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.

2.　　　 Know about the customs and habits in Europe.

Teaching Difficult Points:

the physical features of Europe

Teaching Preparation: a map of the world

Teaching Aids: audiotape, flashcards, a map of the world

Type of lesson: new lesson

Teaching Procedure:

Step1. Make up a telephone dialogue. Let the students act it out in front of the class.

Step2. Listening task

Listen and finish the exercises:

1.　　　 Learn about the physical features of Europe.

2.　　　 Compare the physical features with the Asian physical features.

Teaching Important Points:

1.　　　 Know more about the world’s geography.