[D] Ferris Wheels - Up Into the Sky

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structure

[ ˈstruhk-cher ]

noun

- something that has been made or built from parts, especially a large building

The new library's structure is an impressive example of modern architecture.

passenger

[ ˈpas-uhn-jer ]

noun

- a person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it

All passengers for flight LH103 please proceed to gate 16.

operation

[ ˌop-uh-ˈrey-shuhn ]

noun

- the process of being in use or functioning

The new amusement park ride will begin its operation in June, allowing visitors to enjoy it.

carnival

[ ˈkahr-nuh-vuhl ]

noun

- (a special occasion or period of) public enjoyment and entertainment involving wearing unusual clothes, dancing, and eating and drinking, usually held in the streets of a city

There's a real carnival atmosphere in the streets.

millennium

[ mi-ˈlen-ee-uhm ]

noun

- a period of 1,000 years, or the time when a period of 1,000 years ends

The museum had an exhibit to celebrate the new millennium.

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TRE_Ferris Wheels - Up Into the Sky

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Direction: Choose the correct answer to the following questions.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Who built the first Ferris wheel?
a. Thomas Edison
b. George Ferris
c. Alexander Graham Bell
d. John Ferris
How high was the first Ferris wheel built by George Ferris?
a. 100 meters
b. 165 meters
c. 60 meters
d. 80 meters
Which Ferris wheel is currently the biggest in the world?
a. The London Eye
b. The Beijing Wheel
c. The Singapore Flyer
d. Vienna's Riesenrad
When did the London Eye open to the public?
a. December 31, 1999
b. January 1, 2000
c. July 4, 1999
d. October 15, 2000
How many passengers could George Ferris' original wheel carry at once?
a. 500
b. 1500
c. 2500
d. 2000

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

What material is the Ferris wheel typically made of?
What powered the first Ferris wheel built by George Ferris?
In which city was the first Ferris wheel constructed?
How many cabins did the original Ferris wheel have?
When did the Singapore Flyer start rotating?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.

A	B
1. currently	A. build
2. construct	B. function
3. role	C. linked
4. fascinating	D. presently
5. connected	E. captivating