Топики (тематические тексты) для тех, кто изучает английский язык в школе (5-6 класс). Вторая часть (продолжение). В первой части вы найдете . К каждому тексту предлагаются слова для повторения темы, вопросы и задания.

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Тексты (топики) на английском языке (5-6 класс). Часть 2

Тext 11. My Favourite Animals

I like animals. I can see wild animals at the Zoo. It is interesting to watch monkeys, elephants, crocodiles, foxes, bears and other animals.

I like films about animals. I have read a lot of books about bears because I like bears most of all.

Bears are huge. They can be white and brown. The white bear eats fish. It lives in the Arctic. The brown bear lives in the woods. It likes honey and sleeps in the lair (берлоге) sucking its paw in winter.

Text 12. My Favorite Book

I like reading because I learn a lot of interesting things from books. But most of all I like adventure stories.

My favourite book is «The Adventure of Tom Sawyer» by Mark Twain. It is a story about an American boy and his friends. Tom is inventive and brave. He is always full of ideas. He has a lot of adventures on the Mississippi River.

The book teaches us to be kind and friendly, honest and brave, to be a true friend.

I really enjoyed the book.

Text 13. Seasons and Weather in Russia

Winter, spring, summer, autumn are the seasons of the year.

December, January and February are winter months. The weather is cold. It usually snows. The days are short and the nights are long. The rivers and lakes freeze and we can go skating and skiing.

March, April and May are spring months. Spring is a nice season. The weather is warm. There are many green trees in the streets and in the parks. The sun shines brightly. The birds sing songs everywhere.

June, July and August are summer months. In summer it is usually hot. The sky is blue. The days are long and the nights are short. There are many flowers in the parks and gardens. There are many berries in the forests.

September, October and November are autumn months. The weather is cool. It often rains. The days become shorter and the nights become longer. The birds prepare to fly to the South. You can see yellow, red and brown leaves on the trees.

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Text 14. Winter Holidays

I like winter because I have long winter holidays. They start on the 29 th of December and last till the 10 th of January.

The weather is usually fine. There is a lot of snow everywhere.

During winter holidays I have a lot of free time. I don’t have to get up early and go to school. I like to skate and ski.

Sometimes I go to my country house and meet my friends there. We spend a lot of time in the open air, go to the forest, build snowcastles and play snowballs. If it is cold, I usually stay at home. I read books, watch TV or play computer games.

Also I like my winter holidays because we have a happy day – New Year’s Day on the 1 st of January and I get presents.

Sometimes my parents and I travel during winter holidays. Last year we visited Suzdal. We stayed in a hotel for three days. I saw many places of interest in Suzdal: wooden houses, beautiful churches and monasteries. It was a very impressive trip.

I like my winter holidays very much.

Text 15. Summer Holidays

I like summer holidays very much. In summer it is warm and I have a lot of free time in the open air. I usually spend June at the seaside.

In June I usually go to a camp. I like spending time there. We play sports, swim in the river and go to different clubs. There is a forest near the camp and we always make a campfire once a week.

In July my parents have a vacation and we go to the seaside. Usually we go to the Black Sea. I like to swim in the sea and spend time on the beach.

In August my parents go to work and I go to the country. We have a country house where my grandparents live. I help them in the garden. I pick up apples and plums, water vegetables. We often go fishing with my grandad or pick up mushrooms in the forest. I have a lot of friends there. We ride bicycles or play games. I have a nice time in the country.

Summer is my favourite season and I enjoy my summer holidays very much.

Text 16. Camping on Holidays

Last summer I went camping with my dad. We took rucksacks, two sleeping bags, a tent, a map, a compass, torches, and, of course, matches.

First, we got on a train. When we got off the train, we walked through the woods to the lake. Then we put up a tent and made a campfire. We caught a lot of fish and cooked it on the fire. I slept well and mosquitoes didn’t bite me.

I enjoyed the day very much.

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Text 17. Еда. Food

• cafe — [‘kæfeɪ]
• menu — [‘menjuː]
• macaroni — [ˌmæk(ə)’rəunɪ]
• onion — [‘ʌnjən]

For breakfast English people often have porridge with milk and sugar. They don’t eat much bread. They usually have toasts. They enjoy drinking strong tea with milk.

At one o’clock English people have lunch. They usually have lunch in a restaurant or a cafe.

On a warm sunny day you can see people under the trees on the grass eating their sandwiches.

English people don’t eat much soup. There is only one kind of soup on the menu: onion (луковый), tomato (томатный) or mushroom (грибной).

For the main course (на второе) they have fish, steak or roast beef with vegetables: carrots, cabbages, beans or potatoes.

Five o’clock tea is a national habit. English people have tea with biscuits, apple pie, fruit or fruit salad or sandwiches.

At about seven or eight o’clock they have dinner or supper. It can be soup, sometimes meat and vegetables, macaroni and cheese.

The English people drink little coffee. Tea is their favourite drink.

Text 18. Спорт. Sport

I like sport. That’s why my favourite lesson is P.E.

My favourite sport is …………. (your variant). I play for my school team. We are a good team. We often win in competitions. It is not easy (легко) to win.

Every day I go to the gym and practise. I also go to the sports club. Every morning I run in the park with my friends.

I want to be a sportsman because I like to win.

Text 19. Одежда. Clothes

People wear different clothes.

When it is cold, people wear coats, jumpers, trousers and boots. When it is hot, people wear T-shirts, shorts and light dresses.

Some people like to wear comfortartable clothes, others prefer fashionable one. There are clothes for boys and girls, for men and women. But everybody likes to wear jeans.

Also there are clothes for sport. It is a tracksuit and trainers.

As for me, I like to wear _____ (your variant). I always wear________when ________ (your variant).

Тext 20. Соединенное королевство. The UK

The UK is situated on the British Isles. It has 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and the Northern Ireland.

England, Scotland, Wales are called Great Britain and are situated on the island called Great Britain, too.

The climate of Great Britain is mild. England and Ireland consist mainly of plains. Scotland and Wales have mountains.

There are many rivers in Great Britain. The main river is the Thames. The longest river is the Severn.

The capital of the UK is London but there are many beautiful towns and villages.

Тext 21. Лондон. London

London is the capital of Great Britain. It is a very old city. It is about 2 thousand years old.

London stands on the river Thames. It is a large port.

London has got three parts: the City, the West End and the East End. The City of London is the oldest part of London. There are offices and banks there. The West End has a lot of places of interest and is always full of people.

The most famous places of interest are:

• the Buckingham Palace
• the Westminster Abbey
• the Houses of Parliament
• the Tower

There are many beautiful squares in London. The Trafalgar Square is the most famous one. It is in the center of London.

London is rich in parks. The most famous parks are:

• Hyde Park
• St. James Park

There are many theatres, museums and art galleries in London. The most well-known of them are:

• the National Gallery
• the Tate Gallery
• the British Museum
• Madam Tussaud’s Museum

London is worth visiting.

