English File 3rdE - Pre Intermediate - Revise and Check 5&6 - Short Films: Chicago
Summary
TLDRChicago, known as the 'Second City' and 'Windy City,' is renowned for its rich history, iconic pizza, and sports culture, with Wrigley Field being a significant landmark. Once having the second-largest population in the U.S., it now attracts over 30 million tourists annually who enjoy attractions such as Millennium Park and the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower. The city, which was the tallest building in the world for 25 years, is adapting to climate change by constructing eco-friendly buildings, expanding green spaces, and investing in infrastructure for electric vehicles. Experts predict a warmer, wetter climate for Chicago, and the city is proactively preparing for these changes, positioning itself as a leader in environmental sustainability.
Takeaways
- 🏙️ Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and was historically known for having the second largest population in the U.S.
- 🍕 The city is famous for its pizza, gangsters, and sports culture, with Wrigley Field being the home of the Chicago Cubs.
- 🌳 Chicago is a popular tourist destination, attracting over 30 million visitors annually who enjoy attractions like Millennium Park and Lake Michigan.
- 🏢 The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world for 25 years and is a major tourist attraction.
- 🌱 The city is preparing for climate change by constructing environmentally friendly buildings and planning for more green spaces.
- 🚗 Chicago is investing in infrastructure for electric vehicles, including new roads and car parks.
- 🌬️ Known as the Windy City, Chicago's climate is predicted to change in the future, becoming warmer and wetter.
- 🔍 Weather experts disagree with the common belief that Chicago is windier than other major cities.
- 🏙️ The city's nickname 'Second City' stems from its past status as the second most populous city in the U.S.
- 🌄 The Willis Tower was built by Sears, Roebuck and Company in 1969 as office blocks and remains the tallest skyscraper in the U.S.
- ♻️ Chicago is taking proactive steps to address pollution and climate change, positioning itself as a leader in urban sustainability.
Q & A
What is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois?
-Chicago is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois.
What are some of the things Chicago is famous for?
-Chicago is famous for its pizza, gangsters, sports, and being home to Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs.
Why is Chicago often referred to as the 'Second City'?
-Chicago is called the 'Second City' because for a hundred years, it had the second biggest population in the United States, being smaller than New York but larger than any other American city until the 1980s.
How many people visit Chicago as a tourist destination every year?
-Over 30 million people visit Chicago as a tourist destination every year.
What is the significance of the Willis Tower in Chicago?
-The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world for 25 years and is currently one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. It was built in 1969 by Sears, Roebuck and Company for office blocks.
What is Chicago's other famous nickname and what is the common misconception about it?
-Chicago's other famous nickname is 'the Windy City'. The common misconception is that it is windier than other major cities, but weather experts disagree.
What changes are predicted for Chicago's climate in the future?
-Scientists predict that Chicago's climate will change to become warmer and wetter, which is a shift from its current cold and windy conditions.
How is Chicago preparing for climate change?
-Chicago is preparing for climate change by constructing new environmentally friendly buildings, planning more parks and green areas, placing big hedges alongside city pathways, and investing in new roads and car parks for electric cars.
What will the warmer climate in Chicago potentially lead to?
-The warmer climate in Chicago will potentially lead to Chicago becoming a hotter and more tropical place than it is today, which may cause various problems but also indicates that the city is taking proactive measures to deal with pollution and climate change.
Which lake's shore do tourists walk along when visiting Chicago?
-Tourists in Chicago often walk along the shore of Lake Michigan, which is the second largest of the five Great Lakes.
What is one of the newest parks in Chicago that attracts visitors?
-Millennium Park is one of the newest parks in Chicago that attracts a large number of visitors.
What was the original purpose of the Willis Tower when it was first built?
-The Willis Tower, when first built as the Sears Tower, was intended to be used as office blocks for Sears, Roebuck and Company, which was the largest department store chain in the world at that time.
Outlines
🏙️ Chicago: The Second City's Fame and Future
Chicago, the largest city in Illinois, is renowned for its deep-dish pizza, notorious gangsters, and sports culture, particularly the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Once the second most populous city in the U.S., it's now a leading tourist destination with over 30 million annual visitors who enjoy the Millennium Park, the scenic Lake Michigan, and the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), which was the world's tallest building for 25 years. As the 'Windy City', Chicago is preparing for a future climate change that's predicted to be warmer and wetter. The city is proactively addressing environmental concerns by constructing eco-friendly buildings, planning more green spaces, and investing in infrastructure for electric vehicles.
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Keywords
💡Chicago
💡Wrigley Field
💡Second City
💡Millennium Park
💡Lake Michigan
💡Willis Tower
💡Climate Change
💡Environmentally Friendly Buildings
💡Green Areas
💡Electric Cars
💡Wind City
💡Tropical Climate
Highlights
Chicago is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Chicago is known for its pizza, gangsters, and sports culture.
Wrigley Field is home to the Chicago Cubs, the city's oldest baseball team.
Many Americans refer to Chicago as the 'Second City' due to its historical population ranking.
Chicago was the second most populous city in the U.S. for a century, after New York City.
The city attracts over 30 million visitors annually.
Millennium Park and Lake Michigan are popular tourist attractions in Chicago.
The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world for 25 years.
Sears, Roebuck and Company built the Willis Tower as office space in 1969.
The Willis Tower is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Chicago.
Chicago is preparing for climate change with new environmentally friendly buildings and green spaces.
The city is investing in infrastructure for electric vehicles, including new roads and car parks.
Chicago's climate is predicted to become warmer and wetter in the future.
The 'Windy City' nickname may no longer be fitting as Chicago's climate changes.
Chicago is ahead of most cities in its efforts to address pollution and climate change.
The city's famous climate is expected to transform into a hotter, more tropical environment.
Chicago's proactive measures are setting an example for other cities facing similar climate challenges.
Transcripts
[Music]
[Music]
chicago is the largest city in the u.s
state of illinois
[Music]
some of the things it is famous for are
pizza
gangsters
[Music]
and sports
this is wrigley field
home to the chicago cubs chicago's
oldest baseball team
[Music]
many american people call chicago the
second city
because for a hundred years
it had the second biggest population in
the country
it was smaller than new york
but until the 1980s
it was bigger than every other american
city
[Music]
today chicago is a very popular tourist
destination
every year over 30 million people visit
the city
they go to the millennium park the
newest park in chicago
they walk along the shore of lake
michigan the second largest of the five
great lakes
and they admire the view from the top of
the willis tower
[Music]
the willis tower used to be called the
sears tower
and for 25 years it was the tallest
building in the world
in 1969
sears roebuck and company
the largest apartment store chain in the
world at that time
built the tower to use as office blocks
today
the skyscraper is one of the most
popular tourist attractions in the city
it is still the tallest skyscraper in
the u.s
but it isn't as tall as the burj khalifa
in dubai
or the patronus twin towers in kuala
lumpur
chicago's other famous nickname is the
windy city
people say that it is windier than other
major cities
but weather experts disagree
in fact
scientists predict that chicago will
have a very different climate in the
future
they say that it won't be as cold and
windy as it is now but will be warmer
and wetter
[Music]
this will mean many changes but chicago
is further ahead than most other cities
in its preparations for climate change
the city is constructing new
environmentally friendly buildings
planning more parks and green areas
and placing big hedges alongside the
city's pathways
chicago is also investing in new roads
and car parks for electric cars
chicago is a changing city
the windy city's famous climate is going
to become much warmer
chicago will be a hotter more tropical
place than it is today
this will cause problems
but at the moment america's second city
is one of the first places to properly
deal with pollution and climate change
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