Конспект уроку "In the country"

In the country

Suggested level – B1( pre-intermediate)

Objectives:

• to practice listening and reading skills.
• to motivate student’s speaking through pair and group work.
• to revise vocabulary on the topic.

• assisting in formation of the socio-cultural competence of the learners.  

 

Equipment: multimedia screen, CD, tape recorder, handouts.

On the blackboard:

1. The following groups of words:

• British Isles, Great Britain, United Kingdom;
• Ireland, Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland;
•  Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast;
• the Welsh, the English, the Scottish, the Irish.

 

2. The geographical map of Great Britain and Ukraine.

 

 

 

 

Procedure:

I. Greeting.  Introduction.

Teacher: Good afternoon, students! Today we are going to talk about….. Look at the board and tell me what things are we going to discuss?  How do you think what the topic is today? (Pupils propose some answers)

Yes we’ll talk about cities in Great Britain and Ukraine.

II. Warming-up.

T: Make up the sentences using words patterns:

The capital of …. Is …. . For example:  The capital of England is London.

The ….. live in …. .  For example:  The Welsh live in Wales.

 

Teacher tells the facts about the UK. (Power Point Presentation)

Culture Note.

The United   Kingdom includes England (capital: London), Scotland(capital: Edinburgh), Wales (capital: Cardiff) and  Ireland (capital: Belfast).

Northern Ireland is geographically part of Ireland, but politically part of the UK. The Republic of Ireland (capital: Dublin) is the official name of the state which consists of  the whole of  Ireland except Northern Ireland. It is also known Eire.

Great Britain, strictly speaking, is an island which includes England, Wales and Scotland and excludes Northern Ireland. Nowadays people prefer just Britain and the names Britain and the UK are used interchangeably.

III. Pre-reading activity.

T: Look at the headings to the text. Do you know the meaning of these words? Try to match the definitions to the words.

 Examples:

Industry	the production of an economic good or service within an economy
Introduction	a beginning section of a book
Language	the human capacity for acquiring and using complex systems of communication
Scenery	a view or views of natural features

 

IV. While-reading activity.

Read the text and match the headings with the paragraphs A-D.

 

Industry   introduction  language  scenery

 

1. Wales isn't an independent state - it is part of the UK. It is situated in the west of Britain. It has a population of about three million and the capital is Cardiff. Most of the population lives in the industrial south of the country.
2. The north of Wales is one of the most beautiful parts of Britain. There are spectacular lakes, valleys and rivers. There are also wonderful mountains - including Snowdon, Britain's second-highest mountain.
3. Two languages are spoken in Wales: English and Welsh. Welsh is a Celtic language and is one of the oldest languages in Europe. Only 20% of the total population of Wales speak Welsh, but in the small villages and towns of west and north Wales, about 75% of people speak it as their first language.
4. The two main industries in the north are tourism and farming. Many people come to walk and climb in the mountains or go kayaking on the rivers. There are lots of sheep farms in the hills, but it is difficult to make money from sheep farming, and many farms are closing. Young people have difficulty finding jobs in north Wales and many of them are leaving to get jobs in the city.

 

Keys: A introduction   B scenery   C language   D industry

 

V. Post-reading activity.

T: Do True/False test.

1. Wales is an independent state.  
2. There are 11 million people in Wales.
3. Britain's highest mountain is in Wales.
4. About 600,000 people speak Welsh.
5. More people in north Wales speak Welsh as their first language than English.
6. Sheep farmers make a lot of money. F

 

Keys: 1.F  2.F  3.F  4.T  5.T  6.F

 

VI. Culture Comparison Profile.

Do you know where these places are? Complete the sentences with the words in the box. What other interesting places in Ukraine do you know?

 

Zaporishia oblast   Kherson oblast   Cherkasy oblast  Ternopil oblast   Ivano-Frankivsk oblast

1 Optymistychna Cave, situated near the village of

Korolivka, Borshchiv raion,______ , is one of the

longest caves in the world.

