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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 gentler. 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.
    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.
    Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don’t seek Ferris wheels out because of their excitement.
    Rather, I find them very relaxing. You also get a sense of calm that you don’t get in other rides.
    Additionally, Ferris wheels are also gorgeous to look at when they are lit up at night.
    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 not only impressed by the size of the ride as well as
    the mechanics of it.
    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 than twice what Ferris’s did! Today, the Ferris wheel is the most common
    amusement park ride.

    Write the letter of your answer.

    1) As used in paragraph 1, the word attraction most nearly means

    A. sense C. ride
    B. park D. vision

    2) It can be understood that Coney Island, Navy Pier, and the Santa Monica Pier are all examples of

    A. amusement parks C. vacation spots


    B. Ferris wheels D. boat docks

    3) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for complex?

    A. impressive C. exciting
    B. beautiful D. simple

    4) What does the author like best about Ferris wheels?

    A. the impressive engineering and beauty of C. the beautiful sights and relaxation they allow
    them D. the fact that most amusement parks have one
    B. the excitement and thrills they guarantee

    5) According to the passage, the Ferris wheel was originally designed for

    A. Coney Island C. Disneyworld


    B. the world’s fair D. Singapore

    6) Using information in the passage, the reader can understand that the tallest Ferris wheel in the world is

    A. under 250 feet tall C. between 500 and 750 feet tall
    B. between 250 and 500 feet tall D. over 750 feet tall

    7) This passage was most likely written to

    A. describe the author’s favorite amusement park rides


    B. explain the original design of Ferris wheels and how they work today
    C. describe the history of Ferris wheels and why they are so popular
    D. explain the history of Ferris wheels and why the author likes them

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