5. Обучение ознакомительному чтению на основе страноведческого текста Blarney Castle – 10 мин

T.: Now please open your textbooks at page 15, you can see a picture of castle here, how old do u think it is? P6, what do you think?

P6: I think it’s very old maybe more then one thousand years old.

T.: And where do you think it’s located? P1, what’s your opinion?

P1: I feel like it’s located in Scotland

T: Well, soon we’ll see who is right. But before look at the words in ex.42.(a) In what context do you expect to find them? P4, tell us please

tourist attraction

in ruins

battlements

well-kept grounds

interesting historical site

P4: Blarney Castle is a very famous tourist attraction

T.: Good. P3, you please.

P2: Some parts of Blarney castle are now in ruins.

T.: Ok, now P2 please.

P3: Its battlements were protection the castle during the invasion.

T.: Very good. Now P5, please

P5: Blarney castle has well-kept grounds where tourists can have a walk

T.: That’s a good idea, P1, the last point

P1: Blarney Castle is an interesting historical site for those who like ancient buildings.

T.: Well done, thank you. Now we’ll start reading the text and after reading a part of the text, you should ask 2 questions concerning the information about the castle. P6, start please

P6: Eight kilometers north of the city of Cork you will find Blarney Castle, home of the famous Blarney Stone. This stone is traditionally believed to give whoever kisses it the gift of eloquent speech. Built in 1446 Blarney Castle has a rich history. It is believed that a past kind of Munster send 4 000 men to help Robert the Bruce win the Battle in 1314. His reward was said to be half of the Stone of Scone, which was renamed the Blarney Stone.

T.: Stop here, please. So ask a question concerning the castle

P6: What gift is given to the person who kissed Blarney stone?

T.: Good, P1, what question would you ask?

P1: How was the Blarney stone called before?

T.: Good, go on reading, P4, you please.

P4: Blarney Castle today is a very popular tourist attraction although most of it is in ruins. Many features remain, though, like the tower and the narrow spiral staircases, Visitors who wish to kiss the stone must climb up a very narrow winding staircase to the top of battlements, then lie on the back and lean slightly over the edge of the tower to reach the stone.

T.: Stop here, please, what question would you ask?

P4: What features of Blarney castle are not in ruins?

T: Good, P2, ask a question please.

P2: Is the procedure of kissing stone a difficult one? Why?

T: Very good. Let’s finish reading about it. P3, you please.

P3: Visitors can also enjoy a walk through the beautiful well-kept grounds, where they will find the Rock Close. This is a mysterious place with ancient stones and tress that were used by the druids. Blarney Castle is a very interesting historical site and definitely well worth a visit, it is one place you must not miss if you get the chance to go to Southern Ireland.

T.: Ask your question please.

P3: Is Rock Close a mysterious place?

T.: This question isn’t suitable much, it’s too general. And P5, please.

P5: Why does Blarney castle worth a visit?

T.: Well done, thank you!