A Just what is it about roller coasters ( 过山车 )? It seems we just can't get enough of them. This week we take a look at some of the top amusement parks and the roller coasters that have helped make them famous. Lake Compounce Lake Compounce, being one of America's more traditional parks, is a rare find indeed. The oldest continuously operating amusement park in the U . S., it has been a popular family spot since 1846. Like many old - time parks, it fell on hard times and was in danger of being closed. Luckily, in 1977, a well - known company came to its rescue with huge infusions( 注入 ) of cash. The transformed park with its new rides, is attracting many new fans. Holiday World It is a family park in the sense that it resists the hyped - up ( 兴奋的 ) atmosphere of its competitors and instead offers a more relaxed friendly experience. Rare in that it is privately owned and it has many features that corporate parks often can't match. There is lots of entertainment for youngsters, so parents appreciate the park's family - friendly policy of free entry to the water park, reasonable food prices and unlimited soft drinks free of charge. Knott's Berry Farm One of American's favourite theme parks, Knott's has something for everyone. For those seeking a breathtaking rush, try the roller coaster, GhostRider or the Xcelerator. GhostRider is the single largest attraction in amusement park history and one of the longest and tallest wooden roller coasters in the world. If you're after something a little less exciting, go to Camp Snoopy. Or visit the heart of Knott's, Ghost Town, for a glance of life in the Wild West of the 1880s. With its cowboys, carriages, steam trains and historic buildings—many transported from mining towns—Ghost Town will let you relive a piece of the past. Islands of Adventure In the style of Walt Disney World, Islands of Adventure is dived into themed “lands”. Unlike the sugar - coated Magic Kingdom, however, IOA features attractions guaranteed to set the heart racing. Its roller coasters are state - of - the - art( 达到最新水平的 ) fun. While the Spiderman is fantastic, you haven't truly lived until you've experienced The Incredible Hulk's wild and unique uphill launch( 启动 ) . 1 . What happened to Lake Compounce in the 1970s? A . It escaped going out of business. B . It developed into a big company. C . It went broke. D . It was built in a mountain. 2 . What is special about Holiday World? A . It owns the latest ride technology. B . It has a hyped - up atmosphere. C . It provides free food. D . It belongs to an individual. 3 . Which park takes visitors back to earlier times? A . Lake Compounce. B . Holiday World. C . Knott's Berry Farm. D . Islands of Adventure. B Last Friday, I was waiting for my train and on the station's floor there was a man just sitting. I thought he was sleeping. I looked around and nobody stopped so I just shrugged( 耸肩 ) and went my way. After a few steps, I turned and asked him if he needed any help. He told me he was OK; his house was one station away and he would only need to take the train there. I offered my help, as I reached for his hand to help him stand. He wanted to take the stairs but I feared he would hurt himself by being too weak to walk, so I asked him to take the elevator. He insisted on taking the stairs, so I told him I would take the elevator with him. Even though my mind was trying to put the danger lights on ... don't go into an elevator alone with a drunk man ... I put this thought out of my mind and accompanied him on the elevator. We arrived on the platform with no incidents. The young man's knees seemed to soften, so I asked him to walk a little more with me to rest on a bench. While sitting there he thanked me, telling me that I saved him. Finally, the train came. I found a seat and he stood next to me. At the next station, as we said our goodbyes, I asked him to walk carefully, so as not to hurt himself. Before I knew it, he left 200 yen next to me on the seat and dashed out of the train. There was no way to give him back his money. I wanted to leave the money on the seat, but a young woman who thought it belonged to me ran after me and gave me the coins. My initial reaction to getting that money was of shame and I even felt offended by his gesture. Then I thought he just wanted to thank me the best way he knew how. I then saw his act of kindness as very endearing( 讨人喜欢的 ). I smiled all the way home. 语篇导读 本文为记叙文,讲述了作者在地铁站一次助人为乐的经历。 4 . Why did the writer ask the man to take the elevator? A . Taking the elevator was convenient and fast. B . The man seemed too weak to take the stairs. C . He was willing to accompany the man. D . Taking the stairs may do harm to the man. 5 . How was the writer feeling when taking the elevator? A . Helpful. B . Anxious. C . Calm. D . Exhausted. 6 . Why did the writer leave the money on the seat? A . He pretended he didn't see the money. B . He thought the man would be back for the money. C . He thought it's shameful to put a price on his kindness. D . He wished to pay it to help a young woman. 7 . According to the last paragraph, what is the writer like? A . Cautious. B . Warm - hearted. C . Bad - tempered. D . Understanding.