Урок англійської мови в 11 класі "New Zealand. Вrain ring"

New Zealand «Brain Ring»

Мета:

• формувати всебічно розвинену, творчу особистість;
• вдосконалювати мовленнєві навички;
• здійснювати міжпредметні зв’язки;
• виховувати почуття індивідуальної та колективної відповідальності за спільну справу.

Procedure

1. GREETING

• Hello, everybody!

We are happy to welcome you at our Brain Ring. The theme is “How do you know English-speaking countries?” Here we have 2 teams, representing the tenth and eleventh forms.

During these tasks you practice your spelling and systematize your knowledge from the topic.

2. VISIT-CARDS (Presentation of teams)

3. WARMING UP

1. Awareness Quiz on New Zealand

1. Who is the head of the country?
2. What is the capital of New Zealand?
3. Who are the natives of New Zealand?
4. What is the symbol of New Zealand?
5. Who discovered New Zealand?
6. What 2 big islands does New Zealand consist of?

2. Multiple Choice Test on New Zealand.

1. Which of the islands in New Zealand is the most popular?

1.  North Island.       b) Stuart Island.        c) South Island.

2. What reptiles do not live in New Zealand?

1. Bears.                   b) Snake.                  c) Wolves.

3. Which bird is apteryx in New Zealand?

1. Kiwi.        b) Kakado parrot c) Weka.

4. What is the nickname of the New Zealander?

1. Maori.               b) Kiwi.                     c) Islanders

5. What was the first capital of New Zealand?

1. Wellington        b) Dunedin                c) Auckland

6. What are the two languages in New Zealand?

1. English and       b) English and           c) English and

French                   Maori       German

4. MAIN PART OF THE GAME

ROUND 1 - “Answer the questions” 

1. Where is New Zealand situated?
2. Is the area of New Zealand 270,000 square km?
3. Which country is its nearest western neighbour?
4. What islands does the country consist of?
5. Was James Cook the first European to visit New Zealand?
6. Is Christchurch the largest city in the country?

ROUND 2 – “True or False”

1. New Zealand is situated in the Atlantic Ocean.

2. The area of the country is about 270,000 sq km.

3. The two main islands are separated by Tasman Strait.

4. Most of New Zealanders live in the South Island.

5. Europeans first visited New Zealand in 1642.

6. James Cook claimed the land for the British crown.

7. Maori are 80% of the population of the country.

8. Wellington is the largest city of New Zealand.

9. Auckland is the capital of the country.

10. New Zealand is an independent state.

ROUND 3 - “Check your memory”

Match the words with the numbers – The area; Europeans; Captain James Cook; The population; Maori; Wellington; 270,000; 4,000,000; 1642; 1769; 14; 200,000. Then make up sentences with these words and numbers.

ROUND 4 – “National parks”

Match name of the national park with actions you can do or find there

ROUND 5 – “Black Horse” (What city is it?)

1. It is a picturesque tourist destination located in the South Island. The population of the city is 9,251. The town is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu. It is the adventure capital of the world.
2. It is the second-largest city in the South Island, and the principal city of the region of Otago. The population is about 114,700 people. It is New Zealand's fifth largest city in terms of population. For historical and cultural reasons, city is considered one of the country's four main centres.
3. It is the biggest city in the country with a population of over 1.4 million people. It is often called “The City of Sails” because its two harbours are dotted with hundreds of yachts. It is also famous for its Sky Tower.
4. The population is 187, 960 people. It is in the Waikato region of the North Island. It sits on both banks of the Waikato River. The city is host to a large number of small galleries and the Waikato Museum.

ROUND 6 – “Seasons”

Winter - ………

Spring - ……….

Summer - ……..

Autumn - ……..

2. SUMMARY

The team “____________” won with score ________

ANSWERS

ROUND 1. Answer the questions

1. New Zealand is situated in the southern Pacific Ocean.
2. Yes, it is. The area of the country is 270,000 square kilometres.
3. The nearest western neighbour of New Zealand  is Australia.
4. It consists of two large islands – the North Island and the South Island, and numerous small islands.
5. No, he wasn’t. Abel Tasman was the first European navigator to visit the islands.
6. No, it isn’t. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island. New Zealand’s largest city is Auckland.

ROUND 2. “True or False”

1. (False)
2. (True)
3. (False)
4. (False)
5. (True)
6. (True)
7. (False)
8. (False)
9. (False)
10. (True)

ROUND 3. “Check your memory”

The area – 270,000; Europeans – 1642; Captain James Cook – 1769;

The population – 4,000,000; Maori – 14; Wellington – 200,000.

 (The area of New Zealand is 270,000 sq km. Europeans first came in 1642. Captain James Cook visited the islands in 1769. The population of the country is about 4 million people. 14% of New Zealanders are Maori. Wellington, the capital of the country, has a population of 200,000 people.)

ROUND 4. “National parks”

1. – c;

2 – a;

3 – d;

4 – b.

ROUND 5.  “Black Horse” (What city is it?)

1 – Queenstown

2.  – Dunedin
3.  - Auckland
4.  - Hamilton

ROUND 6.  “Seasons”

Winter – c, d, i.

Spring – e, j, l.

Summer – f, g, k.

Autumn – a, b, h.