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This is called a food chain. It shows how plants and animals get their energy. At the start of the chain, we can see plants. These are called producers. They get energy from the sun. Animals do not get their energy from the sun. Animals eat plants or other animals for energy.

How to combine luxury design with affordable room rates.

A new type of hotel has emerged in the past three years, with independent hotel companies launching chains that combine high design with an affordable room rate. But how do they do it? Rosalind Mullen reports
Philippe Starck bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, a handmade bed, a good night's sleep... you might think you've woken up in an expensive boutique hotel, but nowadays you could equally be starting the day in a budget hotel.
Dutch companies such as Qbic and Citizen M, as well as home-grown Yotel and Base2Stay, are among the most exciting new launches to have shown budget needn't be boring. Not to be left out, multinationals are also filling a gap for funky, value-for-money brands - for instance, Starwood with Aloft, InterContinental Hotels Group with Indigo and Accor with Etap and Motel 6. Even established budget chains Travelodge and Premier Inn have been inspired to update their offers.
However, Robin Chadha, partner at Citizen M, points out that these new hotels are in different niches. “Qbic and Yotel offer fewer facilities than, say, Citizen M and Aloft. They are all after the same consumer in different ways,” he says.
So, who are these consumers? According to Chadha, today's consumer is money-conscious, but still wants style and comfort. For example, they can't afford a luxury hotel, but neither do they need all the facilities it offers, so they're happy with a cheaper imitation.
Stuart Harrison, manager of the Profitable Hotel Company, who created the term “budget boutique”, expands: “This new generation of hotels was born out of some independent hoteliers, either as second- generation owners or successful entrepreneurs new to the industry, demanding a completely different design and feel”.
But they have to make business sense, too, says Harrison. “Of course, the design and the fun only work when you're committed to the basic values of a good night's sleep, cleanliness, security, service and value for money,” he says.
Adapted from catersearch.com, 16 April 2010

It is one of New York's main historic symbols. It crosses the East River and connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. If you cross the it at night, you can see all of Manhattan's buildings lit up, one of the most characteristic images of New York.

It is New York’s most famous landmark and the liveliest area in the city. You'll find bars, restaurants, theaters, museums and great atmosphere. When night falls,its lights illuminate the city, and locals and tourists are totally enchanted by the city's most famous square.

It is one of the largest parks in the city. It is the most visited park in the country. It is also the most filmed location in the world: for example, Spider-Man and The Avengers were shot there.
It is one of the most well-known and most beloved monuments in America. It is one of the most famous symbols of freedom in the world. It's 93 meters high, so it's not the tallest construction in NYC, but it is probably the most iconic.

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