Ministry of education and science of Ukraine
KharkivState Pedagogical University by G.S. Skovoroda
Department:English Philology
Coursepaper on the topic
The selection andadaptation of the material on the topic “Towns and places”
Kharkiv2003
ContentsI. Introduction
II. Theoreticalpart
1. Theways of introducing the topic “Towns and places”
2. Typesof activities
III. Practical part
1. Theset of the exercises on the topic
a) Townsof the USA
b) Townsof Ukraine
2. Theworking out of the lessons for students of the 10th form
IV. Conclusion
I. Introduction
This research paper is devoted to the topic “The selection andadaptation of the material on the topic “Towns and places”. The topicality ofthis subject is brought about that many students travel to other cities, townsand abroad, and they are eager to tell about their impressions, adventures. Thetopic is closely connected with our life; it is easy for pupils to learn thewords, to make up sentences, dialogues. They have discussions, surveys, andquestionnaires. To our mind, most of students take part in the role-plays withgreat pleasure. Such lessons should be very various, intensive, full of joy. Atthe first lesson students learn new words, expressions, enrich their vocabularystock. Later they can bring their own albums and describe their trips, cities,towns they’ve visited. There is a wide range of material for teachers, whichhelps them in teaching such an interesting topic.
The aim of our paper is to work out the system of exercises on thetopic “Towns and places” for students of intermediate level.
According tothe aim the following tasks are to fulfill:
1) Observethe ways of selections material on the topic;
2) Designa set of activities and exercises, directed on development of writing skills,speaking, listening, reading, on the material from course books adopted byministry of education and science of Ukraine.
II. Theoretical part
a) The waysof introducing the new material
Whatever the level of the pupils and however language study isorganized within ESA teaching sequences, there are four things that need to dowith new language: be exposed to it, understand its meaning, understand itsform (how it’s constructed) and practice it). Teachers use different woodenblocks of different length and colours there are different visual possibilitiestoo: cards, drawings, and pictures.
Topic “Townsand places” gives wide opportunity for using different kinds of texts aboutcities and towns of the USA, Great Britain and Ukraine, about the mostimportant places of interest. Types of texts may be quite different, they areencyclopedia – type texts or short stories. The teacher must take the pupilsread magazines articles, letters, stories, menus, advertisements, reports, playextracts, instructions, and poems.
There are verydifferent kinds of work with texts:
1) Studentsare given a number of words from the text. They must guess what city or town itis;
2) Theyread the text and have to guess where people come from (city, town). Someplaces of interest are mentioned there;
3) Studentsread narrative with the end missing. They have to supply their own ending.
As we understand the teacher must choose the material on the “Townsand places” so interesting and useful, that every pupil will work withpleasure, will be interested in learning this topic.The maincondition of learning of the topic is knowing words and expressions. It’sbasis. How can pupils remember the new words best of all? They repeat the newwords after the teacher. Repetition can be very useful. Chorus repetitionallows pupils to try the new words out with everybody else rather than havingto risk getting it wrong in front of the class. The pupils repeat the wordsindividually. Choral and individual repetitions are useful for sentences aswell.
Practice sessions at this level are likely to be acombination of repetition and simple – making of the kind the teacher is usingin this example. With different words and constructions he may not be able tohold up objects or point to them, instead he can use pictures, drawings, mime,gesture, words, etc.
It’s veryuseful to use invitations. It’s a good chance to make up good dialogues.
For example:
- Would you like to visitthe museum of water in Chuguyev on Sunday?
- That would be great! I’msure I’ll be free and we’ll go there.
b) Types ofactivities
Students need to practice the questions andanswer exchange, they work in pairs and make as many invitations and replies asthey can. In very large classes, it may be useful to divide the class in half:one half is Sarah; the other half is Joe.
The teacher can conduct the halves so thatthey can practice the questions and answers.
A much better kind of practice is to askthem to make their own sentences using the words correctly if they make somemistakes.
The main aim of the pupils is to performsome kind of talk about towns and places of interest. There are different kindsof speaking activities from puzzle – like tasks to more involved role-playing.
One type of speaking activity involves theso-called “information gap” – where two speakers have different parts ofinformation making up a whole. Because they have different information there isa gap between them. One popular information gap activity is called “Describeand draw”. In this activity one student has a picture which he or she must notshow his or her partner. All the partners have to do is to draw the picturewithout looking at the original, so the one with the picture will giveinstructions and descriptions and the “artist” will ask questions.
