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1、Unit 5Theme parksReadingHistory or culture theme parks What do you think of a theme park is?Shenzhen Splendid ChinaSouth China BotanicalHappy ValleyWhat activities can we take in a theme park?Amusement parkBumper carMerry-go-roundFerris wheelPirate shipslideroller coasterbungee jumpingFree-fall ride

2、s Horror films merry-go-roundRoller-coaster ridesFerris wheel slide bumper car Pirate ship Hong KongDisneylandTheme Parks Fun and More Than Fun What is the meaning of the title “Theme Park Fun and more than fun”?The title means that theme parks are fun to visit, but that they can also be educational

3、 and can offer useful information.Find out the main idea of each paragraph.There are various kinds of theme parks, with a different park for almost everything.Para. 1Disneyland the fantasy amusement parkPara. 2Para. 3Para. 4Dollywoodthe traditional culture parkEnglands Camelot Park the history theme

4、 parkFind out some characters and activities in the text.DisneylandMickey Mouse and Donald DuckPara 2Snow White and seven Dwarfs are Disneyland _ characters.cartoonFree-fall rides_ hasone of the best old wooden roller coasters,ThunderheadDollywood Para 3You can see beautiful bald eagles in the world

5、s largest _.bald eagle preserveSteam-engine trainTake a ride on the only steam-engineTrain still working_.in the southeast USAIn _, you can watch magic shows with Merlin the Wizard.Camelot Park Merlin the WizardPara 4Knights of The Round TableKing ArthurA. Theme parks are more than amusement.B. Them

6、e parks are places for people to amuse themselves.C. Theme parks have a variety of things to see and do.D. Theme parks have a certain idea.1. Read the passage quickly for the general idea.D Choose the best answer.2. According to the text, tourists can find Snow White and Mickey Mouse in _. A. World

7、Water Park B. Disneyland C. Central Park D. Camelot ParkB3. Whats the Dollywoods main attraction? A. Its culture. B. Its country music. C. Its candy shops. D. Its wooden roller coasters.A4. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that the main purpose of Dollywood is to _. A. entertain B. make p

8、rofits C. show cartoons D. educate peopleD 5. If you want to see fighting with swords or on horseback, which park would you go? A. Dollywood. B. Hyde Park. C. Camelot Park. D. Futuroscope.C 1 Where do you think you would see this kind of writing? What is the meaning of the title “Theme Parks - Fun a

9、nd More Than Fun”? Comprehending You would see this kind of writing in a magazine or perhaps in some kinds of newspapers. The title means that theme parks are fun to visit, but that they can also be educational and can offer useful information.2 Complete the table.fairy tale storiestravel through sp

10、ace, visit a pirate ship, meet fairy tale characters, ride a swinging ship, go on a free-fall dropculture of the southeastern USAlisten to American country music, see traditional craftsmen and their work, try some traditional candy, ride on an old steam engine, see bald eagles, ride on Thunderhead a

11、nd other rides.ancient English history and storieswatch magic shows, see fighting with swords or on horseback, visit farm section, learn about farms in ancient England1. Disneyland can be found everywhere.Disneyland can be found in several parts of the world.F3 True or false?2. You can meet any cart

12、oon character you like at Disneyland. You can meet fairy tale or Disneyland cartoon characters at Disneyland.F3. Tourism develops where a Disneyland is built.4. Dollywood is in the mountains in the southeastern USA.5. Country music singers perform in Dollywood throughout the whole year.TTT6. Dollywo

13、od has the only electric train still working on the USA.FDollywood has the only steam-engine train still working in the southeastern USA.7. Visitors to Camelot Park can taste candy like the candy made in ancient England.FVisitors to Dollywood can taste candy like the candy made in the American South

14、 150 years ago.9. Camelot Park has an ancient English farm.10. Camelot Park has places for visitors to watch and maybe take part in swords fighting. 8. Camelot Park has the oldest roller coaster in the world.TTFCamelot Park does not have the oldest roller coaster in the world.Gai 1. What is the purp

15、ose of Dollywood? What kind of people do you think will visit this theme park?4 Discuss the questions.The purpose of Dolly wood is to show and celebrate Americas traditional southeastern culture. Probably a lot of Americans will visit this theme park.2. What do you think about ancient English storie

16、s? What other activities do you imagine there are at Camelot Park?3. Disneyland is a place to have fun. What will you do if you have a chance to visit Disneyland?4. If you have a chance to visit one of these three parks, which will you visit? Why?1. fun: enjoyment; pleasure (U) have fun: enjoy onese

