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The Article primarily discusses A. a coaster in New Jersey that is celebrated because it lifts riders out of their seats when it drops B. an English roller coaster that boasts a record 14 inversions (when the ride flips riders upside down) C. some world-class roller coasters that rely on special effects like blinding fog to overload riders’ senses D. some world-class roller coasters that safely combine high velocity, loops and turns, and sensory-blasting effects | some world-class roller coasters that safely combine high velocity, loops and turns, and sensory-blasting effects |
Which is the closest synonym for the word eclipse? A. initiate B. exceed C. obey D. forfeit | exceed |
According to the Article, why is the x2 roller coaster not for the fearful? | Because it has seats that rotate 360 degrees and curves that turn suddenly into jaw-clenching drops |
In what way does the Article contrast the Do-Dodonpa roller coaster with the Formula Rossa roller coaster? A. The Do-Dodonpa boasts a record 14 inversions, while the Formula Rossa disorients its riders by rotating them 360 degrees. B. The Do-Dodonpa disorients its riders by rotating them 360 degrees, while the Formula Rossa boasts a record 14 inversions. C. The Do-Dodonpa boasts the fastest acceleration of any roller coaster in the world, but the Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster period. | The Do-Dodonpa boasts the fastest acceleration of any roller coaster in the world, but the Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster period. |
Which question is not answered by the Article? | What goes into the design and upkeep of a roller coaster in order to ensure rider safety? |
The Article states: Roller coasters are the superstar attractions of most amusement parks. These rides combine high velocity, loops and turns, and sensory- blasting effects. They play on that most basic of fears-physical danger. They’re designed to be safe, but roller coasters are the ultimate scream machines. Why did the author include this information? | To explain how roller coasters play on people’s most basic fears to deliver thrilling experiences |
Read this passage from the Article: Roller coasters don’t have to touch the clouds or eclipse speed limits to deliver a hair- raising experience. Tight turns and lofty loops generate physical forces that make riders feel as if they’re about to launch from the car. In this passage, the word lofty means | extremely tall |
Which of these is a statement of opinion? A. The Formula Rossa uses a catapult system to go 149 miles per hour (240 kilometers per hour). B. The El Toro is the best ride for beginners because it generates world-class airtime. C. The Flash and the Hyper Coaster share the world record for having the tallest vertical loop. D. The Takabisha slows at 14 stories in the air to give riders a view of Mt. Fuji before dropping. | The El Toro is the best ride for beginners because it generates world-class airtime. |
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