Lyceum Step

Assessing speaking with the elements of project work in the lesson

Suggested level – B2

Anna Chernova

A teacher of English

Donetsk lyceum at DonNU

Teaching objectives:

·        To form communicative competence of students on the topic

·        To develop students habit of critical thinking, listening and writing using personal experience and skills

·        To teach students to analyse and generalize the core ideas

·        To exercise the pupils’ ability in making dialogues through the promotion of collaborative creative works in groups

Equipment: interactive board, students’ projects, prospects and photos

T : today we are going to attach your attention to the main topic “Ukraine of today”. The lesson is going to be accompanied by your projects, interviews and discussions on the core problems the Ukrainians faced today.

P1 : we have already spoken about Ukraine as our motherland, checked our knowledge in geography and history, compared the climatic diversity of Ukraine and Great Britain, structured the political system of the country in comparison with the political system of the UK.

P2 : As a matter of fact, we have enough information to discuss the youth problems and the problems of environmental protection.

T : So, the task of our testing lesson is to summarise everything you are to be involved in. I suppose that you are ready to attract us with your projects about the miracles which are endless and enjoy white popularity with visitors and tourists.

P1 : Let’s start our fantastic excursion around Kyiv. No doubt, that it will amuse and encourage your imagination.

(the projects of pupils and their comments with the help of interactive board)

P2 : Imagine, that you have an opportunity to see around one of the ancient city of Ukraine. XV centuries have already rushed over it’s old fields. Seeing is believing as they say and you can observe and touch upon the “musts” of the capital. Don’t failed to visit this landmarks while in Kyiv.

Kievo-Pecherska lavra Monastery. Monastery is picturesquely situated on a hill overlooking the Dnipro river. Founded in 1051 by monks, its spectacular structures were added on over the years in classical, Byzantine and Ukranian Baroque styles. Spread over the hills along the bank of the Dnipro river, the Lavra Minastery is a “must see” visit. This functioning monastery consists of numerous churches, towers, and miles of underground tunnels (caves) with ancient crypts and ecclesiastical objects. The most interesting museums of Ukraine are also located on the grounds of Monastery. Among them are the Museum of Historical Treasures and Jewellery, the Museum of Ukrainian Decorative and Applied Art, the Museum of Miniatures.

The Museum of historical treasures and jewellery. Unique collection of precious metal and stone articles dating back to pre-Christian era, Kyiv Rus-Ukraine, Byzanrium, Middle-Ages Ukraine and until today.

The state museum of Ukrainian decorative and applied arts. Extensive collections of folk icons, embroideries: “pysanky” (Easter eggs), pottery, folk, costumes, etc. The most beautiful collections in Ukraine.

St. Sophia’s Cathedral.  It is the oldest survived church that was built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The majestic 13-domed church became a Holy place of worship for ancient Kyivites, as well as a major cultural and political centre in Kyivan-Rus. Ceremonies to designate envoys, public meetings, and the writing of chronicles took place here. The first library in Kyivan Rus was located here. The cathedral bears a resemblance to Byzantine constructions, but there is no direct analogy. The original forms of the Romanesque style were preserved until the 17th century. The church facades were not plastered and were embellished with decorative niches, ornaments, and paintings. The interior reveals the harmonious union of mosaics and fresco paintings in a style similar to the Byzantine capital style. The complex of buildings (2 churches, bell-tower, school, monks' cells, the residence of the Metropolitan) was added on up until the 19th century mostly in Renaissance and Ukrainian Baroque styles. Was the main metropolitan church of Kyivan Rus'-Ukraine.

Andreievsky Uzviz
Running down Andreyevskaya Hill the Anriyivskiy descent was the shortest way from upper town to Podil (down to Dnipro). By an ancient legend the apostle St. Andrew walked this way. Just few steps to the top of the hill he stopped and stuck his crozier saying that a city of God would grow on that place. In 1754 St. Andrew's Cathedral was designed by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The single-domed cathedral with its five lesser cupolas seems to hover over the city. There is a picturesque path-way around the Cathedral. The St. Andrew's Descent is like a cultural centre for Kyivans. Andriyivsky Uzviz formed the shortest route between the aristocratic Upper Town and the tradesmen's town, Podil. It began from the already familiar Desyatinnaya and St. Andrew's churches and ran down a steep slope to Kontraktova square. The Uzviz meaning descent acquired its present appearance in the late 19th century, and it has not changed much since. It consists of mainly of two and three storied stone buildings. Since the latest restoration the street has become part of the Ancient Kyiv preservation area. It is also popular with both locals and visitors because of its literary associations. Bulgakov lived there, the area around St. Andrew's Cathedral was the favourite place for walks for the famous Russian writer, Nikolay Gogol. The Richard's Castle is also located there.

