-Before we start our work, let’s practice pronunciation of some English sounds. -We pronounce the definite article ‘the’ like [Әi:] before words which start with vowel sounds, and like [Әә] before words which start with consonants sounds. For example: the [Әi:] apple, the [Әә] ball Listen and say after me. [Әә] – the bus, the man, the coat, the girl, the tree, the cake, the supermarket [Әi:] – the ant, the orange, the egg, the ice-cream, the umbrella, the eye, the uncle, the elephant Look at the pictures and answer the question -What do you see in the picture? - What is the capital of our country? Ok today we learn in Astana Astana Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan. It’s a very big and beautiful city. There are many big squares, high buildings, museums in Astana. There is a river in the city. Its name is the Ishym. There is the Khan Shatyr in Astana. Many people visit Astana every year. New words Capital , modern, beautiful, Kazakhstan, museum, city, park, popular, million, Astana, Ishym, Khan Shatyr, Baiterek, exciting Listening and reading. Ex 3. Look at the pictures and answer. Then listen and read. What city are the boys talking about? What do you know about this city? Track 46 Ben: Alibek, tell me about Astana, please. Alibek: Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan. It’s on the Ishym River. It’s a very young capital. Less than 1 million people live there. History In 1830 it was a small village. It became a town in 1832. It had a different name at that time. It was Akmola. Later the name was changed to Tselinograd. Astana got its present name in 1998. It means «capital» in Kazakh. Astana now and then. Astana is more beautiful now than it was before. Astana is more modern than it was before. Astana is a more exciting place now than it was before because there are a lot of sights, museums and theatres, beautiful parks and squares there. When Astana became the capital, it became more popular than before. Speaking. Ex4. Answer the questions What does ‘Astana’ mean in Kazakh? Which river is there in Astana When did it become a town? - It became a town in 1832. 4. When did it get name ‘Astana’ - Astana got its present name in 1998. 5. What is the capital of Kazakhstan? - Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan. 6. How many people live in Astana? - 1 million people live in Astana Running dictation. Capital , modern, beautiful, Kazakhstan, museum, city, park, popular, million, Astana, Ishym, Khan Shatyr, Baiterek Work with workbook Ex3. Complete the text with the words from the box. Check yourself with the ex 3. in your pupil book. Astana is more beautiful now than it was before. Astana is more modern than it was before. Astana is a more exciting place now than it was before because there are a lot of sights, museums and theatres, beautiful parks and squares there. |