Business English

Утверждено  на заседании методического объединения  учителей английского языка, протокол № …….. от  «……» …....………….…. 2011 года

Руководитель  МО ___________________ / Степанова Т.В. /

«Утверждаю»

«……» ………………………. 2011 года

директор МОУ «СОШ №11» г. Байкальска

_____________________ /Тулина  Н.Н./

Unit 1

Hidden Rules / Негласные правила

Культурные различия, правила делового этикета

Unit 2

Companies / Компании

Ведущие российские компании, преимущества и недостатки работы                в крупной компании, свободные ниши на рынке, возможности организации нового дела на определенной территории

Unit 3

Get a job you want /

Выбирай работу по душе

Оценка способностей и  личных качеств относительно определенной профессии, составление резюме и заявления о соискании вакантной должности, поведение во время собеседования

Unit 4

Team work / Работа в команде

Роли внутри команды, решение возникающих проблем  с помощью совместной деятельности (работы в команде)

Unit 5

On the phone / Общение по телефону

Специфика телефонного  разговора в англоязычном мире, решение  типичных проблем в процессе делового общения по телефону

Unit 6

Give a present… ation! /                              Готовим презент … ацию!

Языковые особенности  презентации в деловой культуре,                    подготовка презентации, выступление

Unit 7

When silence is not golden /                           Когда молчание – не золото

Правила делового общения 

Unit 8

Corporate culture /                         Корпоративная культура

Корпоративная культура, деловые встречи 

Unit 9

Business correspondence /                        Деловая корреспонденция

Различные виды деловой коммуникации, официальный  и неофициальный стили письма

Unit 10

Making decisions / Принятие решений

Критическое мышление, анализ проблем,

приемы (техники), используемые для выработки решений

Unit 11

Internet start-ups / Интернет-компании

Интернет-торговля, достоинства и недостатки интернет-торговли, основные этапы создания торговой интернет-компании

Unit 12

Advertising / Реклама

Реклама, рекламные компании, приемы рекламы, роль статистики,                      планирование рекламной кампании

Unit 13

E-mails / Электронные сообщения

Достоинства и  недостатки различных видов коммуникации,    характерные особенности электронной переписки,                                 регистры общения, нормы поведения интернет-пользователя

Unit 14

The future of business / Будущее бизнеса

Изменения и  тенденции в деловом мире, будущее  бизнеса

Дата /

Тема  урока

Receptive Skills                              (Reading & Listening)

Productive Skills (Business Communication Skills & Activities)

Vocabulary &                Functional Language

Grammar

Equipment

Unit 1 “Hidden Rules” / Раздел 1 «Негласные правила» (4 часа)

09.09.2011

1. FAQs (frequently asked questions)

Cartoon analysis (Ex. 1A, p. 7 – SB)

Reading for gist and detail

Text “Business English Course”               (Ex. 1B and C, pp. 7, 8 – SB)

Giving personal reflections                           on the text Ex. 1D (p. 8 - SB)

use English in the workplace,  a positive frame of mind, have previous business experience, attend formal meetings, make proposals, benefit from

The Present Simple Tense

16.09.2011

2. English as the language of globali-zation

Listening for gist and detail

Lecture (Ex. 2A and B, p. 8 – SB)

Reading for detail

Text “Problems in international business relationships” (Ex. 3A, p. 8 – SB)

Giving and justifying opinions

Ex. 2C, 3A (pp. 8, 9 – SB)

dominant, be on the decline, directory, quasi-official, domain names, web governance, avoid criticizing other cultures, different ways of dealing with problems

The Present Simple Tense

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23.09.2011

3. Business Etiquette

Reading for detail

Text “The rules of business etiquette in different countries” (Ex. 3B, p. 9 – SB)

Implementing background knowledge                     Ex. 3B (p. 9 – SB)

Giving personal responses to the text      Ex. 3C (p. 9 – SB)

negotiations, loosen one’s tie, tap one’s nose, bring up the subject of work

The Present Simple Tense

The Imperative

30.09.2011

4. Secrets of successful communi-cation

Listening for gist and detail

(slide show made of scenes                       from films)

Consolidating the material of the unit

Speaking (p. 9 - SB)

Scenes from the films

“Wall Street” (1987), “Jerry McGuire” (1996), “Lost in translation” (2003), ”Frost/Nixon” (2008)

