Objectives:
- practising reading for specific details,practising speaking, developing.
- perception, cultural awareness, broadening the pupils' horizon.
Supporting Learning Aids: the text, hand - outs, the map, pictures.
Time allotted: 40 minutes
Stage |
Objective |
Classroom management |
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| 1. | Warming - up 5 minutes 5 minutes |
To introduce the topic - " Exploring Different Countries" To motivate
the pupils for activity To work out the list of the English-speaking countries To show them on the map Do you like travelling? Can you agree that English is a global language today, and everyone needs it when travels? In what countries do people speak English? Are the cultures of these countries different, in your view? To work out the list of the English- speaking countries, show them on the map. Australia, The USA, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa |
Whole class |
| 2. | Presenting and practising vocabulary (13 lexical units) 20 minutes |
To present and practise active vocabulary (13 lexical units) koala, kangaroo, barbeque -Australia bagpipes, haggis, Loch ness - Scotland Maple, canoe -Canada Emerald Isle, St.Patrick's Day, Shamrock -Ireland Bungee jumping- New Zealand Safari- South Africa Task 1. Read the brief information about one of these countries and its symbols and get ready to present it to the class.(Handout 1). The rest of the class writes down the list of symbols of the countries and states questions. Use the following chart while answering. (Handout 2) I am going to speak about: The country is very exciting (romantic, appealing, etc.,because: The symbol(s) of the country is(are): I would like(would not) like to visit this country,because: Task 2. Match a word and a definition (Handout 3) The definitions 1. An Australian animal with thick gray fur,that feeds on eucalyptus leaves. 2. A meal cooked on an open fire outdoors,usually grilled. 3.A Scottish musical instrument. 4.An Australian animal with a long tail; usually travels by jumping. 5.A tree , symbol of Canada. 6.A lake in Scotland, famous for its monster. 7.A hunting or sight- seeing trip in Africa. 8.A small narrow boat. 9.A plant with three leaves; a national emblem of Ireland. 10.Jumping with a help of elastic cord or rope. 11.Traditional meal of Scotland. 12.An informal name of Ireland; can be translated as "Green Island". 13.Traditional holiday in Ireland, the day of the patron saint of the country. The words: a) Bagpipe b) Kangaroo c) Koala d) Maple e) Canoe f) Loch Ness g) Shamrock h) Haggis i) Barbecue j) Safari k) St.Patrick's Day l) Emerald Isle m) Bungee jumping |
Group work Individual work Correct answers 1 -c 2- i 3 -a 4- b 5- d 6 - f 7- j 8- e 9- g 10-m 11-h 12- l 13- k |
| Task 3. Restore the words (Handout 4) The words: a)k- - g- r- o d)b- g- i- e b) c - no - e) - - f - ri c) s - - m -o- k f) bu - - - e(jumping) ("What countries are these words typical for?") Australia, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, New Zealand |
Correct answers: Kangaroo d) Bagpipe Canoe e) Safari Shamrock f) Bungee |
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| 3. | Reading 5 minutes |
To practise reading for specific details (Hand-out 5) Name all the countries you are advised to see | Class Individual |
| 4. | Speaking 8 minutes |
To practise giving comments To practise expressing own opinions Discuss the following statements: 1.Visiting Australia is much fun. 2.It's impossible to relax in New Zealand. 3.Scotland provides lots of unique opportunities for tourists. 4.The best way to reach Canada is by sea. 5.The trip around South Africa is a remarkable adventure. 6.Everyone will enjoy staying in Ireland. Do you agree or not? 1.It's better to travel independently than in company. 2.The world may be known without leaving the house. 3.East or West - Home is best. Finish off the following statements: 1.If I were in an English - speaking country (Canada,Australia,etc.(, the first thing I'd see would be: 2.The things I would enjoy while traveling to an English speaking country would be: 3. I would strongly recommend my friends to visit:because: |
Whole class |
| 5. | Rounding- off 2 minutes |
Get ready to speak about one of the English-speaking countries.Why would you like to visit it?Try to find more information about it; bring pictures if possible. |
Hand -out 1
1. Australia (official name - The Commonwealth of Australia), capital - Canberra, largest city - Sydney. Official language - English. Australia is famous for its flora and fauna. The typical animals are koala, an animal with thick gray fur that feeds on eucalyptus leaves, and kangaroo, an animal known for its ability to travel by jumping. One of the most popular pastimes in Australia is having barbecue, when people gather together outdoors to cook and chat with each other.
