Тема: «Географические, природные условия, население, официальные языки англоязычных стран» Муниципальное общеобразовательное учреждение средняя общеобразовательная школа 61 Конспект открытого урока по английскому языку в 7А классе Урок проведен для учителей школы. Учитель: Аксёнова А.С. Дата проведения: Тула 2011 г

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.

- Let's play the game "Snowball". We shall remember different countries. (- Поиграем в игру «Снежный ком». Мы вспомним различные страны.)

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

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 North American continent 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.English.

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.

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. Washington / The State symbols of The name of president is Barack Hussein Obama II.

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.

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.

Disneyland Disney World The most famous are Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida. Disneyland is the most popular place for children all over the world.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Niagara Falls is situated in Ontario (between USA and Canada). It is the most beautiful fall in the world.

1. Where is the USA situated? b)Europea) 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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The United Kingdom includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain, the largest island in Europe, contains England, Scotland, and Wales.Europe 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.

The climate of Great Britain is mild. It is not too hot in summer or too cold in winter.mild The surface of England and Wales are mountainous. Many part of the country have beautiful villages.

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).

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.London

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.

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.

There are great numbers of ancient castles in England. Windsor Castle Bodiam Castle Castle Rising Tower of London

1. Where is Great Britain situated? c)North Americab)Europea) 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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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.Australia is the largest island in the world and it is the smallest continent. English, Aboriginal are the official languages. Nearly 20 million people live in Australia.

Australias climate is dry and warm. Australian people have their summer, when we have our winter.dry and warm Australias surface is mostly desert or semi-desert.

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.kangaroo, koala, Tasmanian devil

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.

The country is surrounded by the ocean. Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are the countrys ports.Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane Sydney is the chief commercial and industrial centre. There is Opera House in Sydney. Opera House is famous all over the world.

1. What is Australia? d) mountainb) 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, tigerb) kangaroo, koala, Tasmanian devilc) crocodile and koala 4. Name the largest cities of Australia. a)Melbourne, Sydney, BrisbaneMelbourne, Sydney, Brisbane b) Birmingham, Cardiff, Brisbane c) Sydney, Boston, Manchester

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.

New Zealand is an independent state within the Commonwealth. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.an independent state The head of the state is Queen of Britain (Elizabeth ), represented by Governor- General and Commander-in-Chief in and over New Zealand.Queen of Britain (Elizabeth ) The name of Governor-General is Jerry Materparae.

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.

You have heard of the countrys 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.The kiwi is the symbol of the New Zealand people

There are several big cities. Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin are the countrys main ports.Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin

1. What kind of state is New Zealand? a) self-governingb) federalc) 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) kangaroob) 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.

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.

The capital of Canada is Ottawa.Ottawa Canada is an independent federative state, a member of the Commonwealth, headed by Queen of Great Britain, represented by Governor-General. Canada is an independent federative state The name of Governor-General is David Johnston.

The climate varies from freezing winter cold to blistering summer hot. Canada has many rivers, lakes, forests and mountains.

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

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

1. What kind of state is Canada ? c) an independent federative stateb) federalc) 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) Vancouverc)Wiltshire

exercise 32, page 42. Check your gaps!

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.

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

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