1、1.To learn some information about the Arctic region.2.To talk about life in different climate zones.What do you know about Arctic?Which animal is the most respesentative and symbol of north pole?The world second bear speciesThe world second terrestrial carnivores(陆地食肉动物)Fur is white and slightly yel
2、lowskin is wamWhat is the most beautiful natural wonder of the Arctic?AuroraPeople who live near polar regions see the auroras as giant curtains of shimmering light in a vaviety of colors.People who live in the Arctic region are called_.The place where they are living is called_The Arctic includes p
3、arts of eight countries: Canada, Russia, the United States, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland.What are the countries in Arctic?Listen to a girl talking about Inuit life and identify the things that are mentioned.When you hear a word that you dontrecognise, dont panic! Try to note down how
4、it sounds, and keep listening. When you havefinished listening, try to work out the meaning from the context of the word. Listen to a girl talking about Inuit life and identify the things that are mentioned.slediglooListen again and complete the table.Inuit lifeAdvantagesDisadvantagesHousingIgloos a
5、re quite warm inside and its easy to find the _.Igloos can only _ for around 50 days.FoodEating a lot of fish and meat keeps our bodies strong so that we can _.The _ makes it difficult for us to grow enough vegetables and fruit.cold weatherbuilding materialsbe keptfight the coldpollutedInuit lifeAdv
6、antagesDisadvantagesPolar nightIt gives us more _ to be with our family and friends.Life can be _ sometimes.TourismIt brings more money and _.Our environment is being _.timeboringjob opportunitiesNow identify the language the girl uses to discuss advantages and disadvantages.Work in pairs. Talk abou
7、t life in the southern China and northern China.Take about the advantages and disadvantages of living in southern China and northern China.1. This can only be a good / bad thing.2. The upside / downside to this is3. The advantage / disadvantage is4. There are pros and cons to this.5. Another good /
8、negative aspect is 6. Best / Worst of all, Possible versionAdvantages of living in northern China:1) The advantage is that there s heating in the house in winter and its always warm.Disadvantages of living in northern China:1) The disadvantage is that the heating can make the air extremely dry indoo
9、rs.Advantages of living in southern China:1) The upside to desserts in southern China is delicate and delicious.Disadvantages of living in southern China:1) The downside to desserts in southern China is small and expensive.1. What have we learnt today?2. Can you talk about different lifestyles in different regions?Make up a conversation based on Activity 10 on page 67.