.

• It is one of few landmarks that survived a historical fire.

• It is the tallest building in the city.

Chicago has many historic places to visit. Keith found the Chicago Water Tower impressive as it is one of the few remaining landmarks to have survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Keith also took a walk through Jackson Park, a great outdoor space that hosted the World’s Fair of 1892. The park is great for a leisurely stroll, and it still features some of the original architecture and replicas of monuments that were featured in the World’s Fair

What event was important for Chicago in 1892?

• Wrigley Field was constructed.

• The Great Fire destroyed a large part of the town.

• Jackson Park became open to the public.

• The World’s Fair took place here.

During the last part of his visit, Keith managed to climb the stairs inside of the Willis Tower, a 110-story skyscraper. Despite the challenge of climbing the many flights of stairs, Keith felt that reaching the top was worth the effort. From the rooftop, Keith received a gorgeous view of the city’s skyline with Lake Michigan in the background.

How did Keith arrive to the rooftop of the Willis Tower?

• He used an indoor elevator.

• He climbed the building’s exterior.

• He walked up the interior stairs.

• He took an outdoor elevator.

Whether you're travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you're likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it's also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?

What is the negative side of the Bangkok?

• it is capital city.

• It has mountains of Thailand.

• It is be noisy and polluted.

• It has plenty of things to see.

The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio's character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It's not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.

How can you go to Grand Palace?

• Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay

• Everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live

• It's not as convenient for the main tourist sites.

• you can use a Skytrain station.

Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.

What can we do to avoid from the nightmare?

• you can easily take a taxi

• Catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals

• There are two much better ways to get around the city.

• To explore the temples and historical sites

The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands.  

What is $5 for?

• The simple answer is to eat a filling and delicious meal.

• To choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants

• Everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world

• it is just for drink Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown

Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.

What can you do to wander the temples and historical sites?

• You can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams.

• Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls

• You should use boat river taxi or a longtail boat.

• There are two much better ways to get around the city.