T: Have you finished your homework about Everyday English on P8?

Ss: Yes.

Then the teacher will check their homework. While the students speak out one phrase with one meaning, the teacher will show them with the sample sentences.

Phrases Meanings Examples All sorts of people Many different people There are all sorts of animals in the South Pole. Was very fond of his grandfather He liked him a lot. Tom is very fond of sports. Keep their spirits up Stay in a good mood We must keep our spirits up when we meet with difficulties. It runs in the family Several family members have the same quality. I like singing and it runs in my family.

T: Look at these pictures, please, and tell me what they make you think of.

Show the following on the screen.

Ss: Antarctica.

T: That's right. What do you know about Antarctica?

S: It is the coldest place on the earth, and there are many creatures there, especially penguins.

S: With the development of science, it is possible to do scientific research in the Antarctica area.

S: Antarctica holds 90% of the world's ice, and most of its fresh water is in a frozen state.