Theme parks(Period 1 Reading)
step 4 language focust:you are really improving in learning co-operatively!we still have some time,so let’s see how some of the useful words and expressions are used in the passage.1.what do you suppose a theme park is?“suppose” in this sentence means “to consider as possible;to believe;imagine;assume”.for example:what do you suppose he wanted?everybody supposes him (to be) poor,but he is quite wealthy.2.though parks share this basic purpose,they find various ways to meet this need.“various” is an adjective,and means “different;several,a number of”.for example:there are various ways of cooking eggs.shenzhen is filled with people from various parts of china.3.they all charge money for admission,and for the rides and shows in the park.in this sentence,“charge” means ask in payment.for example:the hotel charged me $30 for a room for the night.the railway charges half-price for university students.4.theme parks have a certain idea—a certain theme—that the whole park is based on.here the phrase “base sth.on/upon...”means “use sth. as grounds,evidence,etc.for sth.else”.for example:one should always base one’s opinions on facts.the film is based on a novel by d.h.lawrence.5.its purpose is to involve visitors in physical exercise and athletic competition.“involve” here has the meaning of becoming connected or concerned.for example:don’t involve other people in your trouble.i got involved in the quarrel between joan and mary.step 5 homeworkt:so much for today.thank you for your good performance and co-operation!now it’s homework for you today.1.write a summary of the reading passage using the key words.2.preview the learning about language part.3.find and learn the beautiful sentences you like in the reading passage by heart.the design of the writing on the blackboard
unit 5 theme parks
period 1 warming up & reading1.list of famous parks2.reading about theme parks*general ideas*main ideas of each paragraph*understanding of the title*purposes for building theme parks3.language focus
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activities and research
“my own theme park” competition suppose “my own theme park” competition is going to be held in your class,and you are required to work with your group mates and create your own particular theme park to join in the competition.—surf the internet to find out what kind of theme parks have been set up in the world,so that you can design your particular theme park.