St. Volodymyr`s Cathedral.

Built in 1882 in neo-Byzantine style; its beauty is dramatic.
This is the Seat of the Patriarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyiv Patriarchy. Located on Boulevard Tarasa Shevchenka, St. Vladimir's Cathedral was originally designed by Ivan Strom and the building was begun by Alexander Beretti and Paul Sparro and completed by Vladimir Nikolayev. The construction and interior decorations took more than 30 years (1862-96). This seven dome three-aisled church resembles the buildings of old Ukraine only slightly. Its walls are loaded with ornamental details. The interior is decorated in the style of Prince Vladimir's period. The interior completed by a team of outstanding artists accomplished the work in eleven years. The main facade is decorated with a double door made of oxidized bronze with enamel, carving and openwork tracery. On the sides of the door are figures of Princess Olga and Prince Vladimir made of embossed bronze and portrayed against a blue enamel background.  Its services are conducted in Ukrainian.

Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

The original Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, founded by the Metropolitan of Kyiv Petro Mohyla in 1615, was one of the most distinguished and earliest among higher educational institutions in Eastern Europe. Its aim was to master the intellectual skills and learning of contemporary Europe and to apply them to the improvement of education in Ukraine.

Vydubychi Monastery. The monastery was established between 1070 and 1077 by Vsevolod, son of Yaroslav the Wise. It was a family cloister of Vsevolod's son Vladimir Monomakh and his descendants. The monastery was continuously protected by Ukraine's hetmans and aristocratic families.

Mariyinsky Palace in Kiev is a picturesque Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnieper River. The palace is the official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine and adjoins the neo-classical building of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine. The palace was requested to be constructed in 1744 by the Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna, and was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the most famous architect working in the Russian empire at that time. One of the students of Rastrelli, Ivan Michurin, together with a group of other architects, completed the palace in 1752. During the years of the Russian Civil War in 1917-20, the palace was used as a military headquarters. In the 1920s the building belonged to an agricultural school, soon after which it became a museum. The Mariyinsky was badly damaged in World War II, and restored at the end of the 1940s. Another major restoration was completed in the early 1980s.

National museum of fine arts. Built in 1900 in Greek Doric style. Houses a huge collection of 12-18 centuries icons, paintings and sculptures of the Ukrainian masters, Ukrainian avant-garde.

Museum of folk architecture and folk ways of Ukraine. Reconstruction of architecture and life of various regions of Ukraine, Houses, churches, mills, farm buildings and equipment, tools and clothing of the 16-th – 19-th centuries. Spread over 150 hectares of beautiful rolling hills countryside. During state and religious holidays various ethnographic groups revive old customs and churches conduct services.

T : Thank you for fruitful work. Your project showed us that wish to improve and advanced the factual material about the great city of Ukraine. Now, let’s go on. Have a look at a list of services which are provided by one of the best travel companies in Ukraine. Make the dialogue “At the travel agency”, using the information bellow:

1. Hotels from deluxe class properties to budget hotels and apartments. Allocations at hotels throughout Ukraine.

2. Meals banquets for participants of the conventions and trade fairs. Quality meals on a budget, dinners for individuals. From local specialities to the ethnic cuisine such as Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese.

3. Transportation transfers, private deluxe  coaches, minibuses, cars, experienced drivers, rail, private sailing, cruises along the Dnipro River, including at the calling the Black Sea port Yalta and Simferopol.

4. Guides and tour escort knowledgeable, friendly, multi-lingual staff matched to each itinerary.

5. Tickets for folklore show, ballet, concert (organ & classical music) special top events, entertainment and cultural events.

6. Special requests on tailor-made tours, theme evenings, social meetings.

7. Trade fairs ground packages for visitors and exhibitions arrangement and attendance, pre and post convention extension tour.

