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第*页 体裁专练8——说明文专题训练(3) (限时：22分钟　错题数： 个) 第*页 (2020·阳泉·二模) Fairs and theme parks never seem to lose their attraction. My kids love them as much as I do. Not everyone will agree with me though. My wife is terrified of anything more exciting than the merry－go－round. So why do I love Blackpool’s Big One while she goes white on hearing the words “roller coaster(过山车)”？ 第*页 According to psychologists it comes down to something called a “Type T” personality. Type T’s are thrill－seekers who welcome the uncertainty of activities that most people would find hair－raising. It seems some of us enjoy the physical sensations associated with fear: the adrenaline(肾上腺素) rush and the beating heart. Scary rides make us feel alive. Terrifying experiences encourage a sense of excitement once we’re back on solid ground though we only enjoy them, experts say, when we’re within a “protective frame” that assures us that deep down, we’re still safe. 第*页 Recent research has found certain genes(基因) which may be responsible for those of us with Type T personalities. Biochemists have separated a gene called DRD4 which seems more common in rollercoaster lovers like me. New technologies have allowed engineers to design coasters that change speeds quickly, shoot up hundreds of feet into the air and make all sorts of twists. Research suggests that extreme fairground rides tend to appeal particularly to those of us who lead stressful, structured or controlled lives. It’s certainly true that roller coasters 第*页 are a way of breaking out of the humdrum(乏味的) expectations of everyday life. Theme parks allow us to act like children again, to experience true excitement and behave a little wildly. Where else as an adult can you scream at the top of your lungs and throw your arms in the air without being sent for psychological evaluation? If you’re looking for a great place this summer where you can get in touch with your inner risk－taker, head for the nearest theme park. It’s a scream! 第*页 1. What can w