Unit 2 “Companies” / Раздел 2 «Компании» (5 часов)

Дата /

Тема урока

Receptive Skills                              (Reading & Listening)

Productive Skills (Business Communication Skills & Activities)

Vocabulary &                Functional Language

Grammar

Equipment

07.10.2011

5. What company do you work for?

Listening for gist and detail

Speakers (Ex. 2B and C, p. 11 – SB)

Prioritizing: The most important advantage (disadvantage) for me is… , because ... / …comes second on my list because … / And finally, … is also important as …

Finding out what others think: And what comes first on your list? / And what is most important for you? / Which job do you think would suit you best?

Prioritizing ideas and expressing preferences Ex. 3A and B (p. 12 - SB)

business, firm, corporation, multinational, dotcom

Brainstorming ideas

Ex. 2D (p. 11 – SB)

The Present Simple Tense

The Present Perfect (Continuous) Tense

The Past Simple Tense

Ordinal numbers

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14.10.2011

6. Leading Russian Companies

Reading for gist and detail

Text “The most famous Russian companies”                                            (Ex. 4B and C, p. 13, 14 – SB)

The Present Simple Tense

The Past Simple Tense

Reflexive pronouns

21.10.2011

7. Starting               a local company

Listening for gist and detail

Speakers (Ex. 6B and C, p. 15 – SB)

Describing a local company

Ex. 5C (p. 15 – SB)

Giving a personal response to the topic “Starting one’s own business”

Ex. 6D (p. 15 – SB)

the company (it) … produces / operates / controls / provides / takes its name from … / was established / combined / acquired / prides itself in / has been ranked first / uses state-of-the-art technology / owns / funds / supports / aims to enter the market / boasts of

Conditional Type 2

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Additional information  (about local companies)

28.10.2011

8. Jobs for Teenagers

Suggesting / supporting an idea: What about … ? / Great idea! / What if we start a … business? / What a nice idea! / How do you feel about …? / I think it’s worth trying. / Why don’t we ..? Why not? / This could work.

Expressing reservations: That’s interesting, but … / That’s a good idea, but … / That’s true, but have you thought of …?

Discussing ideas and future actions

Ex. 7A and B (p. 17 – SB)

babysitting, wedding, mowing lawns, raking leaves, tutoring, dog-walking, paper round, shoveling snow, car washing, doggie duty (cleaning up waste)

The Gerund

Дата /

Тема урока

Receptive Skills                              (Reading & Listening)

Productive Skills (Business Communication Skills & Activities)

Vocabulary &                Functional Language

Grammar

Equipment

28.10.2011

9. A Web Page for a Company

Consolidating the material of the unit

Project “Our company’s web page design”  Writing (Ex. 8 A and B, p. 17 – SB)

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Unit 3 “Get a job you want” / Раздел 3 «Выбирайте работу по душе» (5 часов)

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18.11.2011

10. Jobs and qualities

Listening for gist and specific information - The results of the survey

“Job vacancies in England” 

Ex. 2B and C, pp. 18, 19 – SB

Giving a personal opinion on what qualities a manager should have               Ex. 3D (p. 20 – SB)

get a job, leave a job, (not) have a job, be unemployed, resign from a job, make redundant, be retired, have a job interview, apply for a job, be out of work, look for a job, write a CV, retire, sack / fire somebody

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25.11.2011

11. Looking for a new job

Exchanging ideas about the necessary qualities and skills for a  certain job                Ex. 3E (p. 21 – SB)

Discussing what it takes

to get a good job   

Ex. 4 A (p. 22 – SB)

Prioritizing and explaining opinions

Ex. 4B (p. 22 – SB)

casual, deadline-oriented, flexible, overtime, apply in person, a variety of experience, problem-solving skills

word formation:

enthusiasm – enthusiastic, competence – competent, inspiration – inspirational, responsibility – responsible, persistence – persistent, competition – competitive, creation –creative

The Imperative

02.12.2011

12. A CA and a letter application

Listening for specific information and detail “CVs and letters of application”

Ex. 5B and C, p. 23 – SB

Activating background knowledge concerning the key points that should             be included in a CV and a letter of application

Ex. 5 A (p. 23 – SB)

