Question

What would it be like to be over 100 meters in the air? Besides taking a plane, there is a more interesting and relaxing way to experience it: having a ride on a Ferris wheel(摩天輪).

London Eye, England

With a height of about 135 meters, the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe. There are 32 cars(轎廂)and each can carry 25 people at most. On the ride, people can get a view of London Tower, Buckingham Palace((白金漢宮) and Big Ben. One turn takes 30 minutes.

High roller, USA

It is the world's tallest Ferris wheel. It is 168 meters tall. High Roller first opened in Las Vegas on March 31st, 2014. A.ride takes 30 minutes. You can also enjoy videos and music during the ride.

Tianjin Eye, China

The Eye is a 120-meter-tall Ferris wheel. It is on a bridge over the Haihe river in Tianjin, China. It is the only Ferris wheel in the world to stand on a bridge. The wheel has 48 cars. Each can take eight people. People can get good views of the city during the 30-minute trip.

Roue de Paris, France

Roue de Paris looks like all other Ferris wheels. It is about 60 meters tall and has 42 cars. But people can move it. Because of this, the big wheel has been to many other places like Manchester in the UK and Bangkok in Thailand.

1._________has 48 cars.

A.London Eye B.High roller C.Tianjin Eye D.Rou de Paris

2.The tallest Ferris wheel in the world is in_________.

A.London B.Las Vegas C.Tianjin D.Paris

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.London Eye can carry 384 people at most on one turn.

B.Tianjin Eye can bring you musical enjoyment.

C.Roue de Paris can be moved by people.

D.Having a ride on the four Ferris wheel needs the same time.

4.Where can we read this passage?

A.In a history book. B.In a newspaper.

C.In a dictionary. D.In a traveling magazine.

Answer 1