Весенняя лексика: идеи для урока

Spring is in the air! Самое время повторить лексику, связанную с этим временем года. Мы подготовили серию упражнений для уровня Pre-Intermediate, с помощью которых можно проработать “весенние” слова и фразы. 

1. Warm-up

Начать урок можно с цитаты, предложив ученику угадать пропущенное слово:

Guess what the missing word is: Winter / Spring / Summer / Autumn.

“___ is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” ~ Robin Williams.

Key: Spring

А продолжить вопросами для обсуждения:

What’s your favourite season?

What is spring in your hometown like? 

What things about spring do you like most and least?

2. Flowers

Весна — это время, когда природа расцветает. А много ли вы знаете названий весенних цветов на английском? Предлагаем выучить самые известные.

1) Daffodils

2) Tulips

3) Peony

4) Bluebell

5) Lilac 

6) Hyacinth

7) Snowdrop

8) Crocus

9) Lily of the valley 

Key:

1) e

2) b

3) h

4) i

5) a

6) g

7) c

8) d

9) f

3. Fill in the gaps

Предложите студенту заполнить пропуски в тексте словами:

puddles 

rebirth

rain

sunshine 

refreshing

blossom

bloom

awakening  

melting

equinox

Showers  

After a cold and gloomy winter, cozy ___ of spring makes our souls smile. Snow starts ___ and trees are beginning to ___. Snow gives way to ___, and ___ replace thick blanket of snow. ___ in spring are so ___! Spring is the time when flowers ___ and trees begin to grow and reproduce. It is the time of ___ and ___. Thanks to the spring ___, we’re able to enjoy longer days and shorter nights. Is there anything more wonderful than springtime?

Key:

After a cold and gloomy winter, cozy sunshine of spring makes our souls smile. Snow starts melting and trees are beginning to blossom. Snow gives way to rain, and puddles replace thick blanket of snow. Showers in spring are so refreshing! Spring is the time when flowers bloom and trees begin to grow and reproduce. It is the time of awakening and rebirth. Thanks to the spring equinox, we’re able to enjoy longer days and shorter nights. Is there anything more wonderful than springtime?

You can also discuss: List some signs of spring.

4. Spring as a verb

Расскажите ученику, что spring — это не только название времени года, но и глагол, изучите фразовые глаголы и идиомы:

1) To spring

2) Spring into action

3) Spring to life

4) Spring to mind

5) Spring up

a) To come quickly into your mind.

b) To suddenly become very active or busy.

c) To rise, leap, move, or act suddenly and swiftly.

d) To quickly jump into doing something.

e) To appear suddenly.

Key:

1) c

2) d

3) b

4) a

5) e

You can also discuss: What does spring the season have in common with ‘spring’ the verb?

5. Spring holidays

Весна — сезон праздников. Предложите ученику угадать праздник по описанию.

1) International Women’s Day

2) St. Patricks Day

3) April Fools’ Day

4) Easter

5) Star Wars Day

a) A feast that commemorates Christ’s resurrection.

b) “May the Fourth be with you!» It’s a day in which the true fans of George Lucas’ series celebrate by recreating lightsaber duels, watching all six movies, and playing Star Wars video games.

c) A day observed by the Irish to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland.

d) A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

e) An occasion for playing tricks.

Key:

1) d

2) c

3) e

4) a

5) b

Кроме того, для урока может пригодиться статья с разбором весенних слов и выражений.