Writing CVs and letters of application

Ex. 6A and B (p. 24 – SB)

excellent communication                  skills, fluent English, sense of responsibility, ability to work well under pressure, provide excellent working conditions, flexible working hours, competitive salary and benefits

The Tenses:

Present Simple, Present Continuous, Present Perfect, Past Simple, Future Simple

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Дата /

Тема урока

Receptive Skills                              (Reading & Listening)

Productive Skills (Business Communication Skills & Activities)

Vocabulary &                Functional Language

Grammar

Equipment

09.12.2011

13. A job interview (part 1)

Commenting on the content of the cartoon / Ex. 7A (p. 25 – SB)

Asking questions

Ex. 7B (p. 25 – SB)

Expressing and justifying opinions

(why some questions are more difficult to answer than others, which of the questions should not            be asked during an interview)

Ex. 7C and D (p. 25 – SB)

Discussing how to prepare for an interview / Ex. 8 (p. 26 – SB)

WH-questions

16.12.2011

14. A job interview (part 2)

Writing a CV and a letter of application

Ex. 9A (p. 26 – SB)

Taking part in a job interview (role play)

EX. 9B (p. 27 – SB)

Unit 4 “Team work” / Раздел 4 «Работа в команде» (5 часов)

23.12.2011

15. Team roles 

Reading for main ideas

“Team work quiz”

EX. 2 B (p. 29 – SB)

Reading for gist

“The main team roles”

Ex. 2 C (p. 30 – SB)

Expressing personal ideas and feelings about team work

Ex. 1 B, C (p. 28 – SB)

suggest new ideas, insist on one’s ideas, put plans into action, persuade other people, solve difficult problems, make decisions, do things on time, take the lead

leader, organizer, broker, thinker

old newspapers

30.12.2011

16. My contribution to team work

Introducing oneself in a new role

Ex. 4 (p. 32 – SB)

team member, team mate, team player, team spirit, team work; feel under pressure, have a say

phrasal verbs:

work out, stick to smth., come up with, call upon

Ss bring an object or a toy from home

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Тема урока

Receptive Skills                              (Reading & Listening)

Productive Skills (Business Communication Skills & Activities)

Vocabulary &                Functional Language

Grammar

Equipment

13.01.2012

17. The importance of team work

Listening for specific words and details

Ex. 5C and F (p. 33 – SB)

Note-taking

Ex. 5E (p. 33 – SB)

Discussing the features of good            and bad notes

EX. 5D (p. 33 – SB)

Predicting the missing words and phrases

Ex. 5B (p. 33 – SB)

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20.01.2012

18. The ground rules for productive team work

Reading for gist and foe detail

Ex. 6B and C (pp. 34, 35 – SB)

constructive feedback, asking questions, chat a little, patience, humor, active listening, body language

distract team mates, miss an important detail, bring up a crucial detail, evaluate proposed ideas, take into consideration, ease tension, take a deep breath to relax, make fun of smb., tell offensive jokes

Don’t hesitate to + V

The Imperative

27.01.2012

19. Team presentation

Consolidating the material of the unit

Presenting one’s team

Ex. 7 (p. 35 – SB)

Unit 5 “On the phone” / Раздел 5 «Общение по телефону» (5 часов)

03.02.2012

20. Telephone conver-sations

Reading for gist and                                   for functional language

Ex. 1A and C (p. 36 – SB)

Listening for gist

Ex. 1B (p. 36 – SB)

This is … from … 

I’m calling about …

Hold on. I’ll put you through.

Could I speak to … 

Could you ask… to call me back?

Would you like to leave a message?

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Дата /

Тема урока

Receptive Skills                              (Reading & Listening)

Productive Skills (Business Communication Skills & Activities)

Vocabulary &                Functional Language

Grammar

Equipment

10.02.2012

21. Functional language for talking on the phone

Listening for specific words

Ex. 3D (p. 39 – SB)

Word combinations:

answer … telephone (message, call), get …message (appointment, call), give ….call, have ….message (appointment, conversation, call), make … appointment (conversation, call), receive … message (call), cancel … appointment

Phrasal verbs:

pick … up, call back,                  look … up, hold on,                     put … through, cut off,               get through, put … on,                hang up

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17.02.2012

22. Could you say it again, please?

Listening for gist and for detail

Ex. 4A and B (p. 39 – SB)

Listening for specific words

Ex. 5B (p. 40 – SB)

Raising Ss’ awareness of the functions  of particular phrases in a telephone conversation

Ex. 5C (p. 40 – SB)

Phrases for clarifying:

Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Could you speak more slowly, please? Sorry, I missed that. Could you say it again, please? When did you say? I don’t quite understand what you mean. Could you be more specific, please?

