Consumer Society

Consumer Society

Introduction

In today’s world of endless consumer choices, it’s very easy to spend money without thinking. Many people enjoy bargain-hunting, but our quest to pay less may hide dangers. It’s extremely important to know how to save our hard-earned cash and how to be a responsible shopper.  I’ll tell you some words about it.

1.      The tricks of the trade – 2b p.30

2.      Why is it important to be a responsible shopper – 2h, p.39

3.      Are you a responsible shopper? Why/why not?

 

(4.      What in your opinion is a consumer society? What are its positive and negative sides?)

Conclusion

__________
Some useful key words

Consumerism or consumer society
We buy more than we need.
Manufacturers make us buy more than we need.

· industrial revolution
· mass production - easy to produce
· overproduction
· advertising - send a message to buy more
· fashion - to buy what is in trend this particular year
· big shopping centres - not only places for shopping, but for different kinds of leisure activities.
· changing in advertising
· personalised adverts sent via text messages directly to the individuals 

· popularity of the Internet reveals the information about individuals => online advertisers collect customer’s datas => personalised adverts increase in number

· marketers are always trying to get in touch with their audience
· special offers

Products of the Future

Products of the Future

Introduction

Nowadays our life conditions are developing tremendously fast. More and more inventions of science and technology are used in our everyday life. We can expect some new unusual inventions to be introduced to us in the nearest future. I’m going to tell you about some possible achievements in the field of clothing, equipment, home computing and farming.

1. A spray-on clothes– 2a, p.28
2. Printed equipment
3. A clever home
4. A skyscraper farm.  – 2f, p.36
5. A Product of the future I want to describe.

Conclusion

План рассказа о каждом объекте: 
1. What is it?  How does it work, or how is it supposed to be used?
2. What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Дополнительные материалы: 

Electric vehicle - https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_vehicle

Graphene  - https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphene
Robots - https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot

Virtual reality - https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_reality

Natural Disasters

 1. Natural Disasters

Introduction

We live on the Earth and we adore the beauty of nature. However, sometimes Mother Nature can be really violent and cause disasters. The disasters of natural origin are called natural disasters or environmental disasters. They are … . Today I will tell you about some of them.

1.      A volcano eruption – 1a, p.8
2.      A Hurricane – 1c, p.12
3.      An earthquake – 1f, p.16
4.      A tsunami – 1h, p.19
5.   Describe a natural disaster on your choice.

Conclusion

План рассказа о каждом явлении

What is it? (What is its origin? What is happening during the disaster?)

What damage does it cause?

What is done to help people?

Revision 5

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Revision 2

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Project "Crime and Community"

Crime and Community

Introduction

Everyone wants to live in a well-developed cultural society. Unfortunately, I can’t say that there is no crime in our life. In this speech I’ll tell you about different types of crimes and about people who fight against them.

1.        Types of crime. Short description of them. p.97 ex.1

2.        Crime fighters

There is a number of jobs related to fighting crime. For example, a shop detective is employed by a shop to catch shoplifters. … p.100 ex.1

3.        How does a forensic scientist work? – text p.100

I want to tell you about a person who works as a forensic scientist and helps to solve horrible crimes. His name is Ben Langdon.

What does he specialise in?

An example of his work during one case.

What equipment does he use?

Why does he like his job?

4. Would you like to have a job related to fighting crime? Why/ Why not? (What is interesting/not interesting to you?)

Conclusion

Learning Abroad

Learning Abroad
Plan

Introduction

1.    Is it a good idea to study abroad? - 5h p.91

Выучить сочинение

2.    An example of a person who studied abroad - 5b p.82-83

I want to tell you about a person who has already studied abroad. It’s my friend Steven who studied in Mexico. At first it was not easy for him to live in a foreign country, he even experiences some cultural shock. For example, … ПРИМЕР .

 Later Steven got used (привык) to life in Mexico, he became more self-confident, patient and outgoing, besides his Spanish improved greatly.

3. My/My friend's/My relatives experience to live abroad.
           Рассказать, с какими трудностями столкнулись, какой опыт приобрели.

Conclusion (What do you feel about learning abroad?)

Different People, Different Habits

Project «Different People, Different Habits»

Introduction

Different people have different style of behaviour which depends on personal characteristics and social etiquette [‘etiket] in different countries. First I’ll tell you about social norms of behaviour, and then about personal habits.

1.    Some examples of Social Etiquette in the UK - 5c p.84

Since every country has its own set of dos and don’ts, it’s worthwhile [стоящий] to know what it means to be polite while visiting a foreign country. If you have no idea about social norms of behaviour, you can experience a kind of culture shock while living abroad. I will tell you about some examples of social etiquette in the UK.  … ПРИМЕРЫ …

2. Personal habits. How annoying! – 5a p.80, ex.1
Apart from social etiquette, each person has his or her own habits. Unfortunately, some of them may be annoying. The types of behavior which I dislike most of all are the following: It really annoys me when … . I can’t stand it when … . I also hate it when … .

3. Analysing your/your friends personal habits

• good and bad habits;
• how to improve the behaviour, how to get rid of bad habits.

4. Complaining and apologising – 5d p.85, WB 5d p.46
It’s very important to know how to complain politely about somebody’s misbehaviour. For instance, if your neighbour plays loud music, you can talk to him like that:
ДИАЛОГ p.82 ex.2 (можно взять пример из рабочей тетради, или сочинить свой)

Conclusion
I’m sure, if you know social etiquette and have polite personal habits, your life will be easier. As for me, I always try to behave politely. (можно придумать свое заключение)

Personal Problems - Plan

Personal Problems

Introduction

Usually teenagers are lively people, but, unfortunately, we can’t say that our life is bright all the time. Sometimes we may have problems or get into difficult situations. I’ll tell you about some of them and try to suggest some solutions.

