Методическая разработка урока по английскому языку "English-speaking countries"
учебно-методический материал по английскому языку (10 класс)

 Англо-говорящие страны.        English-speaking countries

There are over 300 million people in the world speaking English. English is used as an official language (along with a few others) in many international organizations, such as UN and IOC. This language is recognized as the state language in a lot of countries all over the world.

Great Britain

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are 64 million people in Great Britain whose first language is English (97% of population). London, the capital of Great Britain, is one of the leading global cities. It is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. Great Britain has always been a Great Power and contributed a lot to the development of new territories.

The USA

The history of the USA started with 13 British colonies set along the Atlantic coast. On July, 4, 1776 they proclaimed their independence from Great Britain. Today the country consists of 50 states and the federal District of Columbia, where Washington, the capital of the USA, is located. It is one of the most developed countries in the world, with English being the first language for about 80% of its population.

Canada

The first European colonists came to this country from France. But after that for many years Canada was under British rule until the country gained its independence in the XX century. There are two official languages in Canada. English is the first language for nearly 70% of Canadians. Canada is the second largest country in the world with rich oil, coal and natural gas fields.

Australia

Australia is the only country in the world which occupies the whole continent. The exploration of the continent began in the late XVIII century when the first British colonies were formed. Australia was a place where prisoners were serving their sentences in exile. Today the country is among the most developed countries in the world, with 80% of the population speaking Australian English.

New Zealand

New Zealand occupies two large islands and many small ones in the south-western part of the Pacific Ocean. First Europeans started visiting New Zealand in the late XVIII century with the territory being announced as a British colony in 1788. The country gained its independence in the middle of the XX century. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with unique flora and fauna. English is spoken by more than 96% of the population.

Задание 2. В пропуски поставить правильный ответ: название страны или прилагательное, обозначающее национальность/язык.

1. Kangaroo is a native __________  animal.
2. I have been to ________ several times, but I have never had a chance to visit Madrid.
3. I bought this  ________ hat in Acapulco 2 years ago.
4. The ______ carnival is a very exciting event.
5. Dublin is the capital of _________ .
6. I would like to learn to dance the ______ tango.
7. When he was in _______ some years ago,  he took a guided tour of Paris.
8. New York is a symbol of ____________ .

Задание 3. Найти русские эквиваленты к фразеологическим оборотам.

А)

1 To have a ready tongue                         a со стороны виднее

2 It stands out a mile                                b не лезть за словом в карман

3 Lookers-on see most of the game         c быть как рыба в воде

4 To be well launched into one’s topic    d это шито белыми нитками

В)

1 to make one’s head spin                   a опасное положение

2 touch-and-go                                     b нагонять тоску

3 to give somebody the hump              с вскружить голову

4 to school one’s nerves                      d заколять нервы

Задание 4. Найдите столицы следующих стран