The modal verb ‘could’ for making polite requests

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24.02.2012

23. How much did you say?

Practicing different ways of clarifying

Ex. 6A and B (p. 42 – SB)

Practicing new vocabulary

Ex. 5D (p. 41 – SB) /                  GAME “Bad line”

02.03.2012

24. Making a phone call

Consolidating the material of the unit

Making a phone call (role play)

Ex. 7 A-C, pp. 42, 43 – SB

Unit 6 “Give a present .. ation!” / Раздел 6 «Готовим презент … ацию!» (5 часов)

16.03.2012

25. Mr. Richardson’s presentation

Reading for gist and for detail

Ex. 2A and B (pp. 44-46, SB)

Taking notes from the text

Ex. 2C (p. 46 – SB)

deliver a lecture, address                the audience, a PhD, MBA,                  an OHP, ad lib,  sixth form,              A-level, laptop computer, emphasize points, prodigy, disguise

Дата /

Тема урока

Receptive Skills                              (Reading & Listening)

Productive Skills (Business Communication Skills & Activities)

Vocabulary &                Functional Language

Grammar

Equipment

23.03.2012

26. Preparing for a presentation

Listening for specific information, taking notes from the audio text

Ex. 4B (p. 47 – SB)

Listening for details and for specific words

Ex. 5B and C (p. 48– SB)

GROUP WORK

Making a plan of a presentation

Ex. 4C (p. 48 – SB)

Discussing how to begin a presentation

Ex. 5A (p. 48 – SB)

whiteboard, conference hall, global financial markets, prepare a presentation, make a presentation, meeting room, feel confident (nervous)

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06.04.2012

27. Starting a presentation

Activating Ss’ background knowledge, reading for specific information

Ex. 6A and B (p. 49 – SB)

PAIR WORK

Analyzing and improving the beginnings of presentations

Ex. 5D (p. 48 – SB)

GROUP WORK

Writing a draft of a presentation

Ex. 5E (p. 49 – SB)

Analyzing the means the presenter uses to get his message across

Ex. 6C (p. 50 – SB)

So far we have looked at …

What I am trying to say is …

Is that clear to everyone?

I would recommend …

Now let’s move on to …

Before I go on, are there any questions about …?

Let’s now turn to …

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13.04.2012

28. Formal and less formal registers

Listening for the manner of speech

Ex. 9A (p. 52 – SB)

Analyzing body language and the message it sends

Ex. 8B (p. 51 – SB)

Expressing ideas about different ways            of ‘sending a message’

Ex. 8 C (p. 52 – SB)

Practice speaking clearly

Ex. 9B (p. 52 – SB)

Changing sentences into a less formal register

Ex. 7B (p. 50 – SB)

nevertheless – but; enormous – huge; moreover – also;

approximately – about; assistance – help; obtain – get; in addition – and; consequently – so;

insufficient – not enough

Changing sentences into a less formal register

Ex. 7A (p. 50 – SB)

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20.04.2012

29. I am a … presenter!

Discussing how to finish a presentation

Ex. 10A (p. 52 – SB)

PAIR WORK

Discussing how to deliver a presentation

Ex. 10B (p. 52 – SB)

Consolidating the material of the unit

Giving a presentation (simulation)

Ex. 10C (p. 53 – SB)

Unit 7 “When silence is not golden” / Раздел 7 «Когда молчание - не золото» (5 часов)

Дата /

Тема урока

Receptive Skills                              (Reading & Listening)

Productive Skills (Business Communication Skills & Activities)

Vocabulary &                Functional Language

Grammar

Equipment

27.04.2012

30. Talking in  circles

Listening for gist, for detail and for functional language

Ex. 3 A-C (p. 55 – SB)

Analyzing the listening input

Ex. 3E (p. 56 – SB)

Hello! (Good evening!) / I beg your pardon? (Pardon?) / That sounds interesting! Oh, I see. Fancy that! / I see. Fine. Lovely. Exactly. / That was kind of you.