1.    Examples of people who have problems. Your suggestion what to do. SB: p.72, ex.1, 4

Sandra needs money. I think she could get a part-time job.

Fred’s parents are too strict and they are always arguing. Why doesn’t he talk it through (обсудить подробно) and make compromises.

……

2.    An example of your/your friend’s problem. How did you/tour friend cope with it? SB: p.72, ex.3 (берем из аудирования)

3.    Exam Stress – SB p.73 учим эссе

One of the difficult situations which many teenagers may encounter is exam stress. I’ll try to tell you how it is possible to deal with it.

Conclusion

Текст аудирования с72 №3

Christmas Games

Игры на Рождество 

Climate Change - Plan

CLIMATE CHANGE

Introduction

In this project I’ll tell you how climate change influences the life on our planet. I’ll also give you some information about the latest technological achievements to change the weather in one particular place.

1. The Greenhouse Effect

The climate on the Earth is quite warm and comfortable for people to live. It’s because of the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide surround our planet like thick blanket. The heat from the sun reaches our planet, then radiates from the land and the sea. Partly this heat goes up into the atmosphere and partly it is trapped by the greenhouse gasses. Scientists say that in the next 100 years, the average temperature will rise by about 3 degrees Celsius. It doesn’t sound like a lot, BUT it means big trouble! Ice is already melting, sea levels are rising and the climate is changing. 

2. Cities under the sea. (SB p.50)

3. Wildlife in great danger.

(your own example)

4. Wild, wild weather. (SB p.51)

5. Changing the weather. (WB p.27)

Unfortunately, people can’t change the climate on the Earth, but sometimes we can change the weather.

     - “cloud seeding”

     - “nanobots”

Conclusion

Watch a video on the greenhouse effect - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=93&v=BPJJM_hCFj0

A picture to explain how the greenhouse efect works.

Active Holidays - Plan

Active Holidays

Introduction

While some people are fond of sightseeing or beach holidays, others prefer outdoor types of activities, such as hiking, … (назвать несколько примеров - свои + с.14).

1.  Weird activities

 Some activities are really weird, such as ... (перечислить, c46).  I’ll tell you in brief about some of them. I think that the most weird but extremely exciting activity is … .  Описать что-то одно с46

2.    The Appalachian Trail

Not all people choose a weird thing to do. One of more usual but really popular active holidays is a hiking holiday, for example, the Appalachian Trail. It is for people who like to hike through some of the most stunning scenery in North America.

What is it?

What can you see?

Where can you stay?

What camping equipment do you need to make this tour? What for do you use each item? (p.52 ex.1)

3.  
An active holiday tour on your choice

            The name of the tour. Where is it?

            What can tourists see?

            Where can tourists stay?

            What activities will they do?

             What equipment do they need?

             Why is it nice to go on the tour?

 

Conclusion

As for me, I rather like … holidays. And what type of rest do you prefer?

 

 

 

 

 

 Часть, которая в тему не войдет, но на устном зачете будет

 Getting information about a tour

If you have seen an advertisement for a tour you are interested in, you can write a letter and find out some more information. It goes like this: Письмо с55 (не забудьте заменить неверные выражения правильными)

 

New photos

The photos from our Halloween lesson have been posted on page "Фотогалерея".

The internet in people’s life

2024

The internet in people’s life

Introduction

“The Internet is a modern way of communication. I would like to tell you about some parts of the Internet which are mostly popular with users: search engines, social networks, websites to share videos.”

 

1/ A search engine –  Google p.28

·         Цель: что они хотели создать?

·         Почему другие системы были плохие?

·         В чем была идея Лари и Сергея?

·          Что они делали?

 

2/ Social Networks 

How do we work in social networks? – p38.

What for do we use social media sites? –    Свой собственный опыт + текст “Lady Gaga”, p.30

 

3/ Introduce an Internet resource which you use.

            What exactly do you do there? Why do you like it? Why, do you think, it is better than other similar resources?

 

Conclusion

 

 

 

 

The internet in people’s life

	Introduction	“The Internet is a modern way of communication. I would like to tell you about some parts of the Internet which are mostly popular with users: search engines, social networks, websites to share videos.”
1	A search engine –  Google p.28	1.    Цель: что они хотели создать? 2.    Почему другие системы были плохие? 3.    В чем была идея Лари и Сергея? 4.    Что они делали? Автор сам выбирает, какие части текстов использовать, чтобы объяснить,  что из себя представляют эти продукты,  зачем они нужны,  почему они популярны/необходимы.
2	Social Networks  (How do we work in social networks? – p38. What for do we use social media sites? – “Lady Gaga”, p.30 )
3	Video Information to Share –   Youtube WB p.15
4	Introduce an Internet resource you use.	What exactly do you do there? Why do you like it? Why, do you think, it is better than other similar resources?

Conclusion

Extreme Sports - Plan

Extreme Sports

Introduction

1. A variety of extreme sports: Name the extreme sports you know, say some words about them (for example, “Why do people do them? - p.14 ex.2-3”, “What adjectives can characterize the sports and personal qualities of the sportsmen?” - SB с.7 №3, с.8 №2, с.14 №3).

Examples of extreme sports:

• 2. Freediving – p.15
• 3. Skydiving – WB p.7
• 4. Your own example

( - определение данного спорта,
  - снаряжение,
  - необходимые физические способности,
  - сложности,
  - что происходит в организме,
  - рекорды,
  - пример про человека,
  - почему это нравится,
  - ..... )

Conclusion  (for examole, "What do you feel about extreme sports?", "Would you like to take up one of them? Why? / Why not?")

You may need the tapescript for SB p.14 ex.3. Here it is:

Extreme Sports Video