Тема: «Географические, природные условия, население, официальные языки англоязычных стран»

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Цели: - совершенствование умений и навыков устной речи; - расширение кругозора

Цели:
- совершенствование умений и навыков устной речи;
- расширение кругозора учащихся через

лингвострановедческую информацию;
- поддерживание интереса к изучению английского языка.
Тип урока: комбинированный.
Задачи урока:
- расширять страноведческие знания по теме;
- совершенствовать навык монологической речи;
- активизировать лексический и орфографический навык;
- развивать мышление, умение давать оценку, высказывать своё мнение на английском языке;
- расширять кругозор;
- воспитывать уважение и интерес к изучению английского языка. Оборудование:
компьютерная презентации по теме урока, карточки с заданием по количеству учащихся; доклады.
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- Let's play the game "Snowball". We shall remember different countries.

- Let's play the game "Snowball". We shall remember different countries.
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Поиграем в игру «Снежный ком». Мы вспомним различные страны.)
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interesting and useful information about English-speaking countries (official name, geographical position,

interesting and useful information about English-speaking countries (official name, geographical position,

area, population, nationality, languages, capital, government, the financial and cultural centres).

about the USA;
about the UK;
about Australia;
about New Zealand;
about Canada

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The United States of America The United States of America is

The United States of America

The United States of America is situated

in the central part of the North American continent. The area of the USA is over 9 million square kilometers.
The population of the United States is nearly 250 million people.
Most of people live in towns.
The official language of the country is English. Other minority languages include Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, Russian, American Indian tongues, Chinese and Japanese.
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Climate The climate is different in different regions. The Pacific coast

Climate

The climate is different in different regions. The Pacific coast is

a region of mild winters and warm, dry summers, but the eastern region has a rainy climate. The coldest state is Alaska.

The surface is changeable. There are a lot of deserts, meadows, mountains in the USA.
There are rivers, five Great Lakes between the USA and Canada. The weather is changeable in it.

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The State symbols of the USA The USA is a federal

  The State symbols of the USA

The USA is a federal republic,

consisting of 50 states. The capital of the country is Washington. The president is the head of the state and the government.
/

The State symbols of

The name of president is Barack Hussein Obama II.

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Cities Boston (Massachusetts) has 3 universities. Las Vegas is famous for

Cities

Boston (Massachusetts) has 3 universities.
Las Vegas is famous for its casino.
San

Francisco (California) is famous for its bridge “Golden Gate”.
South Dakota is famous for Mount Rushmore; in the Black Hills carved in its granite face are busts of presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt.
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Chicago (Illinois) is one the biggest industrial cities in the USA.

Chicago (Illinois) is one the biggest industrial cities in the USA.

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New York (the city of contrasts and the financial, business centre

New York (the city of contrasts and the financial, business centre

of the USA) is famous for notable skyscrapers in Manhattan, the Rockefeller Centre group and its Statue of Liberty. Broadway is a home of American theatrical life.
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Los Angeles is very big, noisy and famous all over the

Los Angeles is very big, noisy and famous all over the

world because there is Hollywood. Hollywood is the centre of the US film industry.

The most famous are Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida.

Disneyland is the most popular place for children all over the world.

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Tourist attractions Niagara Falls is situated in Ontario (between USA and

Tourist attractions

Niagara Falls is situated in Ontario (between USA and Canada).

It is the most beautiful fall in the world.
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QUIZ 1. Where is the USA situated? b)Europe a) Asia 2.What

QUIZ

1. Where is the USA situated?

b)Europe

a) Asia

2.What is the capital of

the country?

a)Russian

c)Los Angeles

3. What is the official language of the USA?

4.Name the largest cities of the USA.

a)Washington

c)Washington, Sydney, Wellington

b) Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco

c)English

b)Spanish

a)London, New York, Boston

b)New York

c)North America

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GOOD

GOOD

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The United

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The United

Kingdom includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Great Britain, the largest island in Europe, contains England, Scotland, and Wales.
English is the official language.
The population of the United Kingdom is nearly 60 million.
The population of the United Kingdom is nearly 60 million. The population lives mostly in towns and cities and their suburbs.
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climate The climate of Great Britain is mild. It is not

climate

The climate of Great Britain is mild. It is

not too hot in summer or too cold in winter.
The surface of England and Wales are mountainous. Many part of the country have beautiful villages.
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The State symbols of the UK The United Kingdom is a

The State symbols of the UK

The United Kingdom is a parliamentary

monarchy.
London has a number of royal places. Buckingham Palace is the royal residence.
The Houses of Parliament seat at Westminster.

