efforts.

T: That's perfect. You've done a wonderful job. I guess each of you has done it well, too. Hand your homework after class, OK? Now that we have learned something about the union of the poorest countries, do you have any feelings?

Ss: People there are so miserable; we should try our best to help them.

T: Right! But our help is far from enough, the whole world should do the fever as well, especially the developed countries. There is the African Union which is made up of several poor countries. By contrast, there is also a union which consists of 8 wealthiest countries. Are you interested in it?

S: Yes, but what is that?

T: Be patient, this class, we will learn about it later.

StepⅡLead-in (P 22 Ex 1)

T: This is a variety of society and information comes from every corner of the world every day. What areas of the world are often in the news at the moment? Why? Tell the class.

S: The Middle East. The oil source becomes hard up in the modern society. So this area becomes one of the points of the world news.

S: Iraq. The Iraq War attracts the world views and the death of Saddam Hussein is the hottest news in 2007.

S: China. Now China is developing in high speed and is becoming stronger and stronger in the world. On the other hand, China has been the biggest market for the world economy. All eyes are focused on China, on the coming 2008 Olympic Games.

S: Iran. Whether Iran should have nuclear weapon has become the hot topic in the world politics.

S: America, which is considered to be the richest and the strongest country in the world. Its developed economy, advantaged technology, a variety of culture, famous sports stars, Hollywood and Oscar, especially its intervention in the world politic, all these may be hot points of the world news.

T: Excellent! It seems that you are all care about the country and the world events.