1、UNIT 3 FASCINATING PARKSUsing LanguageIn this class,you will1.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.D
2、iscuss and share what theme parks bring them.AimsWhat 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 cu
3、lture theme parks,Disneyland theme parks,marine or ocean theme parks,science theme parks and future theme parks Lead inLook at the title and the three pictures to predict what the text will talk about?Theme parks fun and more than funGo through the title and the passage quickly to summarize.1.What t
4、he text mainly talk about?2.Who are the target readers?What is the writers purpose of writing this text?3.Whats 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 writers pu
5、rpose is to appeal to visitors to visit by introducing three theme parks.Expository writing(说明文).ABCDDisneyland(various locations)Travel through space;visit a _;_;A parade of _Dollywood in _Thunderhead_put on performances thereChimelong Ocean Kingdom in _Water fight against pirates;exciting roller c
6、oaster;water ridesWhale Shark Aquarium;_；polar bearsPlenty of restaurants with _Activity 2:Read the text and fill in the table on page 32.ABCDDisneyland(various locations)Travel through space;visit a _;_;A parade of _Activity 2:Read the text and fill in the table on page 32.pirate shipenormous swing
7、ing ships，scary free-fall dropsDisney characters ABCDDollywood in _Thunderhead_put on performances thereActivity 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 groupsABCDChimelong Ocean Kingdom in _Water
8、fight against pirates;exciting roller coaster;water ridesWhale Shark Aquarium;_；polar bearsPlenty of restaurants with _Activity 2:Read the text and fill in the table on page 32.Zhuhai，China dolphin and sea lion showstasty food for every appetite 1.The table on page 32 shows the introductions to each
9、 theme park.What headers would you give for columns A to D?A Name and locationB _ C _D _RidesAttractionsFood/RestaurantsActivity 3:Study the language features.A adjectivesB if-clausesC imperatives2.Find the following items in the text,and think about how they are used and what they add to the text.W
10、hich theme park would you like to visit?There are various kinds of theme parks,with different parks for almost everything:food,culture,science,cartoons,movies,history,and so on.Some parks are famous for having the biggest for longest roller coasters,others for showing famous sights and sounds.Whiche
11、ver and whatever you like,there is an incredible theme park that will appeal to you!adj.unbelievableAdjectives in Para 1:The theme park you are probably most familiar with is Disneyland,which can be found in several parts of the world.Disneyland will bring you into a magical world and make your chil
12、dhood dreams come true.Travelling through space,visiting a pirate ship,or meeting an adorable fairytale or cartoon character are all possible at Disneyland.adj.lovable and attractiveAdjectives in Para 2:As you wander around the fantasy amusement park,you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parad
13、e or even on the street.Of course,Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you,from enormous swinging ships to scary free-fall drops.If you want to have fun and more than fun,come to Disneyland!Adjectives in Para 2:Dollywood,in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in the southeastern USA,is unique
14、because it shows and celebrates Americas traditional southeastern culture.Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round,indoors and outdoors.People come form all over America to see skilled workers make wood,glass,and iron objects in the old-fashioned way.Adjectives in Para 3:
15、Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy that American southerners made 150 years ago is a rare experience.Riding on the only steam engine still working in the southeastern United States is a special treat.And for those who like rides,Dollywood has a superb old wooden roller
16、 coaster,Thunderhead.adj.unusualAdjectives in Para 3:It is world-famous for having the longest track in the smallest space.Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about Americas historical southeastern culture！Adjectives in Para 3:Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai,China,is one of the leading ocea
17、n-themed parks in the world.Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquariumthe worlds largestand see up to 20,000 fish,in addition to a whale shark 68 metres in length.Watching the dolphin and sea lion shows is both educational and fun.Of course,you can also see all kinds of interesting animals,inc
18、luding polar bears.Adjectives in Para 4:The park has more rides than you can imagine:join a water fight against pirates,get turned upside down by an exciting roller coaster,or get wet in one of the water rides!Then at night,see the splendid Journey of Lights Parade and fireworks display.Hungry?The p
