воскресенье, 13 декабря 2020 г.

Listening Practice 4

 


The circus

A bad tooth

An undangerous road

A notice

An old car

A fish shop

Fishing

A violin

Climbing the drainpipe

New shirts

Exhibition

Knowledge

Two different people

Listening Practice 3

 


The party

A bucket of water

How many thieves?

Husbands

Billy

A young air force

А little girl

Without wife

Enjoy your vegetables

Word Love

The telephone numbers

Hide and seek

Snow

Wooden floor

An expensive picture

Button

Listening Practice 2

 


The family

The cotton dress

The bunch of roses

The silver ring

An old woman

The green hat

The lost cat

The donkeys

Shopping

A fat sheep

The key

Four children, ten children

Shooting

An old man

English family in China

Making people happier 

Listening Practice 1



A bucket of flowers 

The cakes

Christmas cards

Telephone call

The police and an old gentleman

Fighting

A man and a bar

A farmer and an artist

Helen and her glasses

An electric moto-car


среда, 26 августа 2020 г.

Материалы для проведения урока «Я вырос здесь, мне край мой дорог»

 ВИРТУАЛЬНАЯ ЭКСКУРСИЯ «MY FAIR LAND»

 At first glance Belarus may not sound like the most exciting of destinations, but if you look closely there is much to see and do in our hospitable country. Over 40% of the country is covered with forests, you can enjoy wonderful nature of Belarus. Besides, you can take a trip back in time at the numerous palaces and castles, as well as keeping up with more modern side of things in the buzzing capital city of Minsk.You are going to watch videos, read texts, which will help you to create the image of Belarus. Your task is to make an itinerary across Belarus. Try to prove that your Motherland is a fair land. 

Step 1

Do on-line research on places to visit in Belarus. Follow the links below and think about the reasons for visiting Belarus: 

http://www.belarus.by/en/

http://www.welcomebelarus.com/

http://flytravel.by/catalog/

Point out the facts about Belarus, discuss in pairs why Belarus attracts tourists.

Step 2

There are a lot of places of interest in Belarus. Watch some videos about the most amazing places of Belarus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XDDabZGB6c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G336uObj4w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRL4xbuUfEQ

http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g294447-i43450331-Belarus.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeL9jJkgmhE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLmq6E02NdY

Step 3

Split into two groups. Go through the links below according to your group number and study the information there.

Group 1

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/2/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/3/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/4/
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/5/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/6/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/7/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/8/

          Group 2

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/9/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/10/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/11/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/12/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/13/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/14/

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-belarus/15/

 Go back to your seats. Discuss the information you've learnt within your group for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Work out an itinerary across Belarus and present them to the classmates. Be ready to comment on the most interesting and ingenious itinerary.

School year 2020\2021

Ideas for the first lesson

 I was born here. This is my fair land.

Part 1.

Учащимся предлагается «кроссенс» по теме «Belarus». 


Look at the cross sense card, define the topic of the lesson.

Compare your ideas and write the title of the cross sense in the center of it.

Match the words to make expressions.

1)      to be situated                 a) for its nature

2)      to border                        b) in the center of Europe

3)      to be proud                    c) on Russia, Poland, Latvia, Ukraine, Lithuania

4)      to be famous                  d) of its culture and tradition

5)      to be associated             e) with potatoes

Fill in the gaps with the correct prepositions (in, of, for).

1) We are proud ___ our country.

2) Belarus is famous ___ its hospitable people.

3) We are interested ___ the history of our Motherland.

4) Our country is known ___ its nature.

Describe the cross sense, identify the connection among the fragments.

 


Part 2.

Look at the pictures. Do you know them?

 Do online research and find information about the emblems of Belarusian cities, their history and meaning.

 Look for the common elements and comment on them.

вторник, 21 апреля 2020 г.

Earth Day - 2020


Celebrate Earth Day with Climate Conversations!


LEARNING OUTCOMES:

- focus on Earth Day history and meaning;
- engage in a conversation around climate change with an elderly relative/community member;
- learn about real climate actions.

ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:

Introduction
Have you heard that “Climate emergency” is the 2019 Oxford Word of the Year?
As defined by Oxford Dictionaries, climate emergency is “a situation in which urgent action is required to reduce or halt climate change and avoid potentially irreversible environmental damage resulting from it.” Oxford’s data showed that the use of “climate emergency” increased 100-fold (10,796%) over the course of the year. The data also reflect the increasing use of “climate emergency” among the scientific community. Last year on September 20, 4 million people turned out worldwide for the largest climate strike in history. It`s time to EARTHRISE with a global call for climate action! Especially today on the International Earth Day! Have you ever heard about it?

Step 1.  From the history of Earth Day
1a. Study the official site of Earth Day and learn about the origins of Earth Day.

1b. Watch the video 


1c. Complete Earth Day timeline

1970
The first Earth Day mobilizes 20 million Americans to call for increased protections for our planet

Earth Day goes global, mobilizing 200 million people in 141 countries

Earth Day leverages the power of digital media to build millions of local conversations across more than 180 countries

Earth Day Network launches A Billion Acts of Green and The Canopy Project. Earth Day 2010 engages 75,000 global partners in 192 countries
2020
Earth Day will mark 50 years with global activations that aim to mobilize a billion people worldwide for transformative action for our planet

1d. Who are Rachel Carson, Gaylord Nelson, Denis Hayes? What is their contribution to Earth Day history?

1e. Say what facts surprised you. Why?

Step 2.  Earth Day 2020
The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary. Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make our world habitable. Is it really the biggest? Let`s talk about then and now.

2a. Connect with an elderly relative, either online or on the phone and engage in a conversation about climate change. Ask them how the world has changed since they were young.

2b.  Look through the list of questions, rearrange the questions into three groups.

Weather
Food
Transport

Do temperatures
seem hotter or colder?




2c. What other topic can you ask them about? Brainstorm a series of questions on it and complete the fourth column of the table.

2d. Share your findings with the class.

2e. Prove that climate has changed our planet.

Step 3.  Climate Action
Action doesn`t mean just talking. There is simply no time to waste and 2020 is a key turning point for our planet. We need urgent and ambitious action at every level, from heads of state to private sector leaders and individual citizens using their unique influence to drive change and make an impact. Everyone has the ability to do something to address our climate challenge, but we can all still do more. What will you do?

3a. Read the article and learn about the ways of doing about climate change.

3b. Comment on the way you are ready to join. Explain your choice.

Step 4.  Join Earth Day!
If you are ready to make a real step, you have several options to choose from.

4a. Study the interactive map and join digital activity you like most; 


4c. Watch Earth Day live;


4e. Tell your friends, parents, peers about Earth Day;

4f. Take part in Earth Day, details are here

And remember that together we can SAVE the Earth:
Speak up
Act
Vote
Educate



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