Открытый урок по английскому языку в 7 классе на тему: «Would you like to go to Britain?» Учитель английского языка Гевак Алла Александровна Would you like to go to Britain? 

Theme: The UK (Великобритания) Problem: Why does this country attract so many tourists? (Почему эта страна привлекает так много туристов?) 

Match the word and its definition: -a person whose job is to design building -a building where Christians go to pray -a large church that is the most important in a city -a room or building where works of art are shown to the public -a person who has conquered smth -a large building that it is not easy to attack -an open space in town or city that has buildings all around it -a structure that carries a road across a river -a building where criminals are kept square gallery conqueror church architect fortress cathedral prison bridge 

English-speaking countries Australia The UK The USA Canada 

Where is the UK situated? Why is it called “an island state”? 

What is the Union Jack? Northern Ireland Scotland England Wales the UK 

Can we call all British people English? Why? Country People (nationality) Great Britain England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland the British the English the Scottish the Scots the Welsh the Irish 

What can you tell about these flowers? The emblem of England The emblem of Scotland The emblems of Wales The emblem of Northern Ireland rose thistle daffodil leek shamrock 

”Why have the countries chosen these flowers as their emblems?” The parts of the texts are mixed. Put them together and answer the question: 

In the fifteenth century there was a long series of wars in England, which were called the Wars of the Roses. It was fought between the Dukes of Lancaster and the Dukes of York over who should be king. The emblem of Lancaster was the red rose and the emblem of York was the white rose. Eventually the Duke of Lancaster won, so the English emblem is the red rose. Rose is the emblem of England 

The Scottish chose the thistle as their national emblem because it saved their land from foreign invaders many years ago. People say that during a surprise night attack by the invaders the Scottish soldiers were awakened by the shouts of the invaders as their bare feet touched the thorns of the thistles in the field they were crossing. This, of course, was a good reason to choose the thistle as a national emblem! A thistle is the emblem of Scotland 

The Legend of the Shamrock The story of the shamrock dates back many centuries ago, to the time of Saint Patrick’s arrival in Ireland. During the 5th-century a Welsh man – who would become known as Saint Patrick – arrived on Irish shores from his native Wales. At this time Ireland was an island that had yet to be introduced to Christianity, and was occupied by a Druid population. One day a group of people came to him and said that they had a great difficulty believing the Holy Trinity (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit). It was then that Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the three-in-one reference. Today, the shamrock is celebrated along with Saint Patrick on March 17 each year. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday, and sees thousands of foreigners arriving in Ireland to join the celebrations. 

WHY DO PEOPLE TRAVEL TO THE UK? There is so much to see there. I want to practise my English So many interesting cities: London, Oxford, York… Liverpool – the home of the Beatles 

Welcome to LONDON 

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Trafalgar square 

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Buckingham Palace 

Big Ben 

Westminster Abbey 

Tower of London 

St. Paul’s Cathedral 

Covent Garden 

And now let’s see what you’ve learnt from our excursion. 

Where does the British Queen live? Buckingham Palace is a place where the Queen lives 

What is there in the centre of Trafalgar Square? The Column to Admiral Nelson is in Trafalgar Square 

What kind of transport is used for tourists who are sightseeing? A double-decker 

What is the name of the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament? Big Ben 

What was a fortress, a royal palace and later a prison? 

What is the greatest work of the architect Sir Christopher Wren? St. Paul’s Cathedral 

What is the most famous and beautiful churches in London, where many English kings and queens are buried? Westminster Abbey 

What sight do you like best of all and why? 

1. Which tour would you recommend for someone who: • likes ancient history? • is interested in music? • is interested in mystery? • likes English literature? 2.Why is it worth visiting these places? 

Imagine you’re the travel agents of one of the British Travel Companies. You have the task to advertise one of the places. You may choose any place we have visited today. Big Ben; St. Paul’s Cathedral; Westminster Abbey; Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament; Tower of London; Trafalgar Square; Covent Garden; Note: The more information you will give the better 

Homework: to write the answer to the question: “Why does the UK attract so many tourists?” (about 10 sentences)