Урок з англійської мови у 10 класі "Hello, Europe!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lesson in the 10^th Form

 

 

Hello, Europe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                       Prepared by Victoria Dovhal,

                                                                                                               teacher of Zbarazh

                                                                                                                                   school № 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zbarazh 2019

 

Hello, Europe! (10 form)

 

 

The Practical aims: to systematize pupils’ knowledge of different

     European  countries;

 

The educational aims: to activate their vocabulary on the topic;

 to deepen pupils’ knowledge on the topic;

 to stimulate students to know more about European  countries;

to develop students’ curiosity, their wish for learning more about culture of other countries.

 

The developing aims: to develop pupils’ imagination, quick reaction;

       friendly rival skills; attentiveness.

 

The  Upbringing aims: to bring up pupils to love their country and to

  respect other European countries.

 

Equipment: Presentation project, map of Europe, flags of France,

 Germany, Holland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Ukraine;

 Pictures with sights of European countries;

 The quotation:”He that travels for knows much.”; CD player.

 

 

Form of the lesson: systematization of knowledge on the topic.

Type of the lesson: lesson of excursion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The procedure of the lesson

I. Preliminaries. Introduction.

Teacher. Dear boys and girls! I’m very glad to see you at our lesson today

        because we have an unusual lesson-lesson of excursion across

        Europe I think we  can talk about travels, excursions for hours

      but we have only 45 minutes during which we’ll try to visit many

      corners of the world, see famous places all over the world. Of

      course, we can do it only virtually, but I hope it will be

      interesting for you despite the fait that it’s an imaginary journey.

     Today you’ll play the roles of tour-guides. While playing these

      roles we’ll develop your speaking, reading, curiosity. You’ll

      make an advertisement of a tour and present it.

 

II. Conversational Warming-up

Teacher.  I know a very nice quotation, look at the blackboard and read:

       ”He That travels for knows much”.

   How do you understand these words? I want you to use these

   expressions in your speech:

• I think
• To my mind
• In my opinion
• It seems to me
• Frankly speaking
• To begin with
• Really! I have no doubt
• Sure/ Certainly/ Naturally
• I’m of the same opinion

Ready? Let’s begin!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P1. No doubt travelling develops our imagination.

P2. In my opinion travelling gives us knowledge and knowledge is power.

P3. I think it’s true. Travelling develops our outlook.

P4. It seems to me that travelling is exciting because it means adventure

and adventure is necessary.

P5. To my mind if you visit different countries you get acquainted with

traditions and customs of these countries.

P6. I want to add that travelling helps us to study foreign languages.

We can improve our knowledge and develop intellect.

P7. I agree with my classmates. Travelling is great and exciting. You can

visit places of interests and see a lot of sights.

P8. I support your idea. There is a proverb “Seeing is believing”. When I

travel I always try to take pictures of places of interest to enrich my

album.

P9. I’m the same opinion. If you travel you meet different people and

make friends. I think it’s great to have many friends in foreign

countries.

 

Teacher. Let’s summarize everything you have said.

 

P10.  Our world has many faces. It is different in its beauty. There are lots

of wonders in the world. People have always wanted to know the

world better. When you travel you meet different people. Travelling

abroad helps us to study foreign languages. When you travel you

have a chance to change your style of life, to visit new places and of

course to see different historical places and places of interest.

 

Teacher. Good. We’ll travel today across Europe. Welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III. Listen and guess

Teacher: Now I would like to invite you to other countries, which are popular

with the tourists.You’ll hear just one sentence;which is a hint for

you to guess the country.Your task is to guess a country from the

description and to add the associations of your own.Listen to the

recording:

The descriptions: 1. This country is known as the capital of world’s

fashion.

Pupils’ answers: It’s famous for the great number of kinds of cheese and

wine. Cognac and champagne  come from this

country. Finally,the last hints are perfumes, numerous

castles. museums and the Eiffel Tower.(France)

                           2.People in this coumtry can’t live without wine, pasta

 and macaroni and olives.

Pupils’ answers: It’s also known for its mafia, Musical Festival in San-

Remo. Pizza also comes from this country(Italy)

                            3.Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother had been the

official title of the mother of the present Queen since the

death of her husband, King George VI.She was born in

1900 and was the most popular member of the royal

family.

