Unit 5 Theme parksTeaching aims:Topic Entertainment: different types of theme parks; theme parks in different culturesUseful words and expressions:Nouns: theme, amusement, variety, rides, shuttle, admission, profit, souvenir, brand, equipment, sneaker, minority, fantasy, settler, experiment, technique, cloth, creature, excitement, test, volunteer, translatorVerbs: amuse, charge, advanceAdjectives: various, athletic, advanced, up-to-dateExpressions: come to life, get close to, be based on, involve… in…Functional items:1 Asking the way Can you show me where…? How can I get to…? Down the path you can see… It is behind the … Go down the path and turn left/ right at the first crossing. How far is the…? It’s about 200 meters away. It’s about 10 minutes walk.Grammar Word formation Compounding : watermelon, kind-hearted, downtown, life-size, handsome, hardworking, ice creamDerivation: supermarket, disagree, enlarge, unfair, subway, mini-skirt amusement, settler, imagination, admission, careful, clearlyTeaching proceduresPeriod 1 ReadingStep 1. Warming up用心 爱心 专心Task 1. Discuss:Name some theme parks you know.What will you enjoy in the park in your opinion?与话题相关的词语：国内主题公园英语译名国内主题公园英语译名中国民俗文化村China Folk Culture Village香江野生动物园Xiangjiang Safari Park深圳锦绣中华Shenzhen Splendid China世界之窗Window of the World云南民族村Yunnan Nationalities Villages华南植物园South China Botanical欢乐谷Happy ValleyStep 2. ReadingTask 2: Skimming : Ss read and get the main idea of each paragraph.Para. 1. Parks provide people with a place to amuse themselves and to escape their busy lives for a while.Para. 2. In recent decades, however, many parks have been designed to provide entertainment.Para. 3. Theme parks have a ...
