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Elevated Architecture:Downtown“L”Train
A forest that grows furniture sounds like a setting right out of
Explore Chicago's amazing architecture from the unique view of
Alice in Wonderland,but there's nothing magical about it-just a lot
Unit 5
Learning from nature
elevated trains and station platforms.Learn the history behind the
of hard work.The forest consists of row upon row of trees covered
famous "L"system and hear how it has shaped the development of
in blue plastic molds,converting them into furniture as they grow.
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buildings within the Loop.The city's first elevated train started
Once they take the desired shape,they are cared for until thick,
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making trips in 1892.Now considered one of Chicago's most
mature and ready for harvest.
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wonderful features,the "L"offers impressive views of downtown.
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After harvesting,each piece is planed (and finished to
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最
Duration:2 hours
show off the wood grain inside."It's an art form itself,and I must
佳选项。
Price:$26 public,free for CAC members
keep track of everything,"Munro said.
1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?
The entire process takes about four to eight years,resulting in
Find Your Chicago Architecture Tour
A.Must-see Chicago
fully functional,organic,and eco-friendly furniture,and more long-
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Chicago is known around the world for its architecture.Whether
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B.Historic Treasures of Chicago's Golden Age.
you tour downtown or a neighborhood,our guides will tell you the
lasting than anything else on the market.They are grown and grafted
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C.Architecture Highlights.
stories behind the buildings.
(into one solid piece without any joints that loosen over
D.Elevated Architecture:Downtown“L”Train
Must-see Chicago
time.As Munro puts it,these pieces of furniture could last for
2.When visiting Architecture Highlights,a couple should pay
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Must-see Chicago is a fast-paced,90-minute tour to Chicago
centuries