Pacific Ocean Park History and Trivia

The video tutorial guides students through a reading and listening comprehension exercise focused on a story about abandoned amusement parks. It includes a glossary, multiple-choice questions, and a writing task. The story highlights the eerie transformation of once-bustling parks into desolate places, with a detailed history of Pacific Ocean Park's rise and fall. The park's destruction and the subsequent fame of the Z boys, who surfed its ruins, are also covered.

What skills are being practiced in this quiz?

• Mathematical and analytical skills

• Reading and listening comprehension skills

• Artistic and creative skills

• Writing and speaking skills

What is the main theme of the story about abandoned amusement parks?

• The economic impact of amusement parks

• The technological advancements in amusement rides

• The eerie and sad nature of abandoned amusement parks

• The environmental benefits of amusement parks

What was the initial investment in creating the Pacific Ocean Park?

• $20 million

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $5 million

Which of the following was NOT an attraction at the Pacific Ocean Park?

• The Haunted Mansion

• The Enchanted Forest Exhibit

• The Sea Circus

• King Neptune's Courtyard

Why did the Pacific Ocean Park struggle to attract visitors?

• It was too far from the city

• It was located in a bad part of town

• It was too expensive

• It had outdated rides

In what year did the Pacific Ocean Park close for good?

• 1969

• 1967

• 1965

• 1971

What event led to the final destruction of the Pacific Ocean Park?

• A series of fires

• A flood

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

What was the fate of the Pacific Ocean Park's pier after the final blaze?

• It was turned into a museum

• It was rebuilt

• Only the pilings remained

• It became a wildlife sanctuary

What activity did the Z boys become famous for?

• Paragliding

• Mountain climbing

• Surfing and skateboarding

• Bungee jumping

Where did the Z boys practice their skills?

• In the mountains of Colorado

• On the beaches of Hawaii

• Among the ruins of the Pacific Ocean Park

• In a local skate park