Action Park: History and Hazards

The video tutorial guides students through a reading and listening comprehension exercise focused on abandoned amusement parks. It includes a glossary, a story about 11 eerie parks, and a detailed account of Action Park in New Jersey, known for its dangerous rides and numerous accidents. Students are instructed to answer multiple-choice questions and a writing prompt, with two attempts allowed.

What skills are being practiced in this quiz?

• Mathematical and analytical skills

• Reading and listening comprehension

• Writing and speaking skills

• Scientific and experimental skills

What is the main theme of the story discussed in the video?

• The history of amusement parks

• The future of amusement parks

• The construction of new amusement parks

• Abandoned amusement parks around the world

What is a common feature of abandoned amusement parks?

• They are usually eerie and deserted

• They are often lively and crowded

• They are always well-maintained

• They are frequently renovated

What nickname was given to Action Park due to its dangerous nature?

• Adventure Park

• Accident Park

• Fun Park

• Thrill Park

What was one of the most dangerous attractions at Action Park?

• The bumper cars

• The haunted house

• The tidal wave pool

• The Ferris wheel

How high could the waves in the tidal wave pool reach?

• 3.3 feet

• 4 feet

• 2 feet

• 1 foot

What happened to the kayak experience ride at Action Park?

• It was closed due to lack of interest

• It was closed after a man was electrocuted

• It was closed for maintenance

• It was closed because it was too expensive

In what year did Action Park finally close for good?

• 2000

• 1982

• 1987

• 1996

What was the Alpine Slide at Action Park?

• A roller coaster

• A merry-go-round

• A sled on a concrete track

• A water slide

What was the outcome of the Alpine Slide accident in 1980?

• The ride was made safer

• A man died after hitting his head

• The ride was closed temporarily

• The ride was moved to a different location