Prepositions used with the verbs talk, speak, chat, discuss

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04.05.2012

31. Small talk

Reading for gist and for detail

Ex. 4 A and B (pp. 56, 57 – SB)

Useful everyday phrases

Ex. 5A and B (pp. 58, 59 – SB)

Make yourself at home. / Bless you! / After you. / No need to apologize. / Take care. / That’s OK. / Say when. / Safe trip home.

Guessing the meaning of new words from the context

Ex. 4C (p. 57 – SB)

talk shop, mindset, overhear,  a tome of conversation, mundane, dwell on something, suss out, pave the way

11.05.2012

32. Rules of small talk

Reading for raising awareness of social interaction in business                      (tips for a good handshake)

Ex. 5E (p. 60 – SB)

GROUP WORK

Game “Mime it!”

Ex. 5C (p. 59 – SB)

Consolidating some rules of social interaction in business

Ex. 5D (p. 59 – SB)

18.05.2012

33. Small talk melee

Consolidating the material of the unit

Practicing social interaction in groups

Ex. 5F (p. 61 – SB)

25.05.2012

34.

EXTRA LESSON

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Дата /

Тема  урока

Чтение

Говорение

Аудирование

Письмо

Новые лексические единицы

Грамматика

Оборудование

04.09.2010

1. Favorite pastimes

“Fishing on the Volga”

Ex. 3 (p. 22)

for specific information

“Quite hunting”

Ex. 2 (p. 23)

for gist

Describing a fish

for details

GAME

Ex. 3 (p. 23)

PROJECT

Fact files about sea fish (cod, haddock, herring, etc)

freshwater fish, upper side, underside, jaw, still waters, long feelers, bony plates, scales, pond, vertical bars, fins, adapt to a variety of habitats, pike, bream, catfish, perch

Oak groves, glorify, observant, knowledgeable, rich in protein, pickled mushrooms, fired, slated, dressing

One man’s meat is another man’s poison.

Present Simple

have / has got

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a list of words and their translation for the game (swamps, birch trees, moss, aspen trees, worms, pine trees, ginger caps, grow in clusters on stumps, lamellar, eat … raw, sticky)

11.09.2010

2. Famous Russian faces

“Famous Russian faces”

Ex. 8 (p. 25)

for details

Describing people’s faces and personalities

Agreeing or disagreeing with statements

for specific information (most prominent facial features)

Ex. 7 (p. 24)

childlike lips, beautifully shaped lips, gullible, good-natured, good-mannered, inquisitive, sincere, cheekbones, eyebrows, jawline

Present Simple

Past Simple

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18.09.2010

3. Chess in Russia

“Russian Indian game”

Ex. 4A (p. 26)

for details

Talking about one’s favorite game (sport, name, equipment, how it is played)

for details

Ex. 3 (p. 26)

pieces (king, queen, pawn, bishop, rook, knight), the origin of …, develop, alternately, chessboard, weaken, capture, the object of the game

Present Simple

Past Simple

The Passive Voice

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chess

25.09.2010

4. The famous Russian chess player

“Alexander Alekhin”

Ex. 3 (p. 27)

for details

Commenting on a game of chess

for details

Ex. 2 (p. 27)

award .., with, blindfold, championship, give exhibitions, simultaneously

Past Simple

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chess

02.10.2010

5. Tower parade

“Tower parade”

Ex. 3 (p. 28)

for details

Describing a tower (name, location, height, type, etc)

for specific information

(dates, events)

Ex. 2 (p. 28)

transmit TV programs, research institutions, initial, increase considerably, a viewing pad, altitude, revolve around, axis, loosen, restore

The superlative degree of adjectives

Present Simple

Past Simple

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Тема  урока

Чтение

Говорение

Аудирование

Письмо

Новые лексические  единицы

Грамматика

Оборудование

09.10.2010

6. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior

“The Cathedral of Christ the Savior”

Ex. 3 (p. 29)

for gist

Asking and answering questions about the Cathedral

for specific information

(dates, events)

Ex. 2 (p. 29)

PROJECT

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Baikalsk (fact file)

commemorate, construction work, intend, ruin, construction site, remain, sacred place

