2.　　　 Go on the next reading in the student book.

Summary:

Many words and expressions are too difficult for the students to read. So write them on the blackboard and read them loudly. It refers many languages in this lesson. Sum the content and present to the class in order to make them remember more clearly.

Lesson 55: Report on the Report!

Teaching Content:

Mastery words and expressions: interview, on

Oral words and expressions: province, go/be abroad

Teaching Aims:

6.　　　 What are the biggest cities in Europe?

Step4.Read comprehension

　First read the text silently. Then read the text loudly. If they have some trouble, let’s listen to the tape again.

Step5. Read the text again. Encourage the students to ask questions. Discuss the details in class.

Step6. Practice

Write some words and expressions on the blackboard. Such as:

Europe, Britain, French, German, Russian, Italian, the Alps, the Caspian Sea, the Volga River

Step7. Talk about the countries and the languages that they speak.

Country　　　　 Language

England　　　　 English

France　　　　　 French

Germany　　　　 German

Russia　　　　　 Russian

Italy　　　　　 Italian

Greece　　　　 Greek

Step8. Homework

5.　　　 What are the main geographical features of Europe?

4.　　　 What languages do Europeans speak?

3.　　　 How many people live in Europe?

2.　　　 What countries are in Europe?

1.　　　 How big is Europe?

3.　　　 ________ is the biggest country in Europe. And London is one of the largest _______.

Step3. Reading task

2.　　　 Europe has more than thirty __________.

1.　　　 The world’s ________ smallest continent is Europe.