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PROJECT

105. Let’s make the project “Welcome to Murom, Russia!” Follow the stages given below.

1 stage. Read in class the impressions of three Americans about Russia. Discuss them focusing on the most interesting and surprising issues.

– What’s your name? How old are you?

– My name is Samantha. I’m 19.

– My name is Beth and I’m 22.

– I am Ellis. I am 26 years old.

– What did you like in Russia?

– I like the culture and the people.

– Yes, the people are very nice here. They are cute and homing.

– I really enjoy the people and the pride they have in their country.

– What are the differences between Russians and Americans, in your opinion?

– Russians are a lot more quiet.

– Traditions in Russian culture are set. Americans all have different traditions.

– What do you wish for Russia and its people?

– Very good. Life, healthy life.

– Prosperity.

– I wish for Russia to be prosperous and to build up their country as it should be.

– Did you see something that you didn’t expect to see?

– A bear. I expect here a bear.

– I didn’t expect to see here MacDonald’s, American food in Russia.

– Yes, a lot of beautiful women and Russian people.

– What is the strongest impression?

– All the churches are really beautiful.

– Yea, the churches. All the buildings.

– My strongest impression is the great attitude of the Russian people. Very friendly and open. I loved my time in Russia and wish to come.

2 stage. Read the info of your prospect American guests. Divide your class into groups each of which will meet one of the four persons.

Skyler Hand – male, dob: 08 Feb 1985

No, I eat anything. Love all animals. Martial arts, shooting sports. I come from a small city but a big family. I have worked for most of my life just doing odd jobs around the town. I have done everything from lifeguard–police intern – chef at a restaurant. I am a very outgoing person who likes to have fun. I love to meet new people and learn new cultures and customs. I love traveling and have been all over Europe. I am looking forward to coming to Russia and learning as much as I can.

Beth Maher–female,dob: 22 Feb 1985

Love animals but I am allergic to cats. Shopping, traveling, hanging out with friends, volunteering, working out, spending time with my family, scrap-booking. I am originally from Joliet, IL a suburb of Chicago and went to a community college there for two years before transferring to Illinois State University. My major is criminal justice. When I'm not in school or studying I like to do many different things, including shopping and being with friends. I love to travel and take road trips, especially to the beach. I look forward to meeting new people and learning new things all the time. My immediate and extended family is the most important thing to me. I have one older brother who will be graduating this May with a degree in Political Science. My mom is a nurse and my dad is a retired police officer who now works as a fitness instructor part time. We also have a dog Sam and I absolutely adore him!

Donna Vandiver–female, dob: 18 Feb 1972

Prefer no pork. I love dogs and cats – any animals. I don’t smoke, but don’t mind others who do. I am originally from a warm climate and I like all water sports (boating on the lake). I love animals. I have a dog and cat. I do not know how to quilt, but really like the Russian quilts I have. I would like to learn more about the Russian culture. I am 35 yrs old and have been teaching at the university for 7 years. I love what I do. I am married, but don’t have any kids. I am really committed to my work. I have been to Russia once before, but spent so much worrying about my students (making sure they did not get into trouble) that I felt like I missed seeing a lot of Russia. I hope to spend more time sightseeing and talking w/ the locals than I did last time! I do a lot of research on family abuse. I am generally concerned with social justice issues. I have two brothers, 2 sisters and 2 parents (who are still married). I like my big family, but enjoy my time with my husband (w/ no kids!).

Gary m. Kurtz– male,dob: 17 Jul 1979

High protein, moderate carbohydrate diet – meat, chicken, fish, pasta, vegetables, egg whites, whole grain cereals. Cats or dogs are o.k. I’ve always been interested in soviet/Russian aviation, submarines, surface vessels, icbms, firearms, etc. If anyone in the host families has operated and/or maintained this kind of equipment, I would be extremely interested in speaking with them about their experiences. I’ve also followed soviet/Russian history and politics keenly over the years and am very interested in speaking and listening to an insider’s perspective on life and politics in the soviet union/Russia, preferably anyone who experienced both eras of Russian history. I prefer non-biased perspectives by well-versed people who enjoy open-ended debate but I understand I am their guest and I don’t mind if they are suspicious/ upset with the west/united states.

I am interested in investing in Russia sometime in the future, if someone in the host families is familiar with the current Russian business climate and worthwhile investment opportunities I would be extremely interested in speaking with them about investing in their country.

3 stage. Each group is supposed to make murom VISIT SCHEDULE with its presentation in class focusing on tour of Murom, visit to Murom Institute, showing typical places of living in Russia, treating to traditional Russian food, demonstrating the Russian language and customs, etc.

4 stage. Discuss the best points of each presentation in class. Prepare a class file of the materials which can be used for meeting English-speaking guests in real life situations.

БИБЛИОГРАФИЧЕСКИЙ СПИСОК

1. ABBYY Lingvo 12. Электронный словарь. English-Russian. Russian- English. Выпуск 12.0.0.355.

2. Большой англо-русский словарь/под ред. И.Р. Гальперина. – М.: Советская энциклопедия, 1972.– В 2-х томах.

3. Краткий справочник по английской грамматике: учебно-методические материалы по грамматике английского языка для студентов всех форм обучения специальности 030501.65 «Юриспруденция» / сост.: Е.А. Панкратова. – Муром: Изд.-полиграфичкский центр МИ ВлГУ, 2006. – 57с. – Библиогр.: 4 назв.

4. Панкратова, Е.А. English grammar in charts / Английская грамматика в схемах: учебно-наглядное пособие / Е.А. Панкратова.– Муром: Изд.-полиграфический центр МИ ВлГУ, 2002. – 74с.

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