Past Simple Passive

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Click On Russia 3

16.10.2010

7. Russia’s Black Gold

“One to One with Gennady Medjevsky”

Ex. 3 (p. 4)

for details

Talking about problems

in oil industry 

_

for specific information

Ex. 2 (p. 4)

oil-field deposits, a geologist, (to) require a lot of attention, swamps and wetlands, pumps, watchmen, caterpillar tractors, push one’s way through impassible taiga, huge snowdrifts, a network of roads and transport junctions, a settlement over a peat bog, marshes

Wh-questions

The Past Simple Tense

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extra articles on oil drilling in Russia

23.10.2010

8. I’m Very Patriotic

An interview 

with Tamara Moskvina

Ex. 3 (p. 5)

for details

Acting out an interview with the coach of one’s favorite sports person or team 

_

for details

Ex. 2 (p. 5)

legendary, figure-skating, coach, psychologist, choreographer, keep up the tradition, faultless, the Russian anthem, skating facilities, need funding

The Present Simple Tense

The Present Perfect Tense The Past Simple Tense

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30.10.2010

9. A Facelift for Aeroflot

A Facelift for Aeroflot

Ex. 3 (p. 6)

for gist

Discussing the changes that have been made to Aeroflot

_

for specific words (airline and aircraft names)

Ex. 2 (p. 6)

OPTIONAL

Project

“My first experience aboard a plane”

damp, a hammer and sickle, stake one’s claim as …, international cuisine, a major fatal accident, crockery, replace, a la carte, trendy

The Passive Voice

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authentic materials (Aeroflot menus in English, tickets)

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13.11.2010

10. MAKS Air Show

An interview  with a representative of the MAKS organizing committee

Ex. 3 (p. 7)

for details

Explaining how to get to the air show by car

Talking about what one can see at the air show

_

for specific words (aircraft names)

Ex. 2 (p. 7)

a major airspace show, aviation and space technology, a firefighting vehicle, a next-generation fighter, a demo flight, on Russian soil, Air Force Commander, Co-Chief Executive, be impressed with the stunts

There is / are

There was / were

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pictures of aircraft

Дата /

Тема  урока

Чтение

Говорение

Аудирование

Письмо

Новые лексические  единицы

Грамматика

Оборудование

20.11.2010

11. Karmadon Gorge

“Looking back            at Karmadon Gorge”

Ex. 3 (p. 8)

for details

(note-taking)

Discussing other Russian natural disasters Ss know

_

for specific information)

Ex. 2 (p. 8)

avalanche, rescue operation,  climb upwards, rescue vehicles, meteorologist, hanging glaciers, climate change, deserve praise,           a blocked tunnel, filmmaking team

The Past Simple Tense

Perfect infinitive constructions

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articles from English language mass media about recent natural disasters in Russia

27.11.2010

12. Diary of a Hostage

“In Memory

of my Dad”

Ex. 3 (p. 8)

for details

Reporting the seizure of the musical theater in Dubrovka Street

for specific words

Ex. 2 (p. 9)

seize a theater, suicide bombers, hidden explosives, pray for a miracle, treat wounds, pneumonia, asthma, be on edge, unconsciousness, be safe and sound

The Present Continuous Tense

The Present Perfect Tense

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04.12.2010

13. Bear Hunting in Taiga

“Bear Hunting in Taiga”

Ex. 3 (p. 10)

for details

Acting out an interview with a bear hunter

_

for specific words

Ex. 2 (p. 10)

the count of …, drop smb. off, a lodge, calm one’s anxieties, a sleepless night, pull the trigger, hibernation, a lair, bullets, pick smb. up, circulation, predator

The Present Simple Tense

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11.12.2010

14. A Trip to the Geyser Valley

“A Trip to the Geyser Valley”

Ex. 3 (p. 11)

for details

Presenting one’s region to potential tourists

_

for specific words (activities)

Ex. 2 (p. 11)

Project

“My list of top natural tourist attractions in Russia”

peninsula, spectacular, mountain ridges, stretch from … to …, hot volcanic springs, go river rafting, spawn, geysers, erupt, annual, indigenous people, revive one’s culture, native rituals, scenery, thermal pools, rugged coastline, wonderland

