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Unit 7 Know Our WorldLesson 37 Lets Learn Gography What places would you like to visit? Why? Do you like to study geography? Why or why not?SEVEN CONTINENTS:EuropeAfricaAntarcticaAustraliaSouth AmericaNorth AmericaAsiaLOOK AT THE PICTURES AND GUESS THE COUNTRIES NAMES. ARE THEY IN ASIA?AsiaChinaS.KoreaJapanIndiaThailandPhilippinesLook and discuss:What do you know about Asia?Asia is the worlds largest continent.AsiaChinaJapanIndiaDo you know other countries in Asia?Do you know other countries in Asia?1. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE IN ASIA?2. WHAT LANGUAGES DO THEY SPEAK?WHAT ARE THE MAIN GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES?WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CITIES?ShanghaiTokyoAreaNumber of countriesPopulationLanguagesGeographical featuresBiggest citiesMore than 44 million square kilometres.More than 40 countries: (China, Japan, India)More than 3 billion people.Chinese, Japanese, RussianShanghai, TokyoMount Qomolangma: the highest mount. The Yangtze River: the third longest river.Words & expressionsListen to the dialogue.Jenny: I really like to study geography. In geography class, we learn about rivers, mountains and oceans. We also learn about countries and cities. Recently, we have learned about the population of the world. Brian: I think travelling is a good way to learn geography. Have you ever been abroad, Danny?Danny: Yes. Jenny and I have been to China twice. Brian: Thats great! Have you been to any other countries in Asia? Danny: No, but maybe I will go to Japan one day. I could talk to the people there. I speak a little Chinese. Jenny: They speak Japanese in Japan, not Chinese.Danny: Oh, I see! Have you ever been abroad, Brian? Brian: Im abroad now! Im from the U.K., remember?Danny: Oh, yes. Have you visited any other countries? Brian: No, but my father has travelled a lot. He has been to every continent except Antarctica.Danny: Really? Thats cool! Jenny: My mother has a friend from an island in the Pacific. She has gone to visit her.Danny: Its fun to travel. I cant wait to go!Language points
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