Pupils’ answers: This country is also known for Big

Ben, Stonehenge, Princess Diana, Oxford and

Cambride.(Great Britain).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.Speaking. Checking Hometask.

Watching the presentation of the information project “Hello, Europe!”(prepared by a group of pupils).

Teacher: Now it’s time for you to be tour-guides for some time. You are to invite your groupmates to different European countries.

Try to remember as much information as possible.

P1.Great Britain.

If we travel around Europe we can’t stand going to London the capital of the country  the language of which we have been studying for 6 years.

(Pupil makes a presentation, in brief, of London sights).

P2.France.France is the largest state in the European Union by area and the third largest in Europe behind Russia and Ukraine. France has been a major power for many centuries with stong economic, cultural, military and political influence.

I would like to tell some words about Eiffel Tower. Built in tribute as past of the centenary of the French Revolution, the tower has had colorful history over its own 111-year span. It was designed and built by Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the structure supporting Frances’ gift to America, the Statue of Liberty. finished with 40 tons of paint in time for the exhibition, it lured visitors from all over the world.

P3.Germany.The territory of Germany covers 357,021 km2.Germany shares borders with more European countries than any other country in the continent. Its neighbours are Denmark in the north, Poland and Czech/Republic in the east, Austria  and  Switzerland in the  south, France and Luxembourd in the south – west and Belgium and the Netherlands in the north – west.

Germany claims some of the world’s most renowned classical music composers, including Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Richrd Wagner.

The Bavarian Forest is the oldes national park in Germany. Nature has been allowend a free rein in this unspoilt highland are warmly welcomed to experience the fascinating process of an ever – evolving forest wilderness at close hand. Most of Germany has a temperate seasonal climate. It is moderated by the north Atlantic Drift, which is the northen extension of the Gulf Stream.

P4. Belgium.

The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in northwest Europe. It is a bounding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO.

The grand’Place – one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe.The origins of the Grand – Place are humble. The site still form a sand – bank between two brooks which ran downhill to the river Senne. Once the sand – bank was reclaimed it turned into the “Niedermarckt”, or “lover market”. Already in 12^th century Brussels had become a commercial crossroads between Bruges (in Flanders), Cologne, and France. English wool, French wines and German beer were sold in the harbour and on the market.

Nowadays, the Grand – Place is the main tourist attraction of the City of Brussels. All through the year it is visited by thousands who like to spend some time wandering around and admiring the beautiful buildings or sitting down on one of the many terraces having a good Belgian beer.

P5. Italy.

Italy pronounced ( listen); Italian: Italia , officially the Italian Republic (Italian: Repubblica italiana), is a country located partly on the European Continent and partly on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares its northern, Alpine boundary with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The independent states of San Marino and the Vatican City are enclaves within the Italian Peninsula, and Campione d'ltalia is an Italian exclave in Switzerland. The territory of Italy covers 301,338 kml and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. With 60.2 million inhabitants, it is the sixth most populous country in Europe, and the twenty-third most populous in the world.

The land known as Italy today has been the cradle of European cultures and peoples, such as the Etruscans and the Romans. Italy's capital, Rome, was for centuries the political centre of Western civilisation, as the capital of the Roman Empire, After its decline, Italy would endure numerous invasions by foreign peoples, from Germanic tribes such as the Lombards and Ostrogoths, to the Normans and later, the Byzantines, among others. Centuries later, Italy would become the birthplace of the Renaissance, an immensely fruitful intellectual movement that would prove to be integral in shaping the subsequent course of European thought.

Modern Italy is a democratic republic. It has been ranked the world's eighteenth most-developed country and its Quality-of-Life Index has been ranked in the top ten in the world. Italy enjoys a very high standard of living, and has a high nominal GDP per capita.lt is a founding member of what is now the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Italy is also a member of the G8 and G20. It has the world's seventh-largest nominal GDP, tenth highest GDP (PPP) and the fifth highest government budget in the world. It is also a member state of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the World Trade Organization, the Council of Europe, and the Western European Union. Italy has the world's eight-largest defence budget and shares NATO's nuclear weapons.