Задания и вопросы к текстам на английском языке (5-6 класс)

Text 11. My Favourite Animals

1. Complete the text with the words dangerous, friendly, sharp, huge (large), delicious, fast, body, skin, legs.

1. The shark is a sea animal. It is very ________. It can kill other sea animals and people with its _______ teeth. It’s got a ______, long body and rough _____. Half of its _____ is white and half is black.
2. The dolpin is a sea animal, too. It is very _______ and it loves to swim in front of _____boats. It’s got a long, thin body and smooth _____. It’s got over one hundred teeth.
3. The crab has got a shell on its body and ten _____legs. They have got two ______ _______

Упражнение. Перепишите текст, заменив выделенные слова, используя прилагательные из рамки:

large friendly delicious long dangerous huge

Прилагательные big, good, bad, nice — очень простые. При описании лучше использовать более интересные слова: large friendly delicious long dangerous huge

Прочитайте текст ниже и замените прилагательные big, good, bad, nic e на более интересные.

ПРИМЕР. Crabs have got a shell on their bodies and ten long legs.

Crabs have got a shell on their bodies and ten big legs. They have got two big claws for fighting. They are a very good meal for octopuses, fish, seals and people.

Whales are big sea animals. They aren’t bad animals and usually they’re very nice to people.

2. Answer the questions, using the words the mountains, the river, the desert, the Arctic, the jungle, the ocean, keep as a pet .

1. Where do lions live?
   
2. Where do whales live?
3. Where do wolves live?
4. Where do crocodiles live?
5. Where do snakes live ?
6. Where do the polar bear live?
7. Say what pets your friends and relatives have.
8. What is your favourite animal?
9. Can you decribe an animal?
10. Do you think it is good to keep animals in the zoo? Why? Why not?

Text 12. My Favourite Book

1.1. Complete the letter with the words: favourite, character, adventures, sailor.

Thank you for your letter.

Guess what I would like to write about? It is a book which I read last month. It is «Robinson Crusoe» by Daniel Defo. The main _____ is a man who lived on a deserted island (необитаемый остров) for many years. He had a lot of ______ but the plot is based on a real story of a ______.

You know, I like reading books. One of my ______ book is «Harry Potter.»

And what about you? Do you like reading? What is your favourite book?

Best wishes,
Tom

1.2. Complete the text.

• find the murderer — найти убийцу
• using his deductive reasoning — используя метод «дедукции» (нахождение решения по заданным фактам)

This summer I’ve read a book by Conan Doyle. Its ______ is “The Hound of the Baskerville”. Conan Doyle is a _______ writer. He wrote _______stories. I liked this book ______from the very beginning. The main ________ of the book are Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. The ______of this book is very exciting. Sherlock Holmes was a ______ detective and found the murderer using his deductive reasoning . I enjoy the way he did it very much.

I began to read this book in June and ______it in August. It was very ______ for me to read this book, because I learnt many new English words. Now I’m going to read one more English book.

2. Answer the questions:

1. Do you like reading?
2. What kind of books do you like (prefer) reading?
3. Can you name the titles of some stories?
4. Do you like travel books? Why? Why not?
5. Have you got any favourite books, authors or favourite characters?
6. Have you got a favourite writer?
7. Who is your favourite writer?
8. Did you like fairy tales when you were little?
9. What kinds of book do you dislike? Why?

Text 13. Seasons and Weather

1. Complete the text.

There are 4 _____ in the year: winter, spring, summer, autumn. In Russia ______ three winter months. They are ______, ______ and February. Spring months are _____ , ______ and May. Summer months are ____, ____ and August. Autumn months are ____, ___ and November. My favourite season is summer because I like to _______ in the river. I like to _____ a bike, too. It is sunny and ______ in summer. And I have _______ holidays. It’s great!

2. Answer the questions:

1. How many seasons are there in a year?
2. Name the seasons. (Назови……)
3. What season is between (между) winter and summer?
4. What season is it now?
5. What is your favourite season? Why?
6. How many months are there in a year?
7. Name summer months (winter months, etc.)
8. What month is it now?
9. What month comes after May? before August?
10. What is your favourite month? Why?
11. What month do you have your birthday?
12. What is the first month of winter? of summer?
13. When does spring start in Russia? in Great Britain?
14. When does autumn finish in Russia? in Great Britain?
15. What month does the school year in Russia start (finish)?

Text 14. Winter Holidays

1. Complete the text. Use the words: at home, made, skate, holidays, skied, snowbals, enjoyed, fine.

I spent my winter_______________in the country. The weather was ___________.

I ______________in the forest. My friend and I went to the river to __________. Sometimes we played _____________ and ______________snowmen.

When it was cold I stayed______________, read books, ______TV. I _______my winter holidays.

2. Answer the questions:

В РАЗРАБОТКЕ

Text 15. Summer Holidays

1. Read the poem. Then say why children like holidays. Use the poem.

No grammar in summer,
No lessons, no tests,
No English, no Maths, no P.E.
Just rivers and lakes,
Swimming, bathing and sailing
in the deep blue sea!

2. Complete the text.

In Russia children have holidays in spring, summer autumn and winter. Summer holidays are the _________. They begin in June and _______ in August.

I like summer holidays ______. My parents, my sister and me like to travel. Russia is a big _______ and has a lot of interesting places to ______.

I want to ______you about my last holiday.

Contunue talking. Use the questions as a plan.

3. Answer the questions:

1. Where did you go on your last holidays?
2. When was it?
3. Who did you go with?
4. How did you get there?
5. Where did you stay?
6. How long did you stay?
7. What did you do all day?
8. Did you enjoy your holidays?
9. What activity did you enjoy most of all?

Text 16. Camping

1. Complete the text.

Mr Lake and Mr River love outdoor activities and canoeing is their favourite. Last summer they ______ canoeing in France. They took a lot of ________with them. Mr Lake took _________and Mr River took __________ and a tent. One day they decided to spend a night in a beautiful forest by a lake. They left the _______on the lake but they forgot to tie it up to a tree. Then they _______the tent. Mr Lake went to the forest because he wanted to find some _____ for a fire. Next Mr River made a _______ and cooked some fish. After the meal they went to ______. There was a terrible storm that night but Mr Lake and Mr River didn’t wake up. In the morning they went to the lake but their canoe wasn’t there. Then they saw their _______ in the lake. Their paddles, helmets and life jackets were in the canoe. Luckily (К счастью), their mobiles were with them and they could call for help.

2. Answer the questions:

1. Do you often go camping?
2. When did you go camping last time?
3. Where did you go?
4. Who did you go with?
5. What things did you take with you?
6. How did you get there?
7. Where did you make a camp?
8. How long did you stay there?
9. Did you cook food on a fire?
10. Did you sleep in a tent?
11. Did you sleep well? Why? Why not?
12. What did you do all day?
13. What did you do in the evening?
14. Do you like camping? Why?