8. Sightseeing programme city tours, regular visits to museums and unusual excursions.

9. Visa support. A letter of invitation for obtaining tourist visa, insurance policy.

10. Air tickets reservation and sales agency.

-         Can I help you?

-         Yes, please. I’d like to stay in Kyiv for a day or two and spend a couple of days in a profitable way.

-         Do you need accommodation? We can offer hotels from the deluxe class properties to budget hotels as well as apartments in the center.

-         Well, just a three star hotel will suit me. You see, I’d like to make the most of my time going sightseeing, visiting galleries, museums, concert halls and theatres. What excursions are available at this time of the year.

-         No any restrictions for newcomers. Our sightseeing program tour is the best way to see everything around. There is a special bus tour of the city. It will introduce you to the major Kyiv sights. Besides, our experience driver who knows Kyiv “as the palm of the hand” will take you to the trade fair and big supermarkets in the end.

-         Thank you. Is the price of the program rather high?

-         It’s quite reasonable. The price includes transportations transfers, cruisers along the Dnipro river and so on.

-         And can I have any discount cards as a student?

-         Sure, we have different reductions at attractions

-         It’s so kind of you. Here is my student’s card

-         Just a minute, please. The “Planet” hotel has been booked for you and these are your tickets to visit Kyiv-Pecherska Lavra Monastery, the museum of historical treasures and the state museum of Ukraine decorative and applied arts.

-         What does a 3 day travel card include?

-         It gives unlimited travel on central Kyiv buses

-         Could you book any theatre tickets or tickets for the most interesting shows, if possible?

-         I”ll let you know later about the tickets available.

-         And the last question. Could you reserve an air ticket for Thursday? Flight time doesn’t matter for me.

-         No problems. Have a seat in an arm-chair and look through an advertising prospects till I arrange everything for you.

-         Thank you. It’s so kind of you.

-         It’s a pleasure.

One more possibility o speak about Kyiv will reveal your knowledge of grammar. Just fill in the gaps using the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets

1.     Green streets fully … (harmonize) with impressive architecture

2.     During the rain of prince Vladymir the Great, the first stone church in Ukraine … (to build)

3.     The Golden Gates … (to be) the primary entrance to the fortress

4.     St. Sophia’s Cathedral … (to locate) not far from the Golden Gates

5.     The first school and library … (to situate) in the church as well

6.     As the base of it you … (to reach) Podyl, the so-called Lower Town

7.     In Kontractova Square there … (to be) a fountain of Sumson

8.     Pecherska Lavra … (to play) an important role in religious development of ancient Kyivan-Rus

9.     In 1615, Lavra … (to open) the first printing house in Kyiv

10.        In the 18-th century, it … (to become) the most important street in the city

11. Since the early 20-th century it … (to be) the central shopping district.

Interaction (un this part students are offered to make up a dialogue in their own based on the situation, key words, pictures on the interactive board)

T: Well, summarizing the topic you are offered to dramatize the situation at a travel agency. Be inquisitive creative. Good luck!

Thank you for your productive work. Your home assignment is to make the project about your native town, present it’s history and additional materials about the life and sightseeings in it.

 Now we come to our next assessment grammar test. Be concentrated and try to catch your time.

1. Choose the correct option:

1. I wish you would have called.

a. You called.

b. You didn't call.

2. If I have money, I buy English books.

a. I always do this.

b. I do this when I have money.

3. If she had studied for her test, I'm sure she would have done quite well.

a. She didn't study.

b. She studied.

4. If Mary had been at the office, she would have helped you.

a. Mary helped you.

b. Mary didn't help you.

5. You could have gotten a higher score.

a. You didn't get a high score because you didn't study.

b. You got a high score because you studied.

6. They could have finished the project on time.

a. They had the ability to be quicker.

b. They finished the project on time.

7. Let's pretend that we have this opportunity.

a. We have the opportunity.

b. We don't have the opportunity.

8. I wish you had come back.

a. You did not come.

b. You came.

9. If you had done your homework, you would have gotten an excellent mark.

a. You didn't get an excellent mark because you didn't do your homework.

b. You did your homework, and so you got an excellent mark.

10. You could have brought a friend to the party.

a. You came alone.

b. You came with a friend.

11. I wish that you liked the meeting.

a. You didn't like the meeting.

b. You liked the meeting.

12. I hope that you enjoyed the party.

a. You didn't enjoy the party.

b. There is actual possibility that you liked the party.

