среда, 20 марта 2019 г.

Week 6. Scotland

Task 1

Read and translate the text (Ощепкова В.В., Шустилова И.И. «О Британии вкратце», p. 33-35)

Task 2

Scotland Quiz time!

Task 3

Watch the cartoon about the Loch Ness monster and outline the key ideas.

Supportive vocabulary to the video:


One of the great mysteries of the world – Одна из величайших мировых загадок
World famous highlands of Scotland – Всемирно известная горная местность Шотландии
Lizzard like creature – Существо, похожее на ящерицу
To be about to tell something – Собираться что-либо рассказать
To be devoured by somebody –Быть съеденным кем-то
To figure out – Выяснить
Reward – Награда
Nonsense – Ерунда, чепуха
To leave someone in peace – Оставить кого-то в покое
To capture – Захватить
Lift – Поднять
Manage to convince someone – Смочь убедить кого-л.
Occasionally – Случайно
Apparently – Очевидно


Frightening – Ужасающий




Task 4

Read the text about Nessie and answer the following questions:

Supportive vocabulary to the text:

Refer to – относиться
Loch - озеро
Seeing – Видение
Hoax – Обман
Extinct –Вымерший
Eel – Угорь
Hump – Горб
To claim – Требовать
Exposure –  Выдержка
Blurry – Размытый, нечеткий
To depict –  Изображать
To reveal –  Раскрыть
Refusal – Отказ
Ripples - Рябь
Pattern – Образец
Uncropped – Необрезанный
Narrator – Рассказчик
Confession - Признание
Essentially – По существу
To be ridiculed – Быть осмеянным
To dispute –  Спорить
To resemble –  Походить на

Week 5. England

Task 1

Read and translate the text (Ощепкова В.В., Шустилова И.И. «О Британии вкратце», p. 24-26)

Task 2

Watch the video and name all 9 regions of England, including their parts


Task 3

Spelling Bee game!

Spell the region of England without making a mistake

·       North East England
·       Northumberland
·       Durham
·       North Yorkshire
·       North West England
·       Cumbria
·       Greater Manchester
·       Lancashire
·       South East England
·       Buckinghamshire
·       South West England
·       Lincolnshire

Task 4
Word game!

How many words can you make from "Shakespeare"? 


      Task 5

Express your opinion: Would you like to live in England? Why?




Week 4. The Royal Family

Task 1

Read and translate the text (James Driscoll “Britain for Learners of English”, p. 80-84)
Answer the following questions:

  • Why does the British Prime Minister continue to "advise" the Queen when everybody knows he or she is really just telling her what to do?
  • The attitude of the British people towards the Royal family has changed over the last thirty years or so. Why do you think this has happened?
  • Would you advise the British people to get rid of their monarchy?
Task 2

The Royal Family Quiz time!

Task 3

Watch the video and answer the following questions:

What are the main duties of the Royal Family?
Why don’t a lot of people like the Royal Family?
What do the Republicans think of the Royal Family?



Task 4


There are 2 cards in different class corners.
                              One says:
"I would love to be a member of a Royal Family" (Group 1)
The other one says:
 "I would hate to be a member of a Royal Family" (Group 2)
Choose which one is most suitable for you and join either Group 1 or Group 2.
Then make up a line of argumentation within your group to present your choice. Share it with another group.





Week 3. Political system of Great Britain

Task 1

Read and translate the text (Ю.Б. Голицынский «Great Britain», p. 24-32)

Task 2

Do exercise on p.34  (Ю.Б. Голицынский «Great Britain»)



Task 3

British Quiz time!

Task 4.

Listen to the British National Anthem with subtitles. Then divide into 3 groups and try to make up the translation of the Anthem. Feel free to use on-line dictionaries.


Hymn Lyrics

God save our gracious Queen Long live our noble Queen God save the Queen Send her victorious Happy and glorious Long to reign over us God save the Queen.
 O Lord our God arise, Scatter her enemies, And make them fall: Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks, On Thee our hopes we fix: God save us all.
Thy choicest gifts in store On her be pleased to pour; Long may she reign: May she defend our laws, And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice God save the Queen.




Week 2. Symbols of Great Britain

Task 1.

Read the text about the main symbols of the UK.

Task 2.

Watch the video and answer the following questions:


How was the British flag formed?
What does a British flag consist of?
___________

Supporting vocabulary to the video:



The cross of St. George – Крест Святого Георгия

To represent – представлять

The white saltire of St Andrew – Андреевский крест

The red saltire of St Patrick –Крест св. Патрика



Task 3.


Read the text and highlight the main ideas. Then, retell the text, based on them.

Reading English History, p.21 

Supporting vocabulary to the text:


Tide- прилив и отлив

We are delighted – мы рады

Entirely – полностью, совершенно

Point out – показывать

Edge -край

Fresh -новый

Shadow – тень

Plain – ясный, очевидный

Manage – суметь (сделать)

Content – довольствоваться, довольный

Outline – очертание, контур

Show up – выделяться

Thistle – чертополох

Leek – лук-порей

Shamrock – трилистник, клевер

Task 4.

Do exercises II, III and IV on p. 23 (Reading English History)

Task 5.


If you had short amount of time to make your friend guess what country, you are talking about – how exactly would you describe Great Britain in 5 or 6 sentences? Divide into 3 groups and come up with the ideas. Use interactive whiteboard to help you.



Week 1. General information about the UK

Task 1.

Read the names of the geographic features on the mental map below. What names have you heard of?


Task 2.

Ю.Б. Голицынский «Great Britain», p. 3-17
Read and translate the text.
Answer the following questions after the text:

  • Which four parts is the territory of  the United Kingdom historically divided into?
  • What natural regions can the territory of Great Britain be divided into?
  • Where are fiords especially numerous?
  • Which 3 groups can the mountains be divided into?
  • Which is the highest mountain of the British Isles?
  • What climate does Great Britain enjoy?
  • Why does Great Britain have warmer winters than any other district in the same latitude?
  • Why is the water level of British rivers always high?
  • Where are most of the large sea ports situated?
  • Why does Great Britain have a rich natural vegetation?
  • What is a typical feature of countryside landscape in England?
  • What animals can be found in most rural areas along many rivers and streams?
  • What mineral resources is Great Britain rich in?
  • What industry is mostly developed  in Great Britain? 
  • What towns is ship industry concentrated in?
  • Do sea ports play a great role in the life of Great Britain?



Task 3.

Ю.Б. Голицынский «Great Britain», p. 18


Task 4.

Watch the video and answer the following questions:

      1.     What countries does Great Britain include?
2.     What are the capitals of these countries?
3.     What are main sights of the towns mentioned in the video?

Supporting vocabulary to the video:



Old castle – старинный замок


Historic buildings – исторические здания


Loads of places – множество мест

To be really into something – быть в чем-то действительно заинтересованным

Long pier – длинный пирс

Small and quiet – маленький и тихий



Task 5.

Listen to a passage about the United Kingdom - UK Listening and fill in the gaps




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This course has a scientific and cognitive orientation and is a version of the program for organizing extracurricular activities of school...