Text 17. Food

1. Complete the text.

My favourite food is ………… . I would like to eat ……………. twice a day.

I (don’t) like……………… I usually (never) eat ……………………..for breakfast.

I like fruit very much. Fruit is healthy. There are a lot of vitamins in ______, ________, ________.

2. Answer the questions:

1. What do you usually have for breakfast, lunch and dinner?
2. What is your favourite food?
3. What food don’t you like?

Text 18. Sports

1. Complete the text.

В РАЗРАБОТКЕ

2. Answer the questions:

1. Do you like sport?
2. What sport do you play (do)?
3. Where do you prefer doing sport: in the staduim or in the gym?
4. Do you play for your school team?
5. Does your team often win?
6. Where do you practise?
7. Who is the captain of your team?
8. Who is the best (the worst) player?
9. Do you like your P.E. lessons?
10. Do you go to sport clubs?
11. What sports games can you play?
12. Why is it good to be fit?
13. What is your favourite sport to watch?
14. Do you go to matches?
15. Do you watch sport on TV?

Text 19. Clothes

1. Complete the text.

В РАЗРАБОТКЕ

2. Answer the questions:

1. What do you wear when it is cold?
2. What do you wear when it is hot?
3. What do you wear when you go to P. E. lesson?
4. What do you wear when you go to school?

Text 20. The UK

1. Complete the text.

The UK or Great Britain is situated on the British Isles. There are ________ countries in the UK: England, Scotland, ________ and Northern Ireland. London is the capital of the _______. It is also the capital of ________. <…>

2. Answer the questions:

1. Where is the UK?
2. What is the capital of the UK?
3. What is the capital of England?
4. How many countries are there in the UK?
5. What are the countries?

Text 21. London

1. Complete the text.

1. be founded by Romans — основан римлянами
2. Thames — Темза
3. Buckingham — Букингемский

London is the _______of England and the UK. It is one of the most __________ cities in the UK. It was founded by Romans. London ______on the river Thames. The English Queen lives in London. She lives in Buckingham _______.

There are a lot of historical buildings, ______ and _______ in London. Millions of _______ from different countries visit the city every year. They go sightseeing, ______souvenirs and enjoy traditional meals. The most famous London ______ are Big Ben, the Tower of London and London Eye.

TEXT. LONDON’S PARKS

• take part in — принимать участие в
• make speeches — говорить речи (высказывать свое мнение)

London is ______ in parks and gardens. London’s parks are ______ of trees, grass and flowers. They are free for visitors.

Each park is something special. Hyde Park is the largest park. It is _______ for its Speaker’s Corner (уголок оратора). There you can make a speech about what you like.

St. James Park is famous for the ______of Buckingham Palace. This park is very beautiful with its flower beds.

In all London’s parks you can take part in different activities. Londoners love their parks and ______ of them.

2. Answer the questions:

1. Is London an old city?
2. What is London like?
3. What London’s sights would you like to visit?
4. Would you like to see Big Ben?
5. What is Big Ben like?
6. What is Buckingham Palace famous for?
7. What London’s parks do you know?
8. What each of them famous for?
9. Would you like to visit London?
10. What would you do in London?

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English national character – topic

It’s difficult to speak about a nation as a whole, as in every nation there are both good and bad, honest and dishonest people. Speaking about the national character of the English , one can note the following features:

• conservatism,
• pride,
• love of their home and pets.

The English are very conservative . They have many customs and traditions. They distrust unusual things and like stability.

Their love of home is a symbol of personal independence. However, English people have a real passion for adventure . In the heart of every proud Englishman, there is always a beckoning call of the sea, a romantic craving for distant shores.

The English are considered a very curious nation. For example, in foreign countries, they like to try new cuisine. However, they will not cook new dishes at home, as they are very conservative.

The English are a bit sluggish but strong-spirited. They can easily bear cold and hunger, overcome pain and fear.

English people are extremely friendly and helpful. If you ask an Englishman how to get to the nearest library, he will be glad to show you the way using different “visual techniques”, repeating the same thing several times.

English people are hard working. They work extremely hard, but always find time for rest. Money is the idol of the English. Their first concern is to work hard to earn more.

In addition, the English have a great sense of humor. It is the ability to laugh at oneself. Humor is highly praised in Britain.

Английский национальный характер – тема на английском

Трудно говорить о нации в целом, так как в каждой стране есть хорошие и плохие, честные и нечестные люди. Говоря о национальном характере англичан, можно отметить следующие черты:

• консерватизм,
• гордость,
• любовь к своему дому и домашним животным.

Англичане очень консервативны. У них много обычаев и традиций. Они не доверяют необычным вещам и любят стабильность.

Их любовь к дому является символом личной независимости. Однако у англичан есть и настоящая страсть к приключениям. В сердце каждого гордого англичанина — манящий призыв к морю, романтическая тяга к далеким берегам.

Англичане считаются очень любопытной нацией. Например, в зарубежных странах им нравится пробовать новую кухню. Однако они не будут готовить новые блюда дома, так как они очень консервативны.

Англичане тяжелы на подъем, но сильны духом. Они могут легко переносить холод и голод, преодолевать боль и страх.

Британцы очень дружелюбны и всегда рады помочь. Если вы спросите у англичанина, как добраться до ближайшей библиотеки, он будет рад показать вам путь, используя разные «визуальные методы», повторяя одно и то же по несколько раз.

Англичане трудолюбивы. Они много работают, но всегда находят время для отдыха. Деньги – главное для англичан. Они упорно трудятся, чтобы заработать больше.

Кроме того, у англичан отличное чувство юмора. Это способность смеяться над собой. Юмор высоко ценится в Великобритании.

Надеюсь, Вам понравилась эта тема о Британском характере.

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Тема по английскому языку: Англия

Топик по английскому языку: Англия (England). Данный текст может быть использован в качестве презентации, проекта, рассказа, эссе, сочинения или сообщения на тему.

Страна Англия

Англия – это страна, являющаяся частью Соединенного Королевства. Она охватывает центральную и 2/3 южной части острова Великобритании, включая более 100 островов меньшего размера. Страна граничит с Шотландией и Уэльсом. Она омывается Ирландским морем, Кельтским морем и Северным морем. Пролив Ла Манш отделяет Англию от континентальной Европы. Население страны составляет около 51 миллиона человек.

Появление Соединенного Королевства

Изначально заселенная кельтами, Англия была завоевана римлянами, англами, саксонами, джутами, датчанами и нормандцами. Акты объединения Англии с Уэльсом в 1536, с Шотландией в 1707 и Ирландией в 1801 образовали Соединенное Королевство. Столица и крупнейший город Англии и Соединенного Королевства – Лондон.

В Англии умеренный морской климат. Погода в стране очень переменчива с частыми дождями, особенно в Лэйк Дистрикт.

Реки

Самые важные реки Англии – это Темза, Мерси и Тайн с портами соответственно в Лондоне, Ливерпуле и Ньюкасле.