2. Choose the one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the underlined word or phrase if it is substituted for it:

1. It's rather complicated to explain.

a. easy

b. boring

c. difficult

d. interesting

2. The evidence confirms our predictions.

a. tests

b. proves

c. challenges

d. confines

3. Can we reach a consensus on this issue?

a. solution

b. agreement

c. conclusion

d. decision

4. I have omitted all minor details.

a. brought about

b. added

c. revised

d. left out

5. We need a formal invitation.

a. valid

b. official

c. regular

d. confirmed

6. This fact is impossible to verify.

a. to corroborate

b. to overestimate

c to understand

d. to accept

7. Don't apply for the job unless you qualify.

a. if you don't

b. if only

c. in case

d. provided that

8. It is essential that he perform his work carefully.

a. required

b. importable

c. important

d. desirable

9. Should they invite you, bring all the papers.

a. unless

b. if

c. after

d. would

10. It is highly desirable that we solve this problem.

a. slightly

b. usually

c. somewhat

d. very

11. The economists predicted an increase in the rate of inflation.

a. made an assumption

b. made prognosis

c. made effort

d. made decision

12. Assuming that you are right about this, what shall we do?

a. even if

b. suppose

c. only if

d. unless

13. Please confine yourself to the subject in question.

a. conclude

b. combine

c. extend

d. restrict

14. Provided (that) there is no opposition, we'll hold the meeting tomorrow.

a. now

b. so

c. as

d.

3. Complete the sentences.

1. The observed phenomena ... into generalized statements.

a. organized

b. are organized

c. organizing

d. are organizing

2. A lot of universities ... in the university towns in the USA.

a. locating

b. to locate

c. are located

d. is located

3. They ... how to operate the equipment last month.

a. are shown

b. have been shown

c. will be shown

d. were shown

4. Our TV set ... yet.

a. was not repaired

b. isnot being repaired

d. has not been repaired

5. A new edition of this encyclopedia ....

a. is printing now

b. is now printing

c. is being printed now

d. now prints

6. His works ... all over the world.

a. is widely known

b. widely known

c. to be widely known

d. are widely known

7. An attempt ... to find a pattern of consistency in all observations of the system under study.

a. is made

b. made

c. are made

d. to be made

8. His later works were ....

a. took notice of

b. taken notice of

c. taking notice of

d. take notice of

9. This new instrument can really ... .

a. is relied upon

b. was relied upon

c. be relied upon

d. has been relied upon

10. This book ... by a famous writer.

a. was written

b. were written

c. was writing

d. to be written

11. All contributions ... by a board of reviewers next month.

a. were revised

b. will be revised

c. are being revised

d. have been revised

4. Translate Ukrainian sentences. Then match the two columns.

1. Дозвольте сказати декілька слів. 2. Схема здається надто спрощеною. 3. Я прийшов сюди першим. 4. Проблема досить важлива для того, щоб її розглянути. 5. Іноді дуже важко зробити так, щоб інші зрозуміли вашу думку. 6. Вони очікують, що ми прийдемо вчасно. 7. Нам буде досить легко владнати цю справу. 8. Дуже важко уникнути помилок. 9. Вам буде цікаво послухати його промову.

A. It will be easy fer us to settle this problem. B. They expect us to come on time. C. The problem is important enough to be considered. D. To avoid making mistakes is very difficult. E. Let me say a couple of words. F. It will be interesting for you to listen to his speech. G. The scheme appears to be oversimplified. H. It is sometimes very difficult to make people see your point. I. I was the first to come here.

5. Complete the following sentences.

1. Louise Nevelson is believed by many critics ... the greatest 20th century sculptor.

a. to be

b. have been

c. has been

d. being

2. The line where the Earth and the sky ... to meet is the horizon.

a. it seems

b. seems

c. seemingly

d. seem

3. The exceptions are too numerous ... any rule to be formulated.

a. to

b. for

c. since

d. as

4. To understand is ... deep structure.

a. grasping

b. to grasp

c. having grasped

d. grasped

5. ... this work requires great skill.

