MarineLand Theme ParkWith numerous rides, a v...

MarineLand Theme Park

With numerous rides, a variety of wildlife from both land and sea and shows filled with action-packed excitement, no wonder it's a hit with visitors from all over the world. Whether riding on the world's biggest steel roller coaster, Dragon Mountain, or enjoying a show filled with fun-loving dolphins and intelligent whales, you’re sure to have the time of your life at MarineLand. Having been in business for more than 50 years, this park has something for every member of the family!

Highlights＆Attractions:

The King Waldorf Stadium Show：This entertaining, educational and heart-warming show features dolphins, white whales, sea lions, and walruses and is sure to leave you in awe as well as help you understand and appreciate these wonderful marine mammals(海洋哺乳动物).

Arctic Cove: It featuring one of the largest white whale collections in the world, visitors are able to purchase a pass to Arctic Cove where they can touch and feed the whales as well as view them underwater.

Friendship Cove: Breathtaking underwater viewing allows you to enter the magic world of the killer whale below the water surface or on a surface level walkway.

Hotels：

Villager Lodge: It is located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Diplomat Inn: Within half a mile of the Skylon Tower, it is the choice for an inexpensive location.

Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel&Spa: It is close to popular attractions and the Scotiabank Convention Center.

Days Inn Lundy's Lane: It is located just two miles from the gorgeous Niagara Falls and the Skylon Tower Observation Deck.

Hours of Operation:10:00 am-5:00 pm(Sept. 11th—Oct. 13th)

Phone:417—823—0981

1.What can be learned about MarineLand Theme Park?

A.It is only suitable for kids.

B.It was opened fifty years ago.

C.It has both land and marine animals.

D.It has the world's biggest roller coaster.

2.What is special about Arctic Cove?

A.It has the largest white whale collection in the world.

B.It allows visitors to enter the magic world of the killer whale.

C.It features an entertaining show starring various marine mammals.

D.It provides visitors with a chance to interact with white whales personally.

3.Which hotel suits you best if you have a tight budget?

A.Diplomat Inn.

B.Villager Lodge.

C.Days Inn Lundy's Lane.

D.Marriott Niagara Fails Fallsview Hotel&Spa.

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Ride of Your Life

Are you a big fan of theme parks and scary rides？Well，the world's longest hybrid(混合动力的)roller coaster(过山车)is at the popular theme park Six Flags Magic Mountain in California，US.

Its name is Twisted Colossus. It is made out of steel(钢)and wood. The coaster is 1，520 meters long and has a lot of ups and downs. This is the ride: you begin by sitting in one of the carts(车厢)．After you begin，you get to one loop(弯曲部分)，and the cart turns upside down for a few seconds！Hopefully you've got nothing in your pockets.

Then it's on to the part of the ride known as the High Five. This is when two trains come so close that you could give a high five to someone on the other train！And it's not over yet；there are still two 116 ­foot (about 35m) large drops(下落)waiting for you！This is as high as a 12-­story building.

The ride lasts for just under four minutes. Do you want to have a ride?

1.Twisted Colossus is ______.

A.the world's first hybrid roller coaster

B.the name of a theme park in California，US

C.made of steel and wood

D.has six parts

2.Why does the writer say “Hopefully you've got nothing in your pockets”？

A.Because there is a part where the cart turns upside down.

B.Because the coaster will go as far as 1，520 meters.

C.Because the coaster will go very fast.

D.Because you may have no time to take care of them.

3.During the High Five part，you can ______.

A.give a high five to someone in front of you

B.give a high five to someone on the other train

C.climb as high as a 12­story building

D.drop about 35 meters

4.The story mainly describes ______.

A.the world's most scary park

B.a famous roller coaster in the US

C.how to take a ride on a roller coaster

D.how fun it is to take a roller coaster

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Enjoy a fun day out at Alton Towers, the UK's most popular theme park with lots of great rides, including the six biggest roller coasters.

• Open every day from the 21st of March until the 8th of November.

• First admission is at 9.30 am, with rides opening at 10 am.

• Usually closed between 5 pm and 6 pm.

Tickets

Gate Price             Online Price

Adult            £58.80                  £50.28

Child            £52.80                  £44.88

Thorpe Park

As the UK's most exciting theme park, Thorpe Park is perfect for an exciting family day out. Great rides include Slammer and Tidal Wave alongside fantastic roller coasters.

• Open every day from the 12th of March until the 8th of November.

• First admission is at 10 am.

• Usually closed between 5 pm and 7 pm.

