Lesson in the 7 th form Basical textbook O.V.Afanasyeva I.V.Micheeva Satellite Link Moscow - London

Greetings and warming up Good morning, children! Sit down, please! Today we shall take a sightseeing tour round Moscow. It is difficult to describe Moscow in a few words. And it is very difficult to see all the places of interest. Let’s warm up! Read, look up and say!

Moscow Red Square, the Kremlin, the Tsar-Bell, the Tsar-Cannon, the Spasskaya-Tower, the Historical Museum, St. Basil’s Cathetral, the Monument to Minin and Pozharski, the State Tretyakov Gallery, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts,the Bolshoi Theatre, the Ostankino Television Tower. Red Square, the Kremlin, the Tsar-Bell, the Tsar-Cannon, the Spasskaya-Tower, the Historical Museum, St. Basil’s Cathetral, the Monument to Minin and Pozharski, the State Tretyakov Gallery, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts,the Bolshoi Theatre, the Ostankino Television Tower.

The City, the West End, the East End, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, British Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Hide Park, the Bank of England, London University. London

Speaking Practice Well, now let us see, how well you know Moscow. Well, now let us see, how well you know Moscow. You must show Moscow to your friend. He is from London.. Can you name the places of interest? You must show Moscow to your friend. He is from London.. Can you name the places of interest? (p.155, ex.11). (p.155, ex.11).

Speaking Practice But your friend has a bad memory. But your friend has a bad memory. He always asks: He always asks: Is this…? Is this…? And he is always wrong. Answer his questions and correct them: No, it isn’t. It is…

Speaking Practice: -Is this the Tretyakov Gallery? -No, it isn’t. This is The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.

Speaking Practice: -Is this Red Square? - You are wrong. It is the Kremlin.

Speaking Practice: And now your friend shows you the pictures of London. You must ask wrongly. And now your friend shows you the pictures of London. You must ask wrongly. For example: For example:

Speaking Practice: -Is this the British Museum? -No, you are wrong. It is St. Paul’s Cathedral. It is St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Speaking Practice: -Is this Westminster Abbey? -No, you are wrong. It is Big Ben.

Speaking Practice: Now let your friend name the pictures

Reading Dear boys and girls, let us take a sightseeing tour round Moscow. You will get some flies, read them and be ready to answer my questions. Dear boys and girls, let us take a sightseeing tour round Moscow. You will get some flies, read them and be ready to answer my questions. The first place the tourists go to Moscow is the Kremlin. Among the historical monuments in the Kremlin are the famous Tsar-bell and the Tsar-Cannon. They are the biggest bell and cannon in the world. The Tsar-Bell weighs over 200 tons and it was made by two Russian masters, Ivan Motorin and his son Mikhail in The Tsar-Cannon is older than the Tsar-Bell. It was made in 1586 by Andrey Chokhov and it weighs 40 tons. The Tsar-Cannon is over 5 metres long. The first place the tourists go to Moscow is the Kremlin. Among the historical monuments in the Kremlin are the famous Tsar-bell and the Tsar-Cannon. They are the biggest bell and cannon in the world. The Tsar-Bell weighs over 200 tons and it was made by two Russian masters, Ivan Motorin and his son Mikhail in The Tsar-Cannon is older than the Tsar-Bell. It was made in 1586 by Andrey Chokhov and it weighs 40 tons. The Tsar-Cannon is over 5 metres long. The most important tower of the Kremlin is Spasskaya. It often serves as a symbol of the country. We can hear the chime of the Spasskaya Tower clock by radio. The most important tower of the Kremlin is Spasskaya. It often serves as a symbol of the country. We can hear the chime of the Spasskaya Tower clock by radio. Red Square is one of most important and beautiful sights. It is famous for the Historical museum.,St.Basil’s Cathedral and the Monument to Minin and Pozharsky. The Monument was erected in 1818 in honour to the liberation of the Russian land from foreighn invaders. Red Square is one of most important and beautiful sights. It is famous for the Historical museum.,St.Basil’s Cathedral and the Monument to Minin and Pozharsky. The Monument was erected in 1818 in honour to the liberation of the Russian land from foreighn invaders. The history of Moscow began in the year 1147; it was founded by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. In 1997 we celebrated its 850 th anniversary. The history of Moscow began in the year 1147; it was founded by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. In 1997 we celebrated its 850 th anniversary. The museums, art galleries, theatres and monuments make Moscow a global cultural centre. Every day thousands of people visit the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts..Moscow theaters are famous all over the world. The best-known of them is the Bolshoi Theatre. The highest building in Moscow is the Ostankino Television Tower. It is 533 metres tall. The Moscow Underground is very beautiful. Many stations are like underground palaces. The museums, art galleries, theatres and monuments make Moscow a global cultural centre. Every day thousands of people visit the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts..Moscow theaters are famous all over the world. The best-known of them is the Bolshoi Theatre. The highest building in Moscow is the Ostankino Television Tower. It is 533 metres tall. The Moscow Underground is very beautiful. Many stations are like underground palaces. Our tour is over. I hope very much that you have enjoyed this tour. Our tour is over. I hope very much that you have enjoyed this tour.

