Unit22 Reading Theme parks

Walt Disney Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

Pre-reading What can you see in a theme park? rides shows buildings statues castles What can you do in a theme park? watch scary films and shows, look at the exhibitions, enjoy the rides and attractions, meet many cartoons,etc

Skimming What is a theme park? How many theme parks are mentioned in the passage? What are they? ----A theme park is a collection of rides,exhibitions or other attractions that are based on a common theme. Five. They are World Park, China Ethnic Culture Park, Ocean Park, Disney Land, and Universal Studios.

Scanning 1.What do the theme parks have in common with each other? They combine fun with opportunity to learn something. .2. Why can we experience almost anything without actually being in danger or risking injury? (para4) Because the parks are becoming more advanced and the new technology is used more and more. 3.Why do many people come to theme park? They come to theme parks looking for thrills and entertainment. 4.What are all the rides and activities based on at Universal? They are based on Universal Pictures movies.

the World Park Belgium Mecca

白金汉宫 阿拉农神庙

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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.

ETHNIC PARK

ETHNIC PARK 民族大团结

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

An exciting ride in Ocean Park Ocean Park of Hong Kong

Disneyland

Listen to the tape and pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation, with books closed.

Find out the main idea of each paragraph Para1 Theme parks are not traditional like amusement parks and often teach visitors something too Para2 Each theme park has at least one special kind of attraction. Para3 Disneyland was the first theme park and influenced many others built later. Para4 Theme parks are becoming more and more popular around the world

Find the meanings Find words in the passage that mean the following To make someone laugh or to entertain someone (para1) 2. sth that makes people want to go to a place (para2) 3. a small national group of people in socity (para1) an exciting feeling (para2) 5. activities that entertain people (para2) amusement attration minority thrill entertainment

Read and think B C 1.Many people come to theme park looking for______. A.rest and amusement B.knowledge and entertainment C.thrill and excitement D.fun and relax 2.In Ocean Park, you may NOT____. A.exam the footprints at the dinosaur exhibition B.learn about coral and sharks at the Dolphin university C.admire two giant crocodiles named An An and Jia Jia D.looking at the winged beauties in Butterfly House B C

B D 3.You may not experience __________ in the park. A. falling through the air B. risking injury C. taking off in a rocket D. flying a helicopter or fight a creatures in outer space 4.Which one of the following is TURE?_____ A. More than 50,000 visits visit the park every year B. Disneyland in Florida was one of the first Theme parks to become popular around the world. C. At Universal, all rides and activities come from real world D. The theme parks are becoming more advanced B D

Group work: Read the first three paragraphs and fill in the blanks according to the following two questions. 1. What are the themes of three parks? 2. What do they do to educate and entertain people? 3. What are the differences?

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ancient world butterfly Ocean park

Ocean Park Theme: Life in the ocean Visitors will learn about_______________,for example , ____and _____at Dolphin University. Life in the ocean coral sharks learning People can enjoy the rides, take the ______,look at the ______________ and admire ____________. shuttle Winged beauties giant pandas fun

Meet Mickey Mouse

The world of Walt Disney and his characters Disneyland Theme: The world of Walt Disney and his characters Mickey People can meet _______ and his friends, enjoy ______and _____. They can look at the_________ from all over the world. rides games fun exhibitions learning

Universal Studios Theme: Universal Pictures movies People seem like entering a world of their ______________. And they can go on ________________just as the heroes do in the movie . learning favourite movie exciting rides fun

comprehension c.The World park 1.Which is China’s largest theme park? A. the China Ethnic Culture Park B. Ocean Park c.The World park D.Universal studios (C)

2. Which of the following is NOT true about Ocean Park. A 2.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) C. It’s in the ocean. D. Pandas can be seen here.

3. Which of the following is NOT what people do at the Disney parks. A 3.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 JiaJia ,the two giant pandas. C. Enjoy rides and games. D.Look at exhibitions. (B)

4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph. A 4.What is the main idea of the last paragraph? 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. (A)

Universal Studios Theme parks To educate & to entertain The World Park the Ethnic Cultural Park Ocean Park Disneyland Universal Studios look at building, castles ,statues from 30 countries customs, costumes and culture of China’s 56 minorities life in the ocean e.g. sharks/rides & attractions protect animals and habitats e.g.AnAn&Jia Jia explore the past /look at footprints of dinosaurs meet characters/exhibitions from all over the world/enjoy rides &games/ stepping into the world of favorite movies/go on adventures feel like heroes

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.

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.

Post Reading 1What’s the difference between a theme park and a traditional amusement park? ----Unlike traditional amusement parks, theme parks often want to teach visitors something. they combine fun with the opportunity to learning something. 2.Why are theme parks so popular?Which one do you like best? People want not just fun/ people want to learn something /theme parks show us the world and teach us about nature.

Discuss: What do you learn about theme parks? Theme parks are not like traditional amusement parks and often teach visitors something too.. Each theme park both educates and entertains people. Disneyland was the first theme park and influenced others. Theme parks are becoming more and more popular and being built all over the world The largest miniature theme park in Asia is The World park. …

Task Have you ever been to a theme park? Have you got on line to search the information about theme parks? Please tell us .Let’s enjoy together.

Homework 1.Design a theme park and exchange ideas in class next period. 2.List ideas for an “ English-speaking World Park”,using the form on Page67. 3.Finish the reading of the workbook.

Build an “English-speaking World Park” What to learn How to learn Reading Read the signs along the road as you walk… Writing Speaking Listening

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