2014-2015 高中英语 theme parks 素材 新人教版必修 4In the past decade, many theme parks have appeared in Shenzhen, including Window of the World, Splendid China, China Folk Cultural Villages and Happy Valley.Window of the World“Stay here for one da y, and I will show you the world.” That is what Wi ndow of the World promises. Window of the World is an outstanding replica (复制品) park. You can see vivid replicas of the world’s wonders, historical places and famous s ites. Splendid ChinaSplendid China is a miniature scenic park wi th many of China’s famous historic and scenic spots. [来源:学科网 ZXXK]Within the park, more than 8 0 miniature sites are arranged according to their actual l ocations in China. Splendid China focuses on diff erent styles of buildings, living habits and trad itions of different minority groups in China. It is a window on China for foreigners to learn about Chinese history and culture. “One step into history, and one day travel around of China.”[来源:学,科,网 Z,X,X,K]China Folk Cultural VillagesChina Folk Cultural Villages is the first large-scale cultural a nd scenic spot bringing together Chinese folk arts, the life of Chinese customs and folk villages.A total of 24 full-size villages have been built in an area of 200,000 square metres. Happy ValleyHappy Valley is the forth theme park developed by the Overseas Chinese Town Group. It is quite different from other parks, a product of modern technology and leisure ( 休 闲 ) concepts, a combination of cultural themes and amusement things.