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. Give the main idea of each paragraph:
There are various kinds of theme parks
If you want to have fun and more than fun, come to Disneyland.
Para. 2:
Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about America’s historical southeastern culture.
Para. 3:
Passagetiona
To enter a world of fantasy about ancient England, come to Camelot Park.
Para. 4:

9. 8. Camelot Park does not have the oldest roller coaster in the world.
1. Disneyland can be found in several parts of the world.
2. You can meet fairy tale or Disney cartoon characters at Disneyland.
6. steam-engine train
7. Visitors to Dollywood can taste candy like the candy made in the American South 150 years ago.
8. Camelot Park does not have the oldest roller coaster in the world.

10. Disney cartoon characters
Disneyland
Disney cartoon characters
fairy tales
Theme:
attractions:
pace
you can travel through s______
visit a p_______ship
irate
meet some cartoon characters
also ride many exciting rides

11. free-fall drops

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

13. America’s traditional southeastern culture
Dollywood
Theme:
America’s traditional southeastern culture
attractions:
____________________groups
famous country music
See ___________and other craftsman
make things in the old ___________way.
carpenters
fashioned
visit the _________shop
candy
ride on a _______ ________old train,
see__________ in the p __________
the best wooden ___________: Thunderhead
which is famous for having the most _________in
the __________space
steam-engine
bald eagles
reserve
roller coaster
length
smallest

14. 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

15. The jousting area

16. 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.

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

19. 1. D__________ are better than words when people need help.
2. One of the main a__________ of the job is the high salary.
3. He began to think about what she had said, s__________ his arms as he walked.
4. As the peace talk broke down again, efforts to p__________ the peace have failed.
5. The jacket is available in v__________ colors.
6. It takes three hours, w__________ way you take.
7. The a__________ to the movie is twenty yuan.
Deeds
attractions
swinging
preserve
various
whichever
admission

20. 8. The country depends on t__________ for much of its income.
9. This room is twice the l__________ of the other, but much narrower.
10. There are a wide v__________ of types for customers to choose from.
11. N__________ you've got a headache, see how much you drank last night. (phr.)
12. Only a m__________ of American families don’t have a car.
13. The successful launch(发射) of Shenzhou VI has greatly a__________ China’s space development program.
tourism
length
variety
No wonder
minority
advanced

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