Unit 5 Theme Parks

Questions: What comes into your mind when it comes to Parks? What about Theme Parks? a type of park where you can have fun riding on big machines such as a roller coaster, and where the whole park is based on one subject such as water or space travel

theme parks What kinds of theme parks do you know? history theme park sports theme park marine or ocean park theme parks future park science theme park culture theme park

purpose to educate to entertain to make profits What are the three purposes of the theme parks? to educate to entertain purpose to make profits

There are many rides to go on and shows to see. to entertain There are many rides to go on and shows to see. to educate Visitors can learn about history, cultures and science. to make profits Admission fees are charged, extra payment is required for rides and shows, and souvenirs and brand-name items are sold.

Reading Theme parks – Fun and more than fun

Disneyland Dollywood Camelot park

Disney cartoon characters Disneyland Disney cartoon characters fairy tales Theme: attractions: you can travel through space visit a ship pirate meet some cartoon characters also ride many exciting rides

pirate ship

free-fall drops

ttractive ourism these are all very a With all these attracions, no wonder t is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland.

America’s traditional southeastern culture Dollywood Theme: America’s traditional southeastern culture attractions: famous country music groups carpenters see and other craftsman make things in the old way. fashioned candy visit the shop steam-engine ride on a old train, see__________ in the the best wooden : Thunderhead which is famous for having the most in the space bald eagles preserve roller coaster length smallest

a steam engine train

bald eagles ---- the national bird of the USA

wooden roller coaster

ancient English history and stories Camelot park theme: ancient English history and stories attractions: watch shows with Merlin the wizard, see fighting with or on horseback, visit area, if you like animals and learn about farms in ancient England magic swords farm

There are _______ kinds of theme parks, some parks are ______ for having the biggest or longest roller coasters, ______ for showing the famous sights and sounds of a culture. _________ and _________ you like, there is a theme park for you. In Disneyland, you can travel through space, visiting a _______ ship or meet your favorite fairy tale or cartoon _________. Of course there are also exciting ________ waiting for you. Dollywood, with the theme of showing and ___________ America’s traditional southeastern culture, has many attractions related to culture. In England’s Camelot Park, you can _________ the ancient days and great _______ of English knights and ladies, princes and ________. various famous others Whichever whatever pirate character rides celebrating experience deeds queens

Question: What is the meaning of the title of “Theme Parks-Fun and More Than Fun”? It means that theme parks are fun to visit, but that they can also be educational and can offer useful information.

Pick out the following phrases 各种各样的 对…熟悉 使你的梦想成为现实 闲逛，徘徊 难怪，怪不得 不仅仅是乐趣 以古老的方式 乘，骑 在…方面有乐趣 体验…的事迹 根据…模仿 看魔术表演 用剑搏斗 在马背上搏斗 经营某人的农场 进入…的世界 Find out compound words in the passage!

If you have a chance to visit one of these three parks , which will you visit? Why?

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Welcome to Futuroscope Welcome to Futuroscope. Futuroscope is a _________________________theme park using the most _________technology. As its name suggests, you may get a glimpse of what our future is like after experiencing the thrills and adventures, watching the breath-taking shows and images. Its 3-D cinemas and giant screens provide _______ _____ experiences of the earth and beyond. The amazing, __________ information ________ ______ many opportunities for ________ learning makes the world ____________ in a completely new way for visitors. … science and technology-based advanced brand new up-to-date together with hands-on come to life

Tickets are ________ both ______________ and ________ Tickets are ________ both ______________ and ________. Groups that book tickets ___________ can get the group _____________. It’s a convenient place with so many excellent hotels ______, most of _________ provide a shuttle service to the park. Also, it is ________________ of the freeway. Futuroscope, a perfect ____________ of entertainment and education, is well ______ your time. Are you ready? available at the entrance online in advance admission rate nearby which within (easy) reach combination worth