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Learn English with this rollercoasters English lesson

Date: Jul 08 2013

Intro

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Are you a thrill seeker? Are you the kind of person who says yes to every new adventure?

For more than a century, people have been riding rollercoasters. Rollercoasters can create strong feelings of excitement, anxiety, nausea and everything in between. It seems like people either love or hate rollercoasters. It’s hard to be ambivalent about such a thrilling ride.

Vocab

century n.

Definition

Example My grandmother was born more than a century ago.

anxiety n.

Definition

Example I'm having a lot of anxiety about driving again after my car accident. I really don't want to go out on the road again.

Example I'm having a lot of anxiety about driving again after my car accident. I really don't want to go out on the road again.

nausea n.

Definition

Example Sarah has strong feelings of nausea whenever she flies on an airplane.

ambivalent adj.

Definition

Example My sister is ambivalent about Johnny Depp, but I think he's awesome!

thrilling adj.

Definition

Example Meeting the President was a thrilling experience.

thrill seeker n.

Definition

Example I'm no thrill seeker. I prefer to relax at home with my friends.

adventure n.

Definition

Example My friend is always looking for a new adventure. Last year he swam with sharks!

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Are you more like Devan or more like Marni? Do you like thrills and excitement, or would you rather watch from a safe place? What is the craziest thing you’ve experienced?

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princessanika

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i like danger asventure but not all the time and for evething. just for little adventure or for little things. i have never try to swimming with a or some sharks.


i  think some people born with danger. but it’s not show those are very brave.


sometimes the danger adventurs or danger things can get our life. we should becareful.

03:15 PM Aug 01 2013 |

mohamma

mohamma

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

nice

08:32 AM Aug 01 2013 |

ania_pl

ania_pl

Poland

I don’t think I’m a typical thrill seeker but there are some situations when I need more adrenaline and I have to do some crazy things. It takes the pressure away and gives great experience.


And I like fast driving but I have to limit it..

05:56 PM Jul 09 2013 |

ale_serrat

ale_serrat

Brazil

I love rollercoasters and getting a rush riding them is a great adventure! I think I’m a kind of a thrill seeker hahahaha

11:18 PM Jul 08 2013 |

knuschu

knuschu

Germany

I like the tingle in my stomach. So, if I visit a theme parc, I try to use each rollercoaster ( have a look to my rollercoaster pic on my profile ) ;-)


But I don’t like the long waiting time before the attraction.

09:36 PM Jul 08 2013 |

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joodiaboot

joodiaboot

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i am more like devan.


some times i do some crazy doing.have u ever sit on top off car when s.b is drive that???


i do that last friday…i love that.

06:11 PM Jul 08 2013 |

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TranceSoul

TranceSoul

Poland

It depends on situation but in this case ( I mean a fair ) I think I am more like Devan. Generally I’m not crazy person, I need to think two times before I do something. Sometimes I feel I must do crazy thing, thing I’ve never done before.


The craziest thing I’ve experienced, hmm…I don’t remember, I need to think about it :)

05:12 PM Jul 08 2013 |

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jef_maiko

jef_maiko

Brazil

I’m more like Devan. I do prefer adrenalie, but I only go in adventures that I really feel myself safe. It’s kinda a calculate risk….

03:51 PM Jul 08 2013 |

MESS

MESS

Turkey

I have never been a thrill seeker in my life. Safety and security are of utmost importance to me. I need to feel completely safe and secure whatever I do, or whatever desicion I make. So no, I will certainly pass on roller coaster or gondola. They are not for me. I would rather stay on ground and feel my feet firmly attached to the ground. :)

03:19 PM Jul 08 2013 |

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tviydimedrol

Ukraine

In some cases, I’m a thrill seeker, I like to feel adrenaline in my blood while doing something crazy. It’s on one hand. But on other one,my survival instinct tells me if the adventure is too dangerous, especially if it is beyond my physical abilities. 

02:04 PM Jul 08 2013 |

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DarknessLight

Germany

Ummm, I guess I’m in between. It all depends on the game or the situation. I love thrills and excitement, but in a moderate way. Like I’m not a thrill seeker but I enjoy thriller sitautions and would rather be a part of it than just watch.

01:09 PM Jul 08 2013 |

shaerwan

shaerwan

Syrian Arab Republic

am more like Devan


11:24 AM Jul 08 2013 |

kenlin16

kenlin16

Taiwan

I used to be a thrill seeker. I liked to go on almost everythig at Wonderland from rollercoster to drop zone. But after few accidents had happened on them , now I become more conservative about those rides like Marni. Although those rides are requested to be inspected 5 times a year, they seemed scary to me now becasue they are huge and fast and no any tiny mistake is allowed. Now I think I’d rather watch them from a safe place than ride it myself.

08:39 AM Jul 08 2013 |

drallon

drallon

China

I like thrills and excitment, But I afraid it a little. If who forces me ,or I want to do ,then I am willing to do it and  with pleasure. But the entertainment with thrills and excitment are a little dear and I cannot do it many times.

03:58 AM Jul 08 2013 |

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marwa89

marwa89

Syrian Arab Republic

i like thrills and excitement soo much..i welcome adventures but the fair in my  country is not modern ….

12:44 AM Jul 08 2013 |

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