Loňské osnovy
19. 11. 2010
1 Personal history, family and friends
My life – birth, age, school, important things in my life, friends (what is a friendship, why is it important)
What is a family – immediate and extended f., what does it provide?
Types of f. – single-parent f., stepfamily, foster family
My family
Occasions to meet (celebrations, funerals)
Changes in a family – divorces, number of children, an only child, gender problems (distribution of roles – man and woman)
3 The Czech Republic
Where is the CR situated? Its area and population.
Geography – mountain ranges and their highest peaks, rivers – where they flow, natural resources (black coal, iron ore, uranium, kaolin.)
History – when was the independent Czechoslovak Republic established? Who took over power in 1948? When and how was the Czech Republic established?
Industry – engineering, chemical industry, textile and glass industry, car industry.
Important personalities
Form of government – republic, head – the Prime Minister, head of state – President, the national flag – a white and a red stripe and a blue triangle, the anthem (Where My Home Is)
South Moravia – centre – Brno (trade fairs), wine cellars, Moravian Karst – underground caves (with stalactites and stalagmites)
Other tourist sights – spa towns, mountains, castles and chateaus
4 My likes & dislikes
Describe what sort of person you are, and how the characteristics affect your hobbies
What are suitable hobbies for different types of people?
What do you prefer (eg. music, books, films, sports, TV, …)? What can’t you stand and why?
Has your hobbies changed since you were a child?
Something you would (not) like to try
5 Housing
Where do people live? (types of houses) What are the reasons for choosing a particular dwelling? Advantages and disadvantages of living in a house and in a flat. Why to leave home or move? Our house/flat – description. What household chores do you have to do? Choose one room in your house and describe everything you see. An ideal house. Housing problems (mortgage, homelessness, neighbours,…)
6 Shopping
Your attitude toward shopping. Where do you usually shop? Types of shops (shopping malls, local corner shop, street market, department store,…) Names of shops (what can you get there?). Shopping via the Internet (your experience). The role of advertising. Famous British shops and shopping streets?
7 Travelling
Why do people travel? – commute, holiday, sightseeing tours…
Means of transport (the cheapest, the most comfortable…)
Types of accommodation
Countries you have been to (experiences, knowledge, different culture…)
Your travelling plans
8 Important days & traditions in Britain & the USA
Typical English holidays –Trooping the colour (Queen’s official birthday, 6 June), Halloween (31 October)
Christmas in Britain and the USA – Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Christmas day, mistletoe, stockings, food – roasted turkey, Cristmas puddingcompare with the Czech Christmas (Ježíšek / Baby Jesus, Štědrý den, traditions –cutting apples, midnight mass, food)
Typical American holidays - Independence Day (4 July), Thanksgiving Day (last Thursday in November)
Czech holidays – Easter (plaited willow canes, whip)
9 School & education
School and its role in pupils’ lives (how long, knowledge, friends, teachers, afterschool activities)
Comparison of Czech and British education – similarities and differences
School subjects (names, important ones)
My school (system, facts, what I like & dislike, what I would change)
10 Health & diseases
Healthy lifestyle – diet, hygiene, exercise, check-ups…
Most frequent diseases (infectious, children’s) and their symptoms and treatment
Incurable diseases, civilization diseases
At the doctor’s – procedure
Alternative medicine
11 My weekdays and weekends, holidays
My daily programme – on weekdays, at weekends (leisure time activities and your duties)
Comparison of holidays and school year
Holidays – when you were a child and now
Some qs from travelling and hobbies
12 Food and drink
Eating habits – a healthy life style, diet
Meals of a day
Eating out – types of restaurants, courses
British cuisine – English breakfast
Czech cuisine – typical Cz. food & meals
Your favourite food
Cooking – ways of preparing food, can you cook?
School canteen
13 The seasons, nature, weather
Seasons and their weather, activities and works, natural disasters and problems caused by the weather and climate changes. Climate. Animals – domestic and wild, pets; plants and flowers, deciduous (leafy) trees and coniferous trees, herbivorous,
carnivorous & omnivorous animals; natural features.
14 Jobs, my future career
Which reasons why people work are the most important?
What should a good job be like? (creative, challenging, well-paid…, boss and colleagues)
My career – my ideal job, how do we get ready for a job? Qualities and abilities needed
Unemployment – a serious problem, causes, solutions
What to do if you are unemployed (look for advertisements, apply for a job, a job interview)
15 Communication & technology, cultural life
Communication – definition, human & animals, history of delivering messages & writing books; Media – press, TV, radio – their role, types of programmes, articles…
Technology – its effects, some important discoveries, problems despite the progress in technology and communication.
Cultural life – culture – a kind of communication, fine arts, theatre, movies, literature, music & dance; your opinions on art
16 Some problems of the contemporary world
Ecological problems – waste disposal, air and water pollution…; natural calamities – drought, famine…; manmade disasters – fires, oil spills, accidents…
Social issues – crime, terrorism, poverty, euthanasia, abortion, violence, diseases, homelessness, moral breakdown…
Problems that you are most concerned about