Tickets

Gate Price             Online Price

Adult            £56.00                  £49.78

Child             £51.00                  £49.78

Drayton Manor

As the UK's largest family owned theme park, Drayton Manor is home to a lot of exciting attractions with roller coasters, zoo and Thomas Land.

Tickets

Gate Price             Online Price

Adult              £36.00                  £27.75

Child             £5.00                   £5.00

• Open most days from the 21st of March until the 1st of November.

• First admission is at 9.30 am, with rides from 10.30 am, and closing time is usually 5 pm.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is the UK's greatest family theme park. A fantastic day out with a great mix of rides. Chessington Zoo has lots of animals plus a Sea Life Centre.

• Open every day from the 18th of March until the 2nd of November.

• First admission is at 10 am.

• Closing times are usually between 5 pm and 7 pm.

Tickets

Gate Price            Online Price

Adult            £52.00               £46.22

Child             £48.00                £42.67

1.If a couple buy their tickets for Alton Towers on the Internet, they can save _____.

A. £7.92　　 B. £8.52

C. £16.44　　 D. £17.04

2.What's special about Drayton Manor?

A. It has a zoo.　　 B. It is owned by a family.

C. It offers some exciting rides.　　 D. It is suitable for a whole family.

3.Which theme park has the most opening days in a year?

A. Thorpe Park.　　 B. Alton Towers.

C. Drayton Manor.　　 D. Chessington World of Adventures Resort.

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Have Fun at UK’s Most Famous Theme Park

Alton Towers Theme Park re-opens with selected rides and attractions for Half-Term from 19th to 27th of February 2011, and then again for the main season, starting on 26th March, 2011.

There’s something for the whole family at Alton Towers, with lots of terrific rides, amazing live shows, and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy many different fun-packed activities. Here are some of the rides.

Thirteen

Thirteen is based on the discovery of an ancient burial site in an area of unexpected woodland known as the Dark Forest, and built on the site of the old Corkscrew roller-coaster. You are invited to take the final ride on Thirteen, going deep into the seemingly living, breathing Dark Forest.

You must be at least 1.2m tall to go on the ride. If you are 1.96m or over , you can’t go on the ride.

Laughs and frights

Are you up for a bit of light-hearted fun with friends and family? The roller-coaster at the Alton Towers Resort makes for an unforgettable experience. There is a great deal of fun and lots of laughs and fun frights on its amusement rides.

Attractions

There is entertainment for the whole family. There are lots of rides and activities to keep all ages happy, all day long. You may take a ride on the Skyride or start or finish your day with a round of Extraordinary Golf.

Save 20% by booking online and benefit from Early Ride Time. There is no online booking fee—the price you see is the price you pay.

1.The feature of the theme park is that ________.

A. it only provides terrific rides

B. everyone in the family can have fun there

C. only adults can go on the ride

D. none of the activities are suitable for tall people

2.If a family of four wants to buy tickets to the theme park at the booking office, they should pay________.

A. about 72 pounds　　　　　　　　　 B. about 90 pounds

C. about 150 pounds　　　　　　　　 D. about 113 pounds

3.Which of the following statements is true?

A. A 13-year-old boy needs to pay 24.48 pounds for his ticket.

B. Guests can visit the theme park at any time of the year.

C. The theme park re-opens mainly for children.

D. You can save 20% of booking fee if you book online.

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The theme park rides and attractions are open from July 26 to November 6, 2014

There is something for the whole family, with lots of frightening rides, amazing live shows, and unusual and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy many activities.

Thirteen　 It is based on the discovery of an ancient burial site（墓地）in an area known as the Dark Forest. It is built on the site of the old Corkscrew roll-coaster and you are invited to take the rides on Thirteen and travel deep into the living and breathing Dark Forest which might be dangerous.

You must be at least 1.2 m to ride. If you are 1.86 m or over, you can’t ride.

Laughs and Frights　　 Up for a bit of light-hearted fun with friends and family? The roll-coasters at the Alton Towers Resort make for unforgettable experiences. You will have so much fun with its amusement ride.

Magic and Young Fun Ideal for all the family, the Alton Towers Resort offers family rides packed with fun for little kids. There are a number of rides and activities to keep all ages happy, all day long.

Attractions　 There is fun for the whole family with Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, old Macdonald’s Farmyard and Mutiny Bay. Take a ride on the Skyride and don’t forget to check the amazing new live shows. Start or finish your day with a round of Golf!

Save 20% by booking（预订）on line and achieve advantages from Early Ride Time. No online booking fee—the price you see below is the price you pay.

1.Eric is 1.88 m. He cannot________.