 

P6.Spain. Spain is a member state of the European Union located in south western Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.

The Magic fountain is a large fountain built in 1929. When the fountain is active, it constantly changes color and shape.

The Font Magica or Magic fountain was part of a project built for the 1929 Universal Exhibition. The exhibition took place on Montjuїc, a hill just southwest of Barcelona's city center.

The project, designed by the engineer Carles Buifgas i Sans consisted of a series of cascades and fountains

between the Palau Nacional, the main exhibition center on the MontjuTc, and the Placa d'Espanva at the foot of

the hill.

The project took one year to complete. The most spectacular part was the monumental Magic fountain. It was

originally intended to show people what could be achieved with filtered electrical light.

After many years of disuse, the fountain was in a bad state, but it was restored for the 1992 Olympic games,

which were held on the same hill.

During the summer evenings, when the fountain is activated, it attracts hundreds of visitors who watch the

approx. 15 minute spectacular display of light, water and music. At the same time, the Palau National is

illuminated, providing a beautiful background. The show runs every thirty minutes. The start and end date

depend on the time of the year, but the best time to see the fountain is at sunset.

 

P7. Poland. Poland, officially the Republic of Poland ( Rzeczpospolita Polska ), in a country in Central Europe. The total area of Poland is 312,679 km 2 . Poland has a population of over 38 million people, which makes it the 34^th most populous country in the world and one of the most populous members of the Europen Union.

Lazienki Park and Palace are both beautiful and relaxing sights to see. The palace, known as "The Palace on the Isle" is built on a lake and is accessible by foot bridges. Wander the park or enter the palace depending upon your mood and the weather. The park offers pathways and shady benches, while the palace allows visitors a glimpse into the life of its previous inhabitants.

Warsaw is the birthplace of the famous Polish composer, Chopin. The Chopin Monument, located in Lazienki Park, is often used as a meeting place for music lovers and a venue for concerts. The original version of this monument is no longer in existence; its reproduction was created after Nazis destroyed the 1926 monument.

When taking a tour of the Royai Castle in Warsaw, be mindful that this structure is a reproduction of the original, just like the Chopin Monument. And, like the composer's monument, the original Royal Castle was destroyed by Nazis during WWII. While the exterior has been recreated, the interior of the Royal Castle is surprisingly authentic. Furniture that was saved from destruction, or replacements from the same period, serve to illustrate the uses of the castle's rooms.

 

P8. Holland.

Holland is a name in common usage given to a region in the western part of the Netherlands. Moreover, the term Holland is frequently used to refer to the whole of the Netherlands. This usage is unofficial and ambiguous but generally accepted. From the 10th century to the 16th century Holland proper was a unified political region, a county ruled by the Count of Holland. By the 17th century, Holland had risen to become a maritime and economic power, dominating the other provinces of the Dutch Republic. Today, the former County of Holland consists of the two Dutch provinces of North Holland and South Holland, which together include the Netherlands' three largest cities: country capital Amsterdam, seat of government, The Hague, and Rotterdam, home of Europe's largest port.

Money Magazine named Holland Michigan one of the top ten places to retire, focusing on its mix of quality health care, cultural atmosphere, and open abundance of green space. The only thing it doesn't have that other desirable places do, is high taxes. Not only ideal for retirees, it offers the perfect place for families and vacationers to retire for a nice respite from the daily grind. Among Michigan's top beachtowns, it offers recreational activities, unique shopping, and year-round festivals and events.

You may want to schedule a visit here in May for the Holland Michigan Tulip Festival, drawing off of the town's Dutch influence. During the Holland Michigan Tulip Festival, over six million of the town's signature flower open up to bathe the town in glorious color. The Holland Michigan Tulip Festival, also known as the Tulip Time Festival, is the largest tulip festival in the United States, and Reader's Digest has named it the best small town festival in the country. Dutch Winterfest begins around mid-to-late November, with the annual Parade of Lights, and begins a season-long mix of events. Christmas time here is done in style, with approximately 100 unique shops and galleries offering holiday food and gifts in the European style Christmas market.