2 Thousands of tourists visit the spectacular Sofiivskyi Park

every year. It's in the northern part of Uman , ________,

near the river Kamianka.

3. Khortytsia is an island in the Dnipro river,___________ . 
4. The Pysanka Museum in Kolomyia,________, has the

shape of an Easter egg.

5. Oleshky Sands is the name of a desert in _________ .

 

VII. Listening.

T: Listen to a radio programme about life in north Wales and clarify who leaves/ stays there?

Tapescript

Good morning and welcome to the programme Country Eye. This week on the programme we are looking at the beautiful region of north Wales, and finding out about what life is like for the people who live there. First of all, we have three young people from north Wales here in the studio. Welcome to the programme, Bryn, Gareth and Bethan.

All Thanks!

Interviewer First of all we are going to hear from Bryn. Bryn - can you tell us a little about your life there?

Bryn Yes. Well, I was born on our farm in the village of Dolanog, a little village near Welshpool, and I've lived there all my life. My first language is Welsh - we speak it at home - but I learned English at school. My dad's a sheep farmer and I've helped him on the farm for as long as I can remember. I think the Welsh countryside is a wonderful place to grow up. As a kid, me and my brothers had a lot of freedom to run about. Everyone is very friendly, but life is difficult sometimes. There isn't much money in sheep-farming, and the winters can be hard.

Interviewer So, do you think you'll stay in North Wales, then?

Bryn Oh, yes. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. When I finish school, I want to study agriculture at college. But then I'll come back to look after the farm with my dad.

Interviewer What about you, Gareth? Do you feel the same way?

Gareth      Actually, no, not at all. I come from the small town of Llangollen. I've lived in Llangollen all my life and I can't wait to leave! I mean, Llangollen is beautiful. Quite a few tourists come in the summer to go walking in the hills or visit the famous music festival. It is a nice place, and I enjoyed living there when I was younger, but not anymore. Nothing happens and there's nowhere to go! I want to meet new people and try new things. I'm interested in computers, so I'm planning to go to a university somewhere like London or Cardiff. I want to try city life!

Interviewer So Bethan, are you planning to leave the Welsh countryside as well?

Bethan      Well, no, not really. I live in Caernarfon - it's a small town on the north coast. I've been there all my life, but I don't know if I can stay. You see, there aren't any jobs for people there, especially young people. A lot of young people are moving out of the area because of this. I love where I live. I think it's a beautiful place to live in, but I think that I'll never find a good job there. After I leave university, I'll probably have to live and work somewhere else, and I think that's sad.

Interviewer I'm sorry to hear that, Bethan. Well, you've heard the views of some young people from the region. What are your views? Call the programme now or send us an e-mail, and we'll read out your opinions at the end of the show. Meanwhile...

Answer the question:

1. What is Bryn’s first language?
2. What does Bryn’s father do?
3. What two disadvantages of life on the farm does Bryn mention?
4. Why do tourists visit Llangollen?
5. Why doesn't Gareth enjoy living there anymore?
6. What does Gareth plan to do in Cardiff or London?
7. Where is Caernarfon?
8. Why are young people leaving Caernarfon?
9. Is Bethan happy to go and live in another place?

 

Possible student’s answers:

1.Welsh

2. He's a sheep farmer.

3.There isn't much money and the winters can be hard.

4.To go walking in the hills or visit the famous music festival.

5.Nothing happens and there's nowhere to go.

6.Go to university.

7.On the north coast.

8. There aren't any jobs.

9. No, she isn't.

 

VIII. Speaking.

T:There is one question on the board:

 Have you lived in the same place all your life?

Work in pair and discuss:

What are the advantages of living in your village, town or city?

What are the disadvantages?

Do you want to live where you are now for the rest of your life? Why?/Why not?

 

IX. Quiz about Ukraine.

T: Today you have known about Great Britain. Let’s check  what  you know about Ukraine.

Now you have to do the quiz. (Power Point Presentation)

X. Home assignment.

T: Write two advantages and two disadvantages of the place where you live:

• Location
• Population
• Language
• Famous tourist attractions