A. visit the Dark Forest

B. take rides on the Thirteen

C. ride at the Alton Towers Resort

D. have fun at Sharkbait Reef

2.If Tom, a boy of ten, visits the Theme Park with his parents without booking tickets online, they have to pay ________.

A. 84 pounds　　　　　　　　 B.70 pounds　　　　　　　 C. 56 pounds　　　　　　 D. 86 pounds

3.The writer wrote the passage mainly to________.

A. introduce the history of the Theme Park

B. encourage people to do dangerous things

C. attract more people to visit the Theme Park

D. tell people about his exciting experiences

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Welcome to our fantastic theme park—Lightwater Valley

GREAT VALUE PRICES—PAY ONCE RIDE ALL DAY!

DAILY ADMISSION PRICES(2012)

WEBSITE PRICING: BOOK(预定) ONLINE AND SAVE UP TO £3.50 PER PERSON

GROUPS:

PAY BEFORE ARRIVAL                     PAY ON ARRIVAL

--SAVE UP TO £7.50 PER PERSOM           --SAVE UP TO £6.50 PER PERSON

1.If a 75-year-old woman and her daughter go to Lightwater Valley, how much will they pay for the tickets?

2.Two 1.2m-tall children will go to Lightwater Valley. How much will they save if they book their tickets online?

3.A group of 30 high school students will go to Lightwater Valley. In which way will they pay the least money?

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The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling(刺激的)rides and attractions in the world.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Located(坐落)in Virginia, USA, this theme paprk has some of the highest-rated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot, Alpengeist, Griffon, the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides, rides for kids, other rides, shows, tours, animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries, the park has won an award for the quality of its food.

Everland

One of the world’s most popular theme parks, Everland is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do province, South Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides, including a world-famous wooden roller coaster, and many other attractions such as an hunting ride, a zoo, indoor and outdoor water parks, shows and more.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the park’s 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and faster roller coaster in the U. K., a classic wooden roller coaster, a steel tower ride, the biggest indoor dark ride in the world, a host of rides for kids and more.

PortAventura World

Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada, this park is divided into six themed areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia, Mexico, the American West, China and the Mediterrancan. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.

1.What did Busch Gardens win an award for?

A. The highest thrill rides　　 B. Good quality of its food

C. A Sesame Street theme area　　 D. A host of thrilling water rides

2.What will a visitor loving thrill and hunting rides probably choose?

A. Busch Gardens Williamsburg　　 B. Everland

C. Blackpool Pleasure Beach　　 D. PortAventura World

3.What is unique to Blackpool Pleasure Beach?

A. It has a classic wooden roller coaster

B. It has the fastest roller coaster in the world

C. It has the biggest indoor dark ride in the world

D. It has attractions suitable for visitors of all ages

4.Where is the theme park including a China area located in?

A. Virginia　　 B. Yongin

C. Lancashire　　 D. Costa Daurada

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The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling (刺激的) rides and attractions in the world.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Located (位于) in Virginia, USA, this theme park has some of the highest-rated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot, Alpengeist, Griffon, the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides, rides for kids, other rides, shows, tours, animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries, the park has won an award for the quality of its food.

Everland

One of the world’s most popular theme parks, Everland is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do Province, Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides, including a world- famous wooden roller coaster, and many other attractions such as a hunting ride, a zoo, indoor and outdoor water parks, shows and more.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the park’s 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK, a classic wooden roller coaster, a steel tower ride, the biggest indoor dark ride in the world，a host of rides for kids and more.

PortAventura World

Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada, this park is divided into six themed areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia, Mexico, Far West, China and the Mediterranean. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.

1.What did Busch Gardens Williamsburg win an award for?

A. The highest thrill rides.　　 B. Good quality of its food.

C. A Sesame Street theme area.　　 D. A host of thrilling water rides.

2.What will a visitor loving thrill and hunting rides probably choose?

A. Busch Gardens Williamsburg.　　 B. Everland.

C. Blackpool Pleasure Beach.　　 D. PortAventura World.

3.What is unique to Blackpool Pleasure Beach?

A. It has a classic wooden roller coaster.

B. It has the fastest roller coaster in the world.

C. It has the biggest indoor dark ride in the world.

D. It has attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.

4.Where is the theme park including a China area located?

A. In Virginia.　　 B. In Yongin.

C. In Lancashire.　　 D. On the Costa Daurada.

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-----When shall we start out, Linda?

-----Right now! The theme park is about _____ ride from here.

A. two hour            B. two hour’s

C. two hours            D. two hours’

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The theme park is about ____ ride from the museum. You should start out right now.

A. two hours    B. two hour’s      C. two-hour                    D. two hours’

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