2. Scotland is a country in northwest Europe and one of the four constituent countries oftheUK.it occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain and shares a land border to the south with England. Capital - Edinburgh, largest city - Glasgow. Official languages - English. The Scottish music scene is a significant aspect of Scottish culture, with both traditional and modem influences. An example of a traditional Scottish instrument is a bagpipe, a wind instrument consisting of one or more musical pipes. The traditional Scottish dish is haggis - a meal made of meat mixed with bowels and other by-products. Those who tried it say it is really delicious. Scotland is also famous for its monster that is said to live at the bottom of the lake Loch Ness. No one knows exactly if the monster exists or not.
3. Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America. Capitaf - Ottawa, largest city - Toronto. Official languages - English, French. The use of the maple leaf as a Canadian symbol dates back to the early 18th century and is depicted on its current and previous flags, the penny, and on the coat of arms. Canada's official national sports are ice hockey (winter) and lacrosse (summer). Hockey is a national pastime and the most popular spectator sport in the country. Canoe, a small narrow boat, is very popular too, especially in summer.
4. New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands. Capital - Wellington, largest city - Auckland. Official languages - English, Maori, NZ Sign Language. Sport has a major role in New Zealand's culture. The popular sports include cricket, netball, basketball, soccer and rugby. Also popular are golf, tennis, cycling, field hockey, skiing, snowboarding, softball and different extreme sports. Among them is bungee jumping Gumping with a help of elastic cord or rope).
5. Ireland is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth largest island in the world. Ireland is called "Emerald Isle" or "Green Island", due to its magnificent green landscapes. The symbol of Ireland is shamrock - a plant with three leaves. The patron saint of the country is St. Patrick. The Irish people celebrate St. Patrick's Day every year on 17 March. On that day they usually wear something green and organize parades and other national events.
6. South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. South Africa is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Official language - English. The South African economy is the largest in Africa and 24th largest in the world. Due to this it is the most socially and economically developed country on the continent. The flora of South Africa presents more than 20,000 different plants, or about 10% of all the known species of plants on Earth. South Africa is also known for its particularly rich fauna, which includes elephants, zebras, lions, antelopes and many other animals. Due to this fact safari, a hunting or sight-seeing trip, is very popular and attracts lots of tourist to South Africa.
Match а word and а definition:
The defenitions:
An Australian animal with thick gray fur, that feeds оn eucalyptus leaves. 2. А meal cooked on an open fire outdoors, usually grilled. 3. А Scottish musical instrurnent.4. An Australian animal with а long tail; usually travels by jumping. 5. А tree, symbol of Canada.6. А lake in Scotland, famous for its monster. 7. А hunting or sight-seeing trip in Africa.8. А small narrow boat. 9. А plant with three leaves; а national еmblеm of Ireland.10. Jumping with а help of elastic cord or rope. 11. Traditional meal of Scotland.12. Аn informal namе of Ireland; сan bе translated as "Green Island". 13. Traditional holiday in Ireland, the day of the patron saint of the country.
The words:
а) Bagpipe b) Kangaroo с) Koala d) Maple е) Сanoe f) Loch Ness g) Shaтrock h) Haggis i) Barbecue j) Safari k) St. Patrick's Dау l) Emerald Isle
HAND- OUT 4 Restore the words:
a) k _ _ g _ r _ o b) c _ no _ c) s _ _ m _ o _ k
d) b _ g _ i _ e e) _ _ f_ r i f) b u _ _ _ e (jumping)
Destination Everywhere
See Australia-beautiful place.
Go outback, that big ореn space,
See koalas and kangaroos.
Sit оп the beach, have а barbecue.
Get your passport and your ticket,
Find уour suitcase and pack things in it.
It's time to travel, it's time to fly,
We're ready to go, so wave goodbye!
Destination everywhere!
Destination everywhere!
Go to Scotland for New Year's Evе.
When we arrive we won't want to leave.
Listen to bagpipes or eat some haggis,
Or look for the monster deep down in Loch Ness.
If уоu like pancakes, then Canada is for уоu.
Eat them with maple syrup too.
Go white water rafting or сanое оп the lake,
Or watch an ice-hockey game when you want а break.
What about going to the Emerald Isle?
On St. Patrick's Day the place is wild.
People wear green and dance and sing
And paint green shamrocks оn everything.
Why don't we go to New Zealand?
Climb up the mountains or walk on the sand.
Do а bungee jump and try surfing too.
There's so much to see and so much to do.
South Africa is а gтeat place to be.
You can see lots of animals on safari.
There are elephants, zebras and antelope,
So you must take you camera and telescope.