Урок-обобщение «What do you know about Australia?»

Урок-обобщение «What do you know about Australia?»

Цели урока:

- активизировать ранее изученный материал

-закрепление знаний учащихся об Австралии

-практиковать учащихся в аудировании, монологической речи, письме, вопросно-ответной форме.

- расширить страноведческие знания об Австралии

ХОД УРОКА

I. Приветствие. Психологический настрой на урок

T: Good morning, children! Look at me, pleasе and smile. O. K. Thank you. How are you? (Children’s answers.) What day is it today? What holiday is it today?

P: Right you are. Today is the National Day of Australia.

T. What do you know about Australia?

P1 Australia is a very interesting country. It is the largest island but the smallest continent in the world. It has its own customs, national culture, literature and traditions.

P2: There are many famous writers, poets, outstanding scientists, sport men and politicians in Australia. But it would be better to listen to a poem about Australia. I should say it is a national anthem of this country.

Let’s listen to the national anthem

Звучит мелодия гимна.

II. Речевая разминка:

T: What is The Commonwealth of Australia

P1. The Commonwealth of Australia is a self governing federal state. It is situated in the south-west of the Pacific ocean, occupying the continent of Australia and a great number of islands of which Tasmania is the most important. Australia is a continent-island washed by the Indian and the Pacific Oceans.

P2. The country consists of 6 (six) states and 2 (two) territories. 16 million people live in Australia. The capital is Canberra. The official language is English.

T: What is the capital of Australia?

P.: the capital of Australia is Canberra

T.: What are the biggest cities of Australia?

P.: There are 5 (five) big cities in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane. These cities are also the country's main ports.

T: What is the population in Australia?

P.: Australia has a population of about 18 million people Australia is a multicultural society. 200 countries have made Australia their home The Aborigines, the Australian natives.

T: What is official language in Australia?

P.: Australian English does not differ from other forms of English, although some expressions are unique to Australia.

III. Аудирование.

Listen to the text and answer the questions. You should say true or false

1) Canberra is the home of Australia’s government. (T)
2) Sydney is the capital of Australia. (F)
3) Sydney is the largest and the oldest city in Australia. (T)
4) Canberra is a “cyclist’s paradise”. (T)
5) Sydney Opera House is one of the greatest examples of 20th century. (T)

IV. Письмо

Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Write the names of the territories on the map:

Western Australia
Northern Territory
South Australia
Queensland
New South Wales

It is the right answer.

V. Монологическая речь.

T.: I know that you made reports on Australia, people who live there. You are welcome.

Pupil 4: The first people to live in Australia were aborigines. Aboriginal means first. They were like our Native Americans. Today there are still aborigines in Australia. Some live on reservations, some live on ranches (called stations or property) or in cities. You can see some examples of their beautiful art if you visit Australia.

The aborigines love music. They sing and play their instruments and dance. When they dance they put colours on their faces, arms and legs.

Pupil 3: Captain James Cook claimed Australia for England in 1770. It was first used as a prison colony by the English. The first free settlers landed in Sydney in 1793. Today Sydney is Australia's largest city. The Sydney Opera House is one of the most unique buildings in the world.

Pupil 8: I would like to add about animals. The most famous animals in Australia are marsupials. A marsupial is a mammal that has a pouch to carry its young. Some kangaroos can jump 30 feet. The koala sometimes stays in the same tree for days and is endangered. There are many other interesting animals in Australia. When the kookaburra calls, it sounds like a laugh.

A distinctive Australia flora and fauna is reflected in the country’s coat-of-arms by the symbols of Australia’s endemic animals; kangaroo and emu and a twig of wattle (a kind of acacia).

Pupil 15: Can I add something? The flag of  Australia is the only one to fly over a whole continent. The small  Union Jack represents the historical link with Britain, the large seven - pointed star represents the six states and the Territories, and the small stars form the Southern Cross - a prominent feature of the southern hemisphere night sky.

Pupil 17: The Australia national anthem was adopted in the 1970ties. The national anthem is used on all official and ceremonial occasions. The Australia national anthem (song) is

Australia all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.

VI. Thank you, pupils. Now let’s remember everything and answer the questions:

What is the official name of the country? (The Commonwealth of Australia.) When was the Commonwealth of Australia formed? (In 1901.) What kind of state is Australia? (Constitutional Monarchy.) What is the capital of Australia? (Canberra.) Who is the Head of State? (Queen Elizabeth 2 of Great Britain.) Who is the Head of State? (Prime Minister.) How many states and territories are there in Australia? (6 and 2.) What is the population of Australia? (More than 18 million people.) Which is the official language in Australia? (English.) What colour is the flag of Australia? (It is blue, red and white.) Which are the national colours? (Green and gold.) What animals can be seen on Australia’s coat-of-arms? (The Kangaroo and emu.) Which is the hottest month in Australia? (January.) What are the main ports in Australia? (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth.) How long does kangaroo live? (10 – 15 years.) 16) Can emu fly? (No, it can’t.) What are Australian’s best-known animals? (The Kangaroo, Koala, the dingo.) When is spring in Australia? (From September to November.) What is the main occupation in Australia? (Agriculture.) What does Koala eat? (Leaves of eucalyptus.)

VII Домашнее задание

Your homework will be to make a presentation about Australia.

VIII Подведение итогов урока

Thank you for your work. Everybody who takes part in our lesson has good and excellent marks.

I think that this lesson gave us a chance to know more about Australia. Thank you! Have a nice day! Good bye.