Unit 5 Futuroscope-excitement and learning

If you are to write a passage about a theme park , what will be included?

A theme park

The theme location

Time (opened)

activitiesticket

attractions

transportation

comments tips

……

what are included in this passage?In which paragraph?

Futuroscope

The theme location

Time (opened)

activitiesticket

attractions

transportation

comments tipsactivities

The theme location

Time (opened)

attractions

……

ticket

transportation

tips

activities

The theme

location

attractions

activities

Time (opened)

para1

para2

ticket

transportation

tipspara3

The main idea?

The main idea of each paragraph

Paragraph 1:

Paragraph 2:

Paragraph 3:

What I did at Futurscope

A general description of the park

General information about

how to visit the park

What did the writer experience at Futuroscope?

Took a journey ___________________________

Was pulled into _______________

Experienced ______________________________________

Went to __________________________

Saw _____________________________________________

Took part in ____________________

Skied down _______________________________________

Met face to face with _________________

to the end of the solar system

a black hole

surviving an airplane crash in the jungle

the bottom of the ocean

strange blind creatures that have never seen sunlight

some car racing

some of the most difficult mountains

the terrible T-Rex

the theme/feature

attractions and activities

time (opened)

para2

Opened in ….,……is ….in the world

The science and technology- based theme park in France uses..

…………..provide …….for

Visitors can get close to……., going…., flying…….or visiting….

Information together with opportunities makes the world come to life

……let visitors try experiments, as well as learn learn…..

Which do you think is the most exciting activity?

The general description of the park (Para 2)

Futuroscope was opened in _______(year) in ________ (country) and is one of the largest ____________ parks in the world. Its __________ technology provides you ________ new experiences of the earth and __________. Also you can learn a lot there. The amazing, __________________ information together with many opportunities for _________ learning makes the world ____ ___ ___ in a completely new way. Learning centres __________ the park let you try their own scientific __________.

1987France

space-age advancedbrand

beyondup-to-date

hands-on come to lifethroughout

experiments

Tickets are also ___________ online. Futuroscope is not only for _________, but is also the perfect ________ of fun and learning for class __________. Classes or other large groups that let Futuroscope know their plans____ ______ can get group ________ rate. If you are not from the town, Futuroscope has many excellent _______ nearby, most of which provide a _______ service to the park. If you drive there, Futuroscope is within easy _______ of the _________. Plan your trip well, ________ Futuroscope has so many activities and great ________ shops to see. Come ready to walk a lot and wear comfortable____________.

availableindividuals mix

outings

in advance admission

hotels shuttle

reach freeway

sincesouvenir

sneakers

How to visit the park? (Para 3)

What is the major reason that has made Futuroscope such a success? Evidence?

A. admission freeB. beautiful sceneriesC. advanced technology

What are three times and three

places you can visit Futuroscope?

Three times: past, present and future

Three places: earth, bottom of the sea and space

Find out the words and phrases that prove your idea

one of the largest space-age park in the worldscience and technology-based themebrand new experiences of the earth and the beyondup-to-date informationmake the world come to life in a completely new way……

Futuroscope is situated about 33 Km to the south-west of Paris . "Futuro" stands for future, and “scope" stands for an observation instrument. Combining these two terms, gives the meaning of observing the future through this instrument. Futuroscope is the only-one theme park that featured the most advanced video technological equipment. It provides human with an entirely new visual sensation.

Futuroscope – a theme park in France

Futuroscope provides an

educational adventure for

the whole family. This

hi-tech park offers

breathtaking imagery

and incredible architecture.

Everyone will love it with

its video games and virtual

worlds.

Learn to introduce a theme park to others!

A theme park

The theme location

Time (opened)

activitiesticket

attractions

transportation

comments tips

……

FUTUROSCOPE-EXCITEMENT

AND LEARNING

Then I took a trip to brazil and experienced

surviving an airplane crash in the jungle. Experience (v) 经历，感受 Tell me what you’ve experienced there.

Language points

(U.N.) 经验做某事有经验 have experience in sth./doing sth. 有许多经验 have much/ a lot of experience 从经验中学习 learn from experience

experienced (adj.) 有经验的be/ get/become experienced at/in…

He is much experienced in teaching.

experience (C.N) 经历他有许多有趣的经历。He has many interesting experiences.

他在事故中幸免遇难。He survived the accident.

极少数的房子从地震中保存下来。Few houses survived (from) the earthquake.

survival n. 幸存survivor n. 幸存者

survive 幸存，活下来

advanced 先进的他们已引进了更先进的技术。They have brought more advance technology.advanced education高等教育advance (V) 推进，促进This method will advance the growth of rice.in advance （ of ） 提前，预先

This science and technology-based theme park in France uses the most advanced technology.

Its 3-D cinemas and giant movie screens provid

e brand new experiences of the earth and beyon

d.

beyond 在句中意为“更远处”。beyond “ 在……之外，在……那一边（更远处）；超出（能力、范围等）；超过；到……以后，比……晚”等。

[ 考例 1] Sorry. Madam. You’d better come tomorrow because it’s ______ the visiting hours. ( 福建 2006)A. during B. at C. beyond D. before

[ 考例 2] —Can he take charge of the comp

uter company?

—I’m afraid it’s __ his ability. ( 四川 2006)

A. beyond B. within

C. of D. to

The amazing, up-to-date information together with

many opportunities for hands-on learning makes t

he world come to life…up-to-date: 新近的，现代的 这工厂用了最先进的方法来生产机器。This factory uses the most up-to-date methods to make mac

hines.

out of date 过时的 , 废弃的Your out-of-date methods should be given up at once.

blind datedate back to

相亲追溯到

hands-on

The computer course includes plenty of

hands-on training.

(adj.) 注重实践的

hand on 传递 hand in /out 交上 , 交付 / 分发 , 施舍 hand over 移交 Hands-off 请勿动手摸

out of dateblind datedate back to hands-on learning

过期的，过时的相亲追溯到动手实践的学习

Class or other large groups that let Futurescope know their plans in advance can get the group admission rate.

•admission: 准许进入，加入，供认，坦白

她的退休意味着她承认了自己的失败。Her retirement means her admission of failure.

•group admission rate: 团体入场价格

admit (V) 允许，承认admit + n/doing 承认…

1. survive an airplane crash the bottom of the ocean 2. science and technology-based brand new get close to up-to-date information hands-on learning come to life 3.class outing group admission rate within the reach of the freeway

1. 坠机后幸存海底

2 以科技为基础的

崭新的

接近

最新的信息

手动实践

恢复生机

3. 全班出游

团体入场价格

在高速公路附近

Unit 5 Futuroscope-exciting and learning

Over four decades after its initial construction, Walt Disney World Resort is still the world's most popular theme park, claiming an annual attendance of almost 17 million to the Magic Kingdom alone. (Reuters)

Tokyo's Universal Studios theme park mixes the greatest elements of its Orlando and Hollywood counterparts to create a cohesive and endlessly fun theme park experience. (Universal Studios)

Just a few miles outside the major industrial city of Suwon sits South Korea's answer to Disneyland. Everland claims to be the world's fifth-largest theme park, attracting upward of 6.8 million visitors every year. (Samsung Everland Inc.)

•Nestled against the rocky coastline of Hong Kong's picturesque southern shore is one of Asia's most impressive theme parks, Ocean Park. (Copyright Ocean Park Hong Kong)

SeaWorld in Orlando Florida is a marine park that offers a cross between an aquarium and an amusement park. (AP)