Unit 22 A World of Fun

Discuss the following questions with your partner. 1.What do you think you can see in a theme park? 2.Do you like scary rides? 3.What do you think about bungee jumping and other adventure sports? 4.Does your town or city have an amusement park? What can you do there? Pre—reading

1.What’s a theme park? 2.How are theme parks different from traditional amusement parks? 3.What’s the theme of Ocean Park in Hong Kong? 4.How many theme parks are mentioned in the text? What are they? 5. Besides looking at exhibitions, what do people do at the theme parks? QUESTIONS A theme park is a collection of rides exhibitions and other attractions that are based on a common theme Traditional amusement parks only provide visitors with some equipment for pleasure,while theme parks combine fun with the opportunity to learn something for visitors. The theme of Ocean Park in Hong Kong is the ocean. Five: the World Park in China,the China Ethnic Culture Park,Ocean Park in Hong Kong,Disneyland in California and Universal Studios in Florida People can enjoy rides and games,look at buildings,castles statues,etc.

THEME PARK A theme park is a collection of rides, exhibitions or other attractions that are based on a common theme. Unlike traditional amusement parks, theme parks often want to teach visitors something. At the World Park, one of the largest theme parks in China, visitors can look at buildings, castles and statues from more than thirty countries. At the China Ethnic Culture Park, people can learn about the customs, costumes, and culture of China’s fifty-five minorities. There are also theme parks about cartoon characters, animals –even about water. What they all have in common is that they combine fun with the opportunity to learn something.

Many people come to theme parks looking for thrills and entertainment. But theme parks also try to make sure that visitors leave knowing more about their theme. A good example of a theme park that both educates and entertains is Ocean Park in Hong Kong. Visitors to Ocean Park will find all the rides and attractions that can be found in most parks, but they will also find many opportunities to learn about life in the ocean. More than 50,000 students visit the park every year, the park has a conservation centre that helps protect marine animals and their habitats in the river and coastal waters of Asia. Ocean Park is built on both sides of a mountain on the south side of Hong Kong Island.

The park is divided into two sections. Having enjoyed the rides at the Headland, visitors can take the shuttle to the Lowland. At the Lowland,they can explore the past at the Discovery of the Ancient World and examine giant footprints at the dinosaur exhibition. Visitors can also learn about coral and sharks at Dolphin University, look at the winged beauties in the Butterfly House, or admire An An and Jia Jia, the two giant pandas.

Jia Headland Rides – Dragon Buddha Gallery Marine Land - Cable Car Marine Land - Aquarium Middle Kingdom - Street

Headland Rides Marine Land - Theatre Kids World Main Entrance Middle Kingdom - Entrance Lowland Gardens

Disneyland in California was one of the first theme parks to become popular around the world. New Disney parks have opened in other parts of the US and in Europe and Asia. The theme of the Disney parks is the world of Walt Disney and his characters:Mickey Mouse Donald Duck and many others. Visitors to the Disney parks can meet Mickey and his friends, enjoy rides and games, and look at exhibitions from all parts of the world. Another big theme park in the US is Universal Pictures movies. Entering one of the attractions at Universal Studios is like stepping into the world of your favorite movie. Visitors can go on exciting rides where they can feel what it is like to do the things they have seen their heroes do in the movie.

Disneyland Tokyo has eight different towns inside of it. The towns include Critter Country, Fantasyland, Adventureland, World Bazaar, Toon Town, Westernland, and Tomorrowland. Below are pictures from different towns in Disneyland Tokyo. New Disney parks have opened in other parts of the US and in Europe and Asia. Such as:

Disneyland Tokyo

Disneyland Paris is located in Paris, France. Below are pictures from Disneyland Paris. The towns inside of it are Fantasyland, Adventureland, Discoveryland, Frontierland, and Main Street USA.

Disneyland Paris

Another big theme park in the US is Universal Pictures movies. Entering one of the attractions at Universal Studios is like stepping into the world of your favorite movie. Visitors can go on exciting rides where they can feel what it is like to do the things they have seen their heroes do in the movie.

New theme parks are being built all over the world. It seems that people just cannot get enough of scary rides and exciting adventures. The parks are becoming more advanced and new technology allows us to experience almost anything without actually being in danger or risking injury. So if you want o know what it feels like to fall through the air, take off in a rocket, fly a helicopter or fight alien creatures in outer space, visit one of the theme parks in your area. If there isn’t one where you live yet, don’t worry, the theme parks are coming!

Why are theme parks so popular?If you could visit one of the theme parks mentioned in the text, which one would you choose and why? Discuss

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work together in groups. List ideas for an “English— speaking world park”. In this park, visitors will learn English. Your group must think of good and fun ways people can learn English. Your ideas should include a variety of attractions and activities. Be creative! What to learnHow to learn ReadingRead signs along the way as you walk…… Homework