Reading

amusement

Match the word with its meaning1. To make someone laugh o

r to entertain someone

2. sth that makes people want to go to a place

3. a small national group of people in socity

4. an exciting feeling

5. activities that entertain people

minority

thrill

entertainment

attraction

Reviewing

How many theme parks are mentioned

in the text ?

The world park

Universal studios

China Ethnic Culture Park

Liseberg ParkDisneyland

Ocean Park

Para. 1

Para. 1

Para. 2

Para. 3

Para. 3

New theme parks

are being built

all over the world.

Para. 4

特点： 篇幅长 生词多 专业术语多

方法：

先浏览问题，

带着问题在文中

找答案。

1. What’s a theme park meant for?

A. thrills

B. entertainment

C. education

D. fun as well as knowledge

Choose the best answer.

2. Which is China’s largest theme park?

A. The world park

B. China Ethnic Culture Park

C. Ocean Park

D. Universal studios

3. Which of the following is NOT true

about Ocean Park?

A. The park is made up of two sections.

B. The people coming here can both have

fun and experience something

different.

C. It’s in the ocean.

D. Pandas can be seen here.

4. Which of the following is NOT what

people do at the Disney Parks?

A. Meet Mickey Mouse and his friends.

B. Admire An An and Jia Jia, the two

giant pandas.

C. Enjoy rides and games.

D. Look at exhibitions.

5. What is the main idea of the last paragraph

of the text?

A. The theme parks are popular with people.

B. How many new theme parks are built.

C. What can you experience in the theme

parks.

D. The theme parks are safe.

Read the text carefully

and fill in the chart.

Careful reading

the World Park in Beijing

the China Ethnic Culture Park

Ocean Park in Hong Kong

Disneyland

Universal Studios

Ethnic culture— China’s 55 minorities

buildings, castles

and statues

life in the ocean

the world of Walt Disney and his characters

Universal Pictures movies

Parks Themes Attractions

world

the customs, costumes and the culture

rides, opportunities to learn about life in the ocean

cartoon characters, rides and games, exhibitions ；…

favourite movies; exciting rides;…

do some True or False statements

( F )

( F )

( T )

( F )

( F )

( T )

1. The World Park is the largest park in the world.

3.Ocean Park is divided into two sections , including the Headland and the Lowland.

4. New Disney parks have opened only in the US.

5.Disneyland in California was the first theme park to become popular around the world.6. At Universal , all the rides and activities are based on Universal Pictures movies.

2. Every year, there are more than five hundred thousand students visiting Ocean Park.

Post-reading

one of

fifty

one of

Homework1 . After class, read the text again

and underline the important

words and expressions.2. Do the reading comprehension 《导学》 P174.