The Weekend - Roller Coaster (C0169)

A: I’m so excited! We are finally here! Six Flags Magic Mountain! This isthe best amusement park inthe world!
B: Alright settle down now, you’re gonna give yourself a heart attack.
C: I can’t believe they charged us dollars each. It seems like a rip offdon’t you think? It's not like I'm gonna get on these rides.
A: Whoa… Viper! That’s the world’s highest and fastest roller coaster! You go at more than miles per hour! I wanna go onthat one! Can I mom please? Can I ?
B: Chris I’m not sure you should get on that it seems a bit too much for you and we just had breakfast minutes ago. I don't think it's a good idea.
A: Aww come on mom! I can handle it. I promise I wont ask for anything else! Besides, it’s not like I’m gonna throw upor anything…
C: Let him go Carol, he’ll be fine.
A: Alright! Yeah! This is amazing! See how high up we're going? Whoa… mmmf mmfff barf.

Key Vocabulary

settle down relax
rip-off the act of overcharging
handle deal with
throw up vomit
amusement entertainment

Supplementary Vocabulary

loop-the-loop a complete vertical loop
steep having a slope that is almost vertical
lineup a line of people waiting their turn
safety/lap bar a bar that goes across a passenger's lap in order to keep them from falling out of the car
harness straps or a metal restraint that fit around a passenger's shoulders and mid-section in order to keep them from falling out of the car

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