- •Eu jep catch project
- •Unit I education system in russia and english speaking countries Lesson 1
- •I see I’m afraid if I’m not mistaken and what about you
- •It seems to me that I don’t know exactly
- •Informal letters
- •Lesson 2
- •Introduction
- •To express your opinion
- •To agree or disagree with somebody
- •Lesson 3
- •Introduction
- •Lesson 4
- •My education
- •Asking and answering questions:
- •I’m not perfectly ready to answer this question, but next time I’ll try to answer!
- •Lesson 5
- •Lesson 6 The secrets of successful language learning
- •Self- study materials for unit I
- •Verb to be (the Present Simple Tense) Positive and Negative Forms
- •General Questions
- •Alternative questions
- •Special questions
- •Tag questions
- •The Present Simple Tense
- •General questions
- •Alternative questions
- •Tag questions
- •Special questions
- •The Sentence Structure
- •Unit II
- •Countries and cities
- •(Traditions, customs and holidays in Russia and English speaking countries)
- •Lesson 1
- •Lesson 2
- •Lesson 3
- •Lesson 4
- •Lesson 5
- •Lesson 6
- •Self-study materials for unit II The Present Continuous Tense
- •Unit III
- •Scientists
- •(Famous people)
- •Lesson 1
- •Lesson 2
- •Introduction
- •Invention, inspiration, closet, bulb, nap, wax, phonograph, genius, perspiration.
- •Thomas Alva Edison
- •Invent hired closet nap laboratory light bulb
- •Who was ... Thomas Adams?
- •Lesson 3
- •Invention, to explode, dynamite, powerful, closet, iron, bulb, fortune, phonograph, discovery, genius, to carry out, research:
- •Alfred Nobel
- •Lesson 4
- •1876 1886 1938 1940 1965 1971 1975 1976 1979 1995
- •How to be a successful inventor
- •Lesson 5
- •Invention, to explode, dynamite, powerful, closet, iron, bulb, fortune, phonograph, discovery, genius, to carry out, research.
- •I. Read the text The man who invented e-mail
- •II. Read the article Louis von Ahn
- •Lesson 6 Women in science
- •Problem-based task (webquest) Famous Women – Scientists and Inventors
- •Self-study materials for unit III The Past Simple Tense is used:
- •When we talk about actions and situations in the past we use:
- •Positive form — Regular verbs
- •Positive form — Irregular verbs
- •Negative form and questions
- •General questions
- •Alternative questions
- •Tag questions
- •Special questions
- •Verb to be (The Past Simple Tense) was/were
- •The past continuous tense
- •Positive form
- •Negative form
- •Past continuous vs. Past simple
- •Unit IV computer Lesson 1
- •Lesson 2
- •Lesson 3
- •Lesson 4
- •Lesson 5
- •Lesson 6
- •Self-study materials for unit IV The Present Perfect Tense
- •Present perfect and past simple
- •Unit V career prospects Lesson 1
- •Lesson 2
- •Lesson 3
- •Lesson 4
- •Lesson 5
- •Lesson 6
- •Self-study materials for unit V The Future Simple Tense
- •I’ll be… or I’ll probably be… or I don’t know where I’ll be.
- •The Future Continuous Tense
- •I ________________ soon. (to leave)
- •I shall be leaving soon. Or I will be leaving soon.
Lesson 5
PROBLEM-BASED TASK “My native town”
Introduction
There is a great number of cities and towns or even villages in every country. But there is only one that you will never forget. It is your native city, a place you have been born in. Now you will have a chance to inform others and to share your emotions about it.
The task
Imagine you are on an exchange programme in a European university. Your new group mates want to know more about your Motherland. Write an article into a university paper about your native town. Think of the questions the students may ask you about the city (10 questions). Try to answer them in the article.
Speak about
the location of the city (it’s geographic position, rivers, lakes, mountains, etc.));
the population of the city;
the economic situation of the city (industrial or agricultural, etc.)
the cultural life (theatres, museums, parks, galleries etc.)
the sights of the city.
Try to share your emotions about the city. You may bring some photos of the city sights.
Evaluation
This assignment is worth 5 grades. Points will be awarded as follows:
1 grade – the use of the vocabulary of the lesson
1 grade – the grammatical correctness of the text
1 grade – informativness (did you answer all the questions)
1 grade – the composition of the text
1 grade – creativity, effort and neatness of presentation, personal effort
Group discussion “HOLIDAYS”
Introduction
There are many countries all over the world. Different countries have different customs, cultures, languages, and religions. They also have different holidays.
The task
At home study the following websites to gather information about holidays in English speaking countries.
http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight/holidays
www.school-city.by/index.php?Itemid=48&id=9750&option=com_content&task=view
www.chenowith.k12.or.us/tech/subject/fun/holidays.html
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions concerning holidays in different countries.
What are the favourite holidays in your country?
Do you like these holidays? Why?
What are the favourite holidays in English speaking countries (Great Britain, The USA, Australia, etc.)?
What are the common holidays that all countries celebrate? Are there any differences?
What are the holidays that are celebrated only in this or that country?
Evaluation
This assignment is worth 5 grades. Points will be awarded as follows:
1 grade – the use of the vocabulary of the lesson
1 grade – the grammatical correctness of speech
1 grade – informativeness (did you answer all the questions)
1 grade – personal effort and activity
1 grade – creativity and neatness of presentation
Lesson 6
PRESENTATION “BRITISH CULTURE”
Introduction
It is impossible to learn the language without knowing its culture. It will also help you to know your native culture better.
The task
In groups prepare a presentation about English culture.
Speak about the following
Facts and figures (country, geography, weather, population, flag, economy, religion, etc.);
Daily life (place to live, houses, transport, shops, family life, etc.);
Etiquette (social customs, greetings, eating manners, meal times, etc.);
Customs and traditions (festivals and holidays, unusual customs, costumes, national flowers, etc.)
Resources recommended
www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/
www.stgiles.co.uk/General_cultural_information.pdf
www.english-culture-swicki.eurekster.com/
Evaluation
This assignment is worth 10 grades. Points will be awarded as follows:
1 grade – the use of the vocabulary of the lesson
1 grade – the grammatical correctness of speech
1 grade – personal effort and activity
2 grades – creativity and neatness of presentation
3 grades – informativeness (did you answer all the questions)
BONUS
English humour is an integral part of the British culture. Study the following anecdotes, but to enjoy them, you should match the beginning of the jokes with their ends.
Beginning |
End |
I’d like some crocodile shoes, please. |
No, Sir, round. |
Which is faster heat or cold? |
Because it’s too far to walk. |
Waiter, will the pancakes be long? |
Use the pencil till I get there. |
Why do birds fly south? |
A screwdriver. |
Doctor, what will I do? My son’s just swallowed a pen? |
Certainly, Madam. What size does your crocodile wear? |
What kind of driver has never accidents? |
Heat, because you can catch cold. |