Экономика

Экономика Англии – одна из крупнейших в мире. Страна является лидером в химической и фармацевтической промышленностях, равно как в аэрокосмической и военной. Туризм также стал важной частью экономики Англии. Страну ежегодно посещают миллионы туристов.

Культура

В Англии много театров, музеев, библиотек и галерей. Среди наиболее значимых Лондонский Британский музей, хранящий коллекцию из более 7 миллионов экспонатов, Британская библиотека и Национальная галерея.

Образование

В Англии большое количество университетов. Самые известные – Оксфорд и Кембридж, привлекают студентов со всего мира. Общие похожие черты дали им название Оксбридж.

Спорт

Стоит отметить еще один интересный факт: Англия – родина многих видов спорта, но самый распространенный из них футбол.

Заключение

Англия – очень интересная и красивая страна.

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England

Country

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It comprises the central and southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain, including over 100 smaller islands. The country borders on Scotland and Wales. It is washed by the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea and the North Sea. The English Channel separates England from continental Europe. The population of the country is about 51 million people.

Acts of union

Originally settled by Celtic peoples, England was conquered by Romans, Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Danes, and Normans. Acts of union joined England with Wales in 1536, with Scotland in 1707 and with Ireland in 1801 to form the United Kingdom. The capital and the largest city of both England and the United Kingdom is London.

Climate

England has a temperate maritime climate. The weather in the country is very changeable and it rains a lot, especially in the Lake District.

Rivers

The most important rivers in England are Thames, Mersey and Tyne with the ports respectively in London, Liverpool and Newcastle.

England’s economy

England’s economy is one of the largest in the world. The country is a leader in chemical and pharmaceutical industries as well as in aerospace and the arms industries. Tourism has also become an important part of England’s economy. The country is visited by millions of people every year.

Culture

There are lots of theatres, museums, libraries and galleries in England. Among the most notable are London’s British Museum, housing a collection of more than 7 million objects, The British Library and the National Gallery.

Education

There are a great number of universities in England. The most famous are Cambridge and Oxford attracting students from all over the world. They have many common features and known as Oxbridge.

Sports

One more interesting fact to mention is that England is home to lots of different sports but the most played one is football.

Conclusion

England is a very interesting nice country.

Государственное профессиональное образовательное учреждение

«Торезский горный техникум им. А.Ф. Зясядько»

МЕТОДИЧЕСКАЯ РАЗРАБОТКА

открытого занятия

«ВЕЛИКОБРИТАНИЯ»

по дисциплине

«ИНОСТРАННЫЙ ЯЗЫК»

специальность: 13.02.11 Техническая эксплуатация и обслуживание электрического и электромеханического оборудования

2015

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ПРЕДИСЛОВИЕ

Роль дисциплины «Иностранный язык»

в системе социально-гуманитарных дисциплин

Основная цель дисциплины «Иностранный язык (по профессиональной направленности)» - формирование необходимой коммуникативной возможности в сферах профессионального и ситуативного общения в устной и письменной формах.

Актуальность проблемы можно объяснить целым рядом обстоятельств. Так, основным направлением модернизации профессиональной высшей школы на современном этапе развития предусматривает прежде всего повышение качества усвоения общеобразовательных и профессиональных знаний, практической и творческой подготовки студентов .

Иностранный язык, как учебная дисциплина может и должна внести свой вклад в процесс развития творческих способностей студентов. Обладая огромным воспитательным , образовательным и развивающим потенциалом творческих способностей подростков, иностранный язык может реализовать его лишь в ходе осуществления практической цели обучения, то есть только в том случае, если студент в процессе иноязычной коммуникативно-познавательной деятельности (слушая, говоря, читая, пользуясь письмом) будет расширять свой общеобразовательный кругозор , развивать свое мышление, память, чувства и эмоции; если в процессе иноязычного общения будут формироваться социально-ценностные качества личности: мировоззрение, нравственные ценности и убеждения, черты характера.

Творческая деятельность дает студентам широкие возможности для проявления собственной индивидуальности. Непосредственное, активное участие их в данной деятельности, на доступном уровне сложности, раскрывает большие перспективы в деле комплексного развития и формирования творческого потенциала личности. Кроме того, постигая секреты английского языка, подростки знакомятся с удивительным миром западного человека, с его мировоззрением и т.д.

Воздействуя на личность, формирование творческих способностей обогащает эмоциональный и практический опыт, развивает психику, формирует интеллектуальный потенциал, способствует воспитанию эстетических и умственных способностей, ведет к накоплению профессиональных навыков и умений, развитию природных задатков , их нравственных качеств. Оно настраивает на дальнейшую, активную творчески-осознанную деятельность подростков, что отвечает их духовным потребностям, удовлетворяет их стремление к самореализации и проявлению личностных качеств. Все это является эффективным средством комплексного развития личности, выявления формирования ее творческого потенциала.

Практическое занятие в форме занятия – путешествия является одной из форм нетрадиционного занятия. Занятие комбинированное с доминированием учебной мотивации, при ведущей роли говорения и аудирования.

Занятия-путешествия как нельзя лучше способствуют формированию активной личности, обладающей не только определенным запасом знаний, но и умением получать их самостоятельно. Необычные по форме, такие занятия вызывают большой интерес у студентов, хорошо развивают творческие способности. Особенно важно то, что на таких занятиях создаются благоприятные условия для коллективной учебной деятельности. Эффективность занятия повышается через развитие творческих способностей студентов.

Занятие проводится с целью обобщения и закрепления изученного материала.

Были предложены следующие подходы к построению занятия:

При предъявлении студентам учебного материала, ставить конкретную цель, определяющую организацию учебной работы;

Излагать учебный материал таким образом, чтобы он расширял объём знаний и преобразовывал личный опыт каждого студента;

Использовать различные формы индивидуальной работы на занятии;

Проводить работу с раздаточным материалом, работу в парах, группах, работу с различными опорами;

Стараться активно стимулировать студентов к самостоятельной деятельности.

Одной из технологий, обеспечивающей личностно-ориентированное обучение, является метод проектов, как способ развития творчества, познавательной деятельности, самостоятельности. Студентам на дом было задано домашнее задание опережающего характера: подготовить мультимедийные презентации по темам «Географическое положение Великобритании», «Достопримечательности Великобритании» и «Выдающиеся личности Великобритании». Студенты работали со справочной литературой, словарями, компьютером, тем самым создав возможность прямого контакта с аутентичным языком, чего не даёт изучение языка только с помощью учебника на занятии.

На занятии использовался еще один метод интерактивного обучения – ролевая игра. Студентам было предложено поставить себя в жизненные ситуации, которые могут возникнуть вне аудитории, в реальной жизни во время путешествий за границу. Существенным преимуществом ролевой игры перед другими формами обучения является 100% занятость студентов, а также концентрация внимания участников в течение всей игры.

