How different people are

How different people are!

Introduction

People on the Earth have an endless variety of different types of appearance and character which can give us either pleasure or problems. I’ll tell you a little bit about some of them.

1.      Appearance – p.107, ex.1

Appearance is mostly given to us by nature.

Показать фотографии 2-3 людей и описать их, демонстрируя владение разнообразной лексикой.

2.      Character 

On the other hand, traits of character are only partly given to us by nature and partly can be mastered (усовершенствовать) by a person on his or her own. Good traits of character are thought to be … . The examples of bad personal characteristics are … . Some of personal qualities may be just neutral like … . ( p.107, ex.2)
Some people can be annoying for the others. For example, ... (дать пример р.110-111)

3.      Problems connected with appearance – 6a, p.108

Problems of teenagers

Why do teenagers see themselves in an unflattering (нелестный) way?:

- puberty

- mass media

What to do?

Conclusion

Project "What is a Gap Year?"

What is a Gap Year?

Introduction

A gap year is a year after finishing school and before going to college or University. During this time students may engage in academic or non-academic courses, do volunteer work, travel or do some other activities like sports, arts, etc (Et cetera – лат.). I’ll tell you about some advantages and disadvantages of a gap year and give some examples of possible occupations during the year.

1.      Should all school learners take a gap year before starting work or university?

учим эссе –  5i, p.100

2.      Examples: What to do? – 5f, p.96

3. What would you do if you had a gap year?

Conclusion

Project "Distance Learning"

Distance Learning

SB 5b p.90

Introduction

Some modern technological achievements make a significant breakthrough in education. Distance learning is getting more and more popular nowadays.  You can take an online course, watch lectures or educational videos online, or even complete an MBA (Master of Business Administration) through a Facebook application. The easiest and the most popular way of self education is to use the Web to get explanation of difficult questions, or to practice by doing interactive tasks.  

Giving online lessons

I’ll tell you about Salmon Khan’s experience in creating an online academy called KHAN Academy.  … (информация из текста с90, структурированная по теме и представленная в академическом стиле)

Getting online education

People who have some experience studying online speak a lot about its advantages and disadvantages. For example, … (можно дать примеры из аудирования с.90)

Examples from your own experience
(Представить интернет-ресурс, который вы могли бы порекомендовать одноклассникам. Объяснить, почему)

Conclusion

Аудирование с90 №2

Exercise 2b (p. 90)

Mysteries of the World

Mysteries of the World
Plan

Introduction

1.      UFO  (unidentified flying objects ) – 4a, p.68

2.      The Bigfoot – 4b, p.70

3.      Loch Ness Monster – WB 4b

Conclusion

Videos

The ways to solve some world’s problems

The ways to solve some world’s problems

Plan

Introduction

Nowadays people are willing to solve the world’s problems. Different charity funds are set up. Apart from that, some other ways are used to raise awareness of essential problems of society and nature. (повысить осведомленность о существенных проблемах)

1.      How to raise money to charity ? - p.54 ex.1.  Glastonbury Festival.- 3c, p.52

It is not easy to raise money for charity. For example, you can organise a musical festival like Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England. While visiting the festival, people donate money to charity.

Short information about the festival.

What kind of charities does it support?

2.      The expedition to the Amazon Rainforest – 3e, p.54

The other way to draw people’s attention to urgent problems of our planet is to make an expedition and start a blog campaign, like Ed Strafford’s walk through the  Amazon Rainforest. …

            3. Your example

4.      How to make a donation?

диалог по модели – 3d, p.53

Conclusion

What do you think about the need to solve the world’s problems?

Have you/your family ever donated money/things to charity?

Project "Social Problems" - Plan

Social Problems

Introduction

Even a well-developed society has a number of social problems. I’ll tell you about some of them and about possible ways of their solution.

1.      Name the problems – 3b, p.50 ex.1

2.      Ageing population – 3a, p.48.

Will the number of elderly people in society grow?

How difficult is the life of a poor elderly person?

What can the other people of the society do to help elderly people?

3.      Homeless street children – 3b, p.50

How do children end up in the street?

What do they do?

How can society help them? (volunteer work, a makeshift school in Brazil)
            4. Describe a social problem on your choice.

Conclusion

What Are The World's Biggest Problems? - a VIDEO

(Для проекта можно брать только социальные проблемы. НЕЛЬЗЯ про экологию.)

Topic "Consumer Society"

Consumer Society

Introduction

In today’s world of endless consumer choices, it’s very easy to spend money without thinking. Many people enjoy bargain-hunting, but our quest to pay less may hide dangers. It’s extremely important to know how to save our hard-earned cash and, at the same time, be aware of human rights. I’ll tell you some words about it.

