Step1:Lead-in
1. Q1: Is the South Pole beautiful ? Would you like to travel there ?
Q2: Imagine you are travelling alone to the South Pole . What will you take with you ? Why ?
Key:
warm clothes / gloves / cap --To keep warm
dried food --To offer your body energy
tent / sleeping bag--Used for sleeping and having a rest
boots / snowshoes--To walk easily in snow or on ice
compass / map--To tell you the directions
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