But for some people, roller coaster phobia never Why do millions of people love roller coasters?
The answer is that people love feeling afraid when
they know they're in no real danger. But Jai
Clark has never been on a roller coaster. She
frightened of heights and speed. 'It's ridiculous.
All my friends have ridden on roller coasters, and
they love it, says Jane. I've always wanted to try,
but I've never been brave enough. Well, Jane has
decided that today this is going to change. She has
bought a ticket for Oblivion and her friends are here
to support her. Her heart is beating and she can't
speak as gets in. Then they're off. People are
screaming because they're scared, or is it because
they're excited? She screams, too. Three minutes
later, it's all over. Jane is happy. She's done it!
She's been on her first roller coaster. 'Words can't
describe it!' she says.
goes away. Psychologist Frank Farley believes that
there are two types of people when it comes to
fear and risk. Some people prefer the quiet life.
For others, danger and excitement make them feel
alive. Their brains produce 'feel-good' chemicals
in risky situations, and they love extreme sports
like climbing or paragliding. Roller coasters are
great for these people because they can get the
excitement without the danger. The chance of a
fatal accident is one in 50 billion. Driving to the
amusement park is more dangerous than riding on
a 'scream machine'!
1 Read the article. What is Jane Clark's problem?
3 VOCABULARY PLUS Use a dictionary to check
the meaning of the words in blue in the text. For
more practice go to page 68 in the Workbook.
4 USE IT! Work
USE IT! Work in pairs. Ask and answer the
questions. Do you like going on roller coasters?
Why / Why not?
2.24 Read and listen to the article again and
complete the sentences.
1 Jane Clark is scared of heights
and
S.
2 Jane is going on Oblivion because she wants to
be
3 Jane's
have come with her on the
ride.
4 Jane feels
after the ride.
5 Some people love extreme sports because they
love
and excitement.
6
in your car is more dangerous than
riding on a roller coaster.
80 Scary​

lizafedkovich    1   26.04.2021 02:09    1