1. Unit 5
Theme Parks

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Reading
Theme parks –
Fun and more than fun

7. Disneyland
Dollywood
Camelot park

8. 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

9. pirate ship

10. free-fall drops

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

12. 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

13. a steam engine train

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

15. wooden roller coaster

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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!

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

23. Treat yourself to our new experiences, if you dare!
Extreme thrills, images in giant screen format(格式), breathtaking shows, interactive(互动的) adventures that will delight your senses, and more.
Over 25 experiences for all the family that bring you fun and a new way of exploring the world.

24. 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

25. 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