“Describe and draw” has many of the elementsof an ideal speaking activity. It is highly motivating; there is a real purposefor communication.
A furtherextension of the information gap idea occurs in the story – telling activity. The teacher puts the class into fourgroups, calling them A, B, C, D. each group receives some pictures of theplaces of interest of some city or town. The groups memorize everything theycan about the pictures. The teacher collects the pictures and asks for onestudent from each group to form a new four – person group. He tells them thatthey each seen a different picture, but the picture taken together in someorder or other tell a story about the city, may the pupils remember some facts,details about the monuments, museums, etc. the final stories may be different.The groups tell the whole class what their version is, and the teacher canfinally re-show the pictures. Their story-telling can, of course be useful as aprelude to written narrative work. One way of provoking conversation opinion exchange is to getstudents to conduct questionnaires and surveys. If the pupils plan thesequestionnaires themselves, the activity becomes even more useful. The teacherwants to activate pupils’ knowledge.
- What kind of questionnairecan it be?
- What places of interest doyou always try to visit?
- Where do you stop? (ahotel, private flat or a house)
- Have you met anyinteresting people during your excursion?
- Have you taken any photos?
If you answer‘yes’, describe the experience. The pupils go round the class questioning otherpupils noting down what they say. While they are doing this the teacher listensand prompts where necessary and he then gets them to tell the class of anyinteresting experience. Encouraging pupils to get up and walk around talking toother classmates has many advantages. It varies the structure of classroomperiod, allows pupil a bit of physical movement and provides a welcome varietyof interaction. Pupils can design and use surveys and questionnaires about anytopic – transport, places where you can rest, services in the city, etc.
The change ofopinions provokes spontaneous fluent language use. The first thing to rememberis that people need time to assemble their thoughts before discussion. Theability to give spontaneous and articulate opinions is challenging in our ownlanguage, let alone the language we are struggling to learn.
The teacherstarts by asking individual students to name any museums they have visited. Didthey enjoy the excursion? Did they learn any interesting facts about thehistory? Students are broken upinto groups. They have a chance to think of ideas. This kind of discussion canbe formalized into proper debate-speakers on different sides giving speechescomments. Role – play activities arethose where students are asked to imaging that they are in different situationsand act accordingly. The teacher may tell them to role-play being guests fromanother city, travel agents answering customer questions, participants in apublic-building project, guides.
For example,the conversation at the travel agency. The teacher asks pupils to ask about details of theirtraveling. Pupils must stick to the information on their original cards, butcan invent new facts, which fit with that information. The teacher now tells the group tostart, but sets a time limit for the chairperson to announce the result. Whilethe activity is going on the teacher goes around the groups prompting wherenecessary and making notes on examples of good and bad English usage that hehears. When the time limit is up, the teacher asks the various chairpeople tosay haw their groups voted and why.
The role-gamecan now lead into a number of possible writing tasks: a segment of thedialogue, a newspaper report, letters to the newspaper, posters, etc.
We want todescribe some material, which can de used for teaching pupils. It is dividedinto two aspects:
1) Citiesof English-speaking countries;
2) Citiesand town of Ukraine;
III. Practical part.The cities of Englishspeaking countriesThe set ofthe exercises
Listening.
1. Thefour guests from Canada have now returned from their visit and are beinginterviewed on the local radio.
Work in pairs.Before you listen, try to imagine which part of your plan they enjoyed most.Now listen to the 4 visitors talking about their trip. Then fill in the gridbelow.Name Best part of the trip 1 2 3 4
Writing
1.Draw a line tomatch the city sentence on the right. Then combine the two simple sentencesinto a complex sentence with an adjective clause. Think carefully about usingwhere or which. Write your new sentence on another piece of paper.
a)
b) Some North American Cities1. Atlanta is a fast growing city The Golden Gate Bridge is located here. 2. Calgary has a big annual rodeo It is often called “Big Apple” 3. New York City is a great cultural center Disneyworld, the Epcot Center and Universal Studios are located there. 4. Mexico City is the largest city North America It is located near the foothills the Rocky Mountains 5. San Francisco has many steep hills It’s on the St. Lawrence River 6. Denver is called “the Mile High City” The 1996 Summer Olympics were held there. 7. Orlando is a popular tourist destination The 1996 Supreme Olympics were held there. 8. Montreal is the second Largest French speaking city in the world It is capital of Mexico
3. Look at the sentences and match them withtheir meaning James has been to Scotland James is not here, he is in Scotland now James has been in Scotland since 1990 James has visited Scotland but he isn’t here now James has gone to Scotland James lives in Scotland now
11) Write sentences using the following words.
