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4. amusement Match the word with its meaning 1.To make someone laugh or to entertain someone 2. sth that makes people want to go to a place 3. a small national group of people in socity 4.an exciting feeling 5. activities that entertain people minority thrill entertainment attraction Reviewing

5. How many theme parks are mentioned in the text ? The world park Universal studios China Ethnic Culture Park Liseberg ParkDisneyland Ocean Park Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 New theme parks are being built all over the world. Para. 4

6. 特点： 篇幅长 生词多 专业术语多 方法： 先浏览问题， 带着问题在文中 找答案。

7. 1. What’s a theme park meant for? A. thrills B. entertainment C. education D. fun as well as knowledge Choose the best answer.

8. 2. Which is China’s largest theme park? A. The world park B. China Ethnic Culture Park C. Ocean Park D. Universal studios

9. 3. Which of the following is NOT true about Ocean Park? A. The park is made up of two sections. B. The people coming here can both have fun and experience something different. C. It’s in the ocean. D. Pandas can be seen here.

10. 4. Which of the following is NOT what people do at the Disney Parks? A. Meet Mickey Mouse and his friends. B. Admire An An and Jia Jia, the two giant pandas. C. Enjoy rides and games. D. Look at exhibitions.

11. 5. What is the main idea of the last paragraph of the text? A. The theme parks are popular with people. B. How many new theme parks are built. C. What can you experience in the theme parks. D. The theme parks are safe.

12. Read the text carefully and fill in the chart. Careful reading

13. the World Park in Beijing the China Ethnic Culture Park Ocean Park in Hong Kong Disneyland Universal Studios Ethnic culture— China’s 55 minorities buildings, castles and statues life in the ocean the world of Walt Disney and his characters Universal Pictures movies Parks Themes Attractions world the customs, costumes and the culture rides, opportunities to learn about life in the ocean cartoon characters, rides and games, exhibitions ； … favourite movies; exciting rides;…

14. do some True or False statements ( F ) ( T ) ( F ) ( T ) 1. The World Park is the largest park in the world. 3.Ocean Park is divided into two sections, including the Headland and the Lowland. 4. New Disney parks have opened only in the US. 5.Disneyland in California was the first theme park to become popular around the world. 6. At Universal, all the rides and activities are based on Universal Pictures movies. 2. Every year, there are more than five hundred thousand students visiting Ocean Park. Post-reading one of fifty one of

15. Homework 1. After class, read the text again and underline the important words and expressions. 2. Do the reading comprehension 《导学》 P 174.