Experience Chicago (1)

Chicago offers fun and food for all!

You've probably heard of The Big Apple. That name make you think of New York City. But have you heard of The Big Onion? No? That is one nickname for America's third-largest city, Chicago. It comes from the Native America word for the area that means "wild onion." You won't find any wild onions downtown. But you might feel the strong winds blowing off Lake Michigan. That's why the city is more often called "the Windy City."

What should you do first? If you want to enjoy great art, head for the Art Institute of Chicago. With nearly 1 million square feet to explore, be sure you're wearing your walking shoes! Download the free Art Institute tours app, and enjoy over 50 tours of the collections. Visit the impressionist gallery to enjoy the colorful paintings by Monet, Seurat and others. Don't miss the Thorne Rooms, located in the museum's basement. These 68 tiny rooms are beautiful and detailed.


Grammar Gym

- You've probably heard of The Big Apple. That name make you think of New York City.
- We've all heard of the wheat belt. It makes us think about the Great Plains in America.

Language Lab
experience v.
to feel or be affected by (something)
- Lawrence has never experienced this kind of treatment in his life.
experience n.
the process of doing and seeing things and of having things happen to you
- Cathy doesn't have sufficient experience to be a sales manager.

nickname n.
a name (such as “Moose” or “Lady Bird”) that is different from your real name but is what your family, friends, etc., call you when they are talking to you or about you
- Karl got his nickname because of his height.
- The nickname for my boss is "Diva."
- Joseph's nickname is Joey.
nickname v.
to give (someone) a name that is not that person's real name : to give a nickname to (someone)
- We nicknames our teacher "Doctor."

explore v.
- Let's explore the market and see what's there.

gallery n.
- Many famous paintings are hanging in this gallery.

detailed adj.
- Look at this beautiful drawing. It's very detailed.

fountain n.
- Water seems to jump and dance in the fountain.


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