- •Contents
- •Unit I education system in russia and english speaking countries Lesson 1
- •I see I’m afraid if I’m not mistaken and what about you
- •It seems to me that I don’t know exactly
- •Informal letters
- •Lesson 2
- •Introduction
- •Lesson 3
- •Introduction
- •Lesson 4
- •I’m not perfectly ready to answer this question, but next time I’ll try to answer!
- •Lesson 5
- •Lesson 6
- •Self- study materials for section I
- •Verb to be (the Present Simple Tense)
- •(Paris/the capital of France) Paris is the capital of France.
- •Are you married? _No, I’m not.
- •Are you tall? _Yes, I’m._
- •Is it cold today? __________
- •The Present Simple Tense
- •Is used to talk about:
- •Positive forms
- •It goes very well.
- •Negative forms
- •General questions
- •A lternative questions
- •T ag questions
- •The Sentence Structure
- •Unit II
- •Countries and cities
- •(Traditions, customs and holidays in Russia and English speaking countries)
- •Lesson 1
- •Lesson 2
- •Lesson 3
- •Lesson 4
- •Lesson 5
- •Lesson 6
- •Self-study materials for section II The Present Continuous Tense
- •Unit III
- •Scientists
- •(Famous people)
- •Lesson 1
- •Lesson 2
- •Introduction
- •Invention, inspiration, closet, bulb, nap, wax, phonograph, genius, perspiration.
- •Invent hired closet nap laboratory light bulb
- •Lesson 3
- •Invention, to explode, dynamite, powerful, closet, iron, bulb, fortune, phonograph, discovery, genius, to carry out, research:
- •Alfred Nobel
- •Lesson 4
- •How to be a successful inventor
- •Lesson 5
- •Invention, to explode, dynamite, powerful, closet, iron, bulb, fortune, phonograph, discovery, genius, to carry out, research.
- •Lesson 6 Problem-based task (webquest) w omen in Science
- •You might want to consult some of the following web sites:
- •Your report will be evaluated as follows:
- •Self-study materials for section III The Past Simple Tense is used:
- •When we talk about actions and situations in the past we use:
- •Positive form — Regular verbs
- •Positive form — Irregular verbs
- •Negative form and questions
- •General questions
- •Alternative questions
- •Tag questions
- •Special questions
- •Verb to be (The Past Simple Tense) was/were
- •The past continuous tense
- •Positive form
- •Negative form
- •Past continuous vs. Past simple
- •Unit IV computer Lesson 1
- •Lesson 2
- •Lesson 3
- •Lesson 4
- •Lesson 5
- •Lesson 6
- •Self-study materials for section IV The Present Perfect Tense
- •Present perfect and past simple
- •Section V career prospects Lesson 1
- •Lesson 2
- •Lesson 3
- •Lesson 4
- •Lesson 5
- •Lesson 6
- •Self-study materials for section V The Future Simple Tense
- •I’ll be… or I’ll probably be… or I don’t know where I’ll be.
- •The Future Continuous Tense
- •I ________________ soon. (to leave)
- •I shall be leaving soon. Or I will be leaving soon.
Lesson 5
PROBLEM-BASED TASK “My native town”
Introduction
There is a great number of cities and towns or even villages in every country. But there is only one that you will never forget. It is you native city, a place you have been born in. Now you will have a chance to inform others and to share your emotions about it.
The task
Imagine you are on exchange programme in a European university. You new group mates want to know more about your Motherland. Write an article into a university paper about your native town. Think of the questions the students may ask you about the city (10 questions). Try to answer them in the article.
Speak about
the location of the city (it’s geographic position, rivers, lakes, mountains, etc.));
the population of the city;
the economic situation of the city (industrial or agricultural, etc.)
the cultural life (theatres, museums, parks, galleries etc.)
the sights of the city.
Try to share your emotions about the city. You may bring some photos of the city sights.
Evaluation
This assignment is worth 5 grades. Points will be awarded as follows:
1 grade – the use of the vocabulary of the lesson
1 grade – the grammatical correctness of the text
1 grade – informativness (did you answer all the questions)
1 grade – the composition of the text
1 grade – creativity, effort and neatness of presentation, personal effort
Group discussion “HOLIDAYS”
I ntroduction
There are many countries over the world. Different countries have different customs, cultures, languages, and religions. They also have different holidays.
The task
Study the following websites to gather information about holidays in English speaking countries.
http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight/holidays
www.school-city.by/index.php?Itemid=48&id=9750&option=com_content&task=view
www.chenowith.k12.or.us/tech/subject/fun/holidays.html
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions concerning holidays in different countries.
What are the favourite holidays in your country?
Do you like these holidays? Why?
What are the favourite holidays in English speaking countries (Great Britain, The USA, Australia, etc.)?
What are the common holidays that all countries celebrate? Are there any differences?
What are the holidays that are celebrated only in this or that country?
Evaluation
This assignment is worth 5 grades. Points will be awarded as follows:
1 grade – the use of the vocabulary of the lesson
1 grade – the grammatical correctness of speech
1 grade – informativeness (did you answer all the questions)
1 grade – personal effort and activity
1 grade – creativity and neatness of presentation
Lesson 6
PRESENTATION “BRITISH CULTURE”
Introduction
It is impossible to learn the language without knowing its culture. It will also help you to know your native culture better.
The task
In groups prepare a presentation about English culture.
Speak about the following
Facts and figures (country, geography, weather, population, flag, economy, religion, etc.);
Daily life (place to live, houses, transport, shops, family life, etc.);
Etiquette (social customs, greetings, eating manners, meal times, etc.);
Customs and traditions (festivals and holidays, unusual customs, costumes, national flowers, etc.)
Resources recommended
www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/
www.stgiles.co.uk/General_cultural_information.pdf
www.english-culture-swicki.eurekster.com/
Evaluation
This assignment is worth 10 grades. Points will be awarded as follows:
1 grade – the use of the vocabulary of the lesson
1 grade – the grammatical correctness of speech
1 grade – personal effort and activity
2 grades – creativity and neatness of presentation
3 grades – informativeness (did you answer all the questions)