1. welcome

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Theme Parks

8. 1.What is a theme park? Skimming Task One
2.How are theme parks different from traditional amusement parks?

9. 1.What is a theme park?
A theme park is a collection of rides, exhibitions or other attractions that are based on a common theme.

10. 2. How are theme parks different from traditional amusement parks?
Unlike traditional amusement parks, theme parks often want to teach visitors something. They combine fun with the opportunity to learning something.

11. Task Two
Scanning
How many themes parks are mentioned in the passage? What are they?
World Park in China
China Ethnic Culture Park
Ocean Park in Kong Hong
Disneyland in Carlifornia
Universal Studios in Florida

12. Group work Parks Themes Attractions 1 2 3 4 5 World Park
China Ethnic Culture Park 3
Ocean Park 4
Disneyland 5
Universal Studios

13. 1.World Park in China buildings, castles Theme: Attractions: world
and statues from more than
30 countries.
Attractions:

14. Theme: Attractions: 2.China Ethnic Culture Park Ethnic culture
customs, costumes,
and culture of China’s fifty-five
minorities.

15. 3. Theme: Ocean Attractions:
rides and attractions that can be found in
most parks
a conservation center that helps protect
marine animal
Discovery of the Ancient world
dinosaur exhibition
Dolphin University
Butterfly House
An An and Jia Jia

16. 4. Disneyland in California
Theme:
the world of Walt
Disney and his characters
Attractions:
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck
and many others
rides and games
exhibitions from all parts of
the world

17. Theme: Attractions: 5. Universal Studio in Florida Movies
All the rides and activities are
based on Universal movies.
Vistors can feel the scenes the
heros do in the movie.

18. Group work Parks Themes Attractions 1 2 3 4 5 world World Park
Buildings, castles, status 2
China Ethnic Culture Park
ethnic culture
Cusmomes, costumes,
culture 3
Ocean Park
life in ocean
a conservation center, explore the past,
dinosaur exhibition, dolphin university,
Butterfly house
pandas 4
Disneyland
cartoon characters
Mickey, enjoy rides and games, exhibitions 5
Universal Studios
movies
go on exciting rides

19. Task three Discussing 1.Why are theme parks so popular
throughout the world ?
Many people who come to theme parks can both look for thrills and entertainment and also learn some knowledge. So theme parks are very popular.
2.If you could visit one of the theme parks mentioned in the text, which one will you choose? Why?

20. Your theme parks
Name
Theme
Attractions
Other information

21. Thank you!

24. Marine Land