Countryside is Great

EU peníze středním školám
Countryside is Great
Tomáš Pavlica
Gymnázium Uherské Hradiště – 2012–2014
Obsah
part 1
1. Lead-in questions
2. Lead-in pictures
3. Reading
4. Reading comprehension
5. Vocabulary, word definitions
6. Watch and listen
7. Topic discussion
part 2
8. Lead-in questions
9. Lead-in pictures
10. Reading
11. Reading comprehension
12. Vocabulary, word definitions
13. Watch and listen
14. Topic discussion
Countryside is Great
part 1
Lead-in questions
1. What do you think makes Lake District such a popular national park?
2. Where in the UK does the Lake District lie?
Lead-in pictures
NILFANION. Lake District National Park UK location map.svg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media
repository [online]. 2004 [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lake_District_National_Park_UK_location_map.svg
ILLIF, David. Lake District National Park UK location map.svg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media
repository [online]. 2004 [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lake_District_National_Park_UK_location_map.svg
DAWSON, Stephen. Lake District near Torver.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository [online].
2004 [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lake_District_near_Torver.jpg
STARABLAZKOVA. Thirleme 069.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository [online]. 2004 [cit.
2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thirleme_069.jpg
Reading
Read trivia information Uniquely Windermere Did you know? available at
http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/placestogo/explorewindermere/uniquelywindermere
Reading comprehension
What do the following numbers refer to:
2,000 – 500 – 13,000 – 1.2 – 1845 – 18 – 6,000
Vocabulary
landscape
coastline
hill
mountain
slate
timber
tour
cruise
on average
scenery
tranquility
definitely
obviously
sea level
bay
harbour
Word definitions
word
appealing
incredibly
majestic
mild
picturesque
pleasant
rolling
scenic
stunning
sweeping
definition
extremely; to a great extent
wide; broad; completely overwhelming
rising and falling gently
grand; splendid; imposing; impressive
warm; less cold than expected
nice; enjoyable
having beautiful scenery
having the qualities of a picture of a painting; beautiful
attractive
leaving you speechless, exceptionally beautiful
Watch and listen
Watch the first part of the programme Countryside is Great.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/britain-great/countryside-great-part-1
Topic discussion
1. How many national parks are there in Great Britain?
2. How large is Lake Windermere?
3. What was Lake Windermere used for in the past? What about now?
4. Why is the Lake District so popular?
5. What is “Snowdonia”? Where is it?
part 2
Lead-in questions
1. Which places would you like to visit in Scotland or Northern Ireland?
2. How different is Scotland from England (in terms of landscape)?
Lead-in pictures
NILFANION. Cairngorms National Park UK location map.svg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media
repository [online]. 2004 [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cairngorms_National_Park_UK_location_map.svg
POSTDLF. Cairngorms 01.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository [online]. 2004 [cit. 2013-0520]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cairngorms_01.jpg
FRASERANDERSON12. Cairn gorm funicular.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository [online].
2004 [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cairn_gorm_funicular.jpg
DAVEAHERN. Loch Ness Urquhart.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository [online]. 2004 [cit.
2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Loch_Ness_Urquhart.jpg
BLAZE, Saffron. Durdle Door Overview.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository [online]. 2004
[cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Durdle_Door_Overview.jpg
COMMONIST. Giant's Causeway (14).JPG. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository [online]. 2004
[cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Giant%27s_Causeway_
%2814%29.JPG
SHADLE, John. Male Willow Ptarmigan.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository [online]. 2004
[cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Male_Willow_Ptarmigan.jpg
Reading
___________ – a cryptid, reputedly a large unknown animal that is said to inhabit a place in the
Scottish Highlands.. Popular interest and belief in the animal's existence has varied since it was first
brought to the world's attention in 1933. Evidence of its existence is anecdotal, with minimal and
much-disputed photographic material and sonar readings.
Reading comprehension
1. Can you guess what animal the previous excerpt from Wikipedia is talking about?
2. Would you like to go to the Scottish Highlands to try your luck and see it?
Vocabulary
funicular
peak
nature reserve
beauty spot
wildlife
mountain environment
landmark
monster
world heritage site
rock column
volcano
arch
limestone
carved out
magnificent feature
the sheer variety of
Word definitions
word
amazing
enthuse
fancy
it's a real privilege
ranger
sensitive
stand out
sunset
surrounding
wear sth down
definition
to like; to be attracted to
which is around something
to be different from what is around
be very special; giving you an advantage over others
show enthusiasm
wonderful
someone who protects a region or certain area
the time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon
to break sth down gradually; erode
easily damaged
Watch and listen
Watch the second part of the programme Countryside is Great.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/britain-great/countryside-great-part-2
Topic discussion
1. How long does it take to get up the CairnGorm mountain? What are the options of getting
there?
2. What views to you get from the top of this mountain?
3. What is there to see if you come to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland?
4. What is the most photographed landmark along the coast in Dorset?
5. How was this limestone arch formed?
6. What is the nature of its surrounding landscape a good example of?
Seznam použitých zdrojů a literatury
Countryside is Great. BRITISH COUNCIL. Learn English: Britain is Great [online]. 2012 [cit.