a. Accomplishment

b. Having accomplished

c. To accomplish

d. When accomplished

6. The tendency ... liquids to turn into gases is well-known.

a. that

b. if

c. for

d. when

7. Athletes who compete in the Olympic games ... to be amateurs.

a. are supposed

b. suppose

c. they suppose

d. supposedly

8. One can be amazed by the variety of life ... in tidal pools.

a. seeing

b. to see

c. when seen

d. to be seen

9. Telemarketing and telesales ... as the most cost-effective way of generating new business.

a. to be widely recognized

b. are widely recognized

c. to have been widely recognized

d. widely recognized

10. Service hotlines, advice lines, and telephone information service ... vital competitive weapons.

a. are seen as

b. to see as

c. to be seen as

d. is seen as

11. This network ... to the technical standards that apply in this country.

a. are tailored to conform

b. tailored to conform

c. to tailor to conform

d. is tailored to conform

12. Biomedical research continues ... scientists with new insights into the workings of the human body at the molecular level.

a. to be provided

b. to provide

c. provide

d. how to provide

6. Complete the following sentences.

1. This book succeeds in ... structuralist theory.

a. being told

b. telling

c. to tell

d. have told

2. ... having been invited to take part in the conference was quite unexpected.

a. we

b. our

c. us

d. ours

3. By thoroughly ... the experiment we obtained good results.

a. conduct

b. having conducted

c. to conduct

d. conducting

4. After ... the problem in full detail they decided to solve it.

a. discussion

b. discussing

c. having been discussed

d. to discuss

5. In spite of not ... any university education, Faraday made his great discoveries.

a. to have

b. have

c. having

d. has

6. Everything depends on ... finishing the project on time.

a. your

b. for you

c. yours

d. you

7. He was capable of ... the task.

a. performance

b. performing

c. perform

d. to perform

8. ... journals is important for every scientist.

a. We read

b. While reading

c. Reading

d. Read

9. One cannot master a foreign language without ... at it regularly.

a. working

b. to work

c. works

d. work

10. Automatic Call Distribution is the only way of ... that calls are answered without delay, in quick succession.

a. to make sure

b. will make sure

c. when making sure

d. making sure

7. Choose the one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence if it is substituted for it.

1. We really need to advance this technology.

a. approach

b. improve

c. reproduce

d. realize

2. There is no shortage of these materials.

a. abundance

b. need

c. analogue

d. lack

3. Nylon is a versatile material.

a. is very useful

b. is indispensable

c. has many different uses

d. has very few uses

4. I'm accustomed to getting up early.

a.  used to

b. not used to

c. interested in

d. capable of

5. That's a very sound suggestion.

a. silly

b. strange

c. reasonable

d. timely

6. I feel like studying tonight.

a. don't like

b. don't need

c. don't mind

d. don't want

7. He says he can't bear being shouted at.

a. can't resist

b. can't stand

c. can't forgive

d. can't thank for

8. You can rely on my doing it.

a. find out

b. insist on

c. object to

d. count on

9. We all share corporate responsibility.

a. collective

b. government

c. partial

d. this

10. He admitted the intrinsic merits of my idea.

a. innovative

b. intriguing

c. inherent

d. valuable

11. Ballet originated in Italy in the 1400s.

a. coexisted with

b. developed in

c. began in

d. brought about

12. Ultimately, the success of the product depends on good marketing.

a. in the beginning

b. in the end

c. usually

d. from time to tim

KEYS

TEST 1

l.b; 2.b; 3.a; 4.b; 5.a; 6.a; 7.b; 8.a; 9.a; lO.a; ll.a; 12.b.

TEST 2

l.c; 2.b; 3.b; 4.d; 5.b; 6.a; 7.a; 8.c; 9.b; lO.d; ll.b; 12.b; 13.d; 14.d.

TEST 3

l.b; 2.c; 3.d; 4.d; 5.c; 6.d; 7.a; 8.b; 9.с; 10.а; ll.b

TEST 4

1. Е; 2. G; 3. I; 4. С; 5. Н; 6. В; 7.А ; 8. D; 9. F.

TEST 5

l.a; 2.d; 3,b; 4.b; 5,c; 6.c; 7.a; 8.d; 9.b; lO.a; ll.d; 12.b.

TEST 6

l.b; 2.b; 3.d; 4.b; 5.c; 6.a; 7.b; 8.c; 9.a; lO.d.

TEST 7

l.b; 2.d; 3.c; 4.a; 5.c; 6.c; 7.b; 8.d; 9.a; lO.c; ll.c; 12.b

Keys to tests