Head of the state is Queen Elizabeth  (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor).

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LONDON The capital of the country is London. London is political,

LONDON

The capital of the country is London. London is political, economic

and cultural capital of the United Kingdom. London is really 3 cities the City of London, the London Country Council and Greater London.
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Cities The largest cities in the country are Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester,

Cities

The largest cities in the country are Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, and

Liverpool.

Football was born in England.
The English have played football for many centuries.

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Tourist attractions There are many universities, colleges in the country. The

Tourist attractions

There are many universities, colleges in the country. The most

famous universities are Oxford University and Cambridge University.

Stonehenge is situated in Wiltshire. This is an amazing ancient construction was built by Celts.

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castles There are great numbers of ancient castles in England. Windsor

castles

There are great numbers of ancient castles in England.

Windsor Castle 

Bodiam Castle

Castle

Rising 

Tower of London

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QUIZ 1. Where is Great Britain situated? c)North America b)Europe a)

QUIZ

1. Where is Great Britain situated?

c)North America

b)Europe

a) Asia

2.What is the capital

of the country?

a)mild

c)Washington

3. What kind of climate does the country have?

4. Stonehenge is situated in … .

a)London

c) rigorous

b)subtropical

a) Boston

b)Liverpool

b)Cardiff

c)Wiltshire

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GOOD

GOOD

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The Commonwealth of Australia The Commonwealth of Australia is situated in

  The Commonwealth of Australia

 
The Commonwealth of Australia is situated in the

south-west part of the Pacific Ocean. Australia is the largest island in the world and it is the smallest continent. The area of this country is 7,687,000 square kilometers.
English, Aboriginal are the official languages.
Nearly 20 million people live in Australia.
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climate Australia’s climate is dry and warm. Australian people have their

climate

Australia’s climate is dry and warm. Australian people have their summer,

when we have our winter.
Australia’s surface is mostly desert or semi-desert.
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Nature Australia differs from other countries. The animals and plants in

Nature

Australia differs from other countries. The animals and plants in Australia

are very original and interesting. For example, there is Daintree National Park.
The native animals of Australia include some of the strangest mammals on the Earth, such as the kangaroo, koala, Tasmanian devil, all of which carry their young in stomach pouches.
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The State symbols of Australia The capital of the country is

The State symbols of Australia

The capital of the country is Canberra.
The

Commonwealth of Australia is a self-governing federal state.
The head of the state is Queen of Britain (Elizabeth ), represented by Governor-General.
The name of Governor-General is Quentin Bryce. Federal Government works in Canberra in the government buildings.
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CITIES The country is surrounded by the ocean. Melbourne, Sydney and

CITIES

The country is surrounded by the ocean. Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane

are the country’s ports.
Sydney is the chief commercial and industrial centre. There is Opera House in Sydney. Opera House is famous all over the world .
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QUIZ 1.What is Australia? d) mountain b) city a) continent 2.

QUIZ

1.What is Australia?

d) mountain

b) city

a) continent

2. What kind of climate does

the country have?

a) continental

b) dry and warm

c) wet and mild

3. The native animals of Australia are … .

a) elephant, tiger

b) kangaroo, koala, Tasmanian devil

c) crocodile and koala

4.Name the largest cities of Australia.

