The world of english

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ағылшын тілі пәнінің мұғалімі Сүйеубаева Жұлдызай

The world of english

Level: the 8th form
The aim: to develop pupil’s logical thinking
The visual aids: interactive board
The plan of the game
I. Алғы сөз
II. Қатысушы командалар мен әділқазылар алқасымен және ойын шартымен таныстыру
III. Ойын мазмұны (раундтар)
1. Warming up
2. Famous people
3. American English - British English
4. Sights and Interesting Places
5. The natural world
6. Explain and Guess
IV. «This Land Is Your Land» әнін орындау
V. Ойын қорытындысын хабарласу
VI. Жүргізушінің қорытынды сөзі

I. Warming Up
Choose the correct answer from the variants listed below.
1) What is the official name of the country whose language you study
A) Great Britain b) England c) the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2) How many countries does the United Kingdom consist of?
a) four b) three c) two
3) What is the capital of Scotland?
a) Manchester b) Edinburgh c) Cardiff
4. What is the capital of Wales?
a) Edinburgh b) Cardiff c) Liverpool
5. What is the capital of northern Ireland?
a) Cardin b) Dublin c) Belfast
6. What is the name of the British national flag?
a) the Union Jack b) the Saint Andrew’s Cross c) the Saint David’s cross
7. What is the emblem of England?
a) a shamrock b) a red rose c) a leek
8. What is the emblem of Scotland?
a) a daffodil b) dragon c) a thistle
9. Where does the British Premier live and work?
a) at 10 Downing Street b) in the houses of Parliament c) in Buckingham Palace
10. What is the most important airport in Great Britain?
a) Heathrow airport b) Gatwick Airport c) Scanted Airport
11. Where is Nelson’s Column situated?
a) In Parliament Square b) in Trafalgar Square c) in Piccadilly Circus
12. Who was the architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London?
a) Sir Christopher wren b) Edward Bailey c) Henry Tate
13. The ravens are a famous sight of …
a) The tower of London b) London Zoo c) Covent Garden
14. What is the Scottish national costume for men?
a) the tuxedo b) the bearskin c) the kilt
15. What lake does the famous Scottish monster live in?
a) Laugh Erne b) Loch Lomond c) Loch Ness

Warning Up (II)
Choose the correct answer from the variants listed below.
1. What is the emblem of Northern Ireland?
a) shamrock b) a red rose c) a thistle
2. What is the fastest way to cross the English Channel?
a) throw the channel Tunnel (the Channel) b) by boat c) by ferry
3. What chambers does the British Parliament consist of?
a) the Senate and the house of Representatives b) the House of Lords and the House of Commons c) the Cabinet of Minesters and the Shadow Cabinet
4. What are the emblems of Wales?
a) a shamrock, a clover and a red hand b) a rose and the Saint Georges cross
c) a dragon, a daffodil, a leek a dove
5. What is the school - leaving age in the United Kingdom?
a) 16 b) 13 c) 18
6. Who is the first man in the moon?
A) Valentina Tereshkova b) Yuri Gagarin c) Neil Armstrong
7. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from:
a) Greece b) England c) France
8. Whiсh beautiful waterfall is situated in the USA?
a) Anchel b) Niagra c) Victoria
9. Whiсh is the biggest state of the USA?
a) Arizona b) Florida c) Alaska
10. The British money is ….
a) dollars b) Pounds c) British dollars
11. British people celebrate Halloween on the
a) 31st of October b) 25th of December c) 5 - th of November
12. Where does the President of the USA live and work?
a) In the White House b) In Congress c) In the Pentagon
13. What is Disneyland?
a) Name of the square b) Memorial c) Children’s Park of Wonder
14. Who is the main figure in the emblem of the USA?
Swan b) Eagle c) Hen
15. Which song can be heard on new Years Eve?
a) For Auld Lang Signe b) Happy New Year c) America the Beautiful

II. Famous People
1. It was Russian newspaper ‘The Red Star ‘’whish gave her the nickname ‘’the iron lady’’. Who was this woman what she did do
2. He was a famous dramatist and poet at the beginning of 17th century. He wrote plays, comedies, tragedies and historical plays. His home town was Stratford - upon – Avon. Tourists can visit the house where he lived with his family and his theatre ‘’The globe ’’is known all over the world
3. It took him 35 years to build one of the Royal Churches in London. It was designed in a French style which was quite unusual for Britain at that time. He died at the age of 91 and was buried inside his masterpiece.
4. He is a Legendary hero of England. He lived in the 12th’ century. The legend says that he lived in Sherwood Forest with his merry fellows, they took money from the rich and gave it to the poor.
5. He was a US film maker and animator, a pioneer of family entertainment. He established his own studio in Hollywood in 1923. He opened the first theme park in California in 1955. His cartoon films are famous all over the world.
6. This man was an Irish satirical writer and cleric who wrote Gulliver’s travels as well as many other words attacking corruption in religion and education.

III. American English – British English
Differences in vocabulary
American English – British English
1. пәтер
2. сынып
3. кәмпит
4. кинотеатр
5. дүкен
6. бірінші қабат
7. демалыс
8. оқушы
9. жүк машина
10. теміржол