Unit 5 Theme Parks Warming up and Reading 豫章中学 程洪

Theme Park or Common Park?

A public area of land with grass,trees, where people can walk for fun or children can play. A large area which is designed around one subject such as water, food, culture, science or history. A theme park A common park

Match the names of the parks with the pictures Beihai Park Central Park World Water Park Disneyland Dollywood Camelot Park

What activities can we take in a theme park? Theme park Bumper car Merry-go-round Ferris wheel Pirate ship Slide Roller coasters Bungee jumping Free-fall rides Horror films

What does the title “Theme park ---Fun and more than fun” mean: A Theme parks are more fun than traditional parks. B Theme parks are fun, but also be educational. C Theme parks are not more fun than traditional parks.

What’s the theme of each park? Fairy tale stories Culture of the southeastern USA History and stories of England Disneyland Dollywood Camelot

What activities can we do in each park? space pirate characters swinging drop Theme Park Activities Disneyland Travel through ______ Visit a ______ ship Meet fairy tale _______ Ride a _________ ship Go on a free-fall_______ Read the passage by yourself, when you finish your job,exchange your answers in your groups.

traditional candy eagles Thunderhead train Theme Park Activities DollywoodListen to America _______ music See _________ craftsmen Try some traditional ______ Ride on steam-engine ______ See bald ______ Ride on ___________ and other rides country

magic swords ancient Theme Park Activities Camelot Park Watch _______ shows See fighting with _______ or on horseback Learn about farms in _______ England

1. Disneyland can be found everywhere. 2 You can meet any cartoon character you like at Disneyland. 3 Tourism develops where a Disneyland is built. 4 Dollywood is in the mountains in the southeastern USA. 5 Country music singers perform in Dollywood throughout the whole year. F F T T T Read the passage again to tell the following statements true or false. fairy tale or Disney cartoon in several parts of the world

6 Dollywood has the only electric train still working in the USA. 7. Visitors to Camelot Park can taste candy like the candy made in ancient England. 8 Camelot Park has the oldest roller coaster in the world. 9 Camelot Park has an ancient English farm. 10 Camelot Park has places for visitors to watch and maybe take part in sword fighting. F F F T T steam-engine the American South 150 years ago Dollywood does not have

Choose the best answer 1. The common character of theme parks is that they _____. A.have famous sights and delicious food B. introduce science and history C. combine fun with the opportunity to learn something D. supply different rides C

2. Which of the following statements about Disneyland is RIGHT ？ ___ A.It can make all your dreams come true. B. You can find fairy tale or Disney cartoon characters there. C. People can find it everywhere. D. It attracts few visitors each year. B

3. Dollywood is one of the most unique theme parks in the world because _____. A. It has the best roller coasters B. It shows America’s traditional southeastern culture C. It is in the beautiful Smoky Mountains D. You can find the only electric train still working in the USA B

4. Which of the following statements about Camelot Park is NOT right ？ _____ A.You can experience life in the days of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. B. You can find an ancient English farm. C. You can watch and maybe take part in sword fighting. D. You can take the best old wooden roller coaster. D

My own park What is the name of your theme park ? What is the theme ? Any attractions ? What do you want to show visitors and teach visitors?

After learning this passage, I am able to do the following things Very well WellNeed to work harder Give a brief definition of theme park Give a brief introduction to one of the theme park Use the new words and expressions of this passage Self-assessment I still need more practice in _______________

Homework Read the passage after class again and write a summary in students’ own words. Interview your classmates about their favourite park

Thank You!