Question

Everyone has a favourite attraction at an amusement park, and I am no different. However, unlike
most people who seem to prefer roller coasters, my favourite 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. 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.
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!
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. 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!


a)As used in paragraph 1, the word attraction most nearly means _____________.
b)It can be understood that Coney Island, Navy Pier, and the Santa Monica Pier are all
examples of _____________
(i) Amusement parks (ii) Ferris Wheels
(iii) Vacation spots (iv) Boat docks
c)As used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for complex?
(i) Impressive (ii) Beautiful (iii) Exciting (iv) Simple
d)What does the author like best about Ferris Wheels?
(i) The impressive engineering and beauty of them.
(ii) The excitement and thrills they guarantee.
(iii) The beautiful sights and relaxation they allow.
(iv) The fact that most amusement parks have one
e)According to the passage, the Ferris Wheel was originally designed for ____________ .
(i) Coney Island (ii) The world’s fair (iii) Disneyworld (iv) Singapore
f) This passage was most likely written to _____________.
(i) Describe the author’s favourite amusement park rides.
(ii) Explain the original design of Ferris Wheels and how they work today.
(iii) Describe the history of Ferris Wheels and why they are so popular.
(iv) Explain the history of Ferris Wheels and why the author likes them.
g) Using information in the passage, the reader can understand that the tallest Ferris Wheel in
the world is _____________. 1M
(i) Under 250 feet tall (ii) Between 250 and 500 feet tall
(iii) Between 500 and 750 feet tall (iv) Over 750 feet tall
h) In paragraph 2, the narrator says,” As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can make
safe and fun Ferris Wheels.” Can you think of any other machines that seem simple but actually
are not? List at least two and explain why they are not actually simple. 1M
i) Write the best suitable title for the passage.

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