EP 0169The Weekend

Roller Coaster

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.

核心词汇

settle downphrase

relax

ripoffcommon noun, singular

the act of overcharging

handleprinciple verb, present simple

deal with

throw upphrase

vomit

amusementcommon noun, nonvariable

entertainment

拓展词汇

loopthe loopcommon noun, singular

a complete vertical loop

steepAdjective

having a slope that is almost vertical

lineupcommon noun, singular

a line of people waiting their turn

safety/lap barcommon noun, singular

a bar that goes across a passenger’s lap in order to keep them from falling out of the car

harnesscommon noun, singular

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