(共24张PPT)
UNIT 3 FASCINATING PARKS
Using Language
In this class, you will
1. Summarize the main idea of the text and analyse its writing purpose.
2. Figure out the structure and the language features of the text.
3. Talk about the theme park impressing you most and write an introduction about a theme park you like.
4. Discuss and share what theme parks bring them.
Aims
What is a theme park Have you ever been to a theme park Which theme park have you been to What kind of activities do you like most
A theme park has a certain idea or a certain theme that the whole park is based on, like sports theme parks, history or culture theme parks, Disneyland theme parks, marine or ocean theme parks, science theme parks and future theme parks …
Lead in
Look at the title and the three pictures to predict what the text will talk about
Theme parks
fun and more than fun
Go through the title and the passage quickly to summarize.
1.What the text mainly talk about
2. Who are the target readers What is the writer's purpose of writing this text
3. What’s the type of text
Activity 1: Reading for main idea and writing purpose.
The text mainly introduces three theme parks, which give people something fun and more than fun.
Visitors. The writer's purpose is to appeal to visitors to visit by introducing three theme parks.
Expository writing(说明文).
A B C D
Disneyland (various locations) Travel through space; visit a ____________; ____________; A parade of ___________
Dollywood in ___________ ____________ Thunderhead ____________put on performances there
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in _________ Water fight against pirates; exciting roller coaster; water rides Whale Shark Aquarium; _______; polar bears Plenty of restaurants
with _______
Activity 2: Read the text and fill in the table on page 32.
A B C D
Disneyland (various locations) Travel through space; visit a ____________; ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________; A parade of ___________________
Activity 2: Read the text and fill in the table on page 32.
pirate ship
enormous swinging ships, scary free-fall drops
Disney characters
A B C D
Dollywood in ___________ ___________ ___________ ____________ ___________ Thunderhead ______________________________________put on performances there
Activity 2: Read the text and fill in the table on page 32.
the Smoky Mountains in the southeastern USA
An old wooden roller-coaster,
Famous country
music groups
A B C D
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in _____________ Water fight against pirates; exciting roller coaster; water rides Whale Shark Aquarium; _________________; polar bears Plenty of restaurants
with ________________________
Activity 2: Read the text and fill in the table on page 32.
Zhuhai,China
dolphin and sea lion shows
tasty food for every appetite
The table on page 32 shows the introductions to each theme park. What headers would you give for columns A to D
A Name and location B _______________
C __________________ D _______________
Rides
Attractions
Food/Restaurants
Activity 3: Study the language features.
What does the title “Theme parks- fun and more
than fun” mean
Theme park Fun activity More than fun
Disneyland travelling through... visiting ...
Dollywood enjoying...visiting... riding...
Chimelong Ocean Kingdem walking... seeing... watching...
make your childhood dreams come true
learn about America’s historical southeastern culture
learn the knowledge about marine animals
Read for title
What does the title “Theme parks- fun and more
than fun” mean
It means that theme parks are not only fun to visit, but they can also be _____________ and can offer useful information.
educational
Read for title
Underline useful expressions used to introduce
the name and the location of a theme park
the activities of a theme park
the theme of a theme park
give the recommendation to the visitors
How to write an introduction to a park
Dollywood, in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in southeastern USA, is unique because it shows and celebrates America’s traditional southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put out performances there all year round, indoors and outdoors. People come from all over America to see skilled workers make wood, glass, and iron objects in the old-fashioned way. Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy that Ameircan southerners made 150 years ago is a rare experience. Riding on the only steam still working in the southeastern United States is a special treat. And for those who like rides, Dollywood has a superb old wooden roller coaster. Thunderhead. It is world-famous for having the longest track in the smallest e to Dollywood to have fun learning all about America’s historic southeastern culture!
name
location
main feature
Introduction
activities
Body
recommendation
verbs, attractions, food, rides, shows …
Ending
Read for structure
◆ Location
◆ Main feature(s)
◆ Activities
verbs, attractions, food, rides, shows …
If ..., come to ....
◆ Name
◆ Recommendation
adjective.
An introduction to a park
Introduction
Body
Ending
常用表达
1.a dream trip梦想之旅
2.place of interest名胜
3.a summer resort避暑胜地
4.a must-see place必游之地
5.appeal to对……有吸引力
6.avoid traffic jam避免交通堵塞
7.be struck by被……迷住
8.beyond description难以形容
9.book a single/double room预订一个单人/双人房间
10.catch one’s eye吸引某人的眼球
11.have a good time/have fun/enjoy oneself玩得很开心
增分靓句
1.The West Lake is located in/lies in/is situated in the west of Hangzhou.
西湖位于杭州的西部。
2.Along the roads/streets are many supermarkets.
沿着公路/街道有许多超市。
3.It’s 10 kilometres from the destination to the railway station.
从目的地到火车站有10千米。
4.Wolong Nature Reserve is home to/is the home of pandas.
卧龙自然保护区是熊猫的家园。
5.Beijing is one of the oldest cities with a long history.
北京是历史最悠久的城市之一。
6.Beijing is rich/abundant in tourist attractions and enjoys many world-famous places of interest.
北京有很多旅游景点,有许多世界闻名的名胜古迹。
7.It’s very convenient to get there by taking Buses No.17,69 or 59 besides Subway Line 2.
除了乘坐地铁2号线,乘坐17路、69路或59路公共汽车到那里也很方便。
8.As is known to us all,Mount Hua is famous/well-known/distinguished for its breathtaking cliffs and its unique characteristics.
正如大家所知道的,华山以它惊人的悬崖和独一无二的特征而出名。
9.On arriving at the top of the hill,we were deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery.
一到达山顶,我们就被这里美丽的风景深深地吸引了。
10.The moment we arrived,we were given a warm welcome by the local people.
我们一到达就受到了当地人的热烈欢迎。
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请根据下面表格的内容写一篇80词左右的英语短文,介绍郑州绿博园(The Zhengzhou Green Expo Park)。
地点 紧邻郑开大道
面积 约3 000亩
特色 展园99个,是各类花卉的家园
宗旨 展示环保方面取得的成就,倡导绿色生活
门票 成人每人次20元
公交 568路和573路
第一步 审题谋篇
参考范文
Located next to Zhengkai Road,the Zhengzhou Green Expo Park appeals to numerous visitors each year.It is a very splendid park,which covers an area of about 3,000 mu.In up to 99 exhibition parks are various types of flowers.Visitors are blessed with such a precious opportunity to appreciate the flowers on display each day.
The purpose of building the park is to show the achievements in environmental protection and appeal to people to live a green life.
The ticket for an adult is 20 yuan.You can take Bus 568 or Bus 573 to get there.
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