Holland Michigan has a beautiful Victorian style downtown with great shopping and an appetizing selection of restaurants. Quaint cafes give you the chance to stop anytime you want to stop for little bit between antique hunting or gallery hopping. Group tours around this distinctly Dutch influenced town are a great way to visit the main attractions while learning a bit about its Dutch heritage. Holland Michigan is a wonderful base from which to bound out to other area attractions in Grand Rapids, and Saugatuck. There's really just so much to do around here on your next vacation, and you will likely find yourself coming back again, probably sooner than later.

 

P9. Ukraine. We live in Ukraine. It is our Motherland. Ukraine is also large European counry. The population of Ukraine is about 46 million people. The capital of our country is Kyiv, a beautiful city on the banks of the Dnipro River.

Would you like to travel in time and space? Join us at the open-air Museum of Folk Architecture and Traditions, located on the picturesque outskirts of Kyiv in Pyrohovo. It has more than 300 wooden structures transported from different regions of Ukraine. It is a completely accurate representation of Ukrainian village life from the 16th to the 20th century.

The main road leads to the old churches of the 17th and 18th centuries, and to green hills where windmills (yitryaky) overlook the valley. The most exciting part of the museum is the exposition of village houses (khatas), unique because of their age (l6^lh century), and the variety of adjoining structures such as cattle-pens and henhouses, cellars and barns, forges and apiaries, watermills and wells. As they enter, visitors sense the history of these dwellings through the small details of peasant life on display. There are samples of weaving and embroidery, wooden and ceramic household utensils, and national costumes.

In May and September, traditional fairs are held there. During these events, not only can you walk around, but you can watch a potter making a jug or admire a blacksmith at work. You can even spin the wheel yourself and design a piece of pottery as a keepsake. If you are lucky enough, you might even end up participating in a traditional wedding ceremony!

Teacher. Thank  you for your work in the information  in the informational project, for speaking willingly on the topic. And now it is time  to get down to the group work.

 

V. Speaking. Group work.

Teacher. Make group of 2. In groups discuss the most attractive places of historical interests of London. Then plan a programme for a London sighseeing tour for a week-end. Try  to persuade the others that your programme is the most interesting and should be accepted.

 

Group 1: This is the programme for a visit to London for a week-end.

    8.00 a.m. Breakfast at the Atlas Hotel.

    9.30 a.m. Depart from the Hotel by bus.

  10.00 a.m. A sightseeing tour of the City including the Tower of London and St.Paul”s  Cathedral.

    p.m. Lunch at the George Restaurant. In the afternoon visiting the British Museum, Trafalgar Sguare and National Gallery.

     6.00 p.m. Dinner at the Atlas Hotel.

     7.00 p.m. Travelling by boat along the river Thames.

     8.00 p.m. Evening free.

Group 2: This is a programme offered to the toutists for a week-end.

     8.00 a.m. Breakfast at the „Metropol” Hotel.

     9.00 a.m. Depart from the hotel by bus.

     9.30 a.m. Visiting  Madam Tussaud”s Museum of waxworks.

    11.00 a.m. Visiting the West End of London, including Westmints Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

    p.m. Lunch in Macdonald.

    2.00 p.m. Visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum.

    5.00 p.m. Dinner at the „Metropol” hotel.

    6.30 p.m. Visiting William Shakespeare’s theatre.

    9.00 p.m. Return to the hotel by public transport.

 

VI. Conclusion.

Teacher.  If you had a possibility to go to Europe, what place would you choose? It may be a place we mentioned  on the lesson or which we haven’t  mentioned. Think of the advantages of going there.

Students answers.

(After the students answers, teacher makes a conclusion:

Teacher:I hope that on this lesson you realized how important and interesting it is to travel and how important to learn foreign languages and particularly English so as to communicate freely while travelling. Thank you for your participation and work you did during the lesson.

VII. Summing-up.

P1. The topic of our lesson was „Hello, Europe.”

P2. At the lesson we had a discussion, watched the presentation, made a program for a sightseeing tour and had a good practicing in listening and speaking.

P3. Most of all I liked  the presentation.

P4. The most difficult task was to plan a program.

P5. The easiest task was listening and guessing.

P6. In general the lesson was interesting and exciting.

 

VIII. Home Assignment.

Work with the text „Customs and tradition of Great Britain.”Be ready to discuss it.