7 metodika indd

Activity 1a Work in pairs. Ask and answer. 5 min

Objectives: to introduce the topic;

to introduce the Present Passive

STEP 1: Ask the pupils to think about the territorial division (states, parts) of the USA and the UK.

STEP 2: Explain the Present Passive to the pupils.

e.g. The UK is divided into four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United States of America are divided into 50 states.

Activity 1b Read and check your answers. 4 min

Objective: to develop reading skills

The pupils read and check their answers.

Activity 1c Work in pairs. Ask and answer. 6 min

Objectives: to develop speaking skills;

to practise the Present Passive

In this post-reading activity, the pupils ask and answer the following questions in pairs. Help them with the use of the Present Passive.

1. 
   Is Alaska the 50th state of the USA?
   
2. 
   Where is Alaska located?
   
3. 
   Where is Hawaii located?
   
4. 
   Where is Scotland located?
   
5. 
   What oceans and seas are the British Isles washed by?
   
6. 
   Why is geographical position of Great Britain good?