The Present Simple Tense

The Past Simple Tense

The Passive Voice

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information about South Eastern Siberia

18.12.2010

15. Russian Discoveries

“Russian Discoveries”

Ex. 3 (p. 12)

for details

Talking about the achievements of one of the explorers

for specific information

(proper names)

Ex. 2 (p. 12)

belief, serve Russia, exploration, conquer Siberia, settle in the Far East, natives, nomadic hunters, live alongside, developed economy, head an expedition, be named after, diseases, the aim of, dedicated, convinced, a great achievement

Past Simple Active

Past Simple Passive

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25.12.2010

16. So Many Years without Russia

“Alaska”

Ex. 3 (p. 13)

for details

Giving a short talk on the history of Alaska

for specific information

(achievements)

Ex. 2 (p. 13)

the Alaska peninsula, unexploited resources, monopoly on, shareholder, coal mining, whaling, supply ice to, attempts, make an agreement, compensate for losses, the Gold Rush, evidence, links, twin towns

Past Simple Active

Past Simple Passive

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15.01.2011

17. Russian Cuisine

“Russian Cuisine” 

Ex. 3, 5 (p. 14)

for specific information,                   for details

Helping a foreign friend to place an order with the waiter for a cold starter, hot appetizer, soup and main dish

_

for specific words

(dishes)

Ex. 2 (p. 14)

varied diet, dairy products, sour cream, appetizers, smoked sturgeon, spices, jellied tongue, mashed potatoes, grilled piglet, roast partridge, tender meat, aromatic melons, estuary

There is / are

The Past Participle

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22.01.2011

18. A Treasure House of Russian Art

Dialogues

Ex. 4 (p. 16)

for specific information            

Asking and answering questions about the Russian Museum

_

for gist

Ex. 3 (p. 16)

Project

Describe a famous painting by a Russian artist

canvas, the effects of light, masterpiece, mocking, insulting, refusal, skillful, vastness, masterfully

prepositions of place

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copies of famous painting by Russian artists

29.01.2011

19. I Don’t Believe It!

“The Moscow Arts Theater”

Ex. 3 (p. 17)

for details 

Talking about the Moscow Arts Theater

for details

Ex. 2 (p. 17)

jubilee, the calendar of anniversaries, amateur actor, industrialist, man of letters, dramatist, staging, scenery, principles, stand out, troupe, rehearsing, exhausted, accessible to all, season, triumph, reveal, take flight, emblem

The Past Perfect

Past Simple Passive

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05.02.2011

20. Mighty Handful … and More

“Russian Composers”

Ex. 3 (p. 18)

for specific information

Expressing one’s feelings and impressions of various pieces of music

for specific information

(names of composers)

Ex. 2 (p. 18)

child prodigy, graduate with honors, conservatory, editing, struggle, poetic, tragic, elegant, witty, triumphant, international recognition, uplifting, doubt

The Present Simple

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12.02.2011

21. Ballet Brought Back to Paris

“Rudolph Nureyev”

Ex. 3 (p. 19)

for specific information

Interviewing Rudolph Nureyev about his life and career

_

for specific information

(cities and theaters)

Ex. 2 (p. 19)

catlike leaps, rapid turns, compelling dancer, enroll in, outstanding, rebellious, soloist, defect, debut, permanent, choreographer, resign, premier

The Past Simple

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Чтение

Говорение

Аудирование

Письмо

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Грамматика

Оборудование

19.02.2011

22. A Monument not Built by Hands

“Alexander Pushkin”

Ex. 3A, B (p. 20)

for specific information

Reciting the Russian and English versions of Pushkin’s poem

for gist

Ex. 2 (p. 20)

Project

Write a summary of one of the famous stories by Pushkin

in exile, estate, god-forsaken place, surroundings, depression, manuscripts, based on, reflect, state-protected, masterpiece

The Past Simple

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summaries of stories by Pushkin

26.02.2011

23. Fyodor Dostoevsky

“Fyodor Dostoevsky”

Ex. 4 (p. 21)

for details

Asking and answering wh-questions about Fyodor Dostoevsky

for specific information

(dates and events)

Ex. 2 (p. 21)

The Academy of Military Engineers, devote oneself to, publish, novel, secret political group, state laws, free serfs, convicted of political offences, prison camp, impressive, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, The Possessed, The Brothers Karamazov, for political reasons, dramatic, brilliant, cope with, cherish