19、ark has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetiteyou can even eat while watching the fish swim by.adj.beautiful and impressiveAdjectives in Para 4:Read and compare the following expressionsa fairytalemany ridesswinging shipsan experiencecountry musicin the waya treatin the spacefoodan
20、 adorable fairytalemany exciting ridesenormous swinging shipsa rare experiencefamous country musicin the old-fashioned waya special treatin the smallest spacetasty foodIf-clause and imperatives in Para 2:The theme park you are probably most familiar with is Disneyland,which can be found in several p
21、arts of the world.Of course,Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you,from enormous swinging ships to scary free-fall drops.If you want to have fun and more than fun,come to Disneyland!if-clause&imperativeIf-clause and imperatives in Para 3:Dollywood,in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in th
22、e Southeastern USA,is unique because it shows and celebrates Americas traditional southeastern culture.Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about Americas historical southeastern culture！imperative Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai,China,is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world.Th
23、en at night,see the splendid Journey of Lights Parade and fireworks display.Hungry?The park has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetiteyou can even eat while watching the fish swim by.If it is ocean entertainment that you are looking for,come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom!if-clause&imp
24、erativeimperativeIf-clause and imperatives in Para 4:Read the if-clauses and imperatives again:l If you want to have fun and more than fun,come to Disneyland!l Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about Americas historical southeastern culture！l Then at night,see the splendid Journey of Lights
25、 Parade and fireworks display.l If it is ocean entertainment that you are looking for,come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom!Summarize the functions of adjective,if-clause and imperatives.adjective:if-clause:imperative:They add colour and life to the passage,and make the descriptions more interesting and i
26、nviting.These help the reader make the decision to do as you suggest.For example，when you say，“If you want to have fun and more than fun.”the reader will probably say to himself，“Well，of course I want to have fun and more than fun.”These are used for strong suggestions or the“hard sell”.People tend
27、to do as they are instructed，so the use of imperatives can be an effective way to motivate them to do something，especially if done in a friendly way.1.Choose the park you wish to write about.2.Make a mind map about the park.3.Use your notes to write your draft.Activity 4:Use what you have learnt to
28、write an introduction to a park.Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai,China,is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world.Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium the worlds largest and see up to 20,000 fish,in addition to a whale shark 68 metres in length.Watching the dolphin and sea li
29、on shows is both educational and fun.Of course,you can also see all kinds of interesting animals,including polar bears.Attractions Revision:What information is included in the introduction to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom?The park has more rides than you can imagine:join a water fight against pirates,get
30、turned upside down by an exciting roller coaster,or get wet in one of the water rides!Then at night,see the splendid Journey of Lights Parade and fireworks display.Hungry?The park has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetite you can even eat while watching the fish swim by.If it is o
31、cean entertainment that you are looking for,come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom！Food Rides Shows Chimelong Ocean Kingdom:Attractions Rides Shows Food FoodUniversal Studios JapanA Mind MapShowsAttractionsRidesOtherFood:kinds ofrestaurants,American fareUniversal Studios JapanA Mind MapShowsAttractions:Min
32、ions,Spider-Man,Jurassic Park and Sesame StreetRidesOtherFood:kinds ofrestaurants,American fareUniversal Studios JapandifferentclassicAdjectivesShowsAttractions:Minions,Spider-Man,Jurassic Park and Sesame StreetRidesOtherIf you want to do sth./it is that you are looking for,come to experience movie
33、magic，Universal Studios Japan.If-clause(If you want to do sth./it is that you are looking for,)come to to do sth.relive the magic of Harry Potter films,)to have fun.Universal Studios JapanImperativeSample writing Universal Studios Japan is one of the best places in the world to go to if you want to
34、experience movie magic!One of its main highlights is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter,where you can visit Hogwarts and relive the magic of Harry Potter films.Minions,Spider-Man,Jurassic Park,and Sesame Street are also featured in its many exciting attractions and rides,which include immersive 3-D
