Theme Parks --- Fun and more than fun
Bungee Jumping fully extended I feel as if I were…
Suspended Roller Coaster irritative / exciting screaming unforgettable
Free Fall Drops challenging weightless
Pirate / Swinging ship flying / swinging hold tightly
Steam-engine train romantic bring back sweet old days
Ferris Wheel a reminder of our old past gold times
LISTENING: World’s Greatest Attractions ____ and ________ of the ______ can be found in Futuroscope in France. The theme park _______ on multimedia and audio visual techniques, such as 4-D cinemas. Many __________ of the park are the only examples of their kind in the world. Much of the architecture is ________ even futuristic as if ______ from a science fiction story. The park has had more than __________ visitors since its opening in Funglimpsefuture centers attractions modern pulled 35 million
is a scientific and future-oriented theme park, from which not only can you experience something exciting but also you can learn a lot. science technology-based
What are three times and three places you can visit at Futuroscope? past present future earth bottom of the sea space Scanning:
What is the main topic of each paragraph in the passage? Para. 1: _______________________________ Para. 2: _______________________________ Para. 3: _______________________________ what I did at the Futuroscope a general description of the park general information about how to visit the park
the timeline of the travel Last week … Then … After that, … For a break, … and then I ended … Para. 1: What I did at Futuroscope
a.took part in some car racing and then skied down mountains b.met face to face with a dinosaur c.took a journey deep into space, to the end of the solar system and was pulled into a black hole d.joined some divers and went to the bottom of the ocean e.took a trip to Brazil and experienced surviving an air crash Put the events in order: c e dab
Para. 2: a general description of the park Opened in 1987, Futuroscope is one of the largest space-age parks in Europe. Its 3-D cinemas and giant movie screens provide brand new experiences of the earth only. Futuroscope offers hands-on experiences and “virtual” adventures into the past and the future. the world and beyond
Para. 3: general information about how to visit the park You can buy tickets at the _________, which are also ________ online. The park is not only for __________ but class _______. If your group book in _______, a group admission _____ can be accessed. If you come from a faraway place, you’d better live in hotels nearby, most of which provide a ______ service to the park. As for driving, the park is ______ easy reach of the _______. Plan your trip well, since it provides you with so much to see. Make sure to wear some comfortable __________, for you are to walk a lot. entrance availableindividuals outingsadvance rate shuttle withinfreeway sneakers
Writing: ＊ what kind of park it is ＊ how to get to three of the park’s activities ＊ why it is a great place for both children and adults Reference words: space-age; future-oriented; advanced; hands-on; take a … turning; on your right/left; walk past; a perfect place; have a great mix of …
Requirements for group work: Work in groups of four. Each group should pick out a speaker (leader), a secretary (take notes), a timer and an English police.