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Chicago is a city located in the Midwest region of the United States. The Midwest is often referred to as America’s heartland, and it includes several states such as Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas.

Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States, with a population of over 2.7 million people. It is known for its diverse culture, world-renowned architecture, deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and sports teams like the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bulls. The city also boasts several museums and cultural institutions, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, and the Shedd Aquarium.

One of the most iconic attractions in Chicago is the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower. Standing at 1,450 feet tall, it was once the tallest building in the world and offers stunning views of the city skyline. Another notable attraction is Navy Pier, a 3,300-foot-long pier on the shores of Lake Michigan that features an array of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options.

The Midwest is known for its vast farmland, producing crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. It is also home to several major cities like Detroit, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. In addition to agriculture, the region is also a hub for manufacturing, with industries ranging from automotive to aerospace.

Vocabulary:

– Midwest – Средний Запад

– Heartland – Сердце страны

– Architecture – Архитектура

– Art Institute of Chicago – Художественный институт Чикаго

– Field Museum – Музей науки и промышленности в Чикаго

– Corn – Кукуруза

– Soybeans – Соевые бобы

– Wheat – Пшеница

Tasks:

1. What is Chicago known for?

2. Name some of the major cities in the Midwest.

3. What are some of the crops grown in the Midwest?

4. Name one of the museums in Chicago.

5. What is the name of the tower in Chicago that was once the tallest building in the world?

Sample answers:

1. Chicago is known for its diverse culture, architecture, deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and sports teams like the Cubs and the Bulls.

2. Some of the major cities in the Midwest include Detroit, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and St. Louis.

3. The Midwest is known for producing crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat.

4. One of the museums in Chicago is the Field Museum.

5. The name of the tower in Chicago that was once the tallest building in the world is the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower).