THE GAME «Do You Know English-Speaking Countries?»
учебно-методический материал (английский язык, 9 класс) на тему

THE GAME

     Canada

         Australia

the UK                                                            

       New Zealand

                the USA

Сидоркина Е.В.

                   Сокол

Участники

команды из 6 человек 3-х школ.

Цели:

• Практическая – систематизировать и обобщить знания учащихся  по теме  «Англо – язычные страны»;                                                                                                                                                                                            
• Образовательная – расширить кругозор учащихся; формировать социокультурную компетенцию;
• Воспитательная – создать положительную мотивацию к дальнейшему изучению языка;
• Развивающая – совершенствовать у учащихся память, воображение, внимание, логическое мышление.

Оснащение мероприятия:

• Карты 5 англо – язычных стран;
• Символы и флаги;
• Цветные иллюстрации достопримечательностей;
• Портреты известных деятелей;
• Подносы с вещами для конкурса.

План игры:

1. Вступительное слово ведущего;
2. Представление команд и членов жюри;
3. Раунды:

1. Представление команд
2. «Дальше, дальше…»
3. Определите гимны
4. «Спешите видеть»
5. Сделай правильный выбор
6. Актерское мастерство
7. Определите символы
8. Проект «Добро пожаловать в …»

4. Подведение итогов игры;
5. Заключительное слово ведущего.

Compere: Good morning, everybody!

We are happy to see you at our school.

I trust you’re all fine today, aren’t you? The weather is wonderful. The holidays are coming and soon you’ll get a chance to put away all your textbooks and spend time with your friends. We’ve gathered together today to hold the festival of English language. Our competition will be devoted to 5 English-speaking countries: the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. I do hope that you’ve learnt a lot of interesting facts in your English lessons about these countries. I’m sure that you’ll certainly get more useful information today as well.

I wish you success. Be active, honest, industrious, helpful and you’ll be sure to win.

The participants of our party are students from Suzdal school № 2, greet them! (from Bogolyubovo secondary school, from Socol secondary school). And our guests are English teachers from Suzdal and Suzdal District.

Of course, the jury will be all eyes and ears following the game and helping to score the points.

Meet your jury:

No doubt, winning is the aim, but it’s only game. Don’t forget that. And now it’s time to begin the game itself.

ROUND 1 “INTRODUCTION”

   To begin with, let’s decide which team will be the first to start the round. Captains, will you come up and roll the dice? The captain with the highest number will get the right to begin the game.

Выступление команд. (Название, девиз, рассказ о себе, сценки, песни, танцы).

So we hope that the jury will score the points and we are going on.

ROUND 2 “FURTHER AND FURTHER”

   Each team will be asked a certain number of questions about 5 English-speaking countries.

If you know the correct answer you needn’t wait till the I read the whole question till the very end.

You are allowed to interrupt me in order to save time. If you don’t know the answer, immediately tell me “Go on!” so as not to waste time.

One point will be awarded for every correct answer.

Задаются вопросы – показываются слайды данной страны.

I

THE UK

1. What is the national flower emblem of Scotland? (purple thistle)
2. What river does London stand on? (the Thames)
3. What monument is located in Trafalgar Square? (Admiral Nelson’s Column)
4. What is the traditional costume of Scotland? ( a kilt)
5. What do people in Wales like to listen to? (a harp)
6. Which country in the UK was called Ulster not long ago? (Northern Ireland)
7. What is name for London taxi? (a black cab)

THE USA

1. When did Christopher Columbus discover America? (in 1492)
2. How is the flag of the USA called? (The Stars and Stripes)
3. What American place of interest is known to many children of the world? (Disneyland)
4. What is America’s symbol of Freedom? (The Statue of Liberty)
5. Where are laws made in the USA? (in the Capitol)
6. Whose portraits are printed on American dollars? (of American Presidents)
7. How many floors does the Empire State Building have? (102)

