Углубленное изучение английского языка практикум 11 класс

Прикладной курс «Страноведение»( Углубленное изучение английского языка) 11 «А» класс.

Unit №

Topic

Use of English

Date

1

English speaking countries

Great Britain, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. To speak about the nature of these countries, their weather and climate, way of life of their people, history customs, traditions, national holidays.

September,9

2

Interesting facts about UK

Is the only country in the world which doesn't have the country's name on its postage stamps. No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple. London has been called Londonium, Ludenwic, and Ludenburg in the past. Windsor Castle is the largest royal home in the world. There are 409 escalators in the London subways. The Beatles originally called themselves the Blackjacks and then the Quarrymen.

September, 16

3

Places of interest in Great Britain

Lud Hill, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, Liverpool - the "city of ships", Stratford-on-Avon - Shakespeare's birth place, Stonehenge, Tintagel Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Madam Tussaud's Museum

September, 23

4

Dublin as a capital of Ireland

History, geography, population, city of music, O'Connell Bridge, Dublin Post Office.

September, 30

5

Ancient heritage, modern society - Australia.

European settlement, a nation is born, the impact of war, Post-war prosperity, a changing society, modern Australia.

October, 7

6

Scotish culture and traditions

Since 12 century, Bagpipes, haggis and kilts, The traditional Burns Supper, Hogmanay and St Andrews Day celebrations.

October, 14

7

The beauty of Wales

Wales has high mountains, including Mount Snowdon, the second highest mountain in Britain. Cardiff, the modern capital of Wales, has a Roman castle and a modern shopping centre. Cardiff is an industrial city, which also has a cathedral, a university. International festival called Eisteddfod is held in the town of Llangollen. There are three National Parks in Wales.

October, 21

8

System of education

To speak about similarities and differences between system of education in UK, USA, Russia and Kazakhstan.

October, 28

9

British history

The Angles and Saxons invaded Britain in the 5th century AD. St. Augustine brought Christianity to Britain in the 7th century. the Norman Duke William defeated the Anglo-Saxon King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and became King William I. The introduction of the printing press was in about 1476.

November, 25

10

Ideal state of government

Students can speak on their own personality and interests. Ideal state is a state, which protects my privacy, individual rights and freedom. It is a state having all kinds of people with different points of views and interests but can live in peace and in order with each other because of the notion that their individuality and liberty is secured by the state.

December, 2

11

The world of jobs

The most popular jobs in the world. Your preferred job. A list of your interests, talents and abilities is important to find a good job.

December, 9

12

The role of the Royal family

Every year the Royal Family as a whole carries out over 2,000 official engagements throughout the UK and worldwide. The Royal Family plays an important role in supporting and encouraging the public and charity sectors, in recognising and supporting the work of the Armed Services, in strengthening national unity.

December, 23

13

Mass media in the world

Newspapers, radio and especially TV inform us of what is going on in this world and give us wonderful possibilities for education and entertainment. They also influence the way we see the world and shape our views. There is a lot of advertisment on mass media. Some of the TV and radio stations and newspapers are owned by different corporations. Mass media try to raise cultural level of the people and develop their artistic taste.

December, 30

14

American beliefs and values

There are some ideals and values rooted in the country's history and spread by media (films, TV) that many Americans share. Individualism. Volunteerism. Progress. The American Dream. The Downshifting Movement.

15

Language of William Shakespeare

In his plays and poems Shakespeare used over 20.000 words. New words: accomodation,bloody,bump,control,courtship…

New phrases: 'star crossed lovers' Romeo&Juliet, 'sound and furry' Macbeth, 'neither a borrower not a lender be' Hamlet.

16

Proverbs and sayings

17

Idioms and popular quotations

18

The world famous carnivals

19

Who is a leader?

20

Drug addiction

21

Youth subcultures

22

Importance of sport in our life

23

The role of religion in politics

24

Seven wonders of the world

25

Social behaviour and attitudes

26

Legendary heroes and travellers

27

How to do a researching work?

28

Kings and presidents

29

Nobel prize winners

30

Greatest songs of all time

31

The mystery of Bermuda triangle

32

Global problems and their sollutions

33

International organizations

34

Rights and freedoms of citizens in Africa

35

Education in personality development