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane

b) Birmingham, Cardiff,
Brisbane

c) Sydney, Boston,
Manchester

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Good

Good

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New Zealand New Zealand consists of a group of hilly evergreen

New Zealand

New Zealand consists of a group of hilly evergreen

islands that lie in the south-west Pacific Ocean. It has got a total area of 269,000 square kilometers.
Nearly 3,5 million people live in the country. The native people is Maori.
English is the official and predominant language. Maori is also spoken by the native people.
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The State symbols of New Zealand New Zealand is an independent

The State symbols of New Zealand

New Zealand is an independent

state within the Commonwealth. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
The head of the state is Queen of Britain (Elizabeth ), represented by Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief in and over New Zealand.
The name of Governor-General is Jerry Materparae.
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Climate The climate of New Zealand is wet. There are many

Climate

The climate of New Zealand is wet. There are many rivers,

lakes, mountains in the country. The highest mountain is Mount Cook. There are 3 active volcanoes in North Island.
The Rotorua district is known for its geysers and hot springs.
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Nature You have heard of the country’s native animals. One of

Nature

You have heard of the country’s native animals. One of them

is the kiwi. This interesting bird lives in the wet areas of the thick bush. Kiwis cannot fly. The kiwi is the symbol of the New Zealand people.
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CITIES There are several big cities. Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin are the country’s main ports.

CITIES

There are several big cities. Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin are the country’s

main ports.
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QUIZ 1.What kind of state is New Zealand? a) self-governing b)

QUIZ

1.What kind of state is New Zealand?

a) self-governing

b) federal

c) independent


2.Who is the head of the state?

a) president of New Zealand

c) gold

b) queen of the UK

3.What is the symbol of New Zealand?

a) kangaroo

b) kiwi

2.Who is the head of the state?

a) Sydney, Boston,
Manchester

b)Washington, Sydney,
Wellington

c) Auckland, Wellington,
Dunedin

4.Name the largest cities of New Zealand.

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Good

Good

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Canada Canada is bordered in the north by the Arctic Ocean,

Canada

Canada is bordered in the north by the Arctic Ocean, in

the east by the Atlantic Ocean, in the south by the Pacific Ocean and Alaska. Canada has a huge area of almost 10 million square kilometers.
  Nearly 26,6 million people live in the country.
English and French are both official languages.
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The State symbols of Canada The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

The State symbols of Canada

The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
Canada is

an independent federative state, a member of the Commonwealth, headed by Queen of Great Britain, represented by Governor-General.
The name of Governor-General is David Johnston.
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Climate The climate varies from freezing winter cold to blistering summer

Climate

The climate varies from freezing winter cold to blistering summer hot.


Canada has many rivers, lakes, forests and mountains.
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CITIES Some of the largest cities are Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary.

CITIES

Some of the largest cities are Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary.

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Tourist attractions Niagara Falls is situated in Ontario (between USA and

Tourist attractions

Niagara Falls is situated in Ontario (between USA and Canada).

It is the greatest fall in the world.

Canadians like to play hockey. This fact is well known all over the world.

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QUIZ 1.What kind of state is Canada? c) an independent federative

QUIZ

1.What kind of state is Canada?

c) an independent federative state

b)

federal

c) independent

2.What is the capital of the country?

a)London, New York, Boston

c)Washington

3.Name the largest cities of Canada.

4. Niagara Falls is situated in … .

a)London

c) Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto

b)Washington, Sydney,
Wellington
l

a) Ontario (between USA and Canada)

b)Ottawa

b) Vancouver

c)Wiltshire

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Good

Good

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Textbook exercise 32, page 42. Check your gaps!

Textbook

exercise 32, page 42.
Check your gaps!

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Textbook exercise 34, page 42. Match the names of the countries

Textbook

exercise 34, page 42. Match the names of the countries and

the word combinations to describe them.
Keys:
Great Britain - an island state;
Australia - a "Lucky country";
New Zealand - Italy upside down; the USA - a real melting pot; Canada - the second largest country in the world.
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Homework Your home task will be to solve the crossword (in cards). Goodbye.

Homework

Your home task will be to solve the crossword (in cards).

Goodbye.
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