NEW ZEALAND

1. Who is the head of the country? (Queen of Great Britain)
2. What is the capital of the country? (Wellington)
3. What is the symbol of New Zealand? (Kiwi)
4. Who discovered New Zealand? (James Cook)
5. What is the pride of every New Zealand? (a garden)
6. Which city in New Zealand is called “Garden City”? (Christchurch)
7. How do New Zealanders call themselves? (Kiwi)

AUSTRALIA

1. What is the official name of the country? (The Commonwealth of Australia)
2. What animals are depicted on the Australian coat of arms? (Kangaroo and emu)
3. Which tree-loving animal lives in Australia? (koala)
4. What is the longest river in Australia? (the Darling)
5. What city hosted the 2002 Summer Olympic Games? (Sydney)
6. Who is the head of the country? (Queen of Great Britain)
7. Who are the natives of Australia? (the Aborigines)

CANADA

1. How many provinces are there in Canada? (10)
2. What is the capital of Canada? (Ottawa)
3. What is the symbol of Canada? (Maple leaf)
4. Who are the natives of Canada? (Eskimos, Indians)
5. What languages do people speak in Canada? (French and English)
6. What world’s is situated in Canada? (the Niagara Falls)
7. In what Canadian cities did the Winter Olympic Games take place once? (Montreal,                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                           Vancouver)

II

THE UK

1. What is the national flower emblem of Wales? (a leek)
2. What is the poetic name for England? (Albion)
3. What kind of state is the UK? (parliamentary monarchy)
4. What is the name of the oldest and best known public school for boys in Great Britain? (Eton)
5. What is another name for the Houses of Parliament? (Westminster Palace)
6. What the official residence of the Prime Minister of the UK? (Downing Street 10)
7. What part of Britain is called “land of song”? (Wales)

THE USA

1. What is the national symbol of America? (the Bald Eagle)
2. What is the symbol of the Republican Party? (the Elephant)
3. How many rooms are there in the White House? (132)
4. What is the largest library in the USA? (the Library of Congress)
5. What is America’s national sport? (baseball)
6. What is the financial and business centre of the USA? (New York)
7. What is the American dream? (to have a house in the suburbs)

NEW ZEALAND

1. Who is native New Zealanders? (the Maori)
2. What is the Maori name New Zealand? (Aotearoa)
3. What was the first capital of New Zealand? (Auckland)
4. What are the two official languages in New Zealand? (English and Maori)
5. When do children begin to go to school in New Zealand? (at the age of five)
6. What is the political structure of New Zealand? (Constitutional Monarchy)
7. Who is the queen of England represented by in New Zealand? (by Governor General)

AUSTRALIA

1. What is the capital of Australia? (Canberra)
2. What flightless bird lives in Australia? (Emu)
3. How many states are in Australia? (6)
4. What city is the largest in Australia? (Sydney)
5. What state is the island state? (Tasmania)
6. When does summer begin in Australia? (in July)
7. How is Tasmania called? (the apple isle)

CANADA

1. What sport is extremely popular in Canada? (Hockey)
2. What is the currency of Canada? (Canadian dollar)
3. What province is called “The Seat of French Culture”? (Quebec)
4. What is the “big prize” for the National Hockey League (NHL) called? (the Stanly Cup)
5. How many time zones are there in Canada? (6)
6. Which syrup is Canada famous for? (Maple)
7. Which May Festival is Ottawa world famous for? (Tulip Festival)

III

THE UK

1. What is the flower emblem of Ireland? (shamrock)
2. What the highest mountain in the UK? (Ben Nevis 1343 m)
3. What colour are the letter boxes in London? (red)
4. Who are called the Tories? (the Conservative Party)
5. Who is the Prime Minister of Great Britain today? (Gordon Brown)
6. What is the Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police? (Scotland Yard)
7. What place was named after the sugar millionaire? (the Tate Gallery)