1. Capital, population, to be;
2. to be situated, river, mouth;
3. home, many famous men, to be;
4. period, fruitful life
5. sightseeing, tour, about the city, to like
6. to be famous for, building
4. Translate such sentences into English:
1. Лондон – одно из наибольших городов Европы
2. Этот парк славится своими фонтанами
3. В Вестминстерском аббатстве похоронены известные ученые и писатели
4. Крепость Тауэр была много лет крепостью и тюрьмо
5. Туристы осмотрели достопримечательности этого большого икрасивого города
Reading
1. “My Neibourhood”
Read the text describing places, and fill in the gaps with suitableprepositions from the list below
Through, outside, from, opposite, on, near, in.
My flat is (1)…… the 5th floor of a high – rise blockwhich is (2) …… a busy road. During the day we can hear the traffic passing(3) …… which can be quite disturbing, but fortunately there is a park just (4)……. Our building, so we have a pleasant view of grass and trees (5) …… ourliving room windows. I often walk (6) …… the park to get to the other side. Thecenter of the town is quite (7) …… my flat, so it’s convenient for bothshopping and entertainment.
3. You and partner are members of a committeeresponsible for twinning your town. You want to twin your town with a smalltown in England called Budleigh Salterton. So you have invited four people fromBudleigh Salterton to your town.
Read the information about two of your guests and fill in the formopposite.
Dear Mary!
Thank you for your letter. I’m looking forward for my trip.
I work at home, I’m married. I have two small children. I makesweets desserts for restaurants in the area. I would be interested in visitinglocal restaurants and picking up traditional recipes as well as meeting self-employedpeople. I’d like to visit your native town.
I’d love to do some sightseeing but not museums.
Your friend Jane
Dear Christine!
I work closely with Emergency Services and would appreciate theopportunity of finding out more about how your police, fire and ambulanceservices function.
I would also like to visit any sports centers in your town. Perhapsnext year we could organize a football, basketball or tennis match between ourteams ?
1) Your sincerely SimonName Age Interests Other information
2) Now ask your partner about other two visitors. Answer yourpartner’s questions and fill in the rest of the form.
3) Then with your partner plan two exciting and informative days forthe visitors to your town. Try to keep together as much as possible, but alsotry to keep everyone happy. When you are planning their itinerary remember toinclude travel time, means of transport, etc.Time Day 1 Day 2 Coffee break Lunch Tea break Dinner and evening
Grammar
My town
Across, in, behind, on, through.
My hometown is situated (1)…… the south coast of England. It isvery picturesque, with wooden hills (2)…… it and a river running (3)…… it.Most of the buildings (4) …… the High Street are old and quaint, and there areseveral beautiful old bridges. (5) …… the river you’ll find the newer part ofthe town, which is also attractive. I think my town is one of the prettiest inEngland.
Our local library
Through, across, in, inside, at.
Our local library which is situated at the edge of the park (1)……the road from my house is a surprisingly good one. The outside is quite modern,and (2) …. The atmosphere is very quiet and relaxed. Books are arranged neatly(3)…… the shelves, and people sit (4)…… tables or (5)…… comfortablearmchairs, reading and taking notes. (6)…. the windows you can see the greentrees of the park, I love spending time there, and go whenever I can.
4. Fill in the correct preposition
1. I wanted to go to the park …… foot, but mysister insisted that we should go …… taxi because it was so far away. However,once we were … the taxi, we realized that it would have been quicker to walk,because there was so much traffic.
2. the building used to be a warehouse. It has nowbeen transformed …. Into a restaurant and it’s wellknown …. Its delicious food.
3. My brother went to Spain …. plane last month. Hewas a bit scared as he had never flown before, but once he was …. the plane, heforgot all his fears and enjoyed the flight.
4. Old Mr. Roberts has a huge variety…… of plantsin his garden, and is always boasting …. the price he won in a gardeningcompetition.
