Урок по английскому языку "Люди и общество". "People and society"

Разделы: Иностранные языки

Aims:

  1. to develop pupils` speech and reading habits;
  2. to revise the topical vocabulary;
  3. to organize the using of the topical vocabulary in pupils` speech;
  4. to develop pupils` ability to understand the authentic text;
  5. to organize the individual work of the pupils and their pair work;
  6. to expend pupils` outlook. (The lesson is organized in the form of a presentation.)

Plan

I. The beginning of the lesson. Warming up.

1. T: Dear friends! Today we are going to speak about people who did or are doing smth for their people, about social problems in the world and in our country, and what people should do to make this society better. I`d like to begin the lesson with the words of S. Wright “Respect should be earned by actions and not acquired by years.”_Will you comment on the quotation? (students say what they think about it) (слайд 1)

_ Say what famous politicians you know and what they did or are doing for their peoples. (students speak about M. Gorbachov, J. Kennedy, Kofi A. Annan, A. Sakharov).

II. Practicing the topical vocabulary (слайд 2) Приложение

1. T: Let`s review the vocabulary. Look at the screen and find the English equivalents for the following: (ex. 45, p. 97)
1.прочный мир 2.стремиться к миру 3.международная безопасность 4.призывать правительство 5.признать право 6.провозгласить право 7.обеспечить право 8.осуществлять право 9.нарушать право 10.справедливое обращение 11.пожаловаться на …

2. T: Find the synonymic words and word combinations to the following: (ex.43, p.96) (слайд № 3)
1. for this aim 2. to want to have smth 3. to work together 4. to try to do smth 5. to promise 6. future generation 7. to forbid using smth 8. to abuse the right

3. T: Find the right word for it. Use the topical vocabulary (ex.44, p.96) (слайд 4)
1. Everyone who is not in the army is a _____. (civilian)
2. Someone who has been forced to leave his or her country either because there is a war there or because of his or her political or religious beliefs is a_____.(refugee)
3. Someone who has been captured by a person or organization and who may be killed or injured if people do not want that person or organization demands is a ____ . (hostage )
4. A soldier who has been captured during the war by the enemy is a ____. (prisoner of war)
5. A written agreement between countries in which they agree to do a particular thing or to help each оther is a _____. (treat)
6. Formal discussions, especially in business and politics, in which people try to reach an agreement are ______. (negotiations)
7.A meeting, often lasting a few days, which are organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have common interests is a ______(conference)
8. A meeting at which the leaders of two or more countries discuss important matters is a ______.(summit)

III. Rights and freedoms. (Слайд 5)

T: We live in a legal society. It means that people of our society are entitled to some rights and freedoms.
– Who guarantees the rights and freedoms in the Russian Federation?
– In what documents can you find them?
– Do you know any basic rights and freedoms people have?
– Look at the screen and name them. (ex.47, p. 98) (The rights to: work/ health care/ education/ travel/ housing/ life/ fair trial/ equality vote. Freedoms of: conscience/ speech.)
– How well are they observed in our country and how are they or were they abused? Are there any cases when the rights are broken? Give some examples. (students give examples)

IV. The United Nations Organization. (Слайд 6)

T: These basic human rights are international. There are some organizations which defend them. You have read about the organization which plays a great role in defending of human rights. Be ready to answer the questions.
(While checking up the homework two students get and do individual tasks. See appendix 1,2)
T:
1.What international organization defends human rights in the world?
2. When and where was it established?
3. What was its aim?
4. What is the main instrument of the organization?
5. How many member-states does it comprise?
6. What does the organization deal with?
7. What are the main organs of the UNO?
8. Where is the main headquarters of it?
9. Who is the Secretary General of the UNO now? (Слайд 7)
T: Make a talk about the UNO.

V. Talk about A.S. Griboedov. (Слайд 8)

1. T: Not only political organizations but also outstanding politicians can be much importance in the life of a country. Look at the screen. Have you ever heard the name of A.S.Griboedov? … He was also an outstanding diplomat.
2. T: I suggest you should be divided into two groups. You are to work in pairs. Read a text each and ask questions to get more information. You have two minutes for reading.
(Checking up those who were busy with cards.)
3. T: Ask questions and answer them.

VI. Listening comprehension. (Слайд 9)

1. T: The name of this woman is well-known all over the world. She is Margaret Thatcher. You should listen to the text about this woman and do the test.
2. Some words to understand the text better. (on the screen). (Слайд 9)
Scholarship –стипендия, Secretary of State Education – министр образования, the Labour Party – лейбористская партия, made cuts – провела сокращения, the Falkland Islands – Фолклендские острова, resigned – подала в отставку, shed tears – плакала.
3. Listening. (See appendix 3,4)
4. Do the test. (Слайды 10, 11)
5. Checking up.

