Theme parks Unit 5
Look at the following pictures about some world parks. Do you know their names?
Yellowstone National Park in USA
Hyde Park in London
Summer Palace
Hong Kong Ocean Park
Su Zhou Classical Gardens
Do you know the differences between a parka theme park and
What is a park? A park is generally considered to be large enclosed areas of land with grass and trees for people to walk in it for pleasure or for children to play in it.
What is a theme park? It is a kind of amusement park which has a certain theme – that the whole park is based on.
Look at the pictures below. Try to match the names of the parks with the pictures. Can you guess which are parks and which are theme parks?
Beihai Park World Waterpark Central Park
Dollywood Camelot Park Disneyland
Parks: Bei Hai Park, Central Park Theme parks: Camelot Park, World water park, Disneyland, Dollywood
Roller-coaster rides
pirate ship
merry-go-round
ferris wheel
bungee jumping
free-fall drop
slide bumper car
purpose to entertain to make profits to educate What are the three purposes of the theme parks? Give examples.
There are many rides to go on and shows to see. to entertain Visitors can learn about history, cultures and science. to educate Admission fees are charged, extra payment is required for rides and shows, and souvenirs and brand-name items are sold. to make profits