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LESSON : “TRAVELLING TO AUSTRALIA”
11 FORM
The motto of the lesson: “He that travels far knows much.”
John Clarke
Slogans: “Seeing is believing.”
“Travelling broadens the mind.”
“Australia welcomes you!”
“Discover Australia!”
Objectives:
1. to develop students’ skills and habits of prepared and unprepared speech
2. to develop students’ skills in writing and listening
3. to develop students’ pair and group communicative skills
4. to widen the students outlook
5. to teach students to respect the culture of other countries
Equipment: tape-recorder, multimedia system, materials to give out, posters, globe, map, pictures (sights of Australia).
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Introduction of the lesson. Greeting.
T. – Good morning, dear friends! Glad to see you! How are you today? I hope everything is OK. Are you ready to start? As you can see, we are travelling to Australia today. That’s our plan:
Slide 1. PLAN:
1. Warming up.
2. Speaking: dialogues and monologues in role-playing.
3. Some music to relax.
4. Pre-Listening.
5. Listening.
6. Reading and writing an e-mail.
7. Summing up.
8. Home assignment and marks.
1. Warming up.
I’d like to draw your attention to the blackboard where the quotation from John Clarke is written: “He that travels far knows much.” I think these words can be the motto of our lesson. What do you think of these words? What’s your opinion of travelling?
Slide 2. Express your opinion:
I think...
As for me...
To my mind...
In my opinion...
It seems to me...
I agree/ disagree with you...
Travelling:
- gives us knowledge and adventure
- helps study foreign languages
- helps learn about different cultures
- changes your style of life
- helps make new friends
- gives pleasure
Student 1:
I think it’s true. Travelling develops our outlook. It gives us knowledge and adventure. And we know, the proverb runs: “Travelling broadens the mind.”
Student 2:
Well, as for me, I really enjoy the excitement of going to new places, because travelling is a chance to change your style of life. Besides, it gives you a lot of pleasure.
Student 3:
To my mind, if you visit different countries, you get acquainted with traditions and customs of these countries. Moreover, it helps you study foreign languages better.
Student 4:
Well, I agree with you,... When we travel, we can see a lot of historical places, interesting buildings, monuments and other attractions with our own eyes and make our own opinion of it. You know, really,“Seeing is believing.”
Student 5:
Well, I share your opinions, girls. And don’t forget, when you travel, you meet different people and make a lot of friends. As you know, it’s very important for young people like us.
Teacher:
So, I see you are ready for travelling, aren’t you? - Yes, we are. We’re looking forward to it.
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2. Oral speech: monologues and dialogues. Role playing: “In the Plane.”
Slide 2 a: slogans, the map of Australia.
Teacher:
Today we are going to visit a far - away country... Look at the slogans: “DISCOVER AUSTRALIA.”, “AUSTRALIA WELCOMES YOU!”
Do you know that Australia is becoming the most popular destination for teenagers after Italy? You may ask me “Why?” The thing is, most teenagers think that the other side of the world is more interesting than anything to be found in Europe. This country is often called “The upside down world.”
Slide 3. (a beautiful view of a plane)
But how shall we go there? – Right you are, by plane. In order to go there by plane we need... of course, a pilot, a stewardess and passengers.
Will you be a pilot? This card is for you. And you’re a stewardess. This is for you. No doubt, we need a guide who will meet us in Sydney. You’ll be our guides in Australia. This is your cards (tasks to make a monologue for 4 students).
All the rest are passengers, tourists. These cards are for you (tasks to make dialogues).
So, see you in Australia! Have a nice trip!
Slide 4.
“Australian Airlines” wish you a PLEASANT FLIGHT !
Departure Time 10:15a.m.
Flying Time : 20 hours
Estimated Arrival Time : 10 a.m. local
Temperature Outside : - 46’C
Temperature Aboard: +20’C
Weather Forecast at Destination : sunny, few clouds, 25’C, comfortably warm.
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Pilot:
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! “Australian Airlines” are glad to meet you! I’m your pilot, Mr. ... and I wish you a pleasant flight!
