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Цель: обобщение изученного материала по теме «Австралия» в формате игры-конкурса «Своя игра».
Задачи:
- развивать умения анализировать и систематизировать ранее полученные знания,
- сформировать умение работать в команде,
- повысить мотивацию к изучению языка.
Оборудование: компьютер, мультимедийный проектор, презентация.
Описание игры
Учащиеся делятся на две команды. Команды по очереди выбирают категорию, количество баллов и дают ответы, посовещавшись с другими участниками команды. Если одна команда не знает ответ, у другой команды есть возможность получить дополнительные баллы. В конце игры подводятся итоги. Члены команды, заработавшие наибольшее количество баллов, становятся победителями.
Предлагается презентация на английском языке в форме игры-конкурса "Своя игра" по теме "Австралия". Имеет цель активизировать и расширить знания истории, культуры страны. Подходит в качестве обобщающего урока или мероприятия для недели английского языка.
Quiz on Australia
History
1. Who discovered Australia? (Captain Cook)
James Cook was the first recorded explorer. He landed on the east coast in 1770.
2. When did the Aborigines come to Australia? (About 50,000 years ago)
Australian Aboriginal peoples originally came from Southeast Asia.
3. When did Europeans settle in Australia? (1788)
In 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip landed in Botany Bay with the First Fleet. There were more than 1300 people on board the ships. He created the first New South Wales colony.
4. When did the Gold Rush start in Australia? (1851)
In 1851, gold was found at Ophir, New South Wales. Then gold was found in the colony of Victoria. The Gold Rush brought wealth, workers and ideas to the colonies.
Geography
1. What is the capital of Australia? (Canberra)
Canberra is the federal capital of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory. The population of the city is approximately 350,000.
2. How many states and territories is Australia divided into? (Six states and two territories)
Australia contains six states. They are New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania. It has also two internal territories: the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
3. There are three deserts in Australia: the Great Sandy Desert, the Great Victoria Desert and … (The Gibson Desert)
The Gibson Desert is Australia's fifth-largest desert. This desert is much cooler than some of Australia's other deserts. It is mainly covered by grassy plains or gravel.
4. What is the highest mountain in Australia? (Kosciuszko)
It is the coldest part of Australia. The desert is covered in snow between June and October. This place includes the only skiing areas in the country. It is well-developed for winter sports.
Landmarks
1. What is the name of the famous bridge in Sidney? (TheSydney Harbour Bridge)
The bridge was opened in 1932. It serves as the primary transportation link between Sydney and its suburbs. It's one of the longest steel-arch bridges in the world. It spans about 500 metres.
2. What is the most popular sight in Sydney? (The Opera House)
It was designed by Jørn Utzon, a Danish architect. It was opened in 1973. The Sydney Opera House contains five theaters, five rehearsal studios, two main halls, four restaurants, six bars, and numerous souvenir shops.
3. What is it? (Uluru (Ayers Rock))
It is a huge chunk of rock, known as a monolith. Aborigines consider Uluru sacred. Uluru was 'discovered' by William Gosse in the 1800s. He named it after the Chief Secretary to South Australia, Henry Ayers.
4. What is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms? (The Great Barrier Reef)
It is located in the Pacific Ocean. It is the longest and largest reef complex in the world. It is made of 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.
Animals
1. Which animals resemble teddy bears and eat eucalyptus leaves? (Koalas)
They live high up in eucalyptus trees of native bushlands and forests. Koalas can eat up to a kilogram of eucalyptus leaves a day. They can sleep up to 18 hours a day.
2. What are two native-Australian mammals that lay eggs? (The platypus (duckbill) and the echidna (spiny anteater))
The average size of a duckbill is 20 inches in length and 3 pounds in weight. Duckbills can stay underwater for 1-2 minutes at a time. Adult males have sharp spurs on their rear feet that contain venom. Echidnas can live between 30 and 50 years. They have the lowest body temperature of any mammal on earth today.
3. What Australian animals are born the size of a large bean and then grow taller than a man? (Kangaroos)
They are social and live in groups. Kangaroos can leap the distance of 9 meters and 3 meters in height. They are excellent swimmers.
4. What spider is considered the deadliest in Australia, and possibly the world? (The Sydney Funnel-web Spider)
They eat insects, frogs, lizards. Symptoms from their venom include difficulty breathing, heart collapse, and disruptions to the nervous systems.
Symbols
1. What is Australian currency? (Australian dollar)
It has been in use since February 14, 1966.
2. What animals are on the coat-of-arms? (The kangaroo and the emu)
Aborigines use the birds' oil for traditional medicine, and their feathers to make clothes and decorations. They use their bones to make weapons. Australians eat their meat. Emus' skin is used in making bags, belts, wallets and shoes.
3. What does the flag of Australia consist of? (The British flag (the Union Jack) and six white stars)
Its main elements are: the British Union Flag in the top left, five white stars representing the Southern Cross constellation, a seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star. The current national flag of Australia has been in use since 1908.
4. What is the name of the national anthem? (Advance Australia Fair)
It was written in 1878, but officially became the national anthem in 1984. 'Advance Australia Fair' as a sentiment celebrates the nation's progress and serves as a call for further advancement.
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