Reading. London is more than 2 thousand years old. It is one of the largest cities in the world. It lies on both sides of the River Thames..About seven million people live here. London consists of three parts: the City, the West End and the East End. London is more than 2 thousand years old. It is one of the largest cities in the world. It lies on both sides of the River Thames..About seven million people live here. London consists of three parts: the City, the West End and the East End. The City is the heart of the business and financial life of the country. Most of London’s banks and offices are located in this part of the capital. It is the oldest part of London.It is small, but it is very important..More than 2 thousand years ago a town was built here. Now thousands of people come here every morning to work in large offices. The West End is best known to rich tourists. You will find the best theaters, clubs, museums, restaurants, shops and hotels here. The City is the heart of the business and financial life of the country. Most of London’s banks and offices are located in this part of the capital. It is the oldest part of London.It is small, but it is very important..More than 2 thousand years ago a town was built here. Now thousands of people come here every morning to work in large offices. The West End is best known to rich tourists. You will find the best theaters, clubs, museums, restaurants, shops and hotels here. In the East End people of all colours live. Very large riverside docks here make London one of the three largest ports in the world. Many factory workers and dockers live and work in the East End of London. You will not find big parks and gardens in this part of the city. In the East End people of all colours live. Very large riverside docks here make London one of the three largest ports in the world. Many factory workers and dockers live and work in the East End of London. You will not find big parks and gardens in this part of the city. Our tour is over. I hope very much that you have enjoyed this tour. Our tour is over. I hope very much that you have enjoyed this tour.

Reading Now, your friend has written a letter to his family. He has made a lot of mistakes. Can you correct them? Pupils are getting sheets of paper,reading the texts and are correcting the mistakes. Text №1. Hi, Mum! Hi, Mum! Is it snowing in London? It is snowing here. Moscow is beautiful. I have already visited a lot of places of interest. Now I know, that the Spasskaya tower is the highest tower in Moscow. The city stands on the Yausa - river. Manezhnaya - square is the heart of the Kremlin. Love, Justin! Love, Justin!

Reading Now, your friend has written a letter to his family. He has made a lot of mistakes. Can you correct them? Hi, Mary! I have learnt a lot about London. London is on the river Potomac. London is more than 1 thousand years old. London consists of 4 parts. The West End is the heart of business and financial life of the country. Love, Yura.

Writing And now let’s sum up what we’ve known. I’ll give you the cards and you must fill in the gaps. 1. … is the capital of Russia. 2. The Kremlin, Red Square, St’ Basil’s Cathedral, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Trteyakov Gallery are the most famous sights of… 3. Among the historical monuments in the Kremlin are the famous Tsar-Bell and the Tsar-Cannon.

Writing 4. The history of Moscow began in …. 5. Moscow was founded by …. 6. The Monument to Minin and Pozharsyi was erected in …

Writing And now let’s sum up what we know. I’ll give you the cards and you must fill in the gaps. 1.. … is the capital of the United Kingdom. 2.London is on the river …. 3. The Tower of London, Big Ben, the West End are the famous sights of …

Writing 4.If one can speak of the … as the “money” of London and the … End as the “goods” of London, then the … End is the “hands” of London- the hands which have built the City banks, the palaces, hotels, theatres and shops of the West End, the hands which have filled these shops with all kinds of goods. These hands have built up the wealth of the United Kingdom.

The End of the Lesson Very good. I am satisfied with your work. And I must say “ The more you live, the more you see, the more you see, the more you know”. Your marks are: Your home task is: to write a letter to your friend about visiting London (Moscow).