VII. T: Do the crossword and you will get to know the name of the famous English politician. (See appendix 5)

Answer: Churchill (Winston)

T: Thank you.
Your marks are:
The lesson is over.

Appendix 1

Карточка для индивидуального задания № 1

Economic or economical?

  1. Something which has to do with economics is________.
  2. Our use of the central heating is fairly_______.
  3. Europe is more than an__________community.
  4. Are electric cans________ to run?
  5. If you have got a large family it is more_____ to travel by car than by train.
  6. The country is in a bad______ state.
  7. We cannot afford to employ more stuff in the current_____ climate.
  8. The major part of the population is against the government`s_____policies.

Appendix 2

Карточка для индивидуального задания № 2.

Policy or politics?

  1. Встречаясь за ужином, они всегда говорили о политике._____
  2. Газеты пишут о внутренней и внешней международной политике государств._____
  3. Я мало знаю о ее политических взглядах.______
  4. Надеюсь, что все страны будут придерживаться мирной политики._____
  5. Честность – лучшая политика._____
  6. В этом университете изучают политику, экономику и право._____
  7. Она хочет заниматься политикой._____
  8. Мне кажется, вам надо выработать свою собственную политику по этому вопросу._____

Ответы:

  1. Economic 2.economical 3.economic 4.economical 5.economical 6.economic 7.economic 8.economic
  2. Politics 2.policy 3.politics 4.policy 5.policy 6.politics 7.politics 8.policy

Appendix 3

Text for listening comprehension.

Margaret Thatcher was born in 1925. Her father had a grocer shop but was also interested in politics. She was a good student and won a scholarship. She entered Oxford university to study chemistry. Then Margaret worked as a chemist, married and decided to study law. She was already involved in politics and gave up law when she was elected to the Parliament in 1959. From 1970 to 1974 she was Secretary of State Education. In 1975 M. Thatcher became leader of the Conservative Party which was the Opposition. In 1979 she beat the Labour Party and took office as Prime Minister. She privatized publicly-owned industries and made cuts in state education, hospitals. In 1982 Britain became involved in undeclared war against Argentina in the Falkland Islands. After the victory she had an image of a strong, authoritative leader. In the 1983 election campaign she won her third term as Prime Minister defeating the Labour Party. On November 22, 1990, she resigned. “The Iron Lady” who believe it was her destiny to change the British nation shed tears as she made the historic announcement. Three men were candidates for the post of Prime Minister. John Major was to win.

Appendix 4

Test.

  1. M. Thatcher was born
    a) in 1925
    b) in 1959
  2. She was a daughter of
    a) a butcher
    b) a grocer
  3. She studied at
    a) Oxford University
    b) Cambridge University
  4. After graduating from the university she worked as
    a)a chemist
    b) lawyer
  5. She was elected to the Parliament
    a) in 1959
    b) in 1970
  6. She was
    a) Secretary of State Defence
    b) Secretary of State Education
  7. In 1975 she became the leader of
    a)the Conservative Party
    b) the Labour Party
  8. She became Prime Minister
    a) in 1975
    b) in 1979
  9. She had an image of
    a) an authoritative leader
    b) a weak-willed leader
  10. M. Thatcher was Prime Minister of Britain
    a) two terms
    b) three terms
  11. She nickname was
    a)”the Iron lady”
    b) “the Gold lady”
  12. She resigned
    a) in 1990
    b) in 1983

Answers: 1.a/ 2.b/ 3.a/ 4.a/ 5.a/ 6.b/ 7.a/8.b/ 9.a/10.b/ 11.a/12.a/.

Appendix 5

Crossword

  1. He was a member of the House of___.
  2. He worked very much. He was _____.
  3. He was very ____with his nation during the Second World War.
  4. During the Second World War he had to make decisions that could bring success or failure. He was____.
  5. He smoked much and in many pictures he is depicted with a ____ .
  6. The British think that he always knew what he____ do in difficult situations.
  7. He could wait, he was ______.
  8. He was reputed to be_____ politician because many times he showed his ability to do well his job.
  9. Many years passed after his death but the British still remember and ___ him.

Answers: 1 Commons 2 hard-working 3 popular 4 risky 5 cigar 6 should 7 patient 8 skilful 9 love.

Литература:

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