Обучение чтению и устной речи на английском языке по страноведческой тематике. Ч. 1. Лондон (160

Московский государственный технический университет имени Н.Э. Баумана

И.Ф. Беликова, Л.И. Иванова

ОБУЧЕНИЕ СТУДЕНТОВ ЧТЕНИЮ И УСТНОЙ РЕЧИ НА АНГЛИЙСКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ

ПО СТРАНОВЕДЧЕСКОЙ ТЕМАТИКЕ

Часть 1

ЛОНДОН

Учебно-методическое пособие

Мос кв а Издательство МГТУ им. Н.Э. Баумана

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УДК 802.0 ББК 81.2 Англ-923

Б43

Рецензент И.В. Стасенко

Беликова И.Ф.

Б43 Обучение студентов чтению и устной речи на английском языке по страноведческой тематике : учеб.-метод. пособие. — Ч. 1: Лондон / И.Ф. Беликова, Л.И. Иванова. — М.: Изд-во МГТУ им. Н.Э. Баумана, 2011. — 31, [1] c. : ил.

Пособие посвящено изучению страноведческих экзаменационных материалов по стране изучаемого языка — Великобритании. Представлены оригинальные тексты, разработаны лексико-грамматические упражнения, задания по практике устной речи, дополнительные тексты и тесты. Учебно-методическое пособие имеет иллюстративный материал.

Для студентов I – IV курсов всех факультетов, обучающихся на кафедре Л-3.

УДК 802.0 ББК 81.2 Англ-923

Учебное издание

Беликова Ирина Федоровна Иванова Людмила Ивановна

ОБУЧЕНИЕ СТУДЕНТОВ ЧТЕНИЮ И УСТНОЙ РЕЧИ НА АНГЛИЙСКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ ПО СТРАНОВЕДЧЕСКОЙ ТЕМАТИКЕ

Часть 1

ЛОНДОН

Корректор Е.К. Кошелева

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ПРЕДИСЛОВИЕ

В учебно-методическое пособие включены оригинальные английские тексты, соответствующие содержанию фильма “London. The city of many faces”. Каждый раздел включает задания по развитию навыков устной речи, тексты — скрипты, вопросы на проверку понимания просмотренного видеофрагмента, активную лексику, а также упражнения и задания на перевод с русского языка на английский язык. В работе представлены иллюстрации значимых страноведческих реалий.

Пособие предназначено для студентов I – IV курсов всех факультетов, обучающихся на кафедре Л-3.

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TOPIC 1

New words and word combinations

Text

Let’s listen to the first part of the text.

Welcome to London — capital of the United Kingdom. London is the farthest space metropolis with a population of more than 7 million, and one of the ten biggest cities in the world. Initially London was made up of three quarters: the City, Westminster and

Suburbs.

The City of London spreads along both sides of the river Thames. The embankments playhouse many historical building, modern constructions and the 20th century city’s skyscrapers.

One unique factor is that London is the only metropolis in the world which does not use a system of singular administration and is rather administrated by each city quarter separately. London has been the seat of the British monarchy for hundreds of years and the changing of the royal guards has become the city’s most popular attractions.

In 1777 Samuel Jonson wrote: “If you are tired of London then you are tired of life, because London has everything that life has to offer.” He was right and the visitors of London are convinced by that fact even today.

London playhouses to a varied mixture of people of all different colors and nationalities. Just due to the tourists mainly because of local residents a quarter of seven million inhabitants came from all over the world which means that 150 different languages are spoken in the city.

The extensive parks give a local residence a chance to relax during their spare time.

(видеофрагмент — время звучания 2 мин)

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Key words

capital

embankment

histoical building

monarchy

changing of the royal guards

mixture of people

Proper names

Exercise 1. This part of the text introduces the City of London. Your task is to answer the questions, using the given word combinations.

1.How many people live in London?

2.Where is the City situated?

3.What is unique about the City of London?

4.What is the most popular attraction in London?

5.What did Samuel Jonson write about London?

6.How many languages are spoken in London?

Now, after we have discussed the main points of the text, please, write a plan of the text. Let’s sum up the text (one or more students retell the text briefly).

Exercise 2. Let’s focus on the new words. Your task is to match the word with its definition.

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Exercise 3. Imagine that you are a guide and your task is tell the tourists about one of London sightseeings.

Exercise 4. Samuel Johnson (Supplement p. 24).

TOPIC 2

New words and word combinations

Text

Let's listen to the second part of the text.

London has a massive underground system which with its 2.55 miles and its 2 hundred and 73 stations is the most extensive in the world.

A ride in a typical London taxi is a memorable experience, as is a ride on one of a red double-decker buses which cruise round the city.

Tourists may find many companies which specialize in both city as well as regional tours. Various tours in open buses tops not only offer great views of the city and local regions, but also include professional running commentary in a number of different

languages.

A tour of London therefore not only proves to be a great experience but furthermore helps to gain more important information and knowledge.

