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Have you ever been to CHicago?if not ,would you like to to go ?

What adjectives come to mind when you hear the name of Chicago?

Chicagp is also know as The Windy City,Do you know why?

The Windy City

The city of Chicago is located in the Medwest part of the United States.It is the third most populous city in the U.S.Chicago goes by many nicknames such as Chi-Town and Second  City.The most widely recognized(公認的) nickname is The Windy City.Due to Chicago locations next to Lake Michigan(密歇根湖).the weather is often breezy(有風的，通風好的) with gusty winds.Chicago is a large city with many things to do .Three popular things in Chicago for the locals and tourist are sports ,food and shopping.

A Sport Lover's Paradise(天堂)

these six sports logos represent Chicago sport teams.

can you name the sport they blengs to ?

bears--American football

Fire--Soccer

Bulls--Baseketball

Blackhawks--ice hockey

Cubs--baseball

White Sox--baseball

Chicago is one of many cities in the U.S.Where people are crazy about sports,Generally speaking.do sports have a big following in your country?Tell us about your city's sport culture.

A Paradise for Sport Fanatics(狂熱者)

        Chicago is made up of sports fanatics.Furthermore,there is never a shortage(缺乏，不足) of sporting events in Chicago all year around（全年）.Chicagoans(芝加哥人) love sports so much that they even have two baseball teams.

        Chicago area teams have own many championships(冠軍) and trophies（獎品）.Baseketball gian Michael Jordan,One of the greatest athletes known worldwide,played for the Chicago Bulls for 13 years,Jordan is regarded as one of the all-time greatest player in basketball.

The Best Pizzas

If you are looking for a wide variety(多樣的) of delicious food.then Chicago is the place to go,Every type of cuisine(烹飪) is available.from Mexican(墨西哥人) to Ethiopian(黑人).travel and leisure(安逸，閒假) magazine ranked Chicago  among American's top five cities for foodies(美食).Furthermore,food critics(評論家) say that you will find American's best pizzas in Chicago.Chicago-style pizzais known as deep dish pizza.The crust(外皮) on a deep dish pizza is about 3 inches tall.Cheese and chunky tomato sauce(厚實的番茄醬) are piled(堆積，積累) on top of the pizza base.

Largest Food Festival

If you're looking to experience a little bit of everything food-wise in Chicago.,then you need to visit the city in july,Every year,for 10 days ,the world's largest food festival takes place.The taste of Chicago features over 70 food vendors(供應商).representing the best food in Chicago.Each year over 3 million people visit the festival..

For The Shopaholics

If you happen to be a shopaholic ,you will not be disppointed with The Magnificent(華麗) Mile.In the downtown(市中心) area of Chicago,along(沿著) one street for over a mile.you will find a store for every one of your shopping desires(慾望 ).Stores like a Apple ,Coach,Niketown.and many more are lined up(排隊) along The Magnificent Mile.In addition to shopping.there are many hotels and restaurants along The Megnifient Mile.Those shopper with expensive taste should head to the Gold Coast(黃金海岸)。which is within walking distance of The Megnifient Mile.There you will find upscale(質優價高的) designer stores such as Prada,Chanel and Louis Vuitton.

Vocabulary

populous--large population in relation to it's size

nichname--a name given to something or someone that is not their real name,It is often connected with what it looks like or something they have done

gusty--wind blowing in strong sudden movements

logo--a small design that is the official sign of a company or organization

sports fanatic--a person who loves sports and is highly

Chicagoan--a person from Chicago

foodie--someone who is interested in cooking or eating food

shopaholic--someone who loves to shop

Match

New York City--The Big Apple

Los Angeles--City of Angels

Boston--Bean Town

Chicago--The Windy City

Las Vegas--Sin City

Detroit(底特律)--Motor(發動機) City

Denver(丹佛)--Mile High City

New Orleans(新奧爾良)--The Big Easy

Philadelphia(費城)--City of Brotherly Love（博愛城）

Wrap up 

1.If you were to visit Chicago，What would you like to do or see?

2.If you had to pick one sporting event to attend which one would you choose?

3.Chicagoans and tourists love depp dish pizza,What food is well-known and loved in your city?