ПЛАН ЗАНЯТИЯ

Дисциплина: Иностранный язык

Специальность: 13.02.11 Техническая эксплуатация и обслуживание электрического и электромеханического оборудования

Группа : 2 ТЭО-13

Тема занятия : «Великобритания»

Цель занятия:

Методическая:

Совершенствовать методику проведения занятия обобщения и систематизации знаний с помощью форм и методов интерактивных технологий и использованием мультимедийных презентаций студентов;

Показать эффективность проведения занятия – путешествия.

Дидактическая:

Ознакомить студентов с общими сведениями о Великобритании, закрепить использование изученной лексики в речи;

Способствовать осмыслению социокультурных особенностей страны изучаемого языка.

Развивающая:

Развивать навыки аудирования, чтения, устной речи;

Содействовать развитию у студентов мыслительных процессов (обобщение информации, рассуждение, действие по образцу);

Развивать навыки сотрудничества.

Воспитательная:

Формировать уважение к стране, изучаемого языка;

Воспитывать интернационализм, умение работать в группе.

Вид занятия : практическое занятие

Формы и методы проведения : проблемно-поисковый, репродуктивный методы, работа в парах, группах.

Межпредметные связи : география, литература, страноведение.

Методическое обеспечение занятия :

Учебная программа

Рабочая учебная программа

Методическая разработка занятия

Наглядные пособия: презентации, видеофильм «Добро пожаловать в Британию», аудиозапись диалога «Тур по Лондону», раздаточный материал.

Оборудование: компьютер, мультимедийная система

Литература:

Основная:

New Headway English Course : John and Liz Soars, Oxford University Press

Синельникова В.В. Все английские темы - К.: Мастер-класс, 2008-2009

Манси Е.О. 100 разговорных тем по английскому языку – К.: «А.С.К.», 2006

Simon Greenall. Reward.- Macmillian Heinemann, 1998

Интернет-ресурсы:

Структура занятия:

Вступительная часть

1. Организационная часть

   Ознакомление студентов с темой занятия

   Актуализация опорных знаний

   Мотивация учебной деятельности

Основная часть

2.2 Упражнение «Микрофон».

2. 4 Чтениетекста «Window to Britain»

2.5 Аудирование текста «London »

2.6 Ролевая игра

Заключительная часть

1. Подведение итогов занятия

3.2. Рефлексия

4. Домашнее задание

ХОД ЗАНЯТИЯ

1.Вступительная часть

1.1. Организационная часть

Приветствие и проверка присутствующих на занятии

1.2. Ознакомление студентов с темой занятия

I ’m glad to see you today . I’m happy to work with you, our topic is very interesting and exciting, because we are going to take a trip to one of the most beautiful countries of Europe. I want you to be positive, I want you to be in a high spirit today, I hope you’ll get bright impressions about our meeting. I do my best to make our lesson memorable and interesting. Of course, I need your help to do our lesson more productive and useful. Today I want to find out how smart you are, how many interesting facts about Great Britain you know and how cooperative you can be.

1.3. Актуализация опорных знаний

Фонетическая зарядка.

Teacher: Let’s start our lesson from Mind –Map. Tell me please: What do you associate with the word “country”?

Countr у

T: Every country has its own anthem. Now we’ll listen to the British anthem “God Save the Queen”, a national patriotic song which is used for important events in Great Britain.

1) Просмотр видеозаписи гимна Великобритании “God Save the Queen”.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

2) T: At first let’s translate some words from the first stanza.

Gracious – милосердный, великодушный

Noble – превосходный, величественный

Victorious – победоносный

Glorious – великолепный, восхитительный

To reign (over) – царствовать, господствовать.

T: You see that the anthem shows us the main features of the British people: their pride for centuries-old history of monarchy, pride and admiration of their Queen, pride for their country.

3) Выполнение упражнения на развитие памяти.

На экране высвечивается первый куплет гимна. Студенты еще раз его читают. Преподаватель просит студентов закрыть глаза, а в это время слайд меняется и появляется первый куплет гимна, в котором пропущены слова. Задача студентов: дополнить предложения в куплете «Снежный ком».

_____ save our gracious _____,

Live our noble ______,

Save the ______:

Send her _____ ,

Happy and _______ ,

Long to reign over us:

____ save the _______.

1.4 Мотивация учебной деятельности

2. Основная часть

2.1 Проверка домашнего задания. Презентация докладов о Великобритании с использованием мультимедиа.

T:Now it’s time to listen to you. You had to prepare reports to the topic “The Geographical position of GB”, “Sights of GB” and “Famous People of GB”.

2.2 Упражнение « Микрофон » .

T: Imagine we are on the conference. Be ready to answer my questions about the United Kingdom.

1. What is the official name of the country? (The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland).

2. How many countries does the UK consist of? Name them.

(The UK consists of four countries. They are Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland.)

1. Where is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland situated?

(It is situated on the British Isles.)

1. How many islands does the UK consist of? What is the largest island of the country?

(The UK consists of more than 5000 islands of different sizes. GB is the largest island).

1. What is the official language of the country? (English is the official language of the country).

2. What seas and oceans is the UK washed by? (The UK is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and the Irish Sea. The English channel separates Great Britain from the continent.)

3. What is the climate of Great Britain like? (The climate of GB is rather cool and changeable but it often rains).

4. What is the national flag of the UK? (The national flag of the UK is called the Union Jack).

5. What is the capital of the UK? (The capital of the UK is London).

6. What are the capitals of Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland?

(The capitals of these parts are Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Belfast).

2.3 Просмотр презентации «Угадай великого англичанина».

T: GB is famous not only by its sights but it’s famous for its people who created history by their works. They are well-known in all countries and on every continent. And not one generation will grow up with them. You will see some pictures which help you to understand who these people are. Look at the screen and name the person.

Угадайте:

1) восковаякукла (Тюссо),

2) яблоко, падающее на голову человека (Ньютон),

3) обезьяна (Дарвин),

4) Багира, Каа, Балу («Книга джунглей», Киплинг),

6) девочка, кот с улыбкой, карточная королева («Алиса в стране Чудес», автор Льюис Кэрол),

7) необитаемый остров, Пятница («Робинзон Крузо», автор Даниэль Дефо),

8) пират на одной ноге с попугаем на плече (Джон Сильвер из романа Стивенсона «Остров сокровищ»).

2. 4 Чтение (просмотр видеофрагмента «Добро пожаловать в Британию»).

1) pre-reading activity

Match the words to the pictures.

1. a temple; 2. an island; 3.a port; 4.a cathedral; 5.a banknote; 6.a tunnel; 7.a calendar; 7. a hill; 8. a lake.

Window to Britain

Hello. I’m Leonie Dodd and welcome to Window on Britain. What do you know about Britain? How many people live here? What’s the capital city? What are the names of other famous cities? The answers are in this programme.