5. We don’t need to worry …. noisy tourists as ourcottage is far …. From the popular bars and beaches.
5. Put the words in brackets into the PastSimple or Continuous.
Many years ago while I (1)…. (travel) through Europe by train I (2)…(have) the chance to visit most of the major European capitals and admire thetraffic scenery. One day as the train (3)… (pass) through the Frenchcountryside it suddenly (4)… (stop) at small picturesque village because ofengine problems. While we (5) … (wait) for the train to be repaired, we (6) …(get off) to do some sightseeing for a couple of hours. I (7)… (go) cozyrestaurant where I (8)… (enjoy) some exquisite French wine. In the end, I (10)… (not mind) the delay at all.
6. Fill in the gaps with ‘since’ or ‘for’.
1 James has been digging the flowerbeds … 9.30 this morning. 2.Leslie has lived in Amsterdam … 2 years. 3. how long is it … you last went tothe opera? 4. that man has been waiting for the bus … over 25 minutes. 5. Ihave been learning English … last much.
7. Put the verbs in brackets into the PastSimple, Past Perfect Simple or Past Perfect Continuous
The 1st time I (1)…(to visit) Silver Beach I was onholiday with my family. A friend of ours (2)… (tell) us that it was the bestbeach in the area. When we (3)…(arrive) we saw hundreds of people lying on thebeach, enjoying the sunshine. We (5)… (not realize) that we were gettingsunburnt, when we suddenly realized that we were getting sunburnt, so we (10)…. (decide) to go for a swim. The water was so refreshing that we (11)… (swim)for over an hour. After that we (12)… (to go) to the bar for a snack. Much toour surprise, when we got back to our spot, all of our things were soaked!While we (13)… (be) at the bar the tide (14 )… (come) in. our friend (15) …(forget) to tell us not to sit too close to the water.
8. Fill in the gaps with prepositions and findout some facts about Manchester
Manchester is a large city … (1) in the northwest of England. It islocated … (2) the river Irwell, a tributary -…(3) the big Mersey river, and islinked … (4) it … (5) the Manchester ship Canal. Its position make it one …(6)the main ports … (7) England. Manchester was formerly known …(8) its wool andcotton industries, but is now the financial and business center … (9) the area.When Britain was an Empire, Manchester was known as “Cottonpolis” because therewere many large cotton mills… (10) the city and … (11) the small towns … (12)it.
Manchester is a beautiful city but unfortunately many …(12) its oldbuildings (14) were destroyed. The citizens … (15) Manchester are calledManchurians.
Speaking
1. Look at the pictures on the blackboard and guess some of them:
a+ fast
b + diff
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camel
e + gow
f+ chester
Key: a) Belfast, b) Cardiff, c)London, d) Cambridge, e) Glasgow, f)Manchester
2. On the blackboard the places of interest arewritten.
a) Choose only places of interest of London.Trafalgar Square
The Capitol
The Houses of Parliament
The White House
The British Museum
The Lincoln Memorial
Buckingham Palace
Kreschatic
The National gallery St Pauls Cathedral
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Piccadilly Circus
Big Ben
b) Tell about these places of interest, give some information
3. Guess the name of the city
It’s 2000 years old. The Fatar settlement of Khadzybey firstmentioned it in 1415. it was based here. The Ukrainian sea Cossacks conqueredthe Turkish fortress and the settlement of Khadzybey during the Russian –Turkish war of 1787-1791. the city was founded at the end of the XVII centuryin 1784 and 1795 it was renamed (Odessa)
c) Now choose a city in Ukraine and write a similardescription. Don’t give the name.
d) Now let’s play a ‘Guessing game’. Read out thedescription to the rest of the class. Pupils guess the name of the city.
4. Speak on the following
In your opinion, can the capitals of the countries be called theirtypical cities?
Explain why or why not?
- If you could visit only 3 places of interest inKiev, London and Washington which would you visit? And why?
- Can you explain what attracts people in the bigcities?
- If you visit some new place do you prefer to seeit from the bus or car window or to explore it on foot?
- Find three similarities and three differences inthe 3 capitals
- Are you interested in the history of cities,towns, and villages in general and capitals in particular?