 THE USA

1. What is the oldest University in the USA? (Harvard University)
2. When do the Americans declare their independence? (1776)
3. Who were the people that organized Tea Party? (the merchants)
4. How mane Presidents has America had? (43)
5. What state is known as the “Presidents’ State”? (Virginia. 8 Presidents were born there)
6. How many full terms did Franklin Roosevelt serve? (3)
7. What is the “bedroom” of New York? (Brooklyn)

NEW ZEALAND

1. Which of the islands in New Zealand is the most popular? (North Island)
2. What reptiles do not live in New Zealand? (snakes)
3. How the Maori people characterized? (warlike, skilled in wood work)
4. Are earthquakes frequent in New Zealand? (Yes. A volcanic plateau is in the center of North Island)
5. What is the population of the country? (Small. 3,6 million)
6. What is the most efficient industry in New Zealand? (dairy industry)
7. What is the name of the building where the Parliament seats? (the Beehive, because of it’s form)

AUSTRALIA

1. In which season do Australians celebrate Christmas? (in summer)
2. When did Australia gain independence from Great Britain? (1931)
3. When is Australia’s national day? (26 January)
4. When Russian explorer established a marine biological station in Sydney? (N. Miklouho-Maclay)
5. What Aborigine played in the film “Crocodile Dandy 2”? (Ernie Dingo)
6. Which Australian bird sounds like a “human laughing”? (kookaburra)
7. What is the name of Australia’s largest national park? (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park)

  CANADA

1. Which agricultural product grown in Canada is world famous? (wheat)
2. In what province is the Niagara Falls situated? (Ontario)
3. In what town does 9-day winter festival Winderhide take place? (Ottawa)
4. Which museum in Ottawa illustrates the culture of Eskimos and Indians? (the Museum of Civilization)
5. Which tower rises above the Parliament Building in Ottawa? (Peace Tower)  
6. Which is the largest province in Canada? (Quebec)
7. Who discovered Canada more than 1000 years ago? (the Vikings)

ROUND 3 “GUESS THE ANTHEM”

You task is to listen to the national anthem and guess what country does it belong to and say it’s name.

1. New Zealand – “God Defend New Zealand”
2. the UK – “God Save The Queen”
3.  the USA – “Star – Spangled Banner”
4. Canada – “O’ Canada”
5. Australia – “Advance Australia Fair ”
6. the USA – “America The Beautiful”

ROUND 4 “HURRY UP AND SEE”

   I’ll show you several colourful pictures of some places of interest in these 5 countries. You have to name what they are and maybe give some information. Any member of the team can add something if they want.

Big Ben

Buckingham Palace

Westminster Bridge

Hyde Park

St. Paul’s Cathedral  

Stonehenge

Hadrian’s Wall

10 Downing Street

Tower of London

The Statue of Liberty

The Capitol

The Empire State Building

Mount Rushmore

The Grand Canyon

The Golden Gate Bridge

Niagara Falls

Sydney Opera House

The National Gallery of Victoria

The Victorian Art Centre

ROUND 5 “MAKE UP THE RIGHT CHOICE”

You know it is very important to make the right choice in our life: the right choice of a friend, a university, a job, a colour, a style in music, dancing, clothes and so on. Now you will get the card with the tasks. Choose the right answer.

WHO…?

