Unit 5 Theme parks Warming up

A garden in Suzhou Hyde Park Common parks 苏州园林 海德公园

World Waterpark in Canada Disneyland 迪斯尼乐园 A common park A theme park 加拿大世界水上公园

A common park A common park

A theme park A theme park (Disneyland) (Disneyland)

What do you suppose a theme park is?

Theme Parks — Fun And More Than Fun Reading:

3.What’s the oldest theme park in the world ? Listening comprehension: 1.What do parks provide people with ? 2.Do theme parks have a certain idea ?

1.What do parks provide people with ? Parks provide people with a place to amuse themselves and to escape their busy lives for a while.

2. Do theme parks have a certain idea ? Yes,they do. Theme parks have a certain idea that the whole park is based on.

3. What’s the oldest theme park in the world ? The oldest theme park in the world is Disneyland.

Reading comprehension: Judge true (T) or false (F)

1 In recent decades,many parks have been designed to provide entertainment. ( ) 2 The big companies that own theme parks expect to make a profit just by the charges for admission. ( ) T F T 3 Theme parks have a certain idea that the whole park is based on. ( )

4 Basketballs and footballs may be sold along with shoes and special sports clothing. ( ) 5The oldest theme park in the world is Disneyland, built near Los Angeles,California in ( ) F sneakers F 1955

6 Both children and adults enjoyed seeing the characters from Disney films. ( ) 6 Both children and adults enjoyed seeing the characters from Disney films. ( ) 7 Model villages of life in the past show visitors how the early settlers in England lived. ( ) 7 Model villages of life in the past show visitors how the early settlers in England lived. ( ) T F America

__________ places Traditional parks cost _____________ many ______ to see and do activities Little or no money

Theme parks Sports parks Purpose:_________________ ________________________ The past can ___________ Disneyland Theme: Walt Disney ’ s cartoon __________ Other theme parks Include:________________ _____________________ Entertainment figures History or culture parks Provide_______ A variety of things ________ Charge money for _______ to see and do admission involve visitors in physical exercise and athletic competition. come to life marine, ocean parks, science parks, future parks

Let’s go to the theme parks in the world.

Ocean Park in Hong Kong sharks winged beauties coral dolphin

Theme parks can be both entertaining and educational, and can be based on many different ideas. Theme of the Passage: First, say what is the theme of the whole passage. Then give the main idea in each paragraph.

Main idea: Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Traditional parks provide people with a place to amuse themselves and to escape their busy lives for a while. Theme parks are different. They are very large and full of things to do, see and buy. They provide an active experience.

Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Theme parks have a certain idea (a certain theme) that the whole park is based on. One example is a sports park. Some are history or culture theme parks. They can be educational.

Paragraph 5 Paragraph 6 Disneyland was the first theme park. It is based on the fantasy life and characters of Walt Disney’s films. Other theme parks include marine, ocean parks,science theme parks,future parks.

What is the name of your theme park ? What is the theme ? Any attractions ? What do you want to show visitors and teach visitors? group work Designing