5. There are sheets of paper on the table withthe names of the cities. They are put face down. In turns pupils come to thetable and take one card. Pupils must tell classmates about cities, they have(chosen) (Coventry, Manchester), Liverpool, Oxford, Cambridge, Sheffield, andBirmingham. Pupils work in groups in four. Every group must guess some city.other group ask some questions to guess the name of the city.
Vocabulary
1. Label the different parts of the house and thegarden using words of the text
Gazebo, roof, chimney, shed, porch, flowerbed, veranda, vegetableplot, tiles, drive, balcony, gate, wall, garage.
2. Complete the sentences:
1. London is the ……………… of England.
2. Birmingham and Coventry are two of the big…………. .
3. Sheffield is the center of the steel …………… .
4. Liverpool is one of the big …………… on the Westcoast of the island.
5. Manchester is a center of …………… industry.
Key: 1) Capital, 2) industrial center, 3) industry, 4) ports, 5)textile.
Tests
Test
І. Choose the right variant to complete thefollowing sentences:
1. Kiev isa) Younger than London c) Younger than Washington d) As old as London d) As old as Washington
2. Kiev became the capital of Kyivan Rus
a) In the reign of Prince Volodimir;
b) In the reign of Prince Yaroslav;
c) Before the reign of Prince Volodimir;
d) After the reign of Prince Yaroslav;
3. Golden Gates in Kiev used to be
a) a place of warship;
b) a place of learning;
c) an entrance to the city;
d) an entrance to the cathedral;
4. Andriyivska Church
a) was designed by an Italian architect;
b) is in Shevchenko boulevard
c)was painted byRastrelli
d) has frescos painted by Vrublyov
5. St. Pauls Cathedralis famous for it’s unique
a) physical phenomenon
b) Clock tower
c)huge bell
d) irons
6. The changing of the guard takes place in front of
a) Westminster Palace
b)Buckingham Palace
c)The Tower
d)The Houses of Parliament
7. Nelson Column commemorate the British victory in the war with
a)Germany
b)Italy
c)Russia
d)France
8. George Washington was
a) the first President of the USA
b) the architect
c)assassinated inthe Ford Theatre
d) the author of the Declaration of Emancipation
9. Washington is situated in
a) the state of New York
b) the state of Columbia
c)the state ofWashington
d) no state
10. The Capital is
a) a musium in Washington
b) the Washington Memorial
e)the President’sresidence
c)the location ofthe Congress
11.The Lincoln Memorial looks like
a)big pencil
b)an ordinary house
c) a classical Greek Temple
d)a classical Roman Temple
ІІ. Capital quiz
1) Where in Kiev can you see monsters in thestreet?
2) In which of London’s parks can you find the lakewith a snake name?
3) What fruit-tree is honoured in one ofWashington’s festivals?
4) Who is the patron saint of Kiev?
5) Where will you go in London to find the lodgingof Mr. Sherlock Holms?
6) Where in London can people of different historicepoch get together?
7) Abraham Lincoln’s name can be found on the mapof the USA. Where?
Cities of Ukraine
Writing
1. Translate into English:
1. Київ – одне з найкращих міст у світі. Розкинутий на мальовничихсхилах Дніпра він увесь потопає у зелені садів і парків. 2 Історія Українитісно пов’язана з Києвом .3 Хрещатик – головна вулиця Києва 4 Київ відомийсвоїми архітектурними пам’ятниками старовини
Grammar
1. Fill in the prepositions in the followingtext and learn about another large Ukrainian city.
Dnipropetrovsk is one of …(1) the most important cities … (2) theSoutheastern part …(3) Ukraine. It stands … (4) a curve … (5) the Dnieper Riverand spreads … (6) its both banks … (7) many kilometers. It was founded … (8)1776 … (9) the reign … (10) Catherine II and named …(11) her honourKaterinoslav
Today Dnipropetrovsk is the third largest city …(12) Ukraine apopulation … (13) 1 million people. It is industrial, scientific, educationalcenter. It has many places …(14) interest that are worth seeing. You can begin… (15) Glory Square and the monument …(16) the liberators … (17) the city …(18)the Great Patriotic War.
Another veryinteresting place is Komsomolskiy Island. … (19) The 9th centurythere was a Greek monastery there which was visited … (20) Several Grand KievanPrinces and Princess Olga … (21) their way …(22) Visantium. Unfortunately itwas ruined … (23) 1240. Today the island is a popular leisure center … (24) thelargest fresh water aquarium … (25) Europe.
