Unit 5 Theme Parks

a type of park where you can have fun riding on big machines such as a roller coaster, and where the whole park is based on one subject such as water or space travel Questions: What comes into your mind when it comes to Parks? What about Theme Parks?

theme parks marine or ocean park sports theme park science theme park history theme park future park culture theme park What kinds of theme parks do you know?

purpose to entertain to make profits to educate What are the three purposes of the theme parks?

There are many rides to go on and shows to see. to entertain Visitors can learn about history, cultures and science. to educate Admission fees are charged, extra payment is required for rides and shows, and souvenirs and brand- name items are sold. to make profits

Reading Theme parks – Fun and more than fun

Disneyland Dollywood Camelot park

Give the main idea of each paragraph: Para. 1: Para. 2: Para. 3: Para. 4: There are various kinds of theme parks To enter a world of fantasy about ancient England, come to Camelot Park. If you want to have fun and more than fun, come to Disneyland. Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about America’s historical southeastern culture.

1. Disneyland can be found in several parts of the world. 2. You can meet fairy tale or Disney cartoon characters at Disneyland. 6. steam-engine train 7. Visitors to Dollywood can taste candy like the candy made in the American South 150 years ago. 8. Camelot Park does not have the oldest roller coaster in the world.

Disneyland Theme: Disney cartoon characters fairy tales attractions: you can travel through s______ visit a p_______ship meet some cartoon characters also ride many exciting rides pace irate

free-fall drops

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Dollywood Theme:America’s traditional southeastern culture attractions: ____________________groups See ___________and other craftsman make things in the old ___________way. visit the _________shop ride on a _______ ________old train, see__________ in the p __________ the best wooden ___________: Thunderhead which is famous for having the most _________in the __________space famous country music carpenters fashioned candy steam-engine reserve roller coaster length smallest bald eagles

Camelot park theme:ancient English history and stories watch _______shows with Merlin the wizard, see fighting with ________ or on horseback, visit _______area, if you like animals and learn about farms in ancient England attractions: magic swords farm

The jousting area

Question: What is the meaning of the title of “Theme Parks-Fun and More Than Fun”? It means that theme parks are fun to visit, but that they can also be educational and can offer useful information.

If you have a chance to visit one of these three parks, which will you visit? Why?

1. D__________ are better than words when people need help. 2. One of the main a__________ of the job is the high salary. 3. He began to think about what she had said, s__________ his arms as he walked. 4. As the peace talk broke down again, efforts to p__________ the peace have failed. 5. The jacket is available in v__________ colors. 6. It takes three hours, w__________ way you take. 7. The a__________ to the movie is twenty yuan. Deeds attractions swinging preserve various whichever admission

8. The country depends on t__________ for much of its income. 9. This room is twice the l__________ of the other, but much narrower. 10. There are a wide v__________ of types for customers to choose from. 11. N__________ you've got a headache, see how much you drank last night. (phr.) 12. Only a m__________ of American families don’t have a car. 13. The successful launch( 发射 ) of Shenzhou VI has greatly a__________ China’s space development program. tourism length variety No wonder minority advanced

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Welcome to Futuroscope. Futuroscope is a _________________________theme park using the most _________technology. As its name suggests, you may get a glimpse of what our future is like after experiencing the thrills and adventures, watching the breath-taking shows and images. Its 3-D cinemas and giant screens provide _______ _____ experiences of the earth and beyond. The amazing, __________ information ________ ______ many opportunities for ________ learning makes the world ____________ in a completely new way for visitors. … science and technology-based advanced brand new up-to-date togetherwith hands-on come to life

Tickets are ________ both ______________ and ________. Groups that book tickets ___________ can get the group _____________. It’s a convenient place with so many excellent hotels ______, most of _________ provide a shuttle service to the park. Also, it is ________________ of the freeway. Futuroscope, a perfect ____________ of entertainment and education, is well ______ your time. Are you ready? availableat the entrance onlinein advance admission rate nearby which within (easy) reach combination worth