Book 4 Unit 5 Theme parks
Brainstorming e.g. childhood
Theme parks
According to the pictures, what do you think a theme park is? A. a park that is attracting B. a park that is for both adults and children C. a park that has a particular style D. it is not a park. √
Can you recognize the following pictures?
a Ferris wheel
a roller coaster
a merry-go-round
a sneaker
minority people
Reading
According to Paragraph 1, parks A. are not necessary places for you to relax. B. are all the same. C. are cheap or free for you to go to. D. are places for families only. √
Can you relate admission to a verb which we have learned before? Do you still remember the meaning of admit? 允许某人做某事 允许进入某地 承认做过某事
The underline sentence “They all charge money for admission, and for rides and shows in the park” (Par. 2 Line. 5 ) means A. they will exchange money for you if you allow them to B. you have to pay for the tickets to go to the parks. C. if you are honest of what you have done, they will give you money D. without your agreement, they won’t have you pay for anything. √
According to Paragraph 2, theme parks. A. have a long history B. have no rides, such as a Ferris wheel, merry- go- round, or a roller coaster. C. are big D. are restaurants where you can see lots of things √
How many theme parks are referred to in the text. A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8 √
Theme parks activities Sports theme parks History or culture theme parks Disneyland Marine or ocean parks Science theme parks Future theme parks 1. Play or watch sports. ( ) 2. Ride on animals.( ) 3. Take pictures of emperors or minority people.( ) 4. Know about the life of the early settlers in America.( ) 5. See the characters from Disney films.( ) 6. Swim with dolphins.( ) 7. Help cook see foods.( ) 8. Take an active part in experiments.( ) 9. Go on imaginary trips to space.( ) 10. Experience life in the past.( )
What is your understanding of the title “Theme Parks – Fun and More than Fun” You can have great fun in a theme park, e.g …… Not only can you have fun in a them park, but also you can e.g … …
TASK Make up dialogues based on the chart. One student acts as a travel agent, and another as a tourist EXAMPLE
A : Welcome sir/madam, can I help you? B: I want to go to a theme park; can you give me some advice on which one to go? A: Which of the following are you interested in, sports, history and culture, cartoon, nature, or science? B: I prefer sports. A: I think sports theme parks would be the best for you. B: What fun can I have there? A: Well, you can watch and do some sports, and you can go shopping for sports equipment and closing. B: Thanks for your information A: You are welcome.
Homework 1. Read the text carefully after class, and underline sentences that you find difficult to understand. 2. Read the text Futuroscope – Excitement and Learning, and write a summary of the text about what you can do in Futuroscope.
Listening listen to the text carefully and decide which of the statements are true or false.