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The Incredible Machine
Everyone has a favorite attraction at an amusement park, and I am no different. However, unlike most people who seem to prefer rollercoasters, my favorite ride is a little more
gentle. Every time I go to Coney Island, Navy Pier, or the Santa Monica Pier, I absolutely have to ride the Ferris wheel.
The Ferris wheel is simple and yet also quite complex. That is, riding it is easy, but how it works is complicated. A series of carts are attached to a wheel, which is attached to a rim.
That rim rotates vertically around an axis, and gravity keeps the carts upright. As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can make safe and fun Ferris wheels.
What It Lacks in Thrills…
While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is still very exciting. The fact of being high in the air makes it so much more entertaining than a lot of rides. I mean, how
often do you hang from that high up in daily life?
Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don’t seek Ferris wheels out because of their excitement. Rather, I find them very relaxing. At the top of the Ferris wheel, you get beautiful sights of
the park. You also get a sense of calm that you don’t get in the hustle and bustle of the park below. Additionally, Ferris wheels are also gorgeous to look at when they are lit up at
night. In fact, the original Ferris wheel was designed as much to be seen as to be ridden.
It Happened at the World’s Fair
The first Ferris wheel was made by and named after George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He designed it for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It was the tallest attraction there,
standing 264 feet high.
However, visitors to the fair were impressed by the size of the ride as well as the mechanics of it. In 1893, anything that was not turned by hand was considered a sight to see. And
the wheel, which was a machine, was truly incredible to see. Further, as one visitor put it, the wheel was amazing because it seemed to be missing support. That is, it did not look
like it could stand on its own. And yet it did and even rotated!
They Keep Reaching Higher and Higher
Ferris wheel technology has only improved since then. Most of today’s Ferris wheels are much larger than that first one. The largest in the world is the "Singapore Flyer," which
stands slightly taller tan twice what Ferris’s did!
Today, the Ferris wheel is the most common amusement park ride. But that does not mean you should take them for granted. Instead, be thankful for Ferris’ invention. The next
time you’re at an amusement park, don’t just look up at the impressive wheel in the sky on your way to a newer attraction.
Take it for a spin!
Answer:
1) As used in paragraph 1, the word attraction most nearly means
sense park ride vision
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2) It can be understood that Coney Island, Navy Pier, and the Santa Monica Pier are all examples of
amusement parks
Ferris wheels
vacation spots
boat docks
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3) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for complex?
impressive
beautiful
exciting
simple
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4) What does the author like best about Ferris wheels?
the impressive engineering and beauty of them
the excitement and thrills they guarantee
the beautiful sights and relaxation they allow
the fact that most amusement parks have one
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5) According to the passage, the Ferris wheel was originally designed for
Coney Island
the world’s fair
Disneyworld
Singapore
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CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FOR EACH STATEMENT.
Active Villagers
Residents of a small Welsh-speaking community have clubbed together to buy the post office and shop, ten years after buying the pub.
The people of Llithfaen, Caernarfonshire were determined to prevent their village losing its focal point. Ten years ago they paid £40,000 for the pub, called the Victoria, and now
they have helped to keep the shop open. Most of the cost, £19,500, was met by the local council and a European Union grant, but the villagers needed to raise a further £6,000 to
buy the shop from the owner who is retiring.
John Jones, chairman of the community committee, said: “We went around every house and came back with £500 more than we needed. The post office and the pub are essential
to the life of the village. There are no other amenities.
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