Разработка урока в 9 классе по теме «Культурная жизнь столицы».
Good afternoon, dear friends. I`m glad to see you. We are preparing for an English exam at the
the end of the year. We are going to do the tests in reading, listening and speaking. Our theme is
Moscow sights. Today we are going to speak about Moscow again. Don`t forget , please, during
our lesson you have been completing your first student`s self-assessment form “How I can”.
1. Let`s begin with phonetic drills.
Phonetic Drills
If I had a flying carpet
Carrying me through the air
I would make a lovely trip
Getting everywhere
What countries would I visit?
What cities would I see?
To learn new things in our country
How exciting that would be!
Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation. If you want to go on foot you will have to walk
non-stop for 36 days. It is a cultural and industrial centre. The life is rich in cultural and political
events. Moscow is the birthplace for many talented politicians, writers, singers, actors and other
famous people. There are many other places of interest there. The tourists will really enjoy
vistiting this great city.
2. Please, look at the pictures and try to name the places of interest in Moscow. Do you
know any?
1. This is one of the most famous picture galleries in the world. It is the State Tretyakov
Gallery. It contains over 50 thousand sculptures, drawings, paintings representing the
history of Russia from the 11th century to the present days.
2. It is the State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. It is also the well-known museum.
3. It is the Bolshoy Theatre and the Maly Theatre.
4. Moscow is the center of Russian science. The heart of the educational system in Russia is
Moscow State University on the Vorobyovi Hills. It includes many colleges, universities,
libraries and schools.
5. The Kremlin is called the heart of Moscow. It is the oldest historical and architectural
center of the city.
6. The well-known sight of Moscow is Ostankinskaya Tower.
3. Now we are going to learn some more about Moscow sights.
Let`s begin the 1st test. It`s reading. You are divided into 3 groups. I have 3 cards of different
colours. Every group takes the card, please. Now your task is to read the text, understand it and
do the exercises below. You are given 3 min. Be attentive.
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Children, let`s check up your tasks.
The 1st group had a task to fill in the sentences using the right information from the text “The
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts”.
The 2nd group had a task to answer the questions about Moscow circuses.
The 3rd group had a task to find the answers about Red Square.
CARD I. THE PUSHKIN MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
It is the largest museum of European art in Moscow. The founder of the Pushkin Museum of
Fine Art is Professor Ivan Tsvetayev (father of the poet Marina Tsvetayeva). The Museum was
built in Greek classical style in 1898-1912 by Roman Klein. It was originally named after
Alexander III. Since 1937 it has been known as the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. In 1918
thousands of works were transferred from St Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum. They were a
basis for the Pushkin Museum’s collections of Western Art. Later the works by Impressionists
and Post- Impressionists, including Van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso and Matisse were added. The
Museum also has one of the world’s largest collection of the ancient, oriental and classical art.
The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts periodically holds exhibitions of the art of various countries.
After the World War II the evacuated Dresden Gallery had been stored in Moscow for 10 years.
There were exhibitions of the Tutankhamen treasures from Egypt, and Leonardo da Vinci’s
world famous Mona-Lisa. Canvases from the American Metropolitan Art Museum, the paintings
of P. Picasso, M. Chagall, French Impressionists were displayed here, too.
The International musical festival Svyatoslav Richter’s December nights are also held in the
Pushkin Museum. The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts contacts with the biggest museums and
galleries of the world.
Fill in the sentences using the right information from the text:
1. Professor (Ivan Tsvetayev ) is the founder of the Pushkin Museum.
2. It got its present name only in (1937).
3. The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts periodically (holds exhibitions of the art of various
countries).
4. The basis for the Pushkin Museum’s collection of Western Art became (thousands of
works from St Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum ).
5. The international (musical festival Svyatoslav Richter’s December nights ) are also
held in the Museum.
CARD II. MOSCOW CIRCUSES.
Most people are greatly fond of circus. Russian circus and circus actors are famous all over the
world.
One of the Moscow circuses is located in the centre of the city, in Tsvetnoi Boulevard. It was the
only circus in Moscow between 1926 and 1971. The circus building was opened in 1880 as
Solomonsky Circus. A famous clown Yuri Nikulin managed the company for fifteen years. Now
in front of the building is a remarkable statue of him. The Great Moscow State Circus is located
at the Vernadsky Prospect. Its building seats 3,400 people. The circus has 5 different arenas:
equestrian, water, illusionist, ice rink, and light effect. Its amphitheatre is 36 metres.
Performances are held each day in the afternoon and evening.
In summer there is always a traditional circus in a tent in the Central Park. There are forty big
circuses, thirteen small ones and eight zoo- circuses in Moscow. They are a good idea for going
out.
Answer the questions:
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1. Where is the oldest Moscow circus located? (The oldest Moscow circus is located in
the centre of the city, in Tsvetnoi Boulevard).
2. When was it opened? (The circus building was opened in 1880 as Solomonsky
Circus).
3. Which circus has 5 different arenas? (The Great Moscow State Circus has 5 different
arenas: equestrian, water, illusionist, ice rink, and light effect).
4. Are Tsvetnoi Boulevard Circus and Vernadsky Prospect Circus the only circuses in
Moscow? (No, they aren`t.).
5. What other kind of circuses are there in Moscow? (In summer there is always a
traditional circus in a tent in the Central Park. There are forty big circuses, thirteen
small ones and eight zoo- circuses in Moscow).