Stewardess:
Good morning, dear ladies and gentlemen! Let me introduce myself. I’m Miss ..., a stewardess. Welcome to our plane! Our flying time is 20 hours and estimated arrival time is 10 a.m. of the local time in Sydney. The speed of the plane is 700 km per hour. The altitude is 10,000 meters. The temperature aboard is 20 degrees above zero. The temperature outside is 46 degrees below zero. “Australian Airways” wish you a pleasant flight! Thank you.
Teacher:
And now let’s listen to the tourists. What are they talking about?
S1 – S2
Student 1: Look here, please. Could you tell me, what associations do you have with Australia?
Student 2: Well... , aborigines, kangaroo, koala, the Olympic Games in Sydney... And what about you?
S1: Just the same. But... Let me think... Australia is known to be “an upside down country”, so, when we have winter in Europe, they have summer.
S2: Oh, yes, really, it’s fantastic! Australian seasons are the opposite to those in Europe!
Slide 5.
FROM THE HISTORY
17 century: Dutch travelers visited the continent.
1770: English Captain James Cook discovered the east coast.
26 January, 1788, Australia Day: the first fleet (Arthur Phillip) landed on Sydney Cove.
1931: Australia gained independence from Britain.
S3 – S4
Student 3: Is this your first visit to Australia?
Student 4: Yes, it is. But I read a lot about this amazing country.
S 3: So, can you tell me, who discovered Australia and when?
S 4: As far as I remember, Dutch travelers were the first who visited the continent in the 17th century. But in 1770 English Captain James Cook discovered Australia.
S 3: I see... But why do they celebrate their National Day on the 26 th of January?
S 4: Well, it marks the date in 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip sailed into Port Jackson (today’s Sydney) and claimed it for Britain.
S 3: I wonder... When did Australia gain independence from Britain?
S 4: Only in 1931.
Slide 6.
FACT FILE
THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA: federation of 6 states and 2 territories.
AREA: 7,687,000 sq.km
POPULATION:18,600,850
95% - white, 4% - Asian, 1% - Aborigines and others ( SORRY DAY)
CAPITAL: Canberra
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English
CURRENCY: Australian Dollar
S5 – S6
Student 5: By the way, what is Australia now? Here we can see the fact file of the country.
Student 6: As far as I know, it’s the 6th largest country in the world. The continent and the island of Tasmania make up the Commonwealth of Australia. The area is about 8 ml square kilometers. It’s 25 times as large as the British Isles. As for the population...
S 5: Well, I see... the population is about 18mln people. To my great surprise, only 1 per cent is Aborigines. Why?
S 6: I hope you know about the Australian holiday called “Sorry Day”, don’t you?
S 5: I am afraid, I don’t.
S 6: White people say “sorry” to aborigines, because many years ago they killed a lot of them, when they discovered the country. That’s why we speak only about 1 % of them left now.
S 5: Now I see..., thanks.
Slide 7.
AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE
THE BEST KNOWN ANIMALS: the kangaroo, koala, dingo
KANGAROO: 50 species
BIRDS: 400 species (nowhere else in the world)
PARROTS: 55 species
THE MOST INTERESTING BIRDS : the emu ( big and cannot fly),
the kookaburra (laughs like a human!)
THE BEST LOVED ANIMAL: the koala
S7 – S8
Student 7: Could you tell me about native flora and fauna of Australia?
Student 8: With great pleasure. What are you interested in?
S 7: Which animals can be found only in Australia?
S 8: Well, the kangaroo, platypus, dingo and koala are not found in any other country of the world.
S 7: And what is the best loved animal in the country?
S 8: I think, it’s koala, no doubt.
S 7: Do you know what else Australia is famous for?
S 8: For its sheep. The great sheep farms are found in many parts of the country.
S 7: It was so interesting! Thanks a lot.
Slide 8.
“GHAN”
Australian Transcontinental Train
(crosses the country from the south to the north)
ROUTE: Adelaide - Darwin
THE AVERAGE SPEED: 80 km/h
DISTANCE: 2,979 km (2 days and 2 nights)
1 st JOURNEY: on 15 January 2004
TEMPERATURE IN THE CARRIAGE: + 23’C
TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE: + 43’C
S 9 – S 10
Student 9: Have you ever heard of the Australian Transcontinental Train called “GHAN”?