Using all thisexercises, tests, quizzes the teacher can vary the lessons, do theminteresting, useful, friendful. The teacher can change the forms of work –listening, reading, oral speech, writing. Every minute of the lessons must bethought over carefully. Let’s go to the lesson in the 10th form.
Speaking
1.Match the sentenceKiev is one of the most ancient cities of Europe Kiev is situated Of about 3 million people Kiev has a population On the banks of the Dnieper The city is green with chestnut trees The streets are lined up and beautiful It is the scientific, By three brothers – Kyi, Schek, Rhoriv and sister Lybid According to the legend Kiev was founded specializing in electronics, aviation, food, chemical production It’s a major industrial center that includes 2000 years ago
2. Game. Name the place of interest by itsdescription
1. It’s the main street of Kiev. The most treasuredpieces of architecture have been presented here. Old houses are combined withmodern buildings of shops and cafes glaring in the evening with bright light. (Khreschatik)
2. It’s a traditionally Slavic six-column churchcrowned by seven cupolas (St. Volodimir Cathedral)
3. A very famous university (Kiev NationalUniversity)
4. Classical Ukrainian operas such as Lysenko“Taras Bulba” are performed here (Taras Shevchenko National Opera Theatre ofUkraine)
5. the 17 storey hotel built in 1970 named afterthe very famous sister (Lybid)
3. The church built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslavthe Wise to glorify wisdom of Christianity (Sophia in Greek means “wisdom”. TheSt. Sophia Cathedral)
4. Make up the story about Kiev. Here is the example of the story:
1 Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. It is more than 2000 years old. Itis situated on the bank of the Dnieper. Famous places are: St. SophiaCathedral, Kiev – Pechersk Lavra, Golden Gates, Volodimir Cathedral,Andriyivska Church, Khreschatik Street, Andriyivskiy Spusk, ShevchenkoBoulevard.
2 Describe the picture of the Ukrainian Arts Museum, using thenecessary words:
splendid buildings, architecture style, a broad staircase, facade,slender column, grotesque stone figure, tent-shaped roof, portal.
Here is the example of description:
The cultural life of our capital is rich and vivid. There are a lotof museums in it, among them the Ukrainian Fine Arts Museum. It occupies agreat splendid building. We are impressed by its architecture style. Thebuilding has a broad staircase leading up to the portal. The façade isdecorated with slender columns and grotesque stone figures near the museum youcan see many people. They are visitors of the museum.
5 Game “A round Kiev tour”
The class is broken up into groups. Every group is given a task toprepare an excursion, using some pictures of Kiev. Special additional materialis prepared: “souvenirs for guides from thankful tourists”.
6 Make up dialogues “In the city”, use the necessary words: Is thisthe right way to …?, Where is the nearest …?, Thanks. Thanks a lot. Turn to theright.(left) Take the 1st (2nd) turning on the right. Gostraight! I’m sorry. I don’t know.
7 Make up questions using the following tableWhat
Is
are the territory of Ukraine? the population of Ukraine? the highest body of state power? the achievements of Ukrainian scientists? The main river of Ukraine? Is Kiev An industrial, scientific, center of Ukraine? the capital of Ukraine? the seat of the Supreme Council? the seat of the Cabinet of Ministers? one of the most ancient cities? famous for its beauty? located on the picturesque banks of the Dnieper river? /> /> /> />
12. Guess
Match the places at the photos with the names.
For example:1) Volodimir Hill
2) Monument to Taras Shevchenko
3) Khreschatik
4) the Golden Gate
13 Find a partner
Write the following words on separate pieces of paper. Put them facedown and tangle. Take one. Now find your partner to make up a word –combination. Write it on the blackboard. Make up a sentence with yourword-combinations.
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Key: ill heart, heroicstruggle, state sovereignty, real Courage, defend native land, proclaimsovereignty, defeat enemy
13. Answer the following questions about your feelings, associationsand memories of Kharkiv.
1. Were you born in Kharkiv and do you consideryourself a native citizen of Kharkiv
2. Did any of your ancestors live here?
3. Are you interested in thepast of your native city?
4. Do you think it’s wise tospend money on the reconstruction of old buildings or it would be better tobuild new houses with this money?