Britain also has 10 national parks. They cover 9 percent of the land. All these parks have wonderful countryside. This is the Lake District in the north-west of England. It has beautiful hills and lakes. A lot of British people come here on holiday. And foreign tourists. Over 24 million foreign tourists come to Britain every year. They visit lots of places. For example, Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. This Stonehenge. What is it? Well, nobody really knows. Perhaps, it’s a temple or a clock or is it a calendar? In Wales the Snowdon National Park is very popular. And look – Welsh people don’t just speak English, about 20 percent of the population speak Welsh, too. Britain is an island but it isn’t only one island. In fact there are over eight hundred. These ones are on the beautiful west coast of Scotland.

I’m at Waterloo Station in London. From here, trains go through the Channel tunnel to Paris, in France and to Brussels in Belgium. Is Britain really an island now?

2) while-reading

Try to complete the sentences with numbers from the box.

a. Over……… % of the land in Britain is farmland.

b. Only……. %of the working population are farmers.

с. Britain has……. national parks.

d. National parks cover…….% of Britain.

e. Over……… million foreign tourists come to Britain every year.

Watch the sequence and tick (✓ ) the true sentences.

1. The Giant"s Causeway is in Northern Ireland.

2. Tourists visit Stonehenge.

3. The Snowdon National Park is in Northern Ireland.

4. 50% of people in Wales speak Welsh.

5. Britain has over 800 islands.

2.5 Аудирование

1) Pre-listening tasks

T: Write London on the board. Tell me what you know about this city.

Have you been to London?

Do you know any famous places in London?

T: I’m going to say the first part of a famous place in London and you have to complete the name.

Big Ben, London Eye, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Oxford Street, Madame Tussauds.

T: You will work in pairs to match the place names and the pictures of famous places.

Preparation

Do this exercise before you listen. Match the pictures with the words below.

Open-top bus

Big Ben

London Eye

Tower Bridge

Tower of London

Oxford Street

Buckingham Palace

Houses of Parliament

T: How do tourists usually visit these famous places?

Do they go by train, taxi, or tourist bus? Point out the open-top bus in the preparation task.

Who usually talks to the tourists about the famous places during a tour on a bus? (A tour guide.)

T: We are going to listen to a guided tour on a bus in London.

They need to put the places in the order that the tour bus will visit them.

Play the audio then students compare answers before checking and correcting as a

class. Play again if necessary.

2) While-listening activity

Transcript for Tour of London

Tour guide: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this fantastic tour of London by bus.

My name’s Greg and I’m your guide this afternoon on our tour of London. As you can see, we’re on an open top bus, so you can see all the attractions from your seat and you don’t need to walk anywhere. And please don’t worry about the rain, I’m sure it’ll stop soon. A-a-and please ask any questions at any time.

Tourist 1: I have a question.

Tour guide: Yes?

Tourist 1: Do you have extra umbrellas? I mean if it rains a lot.

Tour guide: Err, no, we don’t have any extra umbrellas, but don’t worry, I’m sure the rain will stop soon. Right, OK, so where are we going on our wonderful tour? Well, the tour takes 2 hours and we are going to visit all the famous sites. First we’ll see Madame Tussauds, the museum with wax models of famous people and celebrities, then we’ll drive along the most famous shopping street in the world, Oxford Street. After that we’ll see the famous clock Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament. As we drive along the river you’ll see the popular attraction, the London Eye, from which you can see the whole city on a sunny day. Then we’ll see Tower Bridge and the famous Tower of London before arriving at Buckingham Palace, just in time for a cup of tea with the Queen.

Tourist 2: Is that included in the tour? A cup of tea with the Queen?

Tour guide: Err, well, no not exactly, but there’s a lovely café near the palace where you can get a cup of tea.

(Sound of a storm right overhead, loud thunder and very heavy downpour)

Tourist 1: I have another question.

Tour guide: Yes?

Tourist 1: Can we have our money back? We’re getting off the bus.

Tour guide: Err, well, you see... Quick! Run! Everyone off the bus! ...

3) Post-listening activity

A) Check your understanding: ordering

Do this exercise while you listen. Write a number (1-8) to put these places in order that the tour bus will visit them.

…………. Oxford Street

…………. Madame Tussauds, Museum

…………. Tower of London

…………. London Eye

…………. Houses of Parliament

…………. Buckingham Palace

…………. Big Ben

…………. Tower Bridge

T: Students now look at the ‘check your understanding: multiple choice’ task on the worksheet. Students select the correct answers.

B) Circle the best word to complete these sentences.

1. The tour takes (2 / 3 / 4) hours.

2. At Madame Tussaud’s you can see (maps of London / models of famous people / famous shops).

3. Oxford Street is a famous street for (drinking tea / eating / shopping).

4. The Queen lives at (Buckingham Palace / the Tower of London / Tower Bridge).

5. Big Ben is a (tour guide / clock / bridge).

6. You can see great views of London from (Oxford Street / the Houses of Parliament / London Eye).

2.6 Role play.

T: Imagine that you are on a guided tour visiting the places we have spoken about. One of you is a tour guide and others are tourists. First you need to do some preparation.

T: Now we’ll repeat the types of questions. A tour guide prepares his/her speech. Tourists prepare their questions in a group.

Tour of London. Role play

You are a tour guide.Instructions: Prepare your speech and then give a guided tour. Be prepared to answer the tourists’ questions!

Good morning/afternoon everyone! Welcome to this tour of ____ (place) by_______ (transport). My name’s ___ . I’m your guide on our tour of ______. Any questions?

The tour will take ________ hours.

First we’ll see ____.

Then we’ll see______ Next we’ll ___.

After that __. Finally we’ll ____.

You are a tourist.Instructions: Prepare some questions to ask your tour guide. Asks lots of questions because you want to practice your English!

What places will we visit today?

How long does the tour last?

How much is the tour?

Where does the tour depart from?

Will we visit ___________?

Where can I buy a ________?

T: We continue to play. If you want to travel abroad you need to do some things. At first you need to book the flight and book the hotel. Let’s dramatize some dialogues.

In the tour agency

Agent: Good morning. Dreams Travel.

Billy: Oh, hello. Do you sell airline tickets to Great Britain?

Agent: Yes.

Billy: Right. I’d like four tickets from Moscow to London.

Agent: And when do you want to go?

Billy: I’d like to go on Friday the fifth of next month.

Agent: Return or one-way?

Billy: I’d like return tickets, please. We want to come back one month later.

Agent: Ok. I’ll just check on the computer. Ok, do you want economy or business class?

Billy: Oh, business class is very expensive. I prefer economy. How much is that?

Agent: Let me see. It’s 700 pounds for one person.

Billy: What time does the flight leave London?

Agent: At ten thirty in the morning.

Billy: Is it a direct flight?

Agent: No, there’s a short stop in Berlin.

Billy: Fine. I’d like four tickets then, please.

Hotel reservation

Receptionist: Hello. Hotel Europe. Can I help you?

Woman: Yes, I’d like to book a room, please.