Student 10: Oh, yes! It crosses the whole country through the desert from Adelaide (‘aedleid) in the south to Darwin in the north. It takes 2 days and 2 nights for such a trip.
S 9: Really? We can see this train in the picture, can’t we?
S 10: Yes, we can!
S 9: But what does the word “GHAN” mean? Do you know anything about it?
S 10: Well, if I’m not mistaken, years ago people from Afghanistan or India who travelled on the camels through the hot desert were called so. That’s the name which the train inherited now.
S 9: Oh, it’s awfully interesting! Thanks. By the way, what about Lois Armstrong’s songs? Are they still popular in Australia?
S 10: Yes, they got used to listen to them in the “GHAN” train.
Teacher:
And we have a good chance to listen to Lois Armstrong just now. Do you agree? Relax yourselves, please!
3. Some music to relax. (Lois Armstrong’s song “What a wonderful world!”)
Teacher:
Now, our flight is nearly over at last! I give the floor to our stewardess.
Stewardess:
Ladies and gentlemen! Our plane is about to land in Sydney. We ask you to fasten your seat-belts. Don’t leave your seats until the final stop of the plane, please. Our plane arrives exactly on time and your guide is waiting for you in the airport. Have a nice day! Good-bye!
Slide 9.
SYDNEY
Capital of NEW SOUTH WALES
The largest and oldest city in Australia,
leading industrial city.
POPULATION: 3,700,000
(nearly a quarter of all Australians)
THE SYMBOL of the city: the Opera House
(built in 1960s to a revolutionary Danish design)
Guide 1:(1 part)
Good morning, dear guests! We’re your tour guides ... and ... . Welcome to Sydney, the oldest and the largest city of Australia. First, some information about Australia’s tourist industry.
Guide 2:
Mostly, it is based on outdoor sports and natural beauty of wildlife.
Sun, surfing, fantastic beaches, beautiful environment and friendly people, that’s what you’ll find in Sydney! Sydney is the city where you’ll meet plenty of culture, history and sports activity.
Guide 1:
The symbol of the city is the Opera House, built to a revolutionary Danish (‘deinish) design in the 1960s. So, let’s have a round-up of the attractions of Sydney, shall we?
Slide 10. (Sydney Harbour)
4. Pre-Listening.
Slide 11.
Pre-Listening:
FIRST, ...Sydney Harbour..., from the Harbour Bridge...
NEXT...the Opera House...
LATER ON, ...the Royal Botanical Gardens...see flying foxes (a kind of bat)...
AFTER THAT, ... restaurants...Thai food ...Australian cuisine ...
BESIDES, ...Bondi Beach...lifeguards...
HOWEVER, ...careful...
FINALLY, ... Taronga Zoo
Guide 2:(2 part)
First, I’ll show you the famous Sydney Harbour, it is one of the greatest harbours in the world! Of course, you’ll get the best view of the Opera House from the Harbour Bridge crossing it on foot. To see the Harbour better we should take a ferry, or a boat trip.
G 1:
Next, you’ll be impressed by the Opera House. It looks like a sailing boat! The tickets are rather expensive, but if you’re under 27years old, you can get special reduced prices.
G 2:
Later on, you’d be happy to see different plants from all over the world in the Royal Botanical Gardens. As you know, in Sydney there are people from different cultures as well as the plants. By the way, you can see the flying foxes there, a kind of bat.
G 1:
After that, I would recommend you some restaurants serving Thai food, including Tuk Tuk and places to eat traditional and modern Australian cuisine.
Besides, the attractions of Sydney wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Bondi Beach, located to the south from Sydney. Don’t be afraid swimming there, course you’ll be watched by lifeguards.
G 2:
However, you’d better be careful!
Finally, make sure you visit Taronga Zoo, on the north side of the harbour. You’ll get a great view of the harbour there, as well as the perfect collection of animals from around the world.So, wish you all the best, bye!
5. Listening.
Teacher:
And now you’ll hear a talk about Sydney. We try to make your trip alive. The main attractions have already been mentioned by our guides, your task is:
Slide 12.