35、 theatres,Sample writing unique rollercoasters,and a log ride through dinosaur-infested waters.And then when you get tired,there are many different kinds of restaurants to suit all tastes,featuring classic American fare.If you want to not just seebut also touch,feel,and smellthe world of films,this
36、is the place to be.Use the checklist to help you review your partners draft.Is the introduction clear?Does the writer include all the important points about the park?Does the writer provide any additional information about the park?Does the writer use-ing forms?Does the writer use correct grammar,pu
37、nctuation and spelling?Activity 5:Exchange your draft with a partner online.课文图示与复述课文图示与复述1课文图示与复述课文图示与复述1课文图示与复述课文图示与复述Language points教材原句p.31Whichever and whatever you like，there is an incredible theme park that will appeal to you!无论你喜欢哪一个，无论你喜欢什么，总有一个奇妙无比的主题公园会让你流连忘返！题组练领悟方法核心词汇1 appeal vi.&n.（1）
38、vi.有吸引力；呼吁；恳求；上诉appeal to 有吸引力；有感染力；恳求；上诉；呼吁搭配搭配appeal to sb.for sth./to do sth.呼吁某人（做）某事appeal for sth.呼吁某事The art exhibition in the gallery appealed to many young people.该美术馆的艺术展览吸引了很多年轻人。The idea of adopting a child really appeals to her.收养一个孩子的想法对她很有吸引力。She appealed to a higher court.她向上一级法院上诉。D
39、aniel appealed for his parents forgiveness.丹尼尔请求他的父母原谅他。（2）n.吸引力；呼吁；上诉；请求搭配搭配make an appeal to sb.for sth.向某人呼吁某事make an appeal to sb.to do sth.向某人呼吁做某事The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm.警方呼吁公众保持镇静。【词语积累词语积累】appealing adj.有吸引力的；恳求的单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）To be honest，Nicks performance did
40、nt appeal_ me much.（2）We tend to have a better memory for things that excite our senses or appeal _our emotions than for straight facts.（3）The government is appealing to people_（contribute）money to people inthe flood-hit area.（4）词汇复现The occupation that doesnt need to get up early every morning is ra
41、ther_（appeal）to me.完成句子完成句子（5）当地政府呼吁公众节约水电。_（6）在国外工作的想法对你有吸引力吗？_tototo contributeappealingThe local government appeals to the public to save water and electricity.Does the idea of working abroad appeal to you?教材原句p.31Disneyland will bring you into a magical world and make your childhood dreams come
42、true.迪士尼乐园会带你进入一个魔幻世界，让你儿时的梦想成真。2 come true（梦想等）实现To her satisfaction，her dream has come true.令她满意的是，她的梦想实现了。完成句子完成句子（1）After years of struggles，his dream of increasing the rice output _（实现了）.（2）He had his collections published and his dream of becoming a painter _（实现）at last.一句多译一句多译你很幸运能实现你的梦想。（3）
43、_（4）_has come true/has been realizedcame true/was realizedYou are fortunate to make your dream come true.You are fortunate to have realized your dream.教材原句p.31As you wander around the fantasy amusement park，you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or even on the street.漫步于奇幻的迪士尼乐园里，你可能会看到白
44、雪公主或米老鼠出现在游行队伍中甚至在大街上。3 wander v.&n.（1）vt.&vi.闲逛；漫游 vi.走失；离散；走神wander around/about 徘徊；散步搭配搭配wander back to 回想到wander from 从离开wander off 迷失；离开正途或正确的方向Wandering around the mall，I encountered my best friend，Lily.在商场里闲逛，我遇见了我最好的朋友莉莉。词汇复现He was found wandering the streets of New York.有人看到他在纽约街头游荡。Halfway
45、 through the meeting，my mind started to wander.会开到一半时我就开始走神了。（2）n.游荡；闲逛；流浪I went to the park and had a wander around.我去公园转了一圈。【词语积累词语积累】形近词wonder v.想知道；感到惊讶 n.奇迹；惊奇Its a wonder（that）.令人惊奇的是No wonder（that）./Its no wonder（that）.难怪Its no wonder you are so tired；you stayed up late into the night.难怪你那么累；
46、你熬到了深夜。单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）Henry _（wander）along the pavement in London when someone invited him to a big house.（2）The lonely street found him _（wander）alone in the evening.（3）When the children left home，Mrs.Green was used to wandering _ the house as if she had lost something.完成句子完成句子（4）I _（回想到）the whole
47、thing as if it happened yesterday.（5）Bob was controlling his mind not to _（从离开）his work.（6）词汇复现_（难怪）Martin has a preference for music；his mother is a music teacher.用用wander/wonder 的适当形式填空的适当形式填空（7）He was _ around the pyramid，_ how on earth this wonderful structure was built.was wanderingwanderingaro
48、undwandered back towander fromIt is no wonder/No wonderwanderingwondering4 amusement n.娱乐（活动）；愉悦搭配：搭配：to ones amusement 令某人感到好笑的是To my amusement，he wore socks with different colors.令我感到好笑的是，他穿了不同颜色的袜子。【词语积累词语积累】（1）amuse vt.（提供）消遣；（使）娱乐amuse oneself（by doing sth.）（通过做某事）自娱自乐The performer made faces t
49、o amuse the children.表演者做鬼脸逗孩子们开心。We often amuse ourselves by playing hide-and-seek.我们常常捉迷藏玩。（2）amused adj.逗乐的；觉得好笑的be amused at/by 对感到好笑；被逗笑be amused to do sth.做某事而感到好笑（3）amusing adj.有趣的；逗乐的单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）The hotel offers its guests a wide variety of_（amuse）.（2）Nancy was so _（amuse）by the performan
50、ce that she couldnt help laughing.（3）The story is so _（amuse）that many kids like to read it.（4）_ our great amusement，the three-year-old girl should be particular about whatshe wears.（5）The little boy was _ by the _ book.But to our great _，he held the book upside down.（amuse）amusementamusedamusingToa
