What's the best way to overlook (俯瞰) a beautiful city? If you find (climb) a mountain tiring, there is another way that is more relaxing: take a Ferris wheel (摩天轮)!
Ferris wheels sit (介词) the middle of some great cities around the world. These tall, wide (wheel) move round and round while carrying people. You can have such (冠词) wonderful time, chatting with friends (连词) enjoying a fantastic view under your feet.
The (one) Ferris wheel was built in 1893 by US engineer George Ferris Jr. in Chicago, US. The giant wheel shocked people. At that time, it was the largest single piece of steelworks that had ever been made. Ferris wheels (quick) became tourist attractions.
Now, with many countries racing to build the tallest, greatest or coolest Ferris wheel, the big round wheels are becoming popular in amusement parks and carnivals. Here is one of the top Ferris wheels around the world. Would you try it?
With a height of 443 feet (about 135m), the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheels in Europe. It has enough space for 800 people on one turn (圈) and each car can carry as (much) as 25 people. By taking it, visitors can get a 360-degree view of London Tower, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. One complete turn (take) 30 minutes. The London Eye is at the center of the New (year) celebrations, as bright, sparkling fireworks rain down from the wheel.