CARD III. RED SQUARE.
The heart of Moscow is Red Square. And the heart of Red Square is the Kremlin. The first
wooden Kremlin was built by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky, then it was rebuilt in the reigns of Ivan
Kalita, Dmitri Donskoy and Ivan III. By the end of the 15th century new brick walls completed
the construction of the present Kremlin with its beautiful red walls and towers crowned with
ruby stars. The Spasskaya Tower is the symbol of the Kremlin. It was built in 1491 and is 71
metres high. The tallest Trinity Tower, the Kutafia Tower, the Tower of the Senate, the St.
Nicholas Tower are unforgettable for everyone. Near the Kremlin you can see Pokrovsky
Cathedral which is also known by its folk name- the Vasili Blazhenny Cathedral. It was built at
the end of the 16th century by architects Barma and Posnik in memory of Russia’s conquest of
the Kazan Kingdom in 1552.
In front of this ancient Cathedral you can see a monument to Minin and Pozharsky. It was
designed by I. Martos in 1818 to commemorate the Russian victory over the Poles in 1612. In the
middle of Red Square there was a special place of execution - Lobnoye Mesto.
There are some other places to see in Red Square. They are Mausoleum, the State History
Museum, the Great Kremlin Palace with its armoury and Granovitaya Palata, the Bell Tower of
Ivan the Great, Annunciation and Archangelsky Cathedrals and some others.
Find the answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
It is the heart of Moscow. (The heart of Moscow is Red Square).
It is the heart of Red Square. (The heart of Red Square is the Kremlin).
It was built in 1491. (The Spasskaya Tower was built in 1491).
It is the tallest tower of the Kremlin. (The tallest tower of the Kremlin is the Trinity
Tower).
5. This cathedral was built in memory of Russia’s conquest of the Kazan Kingdom. (The
Vasili Blazhenny Cathedral was built in memory of Russia’s conquest of the Kazan
Kingdom).
6. It was a special place of execution. (In the middle of Red Square there was a special
place of execution - Lobnoye Mesto).
7. This monument was designed to commemorate the victory over the Poles. (A monument
to Minin and Pozharsky was designed by I. Martos in 1818 to commemorate the
Russian victory over the Poles in 1612).
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Thank you for your answers, students.
4. Answer to my questions, please.
1. Have you ever been to a circus?
2. Have you watched circus performances on TV?
3. What do you need to do before seeing a circus performance? Of course to buy a ticket.
5. And now let`s do the 2nd test. It`s listening. Listen to the telephone conversation and
complete the sentences.
1. He`d like to reserve seats
a) on Friday`s performance.
b) on holidays`performance.
c) on today`s performance.
2. He wants to buy tickets for
a) 1 p.m.
b) 5 p.m.
c) 7 p.m.
3. He wants to buy three tickets
a) in different rows.
b) in the same row.
c) in the tenth row.
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a) Studens, you know much about Moscow now. Look at the table and complete the Word
Web, a table, associating with Moscow.
Red square
St Basil’s Cathedral
The Bolshoi Opera
House
The Tzar-Cannon
The Pushkin Museum of
Fine Arts
images
symbols
places of interest
The Kremlin
The Bell Tower of
Ivan the Great
The Spasskaya
Tower
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b) And now, I`d like to suggest you a quiz. Test your memory. Let`s begin.
1. What circus is the oldest in Moscow?
2. What was Yuri Nikulin?
3. Most people are greatly fond of circuses, aren’t they?
4. How many different arenas are there in Vernadsky Prospect Circus?
5. Which tower is the symbol of the Kremlin?
6. What is the folk name of Pokrovsky Cathedral?
7. Who built Pokrovsky Cathedral?
8. What was Lobnoye Mesto used for?
9. Where is Granovitaya Palata located?
10. What museum is the largest museum of European art in Moscow?
11. Whose father was Professor Ivan Tsvetayev?
12. What was the original name of the museum?
13. What museum gave a basis for the Pushkin Museum’s collections of Western Art?
7. Any coutry has its own symbols and images which are usually a part of its history and
traditions, and I am sure you have heard many names out of the list given below.
Look at the list attentively and try to connect the sights and the countries they are located
in. Be attentive and fill in the table as quick as possible.
The Elisseysky Palace;
The Louvre;
British Museum;
Houses of Parliament;
Oxford;
The White House;
Times Square;
American Museum of Natural History;
Central Park;
8. Count your balls, please, and divide into 10 and you`ll get the marks for your knowledge.
Put the marks below. Tell me your marks one by one in a chain. Please, base your marks.
know
Student: I didn`t
understand
I couldn`t
I could
say
read
complete
choose the correct answer
do all the tasks suggesting to me
I have learnt to do all the tasks given to me.
Teacher: And now say who is the best in your group and why you think so.
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Students:
1. I think A. is the best in my group.
2. I agree with my friend. A. worked much and hard.
3. I`m sure A. is the best in my group. He helps me in reading ( completing sentences, finding
the answers…)
4. A. is the best in my group. He reads and speaks best of all.
9. Children, thank you very much for your working at the lesson. You chose the best in
your group and told me how you worked at the lesson. You put the marks to yourself for
your knowledge of English. I`ll put your marks in the register.
Look at the screen. Choose one task and do it at home.
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