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BRAVIA ENGLISH: 7

8.1 Choose the correct option:

1. The ice-slides were popular because people got...
- (a) money
- (b) freedom
- (c) thrill
- (d) new friends

2. The French people modified the ice slide before installing it in Paris. This modification was necessary because...
- (a) the Paris government did not give permission
- (b) they wanted to show their engineering skills
- (c) Paris was a bigger city
- (d) the climate of Paris was different from that of Russia

3. In the second paragraph, the author mainly wants to convey that the roller coasters...
- (a) were useless in Europe
- (b) gained a lot of popularity in Europe
- (c) caused many accidents
- (d) were disliked by most people

4. The Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway in Pennsylvania was originally used for carrying...
- (a) coal
- (b) passengers
- (c) parcels
- (d) prisoners

5. Which of the following would you call a 'bumpy ride'?
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)

6. American businessman Thompson recovered his entire investment within a week. This shows that he...
- (a) will close his roller coaster business
- (b) will earn huge profits
- (c) will charge more amount now
- (d) will migrate to some other country

7. John Miller was called the 'Thomas Edison of roller coasters' because...
- (a) he was the real pioneer of roller coasters
- (b) he used bulbs in his roller coasters
- (c) he was an American
- (d) he was a businessman

8.2 Complete the following statements suitably:

1. The ice slides of Russia were mainly made of ________.
2. The modern day roller coaster was first made in Paris in ________.
3. The first roller coaster in India was installed at ________.
4. The man who designed over 100 coasters in the 1900s was ________.
5. A word in paragraph 4 which means 'one who produces a lot' is ________.

Sagot :

Final answer:

The ice-slides were popular for the thrill they provided. The French modified the ice slide due to climate differences. Roller coasters gained popularity in Europe.


Explanation:

1. The ice-slides were popular because people got thrill from them, not money, freedom, or new friends.

2. The French people modified the ice slide due to the climate of Paris being different from that of Russia.

3. In the second para, the author mainly wants to convey that roller coasters gained a lot of popularity in Europe.


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