UNIT 02 North Pole

　　The North Pole is located in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. In winter, the temperature goes to 49°F. Even in summer, the temperature is around 32°F. During the summer, we can see white nights at the North Pole. Ice at the North Pole is usually 2 or 3 meters thick. However, the North Pole is warmer than the South Pole。

　　Select True or False

　　❶ The North Pole is warmer than the South Pole. (T/F)

　　❷ The North Pole has summer. (T/F)

　　❸ The North Pole is a very cold area. (T/F)

　　More to know

　　during

　　during是“在……期间”的意思，后接表示时间的词。

　　··During the winter, I learned ice skating。

　　冬天我学了滑冰。

　　··I went to Japan during the vacation。

　　假期我去了日本。

　　READING COMPREHENSION

　　*Read and circle the best answer。

　　❶ Where is the North Pole?

　　a. in the middle of the Arctic Ocean

　　b. in the middle of the Pacific Ocean

　　c. in the southern part of the Arctic Ocean

　　❷ What is the winter temperature at the North Pole?

　　a. 32°F b. 45°F c. 49°F

　　*Complete the sentence with the right answer。

　　❸ During the summer, we can see in the North Pole。

　　a. black nights b. white nights c. blue nights

　　❹ Ice at the North Pole is usually thick。

　　a. 2 or 3 meters

　　b. 4 or 5 meters

　　c. 5 or 6 meters

　　DESCRIBE THE PICTURE

　　*Circle the correct sentence。

　　❶ The North Pole is a warm place。

　　❷ The North Pole is s hot place。

　　❸ The North Pole is a very cold place。