Подборка летних фильмов с заданиями для урока английского

Чтобы летние уроки английского языка были такими же интересными, как вечерние прогулки с друзьями, мы подготовили задания к фильмам с летней тематикой. Упражнения подойдут взрослым ученикам уровня Intermediate и выше. Они нацелены на развитие навыков говорения, аудирования и расширение словарного запаса. 

В статье:

• Warm-up
• Movies
• Sum-up

Warm-up

Заранее выберите фильм из раздела ‭«Movies» и начните урок со следующей разминки. 

Look at the pictures and describe them. Choose the one that fits your idea of a perfect summer evening.

1. What is your favorite summer movie and why?
2. Do you prefer watching movies at home or in a cinema during summer? Explain your choice.
3. What kind of movies are popular in your country this summer? 
   • Have you seen any of them? 
   • Which one are you planning to watch it? 
4. How do movies help people feel relaxed during summer?
5. Have you ever watched a movie that changed your summer plans? What happened?

Movies

Jurassic World: Rebirth

Начните с обсуждения наводящих вопросов. После первого вопроса дождитесь ответа и убедитесь, что ученики назвали фильм «Jurassic World».

Read and answer the questions: 

1. What movie comes to your mind when you hear the word «dinosaur»?
2. Have you seen any of the movies in the series? If so, which of them did you like/dislike? If not, are you planning to watch them? 

Покажите слова, которые могут быть не знакомы ученикам, и затем включите первый трейлер фильма «Jurassic World: Rebirth».

Look through the words below. Do you know all of them? 

• Breakthrough — a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
• Countless — too many to be counted; very many.
• Species — a group of plants and animals with similar characteristics.
• To exist — to live.
• Dumb — stupid or foolish.
• Facility — an area or building used for a particular purpose.
• Sample — an example of a product or material for testing or analysis. 
• Carnivore — an animal that feeds on other animals.
• Survival — remaining alive.
• Long shot — an attempt involving great risk but promising a great reward if successful.
• To defend — protect from harm or danger.
• To stalk — to follow an animal or person as closely as possible without being seen or heard, usually in order to catch or kill them.
• To hunt — to chase and try to catch and kill an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit.

После просмотра обсудите вопросы ниже. 

Now watch the first trailer of the movie «Jurassic World: Rebirth» and discuss the questions with your teacher:

1. What is the main story introduced in the trailer for «Jurassic World: Rebirth»?
2. Are there any scenes in the trailer that surprised you? Why?
3. What do you think will happen to the characters and dinosaurs in this new story?
4. In what ways does «Jurassic World: Rebirth» differ from the earlier Jurassic World films? 
5. Would you want to watch this movie after seeing the trailer? Why or why not?
6. How would you feel if you saw a real dinosaur? Would it be exciting or scary? Explain.

Скажите ученикам, что им предстоит посмотреть второй трейлер тоже. Покажите им слова, которые они могут не знать, и включите видео. 

Look through the words/phrases which you will hear in the second trailer. Are any of them unfamiliar to you?

• To be headed to — to be on your way to a specific location or direction.
• Dozen — a group of twelve.
• Theme park — an amusement park with a unifying setting or idea.
• To paddle — to move through the water in a boat using a paddle or paddles.
• To get hurt — to suffer an injury.

Watch the second trailer and answer the questions below: 

1. What new technologies does it show?
2. Should scientists clone extinct species like dinosaurs? What are the potential risks and benefits? 

Now read the sentences from the second trailer and discuss them with your teacher: 

• «The theme park owners did experimental work, leaving only the worst ones here.» 
• «If we get this DNA, millions of lives are saved.»

1. What kind of experimental work do you think the characters are talking about? 
2. How can DNA help to save millions of lives in your opinion? 

The Surfer

Дайте ученикам время подумать и назвать как можно больше летних видов спорта. Убедитесь, что они назвали сёрфинг. После этого попросите прочитать цитату — и обсудите вопросы ниже. 

What are some sports you can do in summer? Which of them do you think is the most dangerous? Why? 

«Surfing’s one of the few sports that you look ahead to see what’s behind.» 
— Kelly Slater

1. What do you think Kelly Slater means by saying you «look ahead to see what’s behind» in surfing?
2. Have you ever tried surfing or do you know someone who has? What was the experience like?
3. What equipment do you need for surfing and why is each one important?
4. Why do you think courage is important to a surfer? 
5. Can you describe a good surfing wave? How does it feel to ride it?
6. Do you know any movies about surfing? 

1. It means that in surfing, to successfully ride a wave, you must not only be focused on the path ahead (where you’re heading), but also be aware of what’s occurring behind you (the wave’s characteristics and potential for changes).
3. A surfboard to ride waves; a leash to connect the surfer to the surfboard; a wetsuit to stay warm in cold water; surf wax to enhance grip on the board; a surf bag for transportation; sunscreen for sun protection.
6. «Soul Surfer»; «The Surfer»; «The Shallows», etc. 

Дайте учащимся прочитать несколько комментариев к трейлеру фильма «The Surfer», а затем обсудите вопросы. 

