1、Unit 3Reading for WritingLearning Objectives1.Summarize the main idea of the text.2.Figure out the structure of the text.3.Talk about the theme park activities and write an introduction about a park.DisneylandUniversal ResortChimeLong Ocean KingdomDollywoodWhat do these parks have in common?Have you
2、 ever been to these parks?A theme park is a park with a certain _ that the whole park is based on,such as _,_,_,_ or _.themefoodscienceculturemovieshistoryTheme ParkWhat can people do in theme park?travel through spaceride enormous swinging/pirate shipmeet adorable cartoon charactersenjoy country mu
3、sic performanceswalk under the Whale Shark Aquariumwatch the dolphin and sea lion showsget wet in water ridessee the splendid Journey of Lights Parade and fireworks displayenjoy tasty food in plenty of restaurantsRead for structure Title&Subheading Para.1 Introduce the topicPara.2 DisneylandPara.3 D
4、ollywoodPara.4 Chimelong Ocean KingdomThe text is likely to appear in _.A.a newspaper advertisement B.a survey C.a science magazine D.a guidebookRead for detailsThe theme park you are probably most familiar with is Disneyland,which can be found in several parts of the world.Disneyland will bring you
5、 into a magical world and make your dreams come true.Traveling through space,visiting a pirate ship,or meeting an adorable fairytale or cartoon character are all possible at Disneyland.As you wander around the fantasy amusement park,you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or even on the s
6、treet.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!NameLocationRidesShowsFood/RestaurantDisneylandvariouslocationstravel through space visit a pirate shipenormous swim
7、ming shipsscary free-fall dropsa parade of Disney charactersrecommendationRead for detailsDollywood,in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in southeastern USA,is unique because it shows and celebrates Americas traditional southeastern culture.Famous country music groups put on performances there all year
8、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 American southerners made 150 years ago is a rare experience.Riding on the only steam e
9、ngine 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 space.Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about Americas historica
10、l southeastern culture!NameLocationRidesShowsFood/RestaurantDollywoodthe Smoky Mountains in the southeastern USAan old wooden roller coaster,ThunderheadFamous country music groups put on performancessteam enginerecommendationRead for detailsChimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai,China,is one of the leadi
11、ng 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 lion shows is both educational and fun.Of course,you can also see all kinds of interesting an
12、imals,including polar bears.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 park has plen
13、ty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetite-you can even eat while watching the fish swim by.If it is ocean entertainment that you are looking for,come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom!NameLocationRidesShowsFood/RestaurantChimelong Ocean KingdomZhuhai,Chinawater fight against piratesexciting roll
14、er coasterwater ridesWhales Shark Aquariumdolphin and sea lion showsall kinds of animalsJourney of Lights Parade and fireworks displayplenty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetiterecommendationrecommendationsIf you want to have fun and more than fun,come to XX!Come to XX to have fun learn
15、ing all about.s historical culture!If it is.that you are looking for,come to XX!2.What do the three theme parks mentioned in the text have in common?_ A.They all can be found in America.B.They all have many cartoon characters.C.They all have parades.D.They all have rides.Choose the best answer.1.If
16、you are interested in history and different culture,you can go to visit _.A.Disneyland B.Dollywood C.Chimelong Ocean Kingdom D.all of above3.What might be the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To tell the difference of the three parks.B.To tell readers something about Disneyland.C.To introduce t
17、he three parks to the readers.D.To tell the readers how to choose the best theme parks.4.The text is likely to appear in _.A.a newspaper advertisement B.a survey C.a science magazine D.a guidebookWrite an introduction to a park.Step 1.Choose the park you wish to write about.Step 2.Make a mind map ab
18、out the park.Step 3.Use your notes to write your draft.Part.1Part.2Part.3Basic information of the parkAttractionsSummaryTitle:Name of the park in(place)name,location,popularity,sizerides,shows,foodrecommendation请根据下面的表格介绍万州西山公园请根据下面的表格介绍万州西山公园地点地点重庆万州重庆万州面积面积600600亩亩历史历史是全国最早著名公园之一，建于是全国最早著名公园之一，建于1
19、9241924年年项目项目动物园，全国著名古茶花园之一，古树动物园，全国著名古茶花园之一，古树名木近千株名木近千株Part 1:Basic information of the park介绍地理位置Located/Situated in.,XX can top the list of your travelling destination介绍历史XX with a history of.years.介绍面积It covers/has an area of.square kilometers.介绍交通方式You can reach the park by.介绍收费情况You need to pa
20、y.for each entrance ticket.Part 1:Basic information of the parkLocated/Situated in Wanzhou,Chongqin,Xishan Park can top the list of your travelling destination.It covers/has an area of 600 square kilometers.With a history of near 100 years,Xishan Park is one of the most famous ancient parks in China
21、.地点地点重庆万州重庆万州面积面积600600亩亩历史历史是全国最早著名公园之一，是全国最早著名公园之一，建于建于19241924年年项目项目动物园，全国著名古茶花园动物园，全国著名古茶花园之一，古树名木近千株之一，古树名木近千株Part 2:AttractionsTo begin with,the most appealing thing is the fantastic and splendid _.Besides,the _ will all take your breath away.Moreover,the _is also what you can not miss.Part 2:
22、AttractionsTo begin with,the most appealing thing is the fantastic and splendid zoo.Besides,the thousands of ancient trees will all take your breath away.Moreover,the well-known camellia gardeb is also what you can not miss.地点地点重庆万州重庆万州面积面积600600亩亩历史历史是全国最早著名公园之一，是全国最早著名公园之一，建于建于19241924年年项目项目动物园，全国
23、著名古茶花园动物园，全国著名古茶花园之一，古树名木上千株之一，古树名木上千株(Here are some reasons why Xishan Park is well-known around China.)To begin with,the most appealing thing is the fantastic and splendid zoo,(where you can see various kinds of animals.)Besides,(as Wanzhou has four distinct seasons),there are thousands of ancient
24、 trees in Xishan Park,which will all take your breath away.Moreover,(it also bring us rich forest products,such as lemon,camellia rosewood and so on.Therefore,)the well-known camellia garden is also what you can not miss.Part 3:Summary1.If you want to have fun and more than fun,come to XX!2.Come to
25、XX to have fun learning all about.s historical culture!3.If it is.that you are looking for,come to XX!recommendationsLocated in Wanzhou,Chongqin,Xishan Park can top the list of your travelling destination.It covers an area of 600 square kilometers.With a history of near 100 years,Xishan Park is one
26、of the most famous ancient parks in China.(Here are some reasons why Xishan Park is well-known around China.)To begin with,the most appealing thing is the fantastic and splendid zoo,(where you can see various kinds of animals.)Besides,(as Wanzhou has four distinct seasons),there are thousands of anc
27、ient trees in Xishan Park,which will all take your breath away.Moreover,(it also bring us rich forest products,such as lemon,camellia rosewood and so on.Therefore,)the well-known camellia garden is also what you can not miss.If it is geting close to nature that you are looking for,come to Xishan Park!