Receptionist: Ok. For how many nights?

Woman: For two nights?

Receptionist: Which dates, please.

Woman: For the 15 th and 16 th of December, please.

Receptionist: Ok, that’s fine. Would you like a single or a double room?

Woman: Do you have twin rooms?

Receptionist: Yes, we do.

Woman: I’d like to book a twin room then. How much is that, please?

Receptionist: That’s 120 euros a night. Can I take your name and your credit card details first, please?

In a hotel

Receptionist: Can I help you, miss?

Woman: Yes, I asked for a twin room.

Receptionist: Yes, miss.

Woman: Well, you’ve given me a double room.

Receptionist: Oh, I’m sorry, miss.

Woman: Can we have a twin room, please?

Receptionist: I’ll just have a look … yes, we have one on the second floor.

* * *

Receptionist: Can I help you?

Man: Yes, I asked for tea with my breakfast.

Receptionist: Yes?

Man: And you’ve given me coffee.

Receptionist: I’m sorry, sir. I’ll call the kitchen and get you some tea.

Man: Ok. Thank you.

* * *

Receptionist: Yes, sir. Can I help you?

Man: Yes, I booked golf for this morning.

Receptionist: Yes, sir?

Man: The golf club has just told me that there isn’t a booking for me.

Receptionist: Oh, that’s strange. I’m sure the golf club can fit you in later. I’ll call them and sort it out for you.

3. Заключительнаячасть

3.1. Подведение итогов занятия

Оценивание студентов

3.2. Рефлексия

Thank you for such an interesting and exciting lesson. It was really great. I am very glad that you are interested in English.

Let’s do the usual task, answer these questions:

Today we spoke about …

It was interesting to know ...

It was difficult …

Now I know…

I will try …

I want …

I am … (good, bad, so-so, ok)

Домашнее задание.

1 уровень (3 балла) – повторить лексические единицы темы и подготовить 7 вопросов по теме «Великобритания».

2 уровень (4 балла) – написать диалог по теме «В туристическом агентстве»

уровень (5 баллов) – подготовить устное сообщение по теме Великобритания (15-17 предложений).

Teacher: You are wonderful today. It’s a good job. You were active and smart. I think this lesson will be memorable and you’ll get only positive impressions

Урок – игра: “Великобритания“

Задачи урока:

Образовательная: отрабатывать фонетические навыки на конкретном примере; учить понимать иностранную речь в игровых ситуациях.

Развивающая: развивать умение применения полученных ЗУН в конкретной обстановке.

Воспитательная: прививать интерес к культуре, традициям, достопримечательностям англоязычных стран; воспитывать умение работать в коллективе (группе).

Оборудование:

Карты Великобритании и Северной Ирландии, флаги и эмблемы стран Соединенного Королевства, аудиокассета (песни на английском языке), сигнальные карты, игровое поле, черный ящик, карточки для викторины, карточки с лексикой для разминки, песочные часы.

ПЛАН УРОКА

1. Организационный момент.
2. Фонетическая разминка.
3. Речевые упражнения.
4. Страноведческий тест.
5. Игра-викторина.
6. Подведение итогов.

ХОД УРОКА

1. Организационный момент.

а) приветствие;
б) сообщение правил игры;
в) представление команд (краткое сообщение об эмблеме команды – у каждой команды флажок или герб одной из стран).

2. Фонетическая разминка: прочитай английское слово, по его транскрипции. (1 слово – 1 балл). Время выполнения – 3 мин.

Teacher: London is full of parks and gardens. Here are the mixed names of some of them. Try to guess. (Ключ в приложении 1. )

a) DNGESIOGRENKNNTAS
b) EPYKHADR
c) STKEERRNAGP
d) DCPMIARROKHN
e) NRKREAGEP
f) TPRSMESKJAAS

3. Речевые упражнения

Teacher: Name these sights and say a few words about them. (Правильное название – 1 балл, описание – 1 балл. )

1. ... Park
2. ... Square
3. ... Gallery
4. ... of London
5. ... Cathedral
6. ... Bridge
7. ... Abbey
8. ... Palace
9. The River ...
10. The Houses ...

(Примерные тексты для описания достопримечательностей см. в приложении 2. )

4. Страноведческий тест

Цель : выявить, какая команда начнет игру. (Тест см. в приложении 3. )

Teacher: Well, my friends, and now we’ll see if you know geography and history well. Take your cards and put the number of the right answer. Those who are first, will start the game. You have only 3 minutes.
(Пока учитель объясняет правила игры, жюри подводит итоги и объявляет, какая команда начинает игру. )

5. Игра.

Teacher: You can see six parts on the field. The card on each part is of a different colour. On the cards there are tasks and questions on: Geography, Economy, Culture, Sport, Sightseeing; plus Puzzles and Musical Intervals. The team _________ is first. They will start the game.
(Четкое, правильное чтение вопроса – 1 балл, правильный ответ – 1 балл; отвечающего назначает капитан.)

Примечание: в зависимости от уровня подготовки учащихся можно давать по 2 карточки.

КАРТОЧКИ-ЗАДАНИЯ

GEOGRAPHY

1. Give the name of the administrative area which consists of London and parts of the counties of Middlesex, Assex, Kent, Surrey, Hartfordshire, and is divided into 32 districts. Its total area is 1580 sq.km. with a population of about 7 mln people. It was founded in 1965.

2. Give the name which is proper both for a mountain pony and for one of the countries of the UK. In the plural it means a mountainous area of that country.

3. Extra question: William Wordsworth, a popular English poet, wrote a poem about flowers which bloom in valleys. There are a lot of such flowers in this country and in the Lake District. This flower is the emblem of one of the countries of the UK. Name this country and the flower.

Answers: 1. Greater London; 2. Highland; 3. Wales, daffodil

ECONOMY (black boxes)

1. It is an island in the Pacific Ocean. And it is a name of a chocolate bar with coconut filling. And it is a prize (the benefit) for the army of volunteers. It is here, in the black box.

2. It is a type of car which was produced from 1900–1925. And a washing powder which is very popular has the same name. The washing powder is a product of the Proctor and Gamble Company.

Answers: 1. Bounty; 2. Ariel

1. It is a very famous theatre. First it was a wooden square surrounded with a fence. Then it was rebuilt of stone. It existed from 1599 – 1644. A famous English poet wrote plays for it and staged them there.

2. Their names are Elizabeth and David Emanuel. They were dress designers. They became famous due to one dress. What dress was it?

3. Extra question. The British are fond of flowers. Every year in May they organise an exhibition of flowers in this district in the Western part of London. This is also the name of a London football club. What is the name of the district?

Answers: 1. Globe Theatre; 2. a wedding dress for the Princess of Wales, still “Lady Diana”; 3. Chelsea

1. The one hundredth anniversary of this game was celebrated in 1963, but the game is really much older. The ball game did not take place in stadiums, but on squares and in the streets for many centuries. It was dangerous for windows and gates. One sort of coffee is also named after one of the most famous players of this game.