Listening.
Listen to the extract from a radio talk about Sydney.
For questions 1-10, write a word or short phrase to fill each gap.
1. To see the harbour, you should _____________________________
2. The bridge connects North Sydney and ______________________
3. You get the best view from the bridge by crossing______________
4. Some people say that the Opera House looks like ______________
5. You can get in for less if you are under ______________________
6. The Botanical Gardens have plants from all over _______________
7. In Sydney there are people who come from ___________________
8. Bondi Beach is located to the ____________________from Sydney.
9. Swimmers on Bondi Beach are watched by ___________________
10. Taronga Zoo is a good place for a view of ___________________
(you’ve got cards for this task)
6. Reading and Writing an e-mail (a personal letter).
Teacher:
Well, boys and girls...Don’t you think it’s time to share your impressions with friends in Russia? Here on the screen there is an e-mail to you from one of your friends.
Let’s read it aloud and then reply to it.
Slide 13.
INFORMAL E-MAIL ( or A LETTER )
Dear Alexander ,
Hi! How are you? I‘ve got so much to ask you! Things are different for me now, I miss you badly. How is Sydney? I hope you’re having a great time!
I’ve got lots of things to do in my college, but every weekend we go skiing in the countryside. It’s really beautiful there! Don’t worry about your cat, she is so nice and reasonable!
Did you have a chance to go surfing there? Can’t imagine that you’re having hot weather now! In fact, an” upside down country”! But take care, don’t get sunburnt much! Any troubles with your English? By the way, haven’t you been to the famous Opera House yet?
Well, I have to go now, loads of homework again... Can’t wait to meet you! Hope to hear from you soon. Keep in touch!
Lots of love, (100-140 words)
Mary
Teacher: These are useful phrases to write an informal letter (e-mail).
Slide 14.
INFORMAL E-MAIL (or A LETTER )
Useful phrases for informal letters:
1. Greetings: Dear Mary, / John, / etc
2. Asking about health: How are you? How are things?
I hope you’re well. / Hope you’re well.
3. Referring to pen friend’s news: Glad to hear ... I was very happy to hear / read ...great news about your ...
4. Give your news ( general or in details ).
Introducing points: Well, ... Oh, and another thing! By the way ... , Listen, ... Let me tell you about ... , I’ve got so much to tell you ... , Guess what?
5. Ending the letter: I have to go now / ( Got to go.) Take care. Write soon. Looking forward to seeing you. All the best. Love. Lots of love. Yours, Alexander .
Use some short forms ( I’ve... , Hope you’re ...), exclamation marks (!), informal language ( Well, ... ).
Write paragraphs!
Write first names only ( Mary, Alexander ...).
Teacher: You’ve got your own cards with these phrases to use them at home for writing a letter.
Slide 15.
EXAMPLE ANSWER
Dear Mary,
Hi! Thanks for your e-mail ( letter ). How are things? I’m sorry I didn’t reply sooner because my laptop wasn’t OK. It was great to hear of your regular skiing and my cat
.
Well, I’ve been here for about a week and my English is not so bad , although it’s not always easy to understand their accents. You know, I really like surfing here, the ocean is fantastic! Thanks to warm, sunny weather, you can spend all the time outdoors! Australia has the friendliest people I’ve ever met. Made a lot of friends! Yesterday we went on a trip around Sydney harbour. Perfect!
It’s not all fun, though. We still can’t get tickets to the Opera House. Guess what? Crowds of tourists every day, but we don’t lose hope.
I have to go now. Write soon and tell me all your news.
Love, (100-140 words)
Alexander.
7. Summing Up.
Teacher:
Dear friends, thank you very much for your preparation and your activity at the lesson.
Today we’ve had different kinds of exam practice at the lesson. Besides, I hope you’ve got much pleasure having visited a really beautiful country. I wish you visited Australia in your real life some day.
8. Home Assignment and Marks.
Teacher:
At home you should write a personal letter to your friend in Australia. Use your cards with phrases for letter writing.
Everybody has got good marks today. Thank you for the lesson! Bye!