For the ultimateLEGO experience, fans should visit one of their theme parks around the world. You’ll find amazingreplicas of globallandmarks, cities, and vehicles that are built using millions of LEGO bricks. At LEGOLAND in the US, you can take in LEGO models of some of the country's biggest cities. LEGOLAND Florida even has a model of the Kennedy Space Center.
The parks welcome families, so they have more gentle rides that everyone can enjoy together rather thanextremeroller coasters. Popular attractionsinclude the Driving School, where kids can drive LEGO cars. After the ride, they will receive their very own driver’s license. Visitors can also be firefightersin the Fire Academy. Classic rides like carousels and Ferris wheels also get playfulLEGO makeovers.
With zonesfeaturing famous characters from themes like Ninjago or Harry Potter, there are exciting LEGO details around every corner. LEGOLAND is the ideal place for kids to spend a day with the creative joy of LEGOs. Getting to see landmarks built with the same bricks they have at home will sparktheir imaginationsto create their own LEGO masterpieceswhen they return home.
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amazing
[əˋmezɪŋ]
a. 令人驚訝的
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surprising
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astonishing
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astounding
It’s amazing that an ant can carry objects many times heavier than itself.
螞蟻搬得動比自己身體重好幾倍的物體，真令人驚奇。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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global
[ˋglob!]
a. 全球的，全世界的
This could become a global problem.
這可能成為全球的問題。
Global warming is an issue which we can’t pay too much attention to. 全球暖化是個我們再注意也不為過的議題。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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extreme
[ɪkˋstrim]
a. 極度的
n. 極端
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excessive
You should handle the problem with extreme caution.
你應極為謹慎地來處理這個問題。
Work and play are both important. But in either case, do not go toextremes.
工作和玩樂都很重要，但兩樣都不能過頭。
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license
[ˋlaɪsns]
n. 執照（可數）
vt. 授權，批准
Without a license, you can’t drive.
沒有駕照不准開車。
This companyis licensed to produce Disney toys.
這間公司獲准生產迪士尼的玩具。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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playful
[ˋplefəl]
a. 愛玩的，貪玩的
Healthy puppies and kittens are very playful animals.
健康的小狗和小貓是很愛玩的動物。
高中 Level 3
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zone
[zon]
n. 地區
vt. 將……劃作特殊地區
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area
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district
Louise volunteered to go to the war zone to report on the war.
路易斯自願前往戰區報導戰事。
The land has been zoned for industrial use.
該土地已被劃為工業用地。
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imagination
[ɪ͵mædʒəˋneʃən]
n. 想像力
Use your imagination and see if you can come up with a better idea.
運用你的想像力，看看你能不能想出更好的辦法。
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ultimate
[ˋʌltəmɪt]
a. 最終的
n. 終極，極點
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final
The ultimate decision regarding whom to hire will be made by the boss.
僱用的人選將由老闆做最後決定。
The movie star’s home is the ultimate in luxury.
這名影星的住宅豪華到了極點。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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replica
[ˋrɛplɪkə]
n. 複製品
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landmark
[ˋlænd͵mɑrk]
n. 地標；重要，重大（僅置名詞前）
The Statue of Liberty is a famous landmark in New York City.
自由女神像是紐約市著名的地標。
The government made a landmark decision
to build an industrial park in this area.
政府做出重大決定要在該區興建一座工業園區。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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attraction
[əˋtrækʃən]
n. 吸引力；愛慕；誘惑；吸引人的事物；景點
The movie’s greatest attraction for me is the all-star cast.
這部電影對我最大的吸引力是全明星的演員陣容。
Wealth and fame hold no attraction for Tom.
名利對湯姆毫無吸引力。
Chris could barely conceal his attraction to Melody.
克里斯很難隱藏自己對美樂蒂的愛戀。
Our main attraction tonight is the lucky draw.
我們今晚的重頭戲是摸彩。
The prison was turned into a tourist attraction after the government shut it down.
政府關閉了這座監獄後，它就變成了一個觀光景點。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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firefighter
[ˋfaɪr͵faɪtɚ]
n. 消防員
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spark
[spɑrk]
n. 小火花
vt. 激發，引發
vi. 冒火花
During a gas leak, any small spark could cause an explosion.
瓦斯漏氣時，一點小火花都會引起爆炸。
Reading that famous writer’s novels can spark my imagination and creativity.
閱讀那位名作家的小說可激發我的想像力及創造力。
The movie sparked an interesting conversation.
這部電影引發了有趣的討論。
Dad was fixing the car when something suddenly started sparking.
老爸正在修車時，某個東西突然冒出火花。
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masterpiece
[ˋmæstɚ͵pis]
n. 傑作
This masterpiece was written by Charles Dickens, whom I think you’ve heard of.
這部偉大的作品是由查爾斯•狄更斯所著，我想你聽過他的名字。
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LEGO is a popular toy __(a)__ that __(b)__ creativity in children with its colorful plastic bricks. ❷ From (A) to (E) below, choose the statements that are true about the LEGOLAND.
(A) It is designed and built for families.
(B) There is only one in the world.
(C) There are different rides for visitors to enjoy.
(D) Most rides there are not suitable for children.
(E) It is a theme park about movies.