2. It is a national team sport game. It takes place on a grass field. Its aim is to hit the wicket of the opposite team. The players of the other team have to return the ball with a bat as far as they can and score points. This word means the name of an insect as well.

Answers: 1. football; 2. cricket

SIGHTSEEING

1. Name the garden not far from Hyde Park. There you can see the memorial to Queen Victoria’s husband and it was built in the years 1863–1876. In that garden one can see the statue of Peter Pan.

2. There are a lot of different museums, galleries and exhibitions in London. One of them was opened in 1824. It is situated on Trafalgar Square and it contains the greatest collection of fine arts. There one can see masterpieces of the most famous painters.

3. Extra question. This is a unique museum, named after its founder. It was opened in 1802. One can see there waxen figures of different famous people. In this museum there is a Chamber of Horrors, where they demonstrate figures of criminals.

Answers: 1. Kensington Garden; 2. National Gallery; 3. Madam Tussaud’s.

1. It is the name of a game and a soft-drink, made of red wine, sugar, water and ice. First it appeared in a town with the same name in Glostershire. Name this word.

2. This is a very dangerous game, when a child lies down on a road or rails in front of a moving transport. The winner is the child who gets up the last across. And it is also the name of a domestic bird’s child. What is this?

Answers: 1. badminton; 2. chicken

6. Подведение итогов игры.

ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ 1

а) DNGESIOGRENKNNTAS – KENSINGTON GARDEN
b) EPYKHADR – HYDE PARK
c) STKEERRNAGP – REGENT’S PARK
d) DCPMIARROKHN – RICHMOND PARK
e) NRKREAGEP – GREEN PARK
f) TPRSMESKJAAS – ST. JAMES PARK

ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ 2

covers an area of 360 acres. Beneath Hyde Park there is a car park for 500 cars and also a tube station. On the north of Hyde Park there is a very famous place called ‘Speaker’s Corner’ where, only on Sundays, any person can talk on any subject. One of the most famous speakers there is Lord Soper who is a politician. Here you will see what we call “hecklers”. They are people who try to upset the person speaking. It is well worth a visit on Sunday from 10.00 until they finish.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE is a very famous square where on New Year’s Eve people gather to celebrate. At midnight people jump into the fountains fully clothed and enjoy themselves. In the middle of the square there is a very famous statue “Nelson’s Column” which is over 170 feet high. The statue on the top is in memory of Lord Horatio Nelson who won the most famous sea battle at Trafalgar. This column is cleaned once every seven years. It is a very difficult job as they have to climb to the top and clean all the mess the pigeons have made on the statue. Trafalgar Square has become famous as a rallying point for all kinds of demonstrations, marches and political meetings.

NATIONAL GALLERY . The whole of the north side of Trafalgar Square is dominated by the National Gallery. It houses one of the finest art collections in the world. It includes paintings from British, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Flemish and other famous schools. It has a priceless collection of paintings by the famous artists Van Gogh, Reubens, Constable and any other painter you wish to name.

THE TOWER OF LONDON is a very old building, – nine hundred years old! In the early days of England the English kings lived in the Tower. Then it was a prison where many people died. Black ravens had much food near the walls of the Tower in those days. Now the Tower of London is a museum housing the National Collection of Armour and Royal Regalias, and many tourists from other countries come to see it. They see the dark stone halls with small windows and thick doors. Something that should not be missed is the Crown Jewels, a priceless collection of every jewel known. The Tower is still guarded by the Yeomen Warders, the famous Beefeaters, who wear a traditional sixteen-century uniform.

Was opened in 1894. It takes its name from the Tower of London. The hydraulic mechanism can raise and lower the bridge in about one and a half minutes. The covered walkway between the two towers is open to the public and offers a spectacular view of London.

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL . The City’s greatest monument, St. Paul’s Cathedral was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1675 and 1710 to replace the old Cathedral that was largely destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. The Cathedral is second in size only to St. Peter’s in Rome. Between the two west towers rises the famous dome. It is 365 feet high and beneath it is the celebrated “Whispering Gallery”. Unfortunately Christopher Wren died before its completion. He is buried there. Among the many memorials to famous men within the Cathedral are the tombs of Wellington, victor of Waterloo, and Nelson, hero of Trafalgar.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen and her family. It isn’t open to the public. The first monarch who took residence there was Queen Victoria. When Her Majesty is in residence the Royal Standard flies over the east front of Buckingham Palace. It has 600 hundred rooms, a swimming pool, a cinema, a ballroom, a nuclear cellar and a garden, which is like a private park. In summer the Queen gives three garden parties for about 9,000 guests. The ceremony of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a great tourist attraction. It take place daily in the forecourt at 11.30 a.m. and lasts half an hour. To the sound of music, the guardsmen in their traditional bearskins arrive and pass the palace keys to another group.

THE THAMES is not a long river. It is three hundred and thirty kilometres long and it flows into the sea. The English people call it “the Father of London”. London began on the Thames. When we go in a ship up the Thames we pass under London Bridge, the Tower Bridge and others. There is a museum of old ships on the Thames. These ships are from the history of Great Britain. One of these ships, the “Discovery”, went to the South Pole from 1901–1904. If we go down the Thames we pass the Port of London and arrive in Greenwich – a very old town. We can see the place where the Greenwich Meridian passes.

Is a symbol of English tradition at its best. The coronations of nearly all English kings and queens since William the Conqueror have taken place here. Many of them are buried within the Abbey. Beneath the roof of this Gothic building there are also the graves and memorial slabs of statesmen, philosophers, men of letters and other distinguished people. Here you can see memorials to Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Geoffrey Chaucer, Alfred Tennyson, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy.

BIG BEN. The Houses of Parliament is a very large building which stands near the Thames. There are two tall towers at the corners of the building and one of them is the Clock Tower. It is 320 feet high and is famous for its immense hour bell. The English people built the tower and the clock in 1858. The clock has four faces and five big bells. The biggest bell is known as Big Ben. The bell weighs 13 tons. Originally, the man in charge of the building was Sir Benjamin Hall. He was very tall and the workers and his friends called him Big Ben. So they called the bell Big Ben too. Sometimes people call the clock and the Clock Tower Big Ben. The people of London who live near the Houses of Parliament can hear the sounds of the bell every hour. On New Year’s night people come to the Clock Tower to see in the New Year.

THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT . Once a royal palace, the Houses of Parliament are now the seat of the Government. In 1834 it was destroyed by fire. The new building was built between 1840–1852. It contains 500 apartments. Among them are the Central Hall, Clock Tower (St. Stephen’s Tower), the House of Lords, the House of Commons. The Houses of Parliament stretch for nearly 1000 feet along the north bank of the Thames. When the House is in session a Union Jack flies from the tower by day, and a light burns in the Clock Tower by night.

Нина Васильевна Христофориди,
г. Орск, Оренбургской обл.