1. Words and expressions __________ n. 主题 theme __________ vt. 使开心
__________ adj. 各种各样的
__________ 因…而出名
theme
amuse
various
be famous for
Disney Theme Parks are famous for various kinds of amusements.

2. A park is __________
a place where you can feel at ease.
a place where you can see blossoms in spring.
a place where you can entertain yourself in a variety of entertainment facilities.

3. Theme Parks

4. History or culture theme parks

5. Shenzhen Splendid China

6. South China Botanical

7. Happy Valley—amusement park

8. What is a theme park?
Generally speaking, a theme park is a park with a ________, where people can have _____ and more than fun, as it combines ________and exciting experiences with __________.
theme
fun
education
amusement

9. 1. Give the main idea of each paragraph:
Skimming
1. Give the main idea of each paragraph:
Para. 1:
Various kinds of theme parks.
Para. 2:
Disneyland.
Dollywood
Para. 3:
Camelot Park
Para. 4:
2. Where are the three theme parks?
1) Disneyland:
2) Dollywood:
3) Camelot Park:
several parts of the world
Smoky Mountains,
Southeastern USA
England

10. The way to expand your idea
a world of ______
magic
Disneyland
Two Main Aspects of Fun Activities
It will bring you into a magical world …… whether……or meeting your favourite fairy tale or Disney cartoon character. As you wander around the fantasy amusement park, you may see Snow white or Mickey Mouse in a parade or on the street.
The way to expand your idea
The park creates __________________________
The park offers ___________________________
a magical world.
travel through space
visit a pirate ship
meet favourite fairy tale or Disney cartoon characters
Disneyland has many exciting rides, from giant swinging ships to terrifying free-fall drops.
The way to give examples
many exciting rides.
swinging ships, free-fall drops
Theme Parks --- Fun and More Than Fun

11. Exciting rides:
A pirate ship
Giant swinging ship
Free-fall drops
Roller coasters
A pirate ship
roller coaster
Free-fall drops
roller coaster

12. a world of ______ culture Dollywood Two main aspects of fun activities
The park offers __________________________
The park offers ___________________________
cultural events
country music groups performing all year
craftsmen making crafts in the old fashioned way
candy shop making candies of 150 years ago
rides
the only steam engine train in southeast US
one of the best old wooden roller coaster

14. a world of ______ fantasy Camelot park
If you want to experience the ancient days and great deeds of English …, Camelot Park is the place for you.
Expanding idea
Every area of the park is modelled after life in the days of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Supporting details
Magicians performed magic shows.
Knights fought with swords or on horseback.
Farmers took care of their animals.

15. Theme Parks -- Fun and More Than Fun
Purpose of the writer
Theme Parks -- Fun and More Than Fun
If you want to have fun and more than fun, come to Disneyland!
Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about American historical southeastern culture!
To enter a world of fantasy about ancient England, come to Camelot Park!

16. The common characteristic of theme parks is that they _____.
have famous sights and delicious food
B. introduce science and history
C. combine fun with the opportunity to learn something
D. supply different rides
1. Fun to visit
2. Educational and useful information

17. According to the first paragraph, what are theme parks mainly for?
They are for mainly for food, _______, science, ________, movies or _________.
culture
cartoons
history
Important sentences:
There are various kinds of theme parks, with a different park for almost everything.
主题公园有不同的种类，不同的公园有不同的主题，几乎囊括了一切。
2. Whichever and whatever you like, there is a theme park for you.
no matter which\ what

18. You may pick ________ one you like best.
________ you choose, you won’t be satisfied.
I ‘ll go ________ the wind takes me.
_______ of you gets here first will win the prize.

19. F F T Para. 2 T or F? 1. Disneyland can be found everywhere.
2. You can meet any cartoon characters you like at
Disneyland.
3. Disneyland is one of the most famous theme parks in
the world. F F T
Words and expressions
熟悉… 为…所熟悉
_______________ _______________
2. 实现，成真 被实现
____________ _______________
难怪 毫无疑问
_____________ ____________________
be familiar with
be familiar to
come true
be realized
(it’s) no wonder
There’s no doubt that

20. Theme Example of Activities
Para. 3 Complete the table
Name
Theme Example of Activities
Dolly-
wood
America’s traditional southeastern __________.
1. Listen to American ________ music.
2. Try some traditional ________.
3. Ride on an old steam ________ train.
4. See the largest bald eagle ___________.
country
culture
candies
engine
preserve

21. Words and expressions :
室内外剧院
indoor and outdoor theaters
室内\ 户外运动
indoor \ outdoor activities 出门
go outdoors
2. 老式的 old-fashioned
middle-aged white-haired kind-hearted warm-hearted
short-sighted near-sighted good-\ill-tempered
warm-\ cold-blooded
Sentences:
1. …or take a ride on the only steam engine train still working …
2. Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about America’s historical southeastern culture!

22. Para. 4 Fill in blanks 1
If you want to experience the ancient days and great _______ of English knights and ladies, then _______________ is the place for you. Every area of the park ________________ the life in the days of King Arthur and the Knights of _____________.
You can watch ____________ and see the ________ with swords. To enter a world of fantasy about ______________, come to Camelot Park.
deeds
Camelot Park
is modelled after
the Round Table
magic shows
jousting
ancient England

23. Choose the correct answer
What is Futuroscope?
a theme park in America.
a theme park that uses the most advanced technology to take people out of the earth and the present time.
a science and technology-based theme park that provides people with extraordinary experience without leaving the earth and the present time.
a theme park that provides only fun and excitement.

24. Para. 1 What did I do ?
1. _____________ deep into space.
2. _____________ to Brazil and experience _________ an airplane crash
3. ______ some divers and went to the ______ of the ocean to see strange _________.
4. ___________ some car racing and then _______ down some of the most difficult mountains
5. _________________ with a dinosaur
take a journey
take a trip
surviving
join
bottom
creatures
take part in
skied
meet face to face
In a word, he travelled
in space
on the earth
underwater

25. Para.2
Words and expressions:
1. 太空时代主题公园
space-age parks
2. 以科技为基础的
technology-based
3. 全新的体验
brand new experiences
4. 接近 get close to
5. 最新的信息 过时的信息
up-to-date information out-of-date information
6. 亲身实践的 活跃起来 也，又，和…一起
hands-on come to life as well as

26. Sentences:
1. ________ (open) in 1987, Futuroscope is one of the largest space-age parks in the world.
2. ________ (open) the door, you’ll find a neat bedroom.
3. ________ (begin) in 2009, this project is going on well.
4. All the information, together with the pictures, ______ (have) been sent to the related company.
5. Her children, as well as their nephew, ________ (be) all taken good care of by her.
6. Mr. Smith, along with his partners, ________ (be) to blame for the accident.
Opened
Opening
Begun
has
are is

27. Para. 3
Complete the information:
where to buy tickets?
at the park’s entrance or on line (available?)
who to go there?
individual (个人) and class outings (not only…but also…)
where to stay?
in the hotels nearby (most of which…?)
how to go there?
by shuttle (provided by the hotels) or by car
(within easy reach of..?)
what to do before going ?
plan your trip well.
what to wear?
(be sure to) wear comfortable sneakers or walking shoes.

28. able to be used or easily bought or found
This is the only room available.
There are plenty of jobs available in the western part of China.
Will you be available tomorrow?

29. Where do you think they are?
Disneyland?
Dollywood?
Camelot Park?
Free-fall rides

30. Where do you think they are?
Dollywood

31. Where do you think they are?
Camelot park
Where do you think they are?

32. How do you understand the title?
Theme parks- fun and more than fun
1. Fun to visit
2. Educational and useful information