        LITERATURE

1. Who wrote the story “The Old Man And The Sea”?

1. Ernest Hemingway;             b) Mark Twain;                     c) Edgar Poe

2. Who wrote “An American Tragedy”?

1. Walt Whitman;                    b) Theodore Dreiser;             c) O’ Henry

3. Who is the founder of the modern detective story?

1. Arthur Conan Doyle;           b) Walter Scott;                     c) Edgar Poe

4. Who is the author of the novel “The Martian Chronicles”?

1. Ray Bradbury;                      b) Robert Heinlein;               c) Isaak Asimov

5. Who wrote “An Ideal Husband”, “The Picture Of Dorian Gray”

1. Rex Stout;                             b) Arthur Conan Doyle;        c) Oscar Wilde

6. Who lived in Baker Street?

1. Tom and Jerry;                      b) Holmes and Watson;        c) the Prince and Pauper

CINEMA

1. Which of the US Presidents was a Hollywood actor?

1. Benjamin Franklin;                 b) Ronald Reagan;                c) George Bush

2. Who played the role of Rambo in the film of the same name?

1. Bruce Willys;                          b) Jean Claude Van Damm;  c) Silvester Stallone

3. Who played the role of Rhutt Butler in the screen version of the novel “Gone With The Wind”?

1. Clark Gable;                            b) Rhutger Hower;                 c) Arnold Shwartsenneger

4. Who is regarded as the most successful director in Hollywood today?

1. Brian Clyde;                            b) Andrew Adamson;             c) Stephen Spielberg

5. What American actor played the main character in the film “Spartacus”?

1. Kirk Douglas;                          b) Brad Pete;                           c) Harrison Ford

6. Which star of American silent-movie is called “The Little Tramp”?

1. Peter Ustinov;                          b) Charlie Chaplin;                 c) Sean O’ Connery

             INVENTIONS

1. Who is the father of the telephone?

       a)Alexander Bell;                           b) Orville Wright;                   c)Henry Ford

2. Who built the first car?

       a) Henry Ford;                                b) Alexander Fleming;            c) James Watt

3. The outstanding scientist who discovered the law of gravitation?

       a) Alexander Bell;                          b) Martin Luther King;            c) Isaak Newton

4. Who invented the soft drink Coca-Cola?

       a)Mc Donald;                                 b) Jenner;                                  c) Pamberton

5. Who invented chewing gum?

       a)Thomas Adams;                          b) James Watt;                          c) Thomas Edison

6. Who gave a true conception of the origin of man and his place in the animal kingdom?

a)Michael Faraday;                        b) James Maxwell;                    c) Charles Darwin

ROUND 6 “CONTEST OF ACTING ABILITIES”

TASK: you should walk and imitate simultaneously the actions being described in the story while the compere tells it to them. Try to match your bodily movements to the various incidents.

“You are in one of the English-speaking countries. You are walking. Walking through a tropical jungle. It is afternoon, late afternoon. It is hot. Stuffy. You are sweating. The path is growing narrower and narrower. Suddenly you stop and listen. Then you move on. You are frightened. A storm is gathering. You hear thunder overhead. You try to hurry. The path becomes rougher: finally you lose it. Then you take out your knife and start hacking your way through the jungle. It begins to rain. A great tropical downpour. Your arm is tired from hacking and you sink to the ground. ”

ROUND 7 “Find the Symbols”

Now you’ll get some different things. Your task is to choose some of them, that can be associated with one of English – speaking countries. Not all of them should be used (a piece of coal, a sack with wool, a teddy-bear and so on).

(2 minutes)

ROUND 8

The last Round will be your mini-projects. Your task will be the next: Advertise the country you’ll get captains, choose the country. Use the style of ads.

(10 minutes for that)

Задания для болельщиков

1. «Знаете ли Вы флаги англо - язычных стран?»

Разрезать, как пазлы, 3 флага:

Австралии, Новой Зеландии и Соединенного Королевства. Смешать.

Задача: Собрать флаг Австралии, Новой Зеландии, Соединенного Королевства.

2. Составить как можно больше слов из букв слова «Australia».

IV.   ПОДВЕДЕНИЕ ИТОГОВ ИГРЫ:

Well, jury, it’s time to declare the winners of today game.

Congratulations to all the members of the ……… team. You were the best.

But ………. team, there is no need to worry. You were also great. I’m sure next time you’ll be luckier!

V. ЗАКЛЮЧИТЕЛЬНОЕ СЛОВО ВЕДУЩЕГО:

Thanks a lot to everyone for taking an active part in our game. I’m happy with your answers.  You really demonstrated your perfect knowledge of the topic “English – Speaking Countries”. I do hope you’ve had a nice time together and learnt something new. I want to give you small prizes as a treat before the exams. Thank you once again and good buy.

Thanks to all of you for coming,

For taking part and learning something!

And I hope that games like this

You will never ever miss!