1.      The tricks of the trade – 2b p.30

2.      How to be smart while shopping – 2h, p.39, абзац “Be smart”;      WB 2g, p.23

To avoid the tricks I’ve told you about, you have to be a smart shopper. …

3.      How to complain about a bad purchase – 2i, p.40

Unfortunately, even despite your being smart while shopping, sometimes you may buy a wrong thing. In this situation consumer rights can protect you. What you have to do is to complain politely and demand a refund, a replacement or just an apology. Your letter of complaint can go like that. …

Conclusion

Products of the Future

Products of the Future

Introduction

• Nowadays our life conditions are developing tremendously fast. More and more inventions of science and technology are used in our everyday life. We can expect some new unusual inventions to be introduced to us in the nearest future. I’m going to tell you about some possible achievements in the field of clothing, equipment, home computing and farming.

1. A spray-on fabric – 2a, p.28
2. Printed equipment
3. A clever home
4. A skyscraper farm. How does it work? – 2f, p.36

5. YOUR OWN EXAMPLE

Conclusion

Natural Disasters.

1. Natural Disasters.

Plan

Introduction
We live on the Earth and we adore the beauty of nature. However, sometimes Mather Nature can be really violent and cause disasters. The disasters of natural origin are called natural disasters or environmental disasters. They are … . Today I will tell you about some of them.

1. A volcano eruption – 1a, p.8
2. A Hurricane – 1c, p.12
3. An earthquake – 1f, p.16
4. A tsunami – 1h, p.19

Conclusion


План рассказа о каждом явлении
What is it? (What is its origin?)
What damage does it cause?
What is done to help people?

Natural Disasters Videos

Project "Crime and Community"

Crime and Community

Introduction

Everyone wants to live in a well-developed cultural society. Unfortunately, I can’t say that there is no crime in our life. In this speech I’ll tell you about different types of crimes and about people who fight against them.

1.        Types of crime. Short description of them. p.97 ex.1

2.        Crime fighters

There is a number of jobs related to fighting crime. For example, a shop detective is employed by a shop to catch shoplifters. … p.100 ex.1

3.        How does a forensic scientist work? – text p.100

I want to tell you about a person who works as a forensic scientist and helps to solve horrible crimes. His name is Ben Langdon.

What does he specialise in?

An example of his work during one case.

What equipment does he use?

Why does he like his job?

4. Would you like to have a job related to fighting crime? Why/ Why not? (What is interesting/not interesting to you?)

Conclusion

Project 2 "Learning Abroad"

Learning Abroad
Plan

Introduction

1.    Is it a good idea to study abroad? - 5h p.91

Выучить сочинение

2.    An example of a person who studied abroad - 5b p.82-83

I want to tell you about a person who has already studied abroad. It’s my friend Steven who studied in Mexico. At first it was not easy for him to live in a foreign country, he even experiences some cultural shock. For example, … ПРИМЕР .

 Later Steven got used (привык) to life in Mexico, he became more self-confident, patient and outgoing, besides his Spanish improved greatly.

Conclusion (What do you feel about learning abroad?)

Different People, Different Habits

Project «Different People, Different Habits»

Introduction

Different people have different style of behaviour which depends on personal characteristics and social etiquette [‘etiket] in different countries. First I’ll tell you about social norms of behaviour, and then about personal habits.

1.    Some examples of Social Etiquette in the UK - 5c p.84

Since every country has its own set of dos and don’ts, it’s worthwhile [стоящий] to know what it means to be polite while visiting a foreign country. If you have no idea about social norms of behaviour, you can experience a kind of culture shock while living abroad. I will tell you about some examples of social etiquette in the UK.  … ПРИМЕРЫ …

2.      Personal habits. How annoying! – 5a p.80, ex.1

Apart from social etiquette, each person has his or her own habits. Unfortunately, some of them may be annoying. The types of behavior which I dislike most of all are the following: It really annoys me when … . I can’t stand it when … . I also hate it when … .

3.      Complaining and apologising – 5d p.82, WB 5d p.46

It’s very important to know how to complain politely about somebody’s misbehaviour. For instance, if your neighbour plays loud music, you can talk to him like that:

ДИАЛОГ p.82 ex.2 (можно взять пример из рабочей тетради, или сочинить свой)

Conclusion

I’m sure, if you know social etiquette and have polite personal habits, your life will be easier. As for me, I always try to behave politely. (можно придумать свое заключение)

Active Holidays - Plan

Active Holidays

Introduction

While some people are fond of sightseeing or beach holidays, others prefer outdoor types of activities, such as hiking, … (назвать несколько примеров - свои + с.14).

1.    A weird activity

 Some activities are really weird, such as ... (перечислить, c46).  I’ll tell you in brief about some of them. I think that the most weird but extremely exciting activity is … .  Описать что-то одно с46

2.    The Appalachian Trail

Not all people choose a weird thing to do. One of more usual but really popular active holidays is a hiking holiday, for example, the Appalachian Trail. It is for people who like to hike through some of the most stunning scenery in North America.

What is it?

What can you see?

Where can you stay?

What camping equipment do you need to make this tour? What for do you use each item? (p.52 ex.1)

3.    Getting information about a tour

If you have seen an advertisement for a tour you are interested in, you can write a letter and find out some more information. It goes like this: Письмо с55 (не забудьте заменить неверные выражения правильными)

Conclusion

As for me, I rather like … holidays. And what type of rest do you prefer?

