1. Norway is at the top of the list, while the United States is at number 7.

　　2. The UK is in the thirteenth position, while China is in the middle of the list.

　　3. Although more than 80% of children in developing countries go to primary school, about 115 million children are not being educated.

　　4. Although developed countries give some financial help, they need to give much more.

　　Questions:

　　1)Which sentences compare two facts?

　　2)Which sentences can you rewrite using the word but?

　　Suggested answers:

　　1)All of them. 2. All of them.

　　2. Help students to sum up the usage of the two link words as follows:

　　"while" is usually used to compare two facts; while "although" can be replaced by the word "but".

　　3. Make students do more exercises to consolidate the usage of the two link words.

　　Show these sentences on the screen.

　　1. Developed countries are rich. They don't give enough financial help to developing countries. (although)

　　2. Europe has a lot of industry. Africa does not have much. (while)

　　3. In some parts of Europe, incomes are high. In other parts they are much lower. (while)

　　4. There is poverty in this area. People are happier than in the city. (although)

　　5. Some children receive a good education. Others never go to school at all. (while)

　　6. Life expectancy is still low. It is improved in the last ten years. (although)

　　Suggested answers:

　　1. Although developed countries are rich, they don't give enough financial help to developing countries.

　　2. Europe has a lot of industry, while Africa does not have much.

　　3. In some parts of Europe, incomes are high, while in other parts they are much lower.

　　4. Although there is poverty in this area, people are happier than in the city.

　　5. Some children receive a good education, while others never go to school at all.

　　6. Although life expectancy is still low, it has improved in the last ten years.

　　→ Step 4 Pronunciation

　　1. Play the tape for students to listen to and repeat the following sentences:

　　1. Norway is at the top of the list, while the United States is at number 7.

　　2. The UK is in the thirteenth position, while China is in the middle of the list.

　　3. Although more than 80% of children in developing countries go to primary school, about 115 million children are not being educated.

　　4. Although developed countries give some financial help, they need to give much more.

　　2. If necessary, you may play the tape and pause it, having students repeat after each phrase of the sentences. Remind students to pay attention to the rhythm of the sentences. Then pair them to practice reading and listening to correct them each other.

　　3. Show the answers to Grammar Activity Four for the class and ask them to get in pairs and listen to each other read the sentences. You may ask them to help each other with their pronunciation and intonation.

4. Play the tape while students listen and follow the sentences. Then ask them to repeat