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Цель: совершенствование лексических, грамматических навыков; совершенствование умений устной диалогической/монологической речи.
T: By the way have you ever been to Minsk? When did you go there? Did you go there with your parents or with your friends? Did you go there by bus? Nastya, ask Mark how he went to Minsk. Mark, ask Liz how often she goes to Minsk. Liz, ask Ilya if he went to Minsk last week.
Minsk is the capital of Belarus. And what do you now about our country? I’ll give you the passport of Belarus and you are to fill in the missing information.
Task 1:
Passport of Belarus
Name: Belarus
Capital city: Minsk
Geographical position:
Area:
Population:
Climate:
Regions:
Languages:
Famous for:
Pupils answer the questions in pairs:
- Where does Belarus lie?
- What is the area of our country?
- What is the population of Belarus?
- What are the summer and winter temperatures?
- How many regions are there? What region do we live in?
- What languages do we speak?
- What is Belarus famous for?
T: You’ve already learnt that every country has its symbols. Let’s revise our chant.
Chant “Every nation has its symbols”;
Every nation has its symbols:
national emblem, national anthem,
Every nation has its symbols:
National costumes, national flag.
Every nation has its symbols.
What are the symbols of Belarus?
T: Let’s speak about the national symbols of Belarus.
T: We’re getting nearer to Minsk and I’d like you to look at the map of the Old Minsk. Do you recognize it? Now you are going to read the text about Minsk. First let’s look at the words after the text. Listen and repeat after me, please. The translation is given to you. Read the text and find the information that you could tell to our guests.
Task 3.
Text “Old Minsk”.
Minsk was founded in 1067. Its name comes from the word “mena”—in old times it was a market place where people exchanged things. Minsk has always been an important trading centre. In the very early days the Svisloch river was full-flowing and served as one of the main transport routes by which Minsk maintained trade and economic ties with other cities. Minsk was not a large and important town till the end of the 18th century when it began to expand. In 1919 it became the capital of Soviet Belorussia and turned into an industrial and cultural centre of the republic.
was founded [׳faundid] – был основан
trading [׳treidiŋ] – торговый
full-flowing – полноводный
rout [ru:t] – маршрут
serve [s3:v] – служить
maintain [mein׳tein] – поддерживать
expand [ik׳spænd] – to become larger
industrial [ind sti l] -- промышленный
T: Now look at the board, read the sentences and say if they are true or false. If the sentence is false, correct it.
- Minsk was founded in 1067.
- Minsk has never been an important trading centre.
- The word “mena” means “to change”.
- Minsk began to expand in the 19th century.
- It became the capital of the Republic of Belarus in 1919.
T: Well done!
What new information have you learnt about Minsk?
Цель: снятие мышечного напряжения, эмоциональная разрядка.
Here we are in Minsk at last. Let’s get off of the bus and walk for a while. Let’s go along the street. Stop. The traffic lights show red. It’s green, so let’s cross the street. Now we turn left (right), go past the park and we’ve come to the centre of the city.
T: What sights would you like to see in Minsk? Why?
I will give you a city map; ask the way to different places of interest. (Pobeda Square, Troitskoye Suburb, Opera and Ballet Theatre, The Holy Spirit Cathedral, The National Library).
Учащиеся составляют диалоги, используя фразы предыдущего урока, разыгрывают их.
T: Look where are we? Yes? It’s Pobeda square. Let’s listen to Mark who will tell us about this sight.
- Pobeda Square. Pobeda Square is the most beautiful square in the Belarusian capital. There is an obelisk in the centre of the square. The Eternal flame burns in honour of the people who died in the defence of the land against the fascists.
T: Nastya likes Troitskoye Suburb most of all. You are welcome!
- Troitskoye Suburb. Troitskoye Suburb appeared in the 15th century. A famous Belorussian poet M.Bahdanovich was born there. It is one of the best places for visitors from different countries.
T: One of the most important cathedrals in our country is The Holy Spirit Cathedral. Irine will speak about it.
- The Holy Spirit Cathedral. Every visitor should see The Holy Spirit Cathedral. It was built in the 17th century. It is one of the main churches in the Republic. There you can see St Mary icon. At the time of Tatar yoke it was thrown into the Dnieper and found in 1500 in the Svisloch.
T: Liz has been to Opera and Ballet Theatre several times. Will you tell us about it?
- Opera and Ballet Theatre. In the 19th century there was a Trinity Church, and in front of it there was a market place. The Theatre was built before the Great Patriotic War. Last year it was reconstructed and now famous ballet dancers and opera singers appear on its stage.
T: Ilya likes to read books, so he is going to speak about the National Library.
- The National Library. The National Library is a modern building. It has the biggest collection of books. It is one of the most attractive buildings in Minsk and in Europe. The President of Belarus invites guests here.
T: Thank you very much!
Unfortunately, we can’t speak about the other fascinating sights of Minsk. But I’m sure that you can name them.
What other sights of Minsk would you recommend to visit? Why?
Now I would like you to make a survey and ask our guests about their favourite places in Minsk.
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