Project "Climate Change"

Climate Change

Plan

Introduction:
-  Is the Earth heating up?

-  Why? (очень кратко)
-  According to scientists, how much will the average temperature rise in the next 100 years?

What troubles can Global Warming cause?  (SB p.51)

•   Cities under the sea
•   Wildlife in great danger
•   Extremely wild weather
•   Your own examples. (обязательно объяснить, как ваш пример связан с глобальным потеплением)

Can people influence the weather?   (WB p.27 ex.3)

• There are some situations when we need the right weather. Which ones?
• What modern technologies can be used to control the weather?
• What is "cloud seeding"? (рассказать подробно)
• Examples "cloud seeding" being used. 
• What can be done with nanorobots?

Conclusion: 

The internet in people’s life

The internet in people’s life

	Introduction	“The Internet is a modern way of communication. I would like to tell you about some parts of the Internet which are mostly popular with users: search engines, social networks, websites to share videos.”
1	A search engine –  Google p.28	Автор сам выбирает, какие части текстов использовать, чтобы объяснить, что из себя представляют эти продукты, зачем они нужны, почему они популярны/необходимы.
2	Social Networks  (Facebook p.29; How we work in social networks p38; What for do we use social media sites? – “Lady Gaga”, p.30 )
3	Video Information to Share –   Youtube WB p.15
	Conclusion: How I use the Internet. - какие элементы интернета я использую, что конкретно я делаю.   (Можно сказать про преимущества и недостатка с41 №4 a, b)

Extreme Sports - Plan

Extreme Sports

Introduction

A variety of extreme sports: Name the extreme sports you know, say some words about them (for example, “Why do people do them? - p.14 ex.2-3”, “What adjectives can characterize the sports and personal qualities of the sportsmen?”).

Examples of extreme sports:

• Freediving – p.15
• Skydiving – WB p.5
• Your own example

( - определение данного спорта,
  - снаряжение,
  - необходимые физические способности,
  - сложности,
  - что происходит в организме,
  - рекорды,
  - пример про человека,
  - почему это нравится,
  - ..... )



Conclusion  (for examole, "What do you feel about extreme sports?", "Would you like to take up one of them? Why? / Why not?")

You may need the tapescript for SB p.14 ex.3. Here it is:

Extreme Sports Video

Project: Jobs

Different People, Different Jobs

Plan

	Introduction
	Examples of some jobs (описать 1-2 профессии по плану): ·         What do people of this job do? ·         What adjectives characterize this job? – p.7-8. WB p.4 ex.5 ·         Personal qualities which are needed for this job – p.8, WB p.4 ex.3	Нужно показать владение разнообразной лексикой. Дополнительная информация (по желанию) - VB1, VB2.
	Description of a person at work: A Smokejumper – p.9
	A job interview – p.13 ex.2b	Выучить диалог
	Conclusion: What do you want to be? Why?

Вводные слова:
First, then, after that, finally
To sum up, (+ заключение)

I want to tell you about
I would like to describe (some professions)
In this part I’m going to speak about / to give you some examples of … .

Royal London

Plan
Introduction
1. Places in London connected with the Crown.
2. The Royal Family and and its role in the country.
3. King Henry VIII. The most important things that he did for the country.
4. Queen Elizabeth I. The most important things that she did for the country.
5. Queen Victoria. The most important things that she did for the country.
6. Queen Elizabeth II. The most important facts of her life.  (SB p.108)
Conclusion

Представить карту Лондона. Все места, упомянутые в тексте, отметить на карте.

The Greenhouse Effect

The Greenhouse Effect.

текст с22-23 + свои дополнения

Цель этого проекта – подробно разобраться, что такое парниковый эффект и как он работает

Plan

	План	Примеры текста
1a	Introduction:          What is “climate”	c.22 – первый абзац
1b	Climate changes	Unfortunately, recently the climate in many places has changed. Some specialists say that it is because of the greenhouse effect.
2	How the greenhouse effect works. (рассказать и пояснить по картинке)	c.22 последний абзац. Со слов “It works like this”.
3	People’s activity and the greenhouse effect	c23 – 1й-2й абзацы
4	Your own examples of climate changes. (один пример – «как было раньше», другой пример – «как сейчас»)	Предлагаю несколько вариантов, как готовить эту часть 1.      Спросить у бабушек и дедушек, какие были зимы на их памяти. Сравнить с погодой сейчас. 2.      Взять исторические факты, например трамвай на Неве, ледяные дворцы на Неве, катание на коньках по каналам в Голландии … 3.
5	Conclusion	Взять часть информации из с.23 – последний абзац

The Greenhouse Effect - Video

Weather Forecast

Plan

p.13, ex.18

Introduction
      1. Why is it important to know the weather forecast?
      2. How do the weathermen forecast the weather?
      3. Give some examples of weather forecasts. (p.13 ex.18; p.72-73 ex.5-6)

Conclusion

Weather Forecast Videos

Weather Listening