2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/britain-greatepisodes/countryside-great
Lake District. In: Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia [online]. San Francisco (CA): Wikimedia
Foundation, 2001- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_District
Windermere. In: Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia [online]. San Francisco (CA): Wikimedia
Foundation, 2001- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windermere
Cairngorms National Park. In: Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia [online]. San Francisco (CA):
Wikimedia Foundation, 2001- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairngorms_National_Park
Loch Ness Monster. In: Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia [online]. San Francisco (CA): Wikimedia
Foundation, 2001- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Ness_Monster
Lake District National Park - Uniquely Windermere. In: Lake District National Park [online]. 2013
[cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/placestogo/explorewindermere/uniquelywindermere
FARLEX, Inc. TheFreeDictionary.com: The Free Dictionary by Farlex [online]. 1051 County Line
Road Suite 100 Huntingdon Valley: Farlex, Inc., 2004, 2013 [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
Wiktionary: a wiki based Open Content dictionary. In: Wiktionary [online]. 2002- [cit. 2013-05-20].
Dostupné z: http://www.wiktionary.org/
NILFANION. Lake District National Park UK location map.svg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free
media repository [online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lake_District_National_Park_UK_location_map.svg
ILLIF, David. Lake District National Park UK location map.svg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free
media repository [online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lake_District_National_Park_UK_location_map.svg
DAWSON, Stephen. Lake District near Torver.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media
repository [online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lake_District_near_Torver.jpg
STARABLAZKOVA. Thirleme 069.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository
[online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thirleme_069.jpg
NILFANION. Cairngorms National Park UK location map.svg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free
media repository [online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cairngorms_National_Park_UK_location_map.svg
POSTDLF. Cairngorms 01.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository [online]. 2004[cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cairngorms_01.jpg
FRASERANDERSON12. Cairn gorm funicular.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media
repository [online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cairn_gorm_funicular.jpg
DAVEAHERN. Loch Ness Urquhart.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository
[online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Loch_Ness_Urquhart.jpg
BLAZE, Saffron. Durdle Door Overview.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository
[online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Durdle_Door_Overview.jpg
COMMONIST. Giant's Causeway (14).JPG. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository
[online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Giant
%27s_Causeway_%2814%29.JPG
SHADLE, John. Male Willow Ptarmigan.jpg. In: Wikimedia Commons: the free media repository
[online]. 2004- [cit. 2013-05-20]. Dostupné z:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Male_Willow_Ptarmigan.jpg
Řešení
part 1
Lead-in questions
Students' own anwers
Lead-in pictures
A map of Lake District and various photographs from the area.
Reading comprehension
•
in 2008 the first Great North Swim involved more than 2,000 swimmers
•
the rowing boat service in operation for more than 500 years
•
Windermere was formed 13,000 years ago during the last major ice age.
•
Each year, more than 1.2 million visitors sail on the lake with Windermere Lake Cruises
•
the first paddle steamer began operation in July 1845
•
the modern day ferry can take up to 18 cars and 100 passengers
•
in 2009 6,000 swimmers took part in an open water swim
Vocabulary
krajina
pobřeží
kopec
hora
břidlice
stavební dříví
prohlídka
plavba na lodi
průměrně
scenérie
ticho a klid
rozhodně
zcela zřejmě
hladina moře
záliv
přístav
Word definitions
word
incredibly
sweeping
rolling
majestic
mild
pleasant
scenic
picturesque
appealing
stunning
definition
extremely; to a great extent
wide; broad; completely overwhelming
rising and falling gently
grand; splendid; imposing; impressive
warm; less cold than expected
nice; enjoyable
having beautiful scenery
having the qualities of a picture of a painting; beautiful
attractive
leaving you speechless, exceptionally beautiful
Topic discussion
1. 15
2. the largest natural lake in England – 18km long and 66m deep.
3. for transporting slate, timber and wool + for fishing
4. stunning scenery + peace and tranquility
5. one of the most visited parks in Wales
part 2
Lead-in questions
students' own answers
Lead-in pictures
various pictures from Cairngorms, a ptarmigan, Cairngorms funicular, Giant's Causeway, Loch Ness
with Urquhart castle, Durdle Door
Reading comprehension
1. Loch Ness monster
2. students' own answers
Vocabulary
lanovka
vrchol
přírodní rezervace
krásné místo
rostliny a živočichové
ve volné přírodě
horské prostředí
zajímavé místo
příšera
místo patřící na seznam
světového kulturního
dědictví
kamenný sloup
sopka
oblouk
vápenec
vyřezaný
výjimečná
pozoruhodnost
nesmírná rozmanitost
Word definitions
word
fancy
surrounding
stand out
it's a real privilege
enthuse
amazing
ranger
sunset
wear sth down
sensitive
definition
to like; to be attracted to
which is around something
to be different from what is around
be very special; giving you an advantage over others
show enthusiasm
wonderful
someone who protects a region or certain area
the time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon
to break sth down gradually; erode
easily damaged