Chicago Botanic Garden
Events
● Midwest Fruit Explorers
March 31-April 10, 1–4 pm
The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft (嫁接) and care for fruit trees.
● Midwest Daffodil (水仙花) Society Show
April 22-28, 10 am–4:30 pm
The Midwest Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes floral (花卉的) design and photography competitions.
● Ikebana International Show
May 11-19, 9 am–3:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)
The Ikebana International Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.
● Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale
The Gardeners of the North Shore host this annual show.
June 27-30, 9 am–4:30 pm
This show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow, including flowers, vegetables, herbs (草本植物), and houseplants.
● Garden tours & trams
Enjoy a tram tour for an overview of popular areas. Return each season to experience different views.
Prices | Members | Nonmembers |
Adults | $7 | $8
|
Seniors | $6 | $7 |
Children (3-12 yrs) | $5 | $6 |
Children (2 and under) | Free | Free |
Ten-visit pass | $50 | $60 |
Accessibility at the garden
Service animals
Service animals are welcome. No pets please.
Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs)
They are available for rent in the Visitor Center on an unreserved, first-come first-served basis. The following fees apply: members: $15, nonmembers $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.
Daily Hours: 8 am–7 pm
Garden View Café: 8 am–4 pm
Garden Shop: 10 am–4 pm
1.What can you do at Midwest Fruit Explorers?
A.Design flower patterns
B.Learn about tree planting.
C.Take part in its photography competition.
D.Buy some fruit at a good price.
2.At which show can you enjoy traditional Japanese flowers?
A.Midwest Fruit Explorers.
B.Midwest Daffodil Society Show.
C.Ikebana International Show.
D.Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale.
3.What service can visitors enjoy in the garden?
A.They can rent ECVs for indoor use.
B.They can visit the garden with their pets.
C.They can have free coffee from 8 am to 4 pm.
D.They can use free wheelchairs if they need to.
Shoes and trees are _______(具体的) objects. (根据汉语意思填空)
The prisoners __________ (企图，尝试) to escape, but failed. (所给词适当形式填空)
The money was collected for a ________(特定的) purpose. (根据汉语意思完成句子)
Valerie was very worried about her dad. For some time now she had noticed he was _______ his hair. One day, she asked him, “Daddy, every day you have less hair. _______ is that?” Her father smiled and said, “It’s the hair thief. He visits my _______during the night when I’m asleep. One by one he pulls out my hair, and there’s no way to _______him.”
This worried Valerie, but she was _______to help her dad. That night she stayed _______as long as she could. When she was _______her dad and mom had fallen asleep, she took a hammer and went to their bedroom slowly and _______. She didn’t want the hair thief to _______her. When she arrived at her father’s side, she carefully inspected her father’s head in order to catch the hair thief as soon as he __________. Before long, she saw a shadow on her father’s head and she __________it with the hammer.
Her father __________a loud cry and got out of bed at once. He turned the __________on, and trembling with __________, he saw Valerie waving her hammer in the air. “Daddy, I __________got him. But it looks like he __________!” said Valerie. Meanwhile, the mother __________. She burst into __________when she knew what had happened.
So Valerie’s father had to explain that the hair thief didn’t exist, and that losing hair is something that just happens naturally to most fathers. Valerie still __________about her daddy, but she no longer waited for the hair thief. __________, she bought her father a very nice sleeping hat.
1.A.checking B.losing C.touching D.protecting
2.A.When B.Where C.Why D.What
3.A.neck B.face C.ears D.head
4.A.catch B.throw C.hold D.keep
5.A.excited B.determined C.expected D.allowed
6.A.awake B.asleep C.afraid D.alone
7.A.glad B.sorry C.upset D.sure
8.A.sadly B.nervously C.loudly D.quietly
9.A.disappoint B.know C.hear D.catch
10.A.appeared B.left C.returned D.followed
11.A.caught B.felt C.hit D.covered
12.A.came out B.let out C.sent out D.set out
13.A.radio B.television C.computer D.light
14.A.shock B.delight C.care D.hope
15.A.still B.hardly C.nearly D.never
16.A.stayed B.escaped C.failed D.moved
17.A.woke up B.showed up C.looked out D.turned around
18.A.shouts B.tears C.laughter D.cheers
19.A.knew B.thought C.wondered D.worried
20.A.Though B.Instead C.Otherwise D.Besides
How to Enjoy Life As a Teen
The “best years of your life”? Maybe not, but you can learn to make the most of your high school days.
1.. Whether it’s having a computer, having friends, having a good supply of food, a bed to sleep on, family that loves you or simply being born in this world. Remember that the point of life is for you to enjoy it. Be happy, and life will reward you. Remember that these are the last few years you will be able to enjoy yourself without having to worry about the responsibility(责任) of an adult.
Choose your friends wisely. Unlike what many articles state, you don’t have to be popular and have lots of friends to be happy. 2.. Try to have friends that like you who you are, not just because you are wearing a certain brand of shoes or something like that. These are people who shop at the same store as you; not someone who will sympathize(同情，安慰) with you when your dog dies.
3.. Having a healthy body leads to a healthy and happy mind. Being confident in your appearance makes you more confident in other areas. Be sociable. 4.While you only need 4 or 5 close friends, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to meet new people. Participating gives you something to do instead of sitting bored at home and wallowing in self-pity.
5.! If you have a special girl/guy you want to ask out, dance with, etc. just ask! You probably won’t be rejected(拒绝) but if you are, remember that there will always be someone else that likes you for who you are. Don’t go to sleep that night with regret.
A.Go for it.
B.Keep your grades up.
C.Play a sport or work out.
D.Learn to appreciate small things.
E.If you are not good at sports, join a band or choir.
F.In fact, many of the “Friends” you have when you are popular are not true friends.
G.Joining in clubs, activities and sport increases your chances of meeting new friends.