Read some comments under the trailer of «The Surfer» and answer the questions:

1. «The Cage rage is rising to boiling point here… those surfers won’t know what hit them!»
2. «As an aussie I can say, yes we can be that annoying. Whatever Cage does in this, will be justified.»
3. «That ‘Eat the raaat!’ scene is going to become a meme. Mark my words.»
4. «There is no stopping this man from creating pure, adrenaline pumping entertainment.»
5. «I swear, Nicolas Cage is in the best era of his career!»

Check the meaning of the words you don’t know: 

• Rage — violent and uncontrolled anger.
• Boiling point — the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapour.
• To hit — to kill someone.
• Aussie — Australian.
• Justified — having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason.
• Mark my words — used to tell someone to listen to and remember what one is saying.
• Adrenaline pumping — exciting and stimulating.

1. What do you think the movie is about according to comments? Is it comedy or horror? 
2. Would you like to see the trailer after reading the comments? 

Вместе с учениками изучите фразы из трейлера и посмотрите его.

Look through the words you will hear in the video and then watch the trailer.

• Way out to sea — a direction or distance moving away from the shore into the ocean.
• Breaking point — the moment of greatest strain at which someone or something gives way.
• Fuss — a display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.
• To smart — feel or cause a sharp stinging pain.
• To lose face — be humiliated or come to be less highly respected.
• To back down — to withdraw from a commitment or position.
• To release steam — to get rid of your energy, anger, or strong emotions with physical activity or by behaving in a noisy or violent way.
• Now and then — from time to time.
• To blow up — explode.
• Beaut — a particularly fine example of something.
• Cruel — mean or unkind; harsh and severe.

Have you seen this movie? If so, what do you think of it? If not, would you like to watch it? Why (not)?

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Summer Camp

Спросите у учеников, знают ли они шутки на английском, а затем покажите одну из них. 

Do you know any jokes in English? Read the joke and guess what it describes.

«What do you call a meeting where your old friends are so old that they don’t recognize you?»

1. How often do you meet up with your childhood friends?
2. Do you enjoy going to friends’ reunions?

Вместе с учениками изучите слова из трейлера фильма «Summer Camp» и посмотрите его. 

Read the words and phrases from the trailer of the movie «Summer Camp» you are going to watch. 

• Reunion — a social gathering attended by former pupils of a school, college, or university.
• Committee — a group of people elected or appointed to perform some service or function.
• Come again? — used to ask someone to repeat something that you have not heard or understood.
• To aim to — to have the intention of achieving. 
• To sign up — to register or subscribe to something.
• Flotation device — life preserver.
• To stare at — to look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes.
• To check out — to look at someone or something because you want to find out more about them.
• Schmitz (German) — blot.
• To neglect — not give enough care or attention to someone or something.
• Loveable — inspiring or deserving love or affection. 
• To choke — to stop breathing because something is blocking your throat.
• Worried sick — to be extremely worried, almost to the point of feeling ill.
• To break in — to enter (a building or a computer system) illegally or by force. 

Затем обсудите вопросы и разыграйте диалог, используя полезную лексику. 

Read and answer the questions:

1. Which characters or scenes from the trailer caught your attention the most? Why?
2. How does the trailer create a summer atmosphere? What feelings does it evoke?
3. What lessons or messages do you think the movie might teach viewers?
4. Would you like to watch «Summer Camp»? Why or why not?
5. Have you ever been to a summer camp? If yes, what activities did you enjoy the most?
6. Why do you think making friendships at summer camp is important?
7. Do you think memories from summer camp can influence your life? How?

После обсуждения вопросов разыграйте диалог по ролям.

Read the task and role-play a conversation with your teacher.

You are at a summer camp reunion party. Alex (your teacher) and you used to be good friends. You last met Alex 10 years ago.

Have a conversation covering these points:

• How you look now vs. 10 years ago.
• Your personality and habits now vs. 10 years ago.
• Your life today vs. 10 years ago.

Remember to use the words and phrases from the section below. Start the conversation.

Useful language:

Conversation starters and responses	Referring to the past
Remember the time when […].How’s life?How’s it going?I know, right?	back thenas a childas a teenagerwhen I was 10in high schoolin my childhood

Sum-up

Покажите студентам две темы и попросите выбрать ту, которую им было бы интересно обсудить. 

Choose the topic you like and discuss the questions with your teacher:

1. Predictions for Future Summer Hits
2. Influence of Technology on Summer Movies

Predictions for Future Summer Hits

1. What types of movies do you think will be popular next summer? Why?
2. Are there any upcoming movies you are excited to see? What makes them likely to be hits?
3. Which genres (action, comedy, animation, sci-fi, etc.) do you think will dominate the box office next summer?
4. How important are star actors or directors in predicting whether a movie will be a summer hit?
5. Can trailers or promotional campaigns influence which movies become summer hits? How?
6. What trends or themes do you expect to see in movies next summer?

Influence of Technology on Summer Movies

1. How has technology improved the special effects and visuals in recent summer movies?
2. In what ways has the use of CGI changed the way movies are made and experienced?
3. Do you think advances in technology make movies more exciting or more realistic? Why?
4. Can you think of any movies that used new or innovative technology to stand out? How did it impact your viewing experience?
5. Do you believe that technology has made it easier or harder for independent filmmakers to create summer hits? Why?
6. How do virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) influence how we might watch or experience movies in the future?