The Past Simple

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05.03.2011

24. Chernobyl

“Chernobyl”

Ex. 3 (p. 22)

for gist

Talking about advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy

_

for specific information

(numbers and facts)

Ex. 2 (p. 22)

human error, poor safety standards, release radiation, nuclear power station, suffer a disaster, high-risk areas, live beyond, in the traditional way, eat one’ own produce, soil, dust, constant problem, decades, cause cancer, weak immune system, leukemia, environmental refugees, radioactive no-go areas, claim that …, energy crisis, directly affected by, terror

The Present Simple

The Past Simple

The Perfect Infinitive

The Passive Voice

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12.03.2011

25. Forest Fires

“Forest Fires”

Ex. 3 (p. 23)

for specific information

Giving a two-minute speech to school children about forest fires

for specific phrases (reasons for forest fires, how to extinguish a forest fire)

Ex. 2 (p. 23)

Project

Write an article about the forest firers in Russia in the summer of 2010

drought, heat wave, devastating, national disaster, the main causes of, fragments of, magnifying lass, peat bogs, lightning, account for, hectare, prevent a forest fire, hatchet, folded spade, sand, twigs, underground, a burning pit

The comparative degree of adjectives

The Present Simple

can, should, ought to

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19.03.2011

26. Russian Cures

“Russian Cures”

Ex. 3 (p. 24)

for gist

Expressing one’s opinion of natural remedies

for specific information

(plants)

Ex. 2 (p. 22)

folk healers, herbal essences, wizard, healing properties, alternative (unconventional) methods, prescribe, medicinal plant, perfect gargle, refresh the skin, rinse the hair

The Past Simple

The infinitive of purpose

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02.04.2011

27. Lost in the Taiga for 50 Years

“Lost in the Taiga for 50 Years”

Ex. 3 (p. 25)

for gist

Discussing the pros and cons of living in complete isolation in the taiga

_

for details

Ex. 2 (p. 25)

hermit family, geologist, the true Orthodox faith, flee (fled), repression, influenza, harsh winters, virus, civilization, governor, region, prosperity, hay, healing water, chain-saw, ax, relatives 

The Present Simple

The Past Simple

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09.04.2011

28. Russian State Schools

“Facts and Figures about the Russian Education System”

Ex. 3 (p. 26)

for gist

Talking about the school routine

for specific words (school subjects)

Ex. 2 (p. 26)

terms, quarters, breaks, shifts, ethnic minorities, be graded, punishment, vocational schools, alongside, modern communications, media technologies, fee, last but not least

The Present Simple

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graduation certificates

16.04.2011

29. I’m Going to Be…

“I’m Going to Be”

Ex. 3 (p. 27)

for specific information

Talking about Ss’ educational plans for the future

for specific information

Ex. 2 (p. 27)

vocational training, the latest reforms, entrance exam, apply to, highly competitive, do a postgraduate course, specialize in, Humanities, fees, state-subsidized course, , a wide range of, recreational activities

Keep your fingers crossed for me!

going to + V

will for predictions

º

23.04.2011

30. Ivan Pavlov

“Ivan Pavlov”

Ex. 3 (p. 28)

for details

Asking and answering questions about Ivan Pavlov

_

for specific information (qualities)

Ex. 2 (p. 28)

natural sciences, religious career, devote one’s life to, physiologist, remarkable, digestion, blood circulation, central nervous system, investigate, compare, humble, praise, gather knowledge, ignoramus, demand

The Past Simple

The Imperative Mood

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30.04.2011

31. Russian Nobel Prize Winners

“Russian Nobel Prize Winners”

Ex. 3 (p. 29)

for specific words

Talking about the prospects of Russian scientist in terms of being awarded the Noble Prize (giving reasons)

_

for details

Ex. 2 (p. 29)

make a great contribution to, quantum physics, the military industry, be submitted to, committee, laboratory, emigrate to, brain drain, border, seclusion, secrecy. Be nominated, reject, source of all evil, deny

The Present Perfect

The Passive Voice

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14.05.2011

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Presentation of Projects

21.05.2011

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Presentation of Projects

28.05.2011

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Presentation of Projects