{"id":422,"date":"2023-03-06T09:47:37","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T09:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/?page_id=422"},"modified":"2023-03-06T21:13:14","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T21:13:14","slug":"amusement-parks-history-from-then-to-now","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/?page_id=422","title":{"rendered":"Amusement Parks: From Then to Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n
\n
B2\/C1 Level<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

B1 Level<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

A2 Level<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our love of thrills and entertainment is seen in the success of businesses that range from small fairs to ginormous<\/strong> amusement parks. The combination of sugary treats, lively performances and rides that loop and turn results in memories that last a lifetime<\/strong>. But where did our affinity for these attractions come from?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The ancestors of theme parks popped up in Europe just before the Renaissance era, which took place from 1300 to 1600. Themed festivals were typically centered around religious holidays and harvests<\/strong>. If you wanted to take a ride, you’d sit in a basket and be spun around a pole in what was the first iteration of the modern carousel. Hand-eye coordination<\/strong> was tested through games that included hurling javelins through rings as well as archery and darts. Crowds gathered to watch knights show off their horsemanship through jousting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

By the mid-1700s, pleasure gardens sprung up in major cities in Europe to entertain the rising middle class. With excess cash to spend and newfound leisure time, citizens were ready to be entertained<\/span>.  News of the fun of pleasure gardens traveled across the ocean and the concept took hold in America.  Rides were added to<\/strong> the mix<\/strong>, including the first carousel on the continent, and a demand for more sophisticated rides grew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the late 1800s, pleasure gardens gave way to entertainment areas that more closely resemble the thrill-seeking theme parks we know and love today.  The amusement park industry boomed<\/strong> throughout the early 1900s. By 1920, there were hundreds of parks across the country. The rise in industrialization and more efficient transportation allowed workers to work for less time, giving them more time to escape into worlds of fun and fantasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
Comprehension<\/summary>
\n

1) What were the first theme parks like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) What are pleasure gardens, and why did they become popular in Europe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) What factors contributed to the boom of the amusement park industry in the early 1900s?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary<\/summary>
\n

Match the words to the definition<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) ginormous                         <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) memories that last a lifetime<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) harvests<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Hand-eye coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) were added to the mix<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) boomed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) ability to see and react quickly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) combination on giant and enormous.  Very informal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) a period of prosperity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) expression for great memories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e) collecting food from the farm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

f) to add something to a group<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Grammar Highlights<\/summary>
\n

Putting dependent or subordinate clauses at the beginning of a sentence is okay in both formal and informal writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith excess cash to spend and newfound leisure time<\/span>, citizens were ready to be entertained.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

*This article was adapted from another article to make it more suitable for English learners. You can read the original article here<\/a>.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

B2\/C1 Level<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
B1 Level<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

A2 Level<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our love of thrills and entertainment is seen<\/span> in the success of businesses that range from small fairs to huge amusement parks. The combination of sugary treats, lively performances<\/strong> and roller coasters results in memories that last a lifetime. But where did our love for these attractions come from?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The ancestors<\/strong> of theme parks began in Europe just before the Renaissance era<\/span>, which took place from 1300 to 1600. Festivals were typically centered around religious holidays and harvests. Simple rides began and Medieval games and competitions were held. Crowds gathered<\/strong> to watch knights display their horsemanship through jousting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

By the mid-1700s, pleasure gardens began in major cities in Europe to entertain the growing middle class. With extra cash to spend and leisure time<\/strong>, citizens were ready to be entertained.  News of the fun of pleasure gardens traveled across the ocean to America.  Rides were added to the mix, including the first carousel on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the late 1800s, pleasure gardens turned into entertainment areas that more closely look like the modern theme parks we know and love today.  The amusement park industry grew throughout the early 1900s. By 1920, there were hundreds of parks across the country. The rise in industrialization and more efficient transportation allowed<\/strong> workers to work for less time, giving them more time to enjoy these parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
Comprehension<\/summary>
\n

1) What were the festivals centered around during the Renaissance era?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) What was the purpose of pleasure gardens?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) What allowed workers to have more time to enjoy amusement parks in the early 1900s?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary<\/summary>
\n

Match the words to the definition<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) performances                              <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) ancestors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) crowds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) gathered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) leisure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) allowed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) to meet together<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) a lot of people in one place<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) the people in your family who lived a long time ago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) singing, dancing, or acting to entertain others<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e) free time, pleasure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

f) to permit, to make possible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Grammar Highlights<\/summary>
\n

Using the passive voice when we don\u2019t know or care who is doing the action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur love of thrills and entertainment is seen<\/span> in the success of businesses…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use \u201cjust\u201d to mean \u201cimmediately\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe ancestors of theme parks began in Europe just before<\/span> the Renaissance era\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

*This article was adapted from another article to make it more suitable for English learners. You can read the original article here<\/a>.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

B2\/C1 Level<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

B1 Level<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
A2 Level<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our love of excitement and entertainment is seen in the success<\/strong> of huge amusement parks. The combination of candy, performances and roller coasters<\/strong> results in memories that last a lifetime. But where did our love for these attractions come from?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The ancestors<\/strong> of theme parks began in Europe just before the Renaissance era, which took place from 1300 to 1600. Festivals were typically centered around religious holidays<\/span>. Simple rides<\/strong> began and Medieval games and competitions were held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

By the mid-1700s, pleasure<\/strong> gardens began in major cities in Europe to entertain the growing middle class. With extra cash<\/strong> to spend and more free time, people were ready to be entertained.  News of the fun of pleasure gardens traveled across the ocean to America. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the late 1800s, pleasure gardens turned into<\/strong> entertainment areas that more closely look like the modern theme parks we know and love today.  The amusement park industry grew throughout the early 1900s. By 1920, there were hundreds of parks across the country. The increase in industrialization and transportation let workers work for less time, giving them more time to enjoy these parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
Comprehension<\/summary>
\n

1) What kinds of places do people love that have rides and candy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Where did the first theme parks come from?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Why did amusement parks become more popular in the early 1900s?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary<\/summary>
\n

Match the words to the definition<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) success                            <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) roller coasters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) ancestors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) pleasure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) cash<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) turn into<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) become, change into something different<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) rides at an amusement park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) fun, enjoyment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) to accomplish your objective<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e) the people in your family who lived a long time ago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

f) money<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Grammar Highlights<\/summary>
\n

Adverb placement can be difficult.  Adverbs of manner are often put before the main verb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFestivals were typically centered<\/span> around religious holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

*This article was adapted from another article to make it more suitable for English learners. You can read the original article here<\/a>.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

B2\/C1 Level B1 Level A2 Level Our love of thrills and entertainment is seen in the success of businesses that range from small fairs to ginormous amusement parks. The combination of sugary treats, lively performances and rides that loop and turn results in memories that last a lifetime. But where did our affinity for these […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":135,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"hide_page_title":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-422","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=422"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/422\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":456,"href":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/422\/revisions\/456"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlineenglishcafe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}