17、lf 盡情地玩盡情地玩 for fun: for pleasure 為了娛樂為了娛樂 a lot of / much / no fun 有趣有趣/沒趣沒趣 (be) in fun 在開玩笑在開玩笑 The little cat is full of fun. Its no fun spending the weekend doing nothing.2. more than 不僅僅是不僅僅是; 不只是不只是This book is more than a grammar book. 這不只是本語法書。這不只是本語法書。另外另外, more than happy/glad/willing, et

18、c (to do sth)表示表示“非常樂意非常樂意(做某事做某事)”。We are more than happy to show you around Beijing. 我們非常樂意帶你到北京到處看看。我們非常樂意帶你到北京到處看看。3. various adj. 各種各樣的各種各樣的, 不同的不同的; 好幾個好幾個, 很多很多There are various ways of cooking an egg. 雞蛋有各種各樣的做法雞蛋有各種各樣的做法。Various people said they had seen the accident. 許多人說他們目睹了這次的事故。許多人說他們目

19、睹了這次的事故。variation n. 變化變化, 變更變更variety n. 品種品種, 種類種類, 多樣性多樣性vary v. 改變改變, 變更變更Many varieties of roses are being shown.許多玫瑰花品種在展出。許多玫瑰花品種在展出。Her health varies from good to rather weak. 她的健康時好時壞。她的健康時好時壞。Habits and hobbies vary from person to person. 習(xí)慣與愛好因人而異。習(xí)慣與愛好因人而異。The temperature varied througho

20、ut the day. 氣溫一整天變化無常。氣溫一整天變化無常。variety n. 變化變化, 多樣性多樣性, 種類種類The shopping center sells a variety of goods.在學(xué)校里我們學(xué)習(xí)各種東西在學(xué)校里我們學(xué)習(xí)各種東西。At school we learn a variety of things.She made the children glad _ (用各種方法用各種方法).in a variety of ways購物中心出售各種各樣的商品。購物中心出售各種各樣的商品。固定搭配：固定搭配： a (considerable / great /wide

21、) variety of 各種各樣的各種各樣的, 種類繁多的種類繁多的variety of form 各種形式各種形式for a variety of reasons 因種種理由因種種理由 in (a) variety of ways 用種種方法用種種方法4. be famous for 以以而聞名而聞名This is a place famous for its hot springs.這個地方以其溫泉而著名。這個地方以其溫泉而著名。well-known adj. 眾所周知眾所周知;著名的著名的; 聞名的聞名的be well-known / famous as 作為作為而聞名而聞名, 后接表

22、示人的身份后接表示人的身份, 職業(yè)的詞語職業(yè)的詞語be well-known / famous for 因為因為而聞名而聞名, 其后多接表示某個人或其后多接表示某個人或物的特點物的特點, 特長特長, 技能等方面的詞語。技能等方面的詞語。注意：注意： well-known 的比較級是的比較級是 better-known, 同義詞是同義詞是 famous.He is a well-known writer.他是一位著名的作家。他是一位著名的作家。Hangzhou is well-known / famous for the West Lake. 杭州以西湖而聞名。杭州以西湖而聞名。5. As yo

23、u wander around the fantasy amusement park, you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or on the street. 當(dāng)你在夢幻樂園漫步時當(dāng)你在夢幻樂園漫步時, 你可能會在游行隊伍你可能會在游行隊伍中或者街上看到白雪公主或米老鼠。中或者街上看到白雪公主或米老鼠。1) wander v. 漫步漫步; 徘徊徘徊We wandered around the shopping area for two hours. 我們在這個購物區(qū)逛了兩小時。我們在這個購物區(qū)逛了兩小時。She doesnt l

24、ike wandering the streets aimlessly. 她不喜歡在大街上毫無目的地閑逛。她不喜歡在大街上毫無目的地閑逛。2) amusement n. 消遣消遣, 娛樂娛樂(活動活動)Chinas Cultural Theme Park offers its visitors all kinds of amusement.To her great amusement the actors wig(假發(fā)假發(fā)) fell off.amuse oneself 消遣消遣, 自我娛樂自我娛樂 The children amused themselves by playing hide-

25、and-seek games.She amused herself by reading detective stories.她讀偵探小說消遣。她讀偵探小說消遣。amuse v. 娛樂娛樂; 消遣消遣His story amuses me.他的故事使我發(fā)笑。他的故事使我發(fā)笑。The children were amused by playing games. 孩子們做游戲取樂。孩子們做游戲取樂。The girls amused themselves with the dolls. 那些女孩玩那些娃娃玩得很開心。那些女孩玩那些娃娃玩得很開心。6. With all these attractio