5. There are a lot ofbeautiful buildings in Kharkiv. Do you have a favourite among them?
6. Are there any places ofinterest, which are worth to be proud of?
Vocabulary
8 Complete the following sentences:
1. Ukraine has its own territory, higher and local bodies of … .
2. The geographical position of Ukraine is very favourable to the ….
3. The population of Ukraine is … .
4. The Declaration of Ukrainian Independence was ….
5. The Dnieper, the Dnister, the Bug are the major …
6. Ukraine is rich in ….
10.Give synonyms to the words in bold type
1. You can see here ancient monuments andmodern new structures.
2. There are a lot of museums, places and monumentsto seethere.
3. Kiev is a well-known industrial centre
4. The main river in Ukraine is the Dnieper River, which dividesit into to parts.
5. The state of Kiev Rus situated on the territory of present Ukrainewas set up in the 9th century.Example of the lesson on the topicThe city andthe villagePracticalaim: to learn new words, toimprove habits of reading, writing and listening.
Generaleducation aim: to enrich knowledge of pupils about life of people in the city and in thetown.
Developingaim: tostimulate speech activity of pupils
Educationalaim: allthe pupils must be proud of their birthplace.
Visualaids: Picturesof the cities, villages, the text “Living in the city”, Match the words.
The procedure of the lesson
1. Aim.
You know quitea lot about our country from your Geography and History lessons. Today we’llspeak about life of people in the village and in the city, about its advantagesand disadvantages.
2. Warm — up
Look at theblackboard and replace the words underlined with one of the following.In spite of Pros and cons Another point is that One advantage is that All things considered For instance To sup up In my opinion One disadvantage is that Especially Moreover Finally
3. Languagework (Speech practice)
1. Do youlive in a town or in a city?
2. Do you like your native city (town)?
3. What are advantages of life in avillage?
4. What are advantages of life in acity?
5. What are disadvantages of life in acity?
4. Reading
Read the text “Living in the city” usingthe words on the blackboard
Learning of the new words
On the plus side 1) reading of new words For example 2) making up sentences with them All in all For one thing Practically Cheap accommodation Last of all In conclusion To appeal to smb
6) Reading and translating of the text
7) Answer the questions
1. There are three paragraphs in the text. What is the purpose of eachone?
2. Name the advantages.
3. What are disadvantages of living in a city?
4. Give your own opinion.
8)Write rough notes about the pros andcons of living in a country using the table:
Advantages of life in a city Advantages of life in a country
9) Speaking practice. I’ve brought yousome photos of cities and villages. Look attentively at them and say where youwould like live and why? Use as many new expressions as you can.
Reinforcement
10) Choose the correct item
1. Living in town you can
a) find work
b) work in your own kitchen-garden
c) sunbathe
2 Living in the country you have
a) a wide choice of transport
b) much free time
c) chance to go for a walk in fresh air
3) The city life is for
a) old people
b) young people
c) all the people
4) I’d like to livein a city, because
a) I was born here
b) City life is full of bustle
c) I can visit places of interest, museums
11 Match the adjectives with nouns
bottomlesscrowdedpebblydeep
sandysleepboregrassy
1. beach
2. lake
3. hillside
12. Summarizing of the lesson
It’s very actual topic, we have discussedtoday. It’s just for you to decide whether you will live and work in a countryor in a city. It depends on your character, on your future profession and othercircumstances.
H/t. write a composition (250 words) “I’dlike to live in…”
IV. Conclusion
So we have chosen the material on the topic“Towns and Places” for the 10th form. We attained our aim, havingselected an interesting and useful material for this topic, which is favorablefor lessons. The teacher can show different photos, pictures, and drawings.Students can draw the plan of the city and show the main places of interest.Due to tests texts they learn much about the history of the cities, mainhistorical monuments and other places of interest. Using grammar exercises,students revise grammar rules and simultaneously learn about the life in town.Texts for reading and discussing have to be interesting, containing much newinformation.
We tried to cover in our research paper allaspects of the lesson, such as reading, writing, listening, speaking,vocabulary and grammar.
The selected material corresponds to theschool curriculum of the 10th form and can be used on the lessons.
While writing this research paper I useddifferent Oxford, Longman, Collins ELT editions such as: How to teach English,New Headway, Blueprint, The Choice.
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