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The World Park It is the largest miniature theme park in Asia. The park has more than 100 world-famous man-made and natural attractions from nearly 50 countries throughout the world.

The window of the world It is one of China’s oldest and most popular theme parks . It has many small copies of buildings and landscapes.

The China Ethnic Culture Park We can learn about the customs,costumes, and culture of China’s fifty-five minorities.

Splendid China It is another well-known park that shows small copies of the real world.It teaches visitors about the art,culture,history and customs of China.

Underwater World Park It was opened in 2003 in Qingdao. Visitors can enjoy all the beauty and wonders of life deep down in the ocean.It is also a good place to learn more about marine （海洋）life.

Theme Parks

1.What is a theme park? Skimming Task One 2.How are theme parks different from traditional amusement parks?

1.What is a theme park? A theme park is a collection of rides, exhibitions or other attractions that are based on a common theme.

2. How are theme parks different from traditional amusement parks? Unlike traditional amusement parks, theme parks often want to teach visitors something. They combine fun with the opportunity to learning something.

Task Two Scanning How many themes parks are mentioned in the passage? What are they? World Park in China China Ethnic Culture Park Ocean Park in Kong Hong Disneyland in Carlifornia Universal Studios in Florida

Group work Parks Themes Attractions 1 2 3 4 5 World Park China Ethnic Culture Park 3 Ocean Park 4 Disneyland 5 Universal Studios

1.World Park in China buildings, castles Theme: Attractions: world and statues from more than 30 countries. Attractions:

Theme: Attractions: 2.China Ethnic Culture Park Ethnic culture customs, costumes, and culture of China’s fifty-five minorities.

3. Theme: Ocean Attractions: rides and attractions that can be found in most parks a conservation center that helps protect marine animal Discovery of the Ancient world dinosaur exhibition Dolphin University Butterfly House An An and Jia Jia

4. Disneyland in California Theme: the world of Walt Disney and his characters Attractions: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and many others rides and games exhibitions from all parts of the world

Theme: Attractions: 5. Universal Studio in Florida Movies All the rides and activities are based on Universal movies. Vistors can feel the scenes the heros do in the movie.

Group work Parks Themes Attractions 1 2 3 4 5 world World Park Buildings, castles, status 2 China Ethnic Culture Park ethnic culture Cusmomes, costumes, culture 3 Ocean Park life in ocean a conservation center, explore the past, dinosaur exhibition, dolphin university, Butterfly house pandas 4 Disneyland cartoon characters Mickey, enjoy rides and games, exhibitions 5 Universal Studios movies go on exciting rides

Task three Discussing 1.Why are theme parks so popular throughout the world ? Many people who come to theme parks can both look for thrills and entertainment and also learn some knowledge. So theme parks are very popular. 2.If you could visit one of the theme parks mentioned in the text, which one will you choose? Why?

Your theme parks Name Theme Attractions Other information

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