教材习题点拨

　　COMPREHENDING

　　Suggested answers to Exercise 1：

　　You would see this kind of writing in magazine or perhaps in some kinds of newspapers.The title means that theme parks are fun to visit，but that they can also be educational and can offer useful information.

　　Suggested answers to Exercise 2：

Park Name Theme Example of Activities Disneyland fairy tale stories travel through space，visit a pirate ship，meet fairy tale characters，ride a swinging ship，go on a free­fall drop Dollywood culture of the southeastern USA listen to American country music，see traditional craftsmen and their work，try some traditional candy，ride on an old steam engine train，see bald eagles，ride on Thunderhead and other rides. Camelot ancient English history and stories watch magic shows，see fighting with swords or on horseback，visit farm section，learn about farms in ancient England 　　Suggested answers to Exercise 3：

　　1 False；Disneyland can be found in several parts of the world.

　　2 False；You can meet fairy tale or Disney cartoon characters at Disneyland.

　　3 True　4 True　5 True

　　6 False；Dollywood has the only steam­engine train still working in the southeastern USA.

　　7 False；Visitors to Dollywood can taste candy like the candy made in the American South 150 years ago.

　　8 False；Camelot Park does not have the oldest roller coaster in the world.

　　9 True　10 True

　　Suggested answers to Exercise 4：

　　1 The purpose of Dollywood is to show and celebrate America's traditional southeastern culture.Probably a lot of Americans will visit this theme park.

　　2­4 Students will give their own answers.

　　LEARNING ABOUT LANGUAGE

　　Discovering useful words and expressions

　　Answers to Exercise 1：

1 various　2 theme　3 preserve　4 wherever　5 fantasy 　6 deed　7 length　8 unique　9