26、ns, no wonder tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland. 有這么多引人入勝的東西有這么多引人入勝的東西, 難怪哪里有迪斯尼難怪哪里有迪斯尼 樂園樂園, 哪里的旅游業(yè)就會發(fā)展。哪里的旅游業(yè)就會發(fā)展。1) attraction n. “有吸引力的事物有吸引力的事物; 吸引吸引”注意注意: attraction n. 引力引力.常用短語常用短語: attraction of gravity 引力引力magnetic attraction 磁力磁力The attraction of the moon for the eart

27、h causes the sides. 月球?qū)Φ厍虻囊σ鸪毕?。月球?qū)Φ厍虻囊σ鸪毕?。拓展拓? attract v. 吸引吸引Like attracts like. 物以類聚。物以類聚。A magnet attracts iron. 磁石吸鐵磁石吸鐵 v. 引起（注意引起（注意,興趣興趣,贊賞等）贊賞等）; 誘惑誘惑 attract ones attention 引起某人的注意引起某人的注意attract moths with lamps 點燈誘蛾點燈誘蛾attractive adj. 有吸引力的有吸引力的; 引人注意的引人注意的an attractive woman 一個動人的女人一

28、個動人的女人2) no wonder: 難怪難怪; 不足為奇不足為奇 (esp.口語口語)No wonder youve got a headache you drank so much wine. 你喝了那么多酒你喝了那么多酒, 難怪你頭疼。難怪你頭疼。wonder n. 驚異驚異; 驚奇驚奇; 驚嘆驚嘆a look of wonder 驚異的神情驚異的神情He watched the magician in silent wonder.他一聲不響驚奇的看這魔術(shù)師。他一聲不響驚奇的看這魔術(shù)師。wonder n. 奇跡奇跡; 奇觀奇觀; 奇才奇才; 奇事；奇事；do wonders 創(chuàng)造奇跡創(chuàng)

29、造奇跡The ivory work is a wonder of delicate workmanship. 這件象牙雕刻是手藝精巧的珍品。這件象牙雕刻是手藝精巧的珍品。3)wherever conj. & adv. 無論哪里無論哪里; 無論什么情況下無論什么情況下She is followed by that person wherever she goes. 無論她去哪里無論她去哪里, 那個人都跟著她。那個人都跟著她。You can sit wherever you want. 你想坐哪里就坐哪里。你想坐哪里就坐哪里。類似用法的還有類似用法的還有whichever, whateve

30、r, whenever, Whomever 等。等。Take whichever you want. 你想拿哪個就拿哪個。你想拿哪個就拿哪個。Whatever I have also belongs to you. 我所有的一切也屬于你的。我所有的一切也屬于你的。Whatever happens, Ill always be on your side. 不管發(fā)生什么事不管發(fā)生什么事, 我總會站在你一邊的。我總會站在你一邊的。7. unique adj. “獨一無二的獨一無二的; 僅有的僅有的”e.g. an unique experience一次獨特的經(jīng)歷一次獨特的經(jīng)歷The problem

31、is by no means unique to this region.拓展：拓展：unique adj. 珍奇的珍奇的; 罕有的罕有的; 不平凡的不平凡的; 極好的極好的unique ability 罕見的才能罕見的才能8. preserve vt. 保存保存; 保留保留;保護保護; 防護防護; 維護維護Salt and spices help to preserve meat.鹽和調(diào)味品有助于保存肉類。鹽和調(diào)味品有助于保存肉類。He always preserves the style of hard struggle.他始終保持艱苦奮斗的作風(fēng)。他始終保持艱苦奮斗的作風(fēng)。preserve

32、 還可以做名詞還可以做名詞, 意為意為“保護區(qū)保護區(qū)”。This is the worlds largest narural preserve.這是世界上最大的自然保護區(qū)。這是世界上最大的自然保護區(qū)。9. length n. 意為意為“長度；長長度；長”a house 15 metres in length and 5 metres in width一個長一個長15米寬米寬5米的房子米的房子拓展：拓展：at length 最后最后, 終于終于; 詳細(xì)地詳細(xì)地speak at great length 詳細(xì)地講了好久詳細(xì)地講了好久They debated this subject at length.他們對這一題目進(jìn)行了詳細(xì)的辯論。他們對這一題目進(jìn)行了詳細(xì)的辯論。10. If you want to experience the ancient days and great deeds of English knights and ladies, princes and