Конспект урока смыслового чтения по теме:«Australia is the most extraordinary country to explore». с использованием проектной технологии.

A Sometimes Australia is called «the upside down world». Can you guess why? Because Australia lies in the Southern Hemisphere, where winter comes in July and summer begins in December. During Christmas holiday people often sunbathe on the beach or swim in the ocean. It is considered that Australia to be both a continent and a country.

Where does Australia lie?

Australia lies in_____________________________________
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Is Australia a continent or a country?

Australia is __________________________________

When do winter and summer come in Australia?

Winter comes in____________________ and summer begins in_______________________

B Australia is the hottest place in the Southern Hemisphere. In July, the usual temperatures are from 12 C to 20 C. In January the temperatures are from 20 to 30 C above zero and higher. The continent is washed by the Indian Ocean, by the Pacific Ocean, by the Coral Sea, by the Tasman Sea.

What the oceans is Australia washed by? -

Australia is washed by_________________________________________

C The capital city of Australia is Canberra. There are a few large cities in Australia. Among them are Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. Sidney is one of most famous and beautiful cities in the world. Its rich history and modern atmosphere make it a great place to go on a trip. You can see the majestic Opera House in Sydney, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can find it on many postcards of Sydney.

What is the capital of Australia?

The capital of Australia is_______________________

What building can you find on many postcards of Sydney?

You can find Sydney______________________________

D You can see the Union Jack in the upper left corner and white stars on the blue background. Five stars on the right part represent the Southern Cross. The big star under the Union Jack symbolize the Federal State Commonwealth of Nations.

E Australia has an extraordinary collection of birds and animals. Many of them live only there. The kangaroo is perhaps the best known of Australia`s animals. The Australians hunt them with boomerang. That`s why male kangaroos are called «boomers» in Australian slang.

The duckbill or the platypus lives in the water, lays eggs, has a duck`s bill and sings as nightingale. The Australians keep duckbills as pets. The emu, Australian`s largest bird is also one of the largest in the world. It cannot fly but it is a good runner .Another curious bird is the kookaburra that is often called the laughing jackass because it laughs as a person.

Among other animals found in Australia is the dingo, a wild dog which is yellowish brown and has a bushy tail. Another well-known Australia`s animal is the koala.it spends most of its life in eucalyptus trees and eats only the leaves of these trees.

No matter how far from Europe Australia can be, many people who are fond of travelling would like to visit this land because it is such extraordinary place to explore.

What unusual animals live in Australia?

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____________________________________live in Australia.

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