Designing Thrills

What do the questions in Paragraph 3 mainly consider?

• the different types of people who will ride the roller coaster

• the appearance and artistic appeal of the roller coaster

• the range of costs in building a roller coaster

• the needs and features of a roller coaster

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which excerpt from the passage MOST clearly suggests that every roller coaster is unique?

• The loops twist upside down and sideways and the gravity-defying hills swoop up and down.

• Roller coasters are always custom designed for the amusement park where they will be built.

• Steel coasters are built section by section in a factory and then assembled on location at the amusement park.

• There are only about 100 companies in the United States that design such rides.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Based on the information in “Designing Thrills,” the field of engineering MOST LIKELY concerns which of these?

• applying the principles of art to public projects

• building mechanical parts for carts and automobiles

• using science and mathematics in figuring out how things work

• finding new uses for traditional materials such as wood and steel

What is a MAIN purpose of Paragraph 8?

• to restate the main idea

• to explain how to accomplish a goal

• to provide a thorough summary of the information presented in the passage

• to invite the reader to consider new questions that extend beyond the ideas in the passage

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is the MAIN purpose of Paragraph 1?

• to inspire the reader to build roller coasters

• to persuade the reader to ride roller coasters

• to question what the reader knows about roller coasters

• to interest the reader in the topic of designing roller coasters

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which excerpt from “Designing Thrills” expresses the MAIN

idea?

• If you love roller coasters, then you probably think that designing them would be one of the coolest jobs in the world.

• It takes both design knowledge and engineering skill to make sure

  that a roller coaster is both fun and safe.

• Designers start by thinking about the type of coaster based on the requirements of the amusement park.

• These companies employ teams that include electrical and mechanical engineers, drafting engineers, and structural designers.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author organize the information in Paragraph 6?

• by describing the steps of the process of building a roller coaster

• by providing details of roller coaster construction in order of importance

• by comparing and contrasting the construction of the frame with that of the cars

• by identifying problems and solutions that come up when building a roller coaster

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In Paragraph 7, what is the purpose of the “sand dummies”?

• to make the rides more comfortable

• to stand in for human passengers

• to test the weight load of a cart

• to keep the cart on the track

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3