London in the evening is fantastic. A number of monuments and important buildings are lit and enter the cozy and romantic atmosphere during your walk through the city. The centre is full of tourists and locals and offers a rich night life full of entertainment centers, cinemas.

London theaters are famous throughout the world mainly due to their rich repertoires and very high quality which can be traced back to Shakespeare’s time.

(видеофрагмент — время звучания 1 мин 38 с)

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Key words

underground

ride on a double decker

to cruise round the city

tour

monuments

entertainment

Exercise 5. This part of the text goes on telling us about the City of London. Your task is to answer the questions, using the given word combinations.

1.What can you say about London underground?

2.How can you get the information of London?

3.Describe the atmosphere of London in the evening?

4.What makes London theatres so famous throughout the world?

5.What entertainment can people get in London?

Now, after we have discussed the main points of the text, please, write a plan of the text. Let’s sum up the text (one or more students retell the text briefly).

Exercise 6. Let’s focus on the new words. Your task is to fill in the gaps with proper words and word combinations.

A walk through the city (1); underground (2); experience (3); double-decker (4); to gain (5); entertainment (6); to trace back (7)

1.I know from my own__________ how difficult this kind of work can be. Don’t correct him all the time — he will learn by ____________.

2.His family can_______________ its history to the 10th century.

______________________ gives you an opportunity to see all the great monuments

and important building of the city.

________________ has two levels, the typical British bus.

3.When you travel by ____________, it can save your time and you won’t be stuck in traffic jams.

4.When students want to _____ more information, they use different sources, e. g. the internet.

5.This law applies to theaters, cinemas, and other places of public ___________.

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Exercise 7. Your task is to translate the sentences from Russian into English, using the words and word combinations from the first and second parts.

a)Первоначально Лондон состоял из трех районов: Сити, Вестминстер и окраины. Сити располагается по обе стороны реки Темзы. Набережные представляют собой скопление исторических и современных зданий, а также небоскребы, построенные в двадцатом веке.

b)Если вы устали от Лондона, то вы устали жить, потому что здесь есть всё, чего можно ждать от жизни, — так писал Сэмюель Джонсон в 1777 году. Он был абсолютно прав, и в этом убеждены и те, кто приезжает в Лондон сегодня.

с) Особенностью городского устройства является то, что Британская столица — это единственный в мире многомиллионный город, не имеющий центральной городской администрации.

d)Метро — самый удобный вид лондонского транспорта (4000 км). Билеты следует сохранять до конца поездки — контроль производится на выходе.

e)Лондонские «кэбы» (такси) — удобный, надежный и не слишком дорогой вид транспорта. На улице их подзывают, сигнализируя высоко поднятой рукой.

Exercise 8. Imagine that you are a guide and your task is to tell the tourists about one of London sightseeings.

Exercise 9. Double-decker buses (Supplement p. 24).

TOPIC 3

New words and word combinations

Text

Let’s listen to the third part of the text.

Our walk begins on Piccadilly Circus where we will find a statue of Eros in the centre of dominant public fountain. Eros is in this spot since the year 1893. Piccadilly Circus was established in 1819 as the place where Piccadilly and Regent Street cross. It is mainly known for its bright billboards which create a glittery atmosphere when lit up at night. Piccadilly Circus has become the most popular hanger place for Londoners. The entertainment part Trocadero — the place of entertainment for both young and old alike.

Piccadilly Circus stands in a gate area called Soho. Leicester Square founded in 1670 is the main square and a lively centre of Soho. In the 17th century it was known as disreputable part of London. Today visitors are attracted by the many artists but insure that always something is worth seeing there.

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The square is surrounded by cinemas, night spots and casinos. Soho used to pose as a hunting ground for Henry the VIII was named after the hunting ride Soho. Here we can find many cafes and restaurants representing cuisine from all over the world.

(видеофрагмент — время звучания 1 мин 40 с)

Key words

statue

fountain

square

hunting ground

cuisine

market

Proper names

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Exercise 10. This part of the text goes on telling us about famous London places. Your task is to answer the questions, using the given word combinations.

1.Say some words about the most popular London place — Piccadilly Circus.

2.What can you find in Soho?

3.What is Covent Garden?

Now, after we have discussed the main points of the text, please, write a plan of the text. Let’s sum up the text. (one or more students retell the text briefly)

Exercise 11. Let’s focus on the new words. Your task is to find synonyms for the given words. There is more than one synonym for each word. Write hem down, please.

1)glitter

2)to insure

3)to represent

4)cuisine

5)to establish

6)commerce

7)former

A style of cooking; trade; to found; previous; shine; to assure; merchandise; to express; earlier; sparkle; to set up; prior; to correspond to; glare; to guarantee; to create; brightness; to mean; foregoing; to protect; to symbolize; to institute.

Exercise 12. Imagine that you are a guide and your task is to tell the tourists about one of London sightseeings.

Exercise 13. London streets, Piccadilly Circus, China town (Supplement p. 25).

TOPIC 4

New words and word combinations

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