Урок посвящен теме потребительства и накопления вещей. Он включает просмотр видео, обсуждение, выполнение лексических заданий, развитие навыков говорения и предназначен для изучающих английский уровнем выше среднего и продвинутого. Этот урок поможет комплексно улучшить навыки английского языка и расширить лексический запас по теме “экология” через обсуждение культурных изменений в отношении материальных ценностей, собственных потребительских привычек, mindful-подходе к жизни.
Speaking
- Think about the last item you purchased. Reflect on the following questions:
1. What was the item you bought?
2. What motivated you to make this purchase?
3. Did you feel any immediate satisfaction or excitement after buying it?
4. How often do you find yourself shopping for similar items?
- Evaluate the statement “We’ve got so much stuff now, we don’t really know what to do with it”, and express your opinion.
- Do you agree with the statement that people are beginning to get fed up with excessive consumerism? Why or why not?
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Speaking
How do you think the shift in cultural attitudes towards material possessions has evolved over time?
Reflect on your own shopping habits and consider whether you have ever felt pressure to keep up with trends or buy more than you need.
Vocabulary
Speaking
Answer the questions:
1. Can you recall a time when something made your heart flutter with excitement or anticipation?
2. How do you practice being more mindful in your daily life, especially when it comes to making purchasing decisions?
3. What rule have you recently made for yourself to improve a specific aspect of your life or habits?
4. In what ways do you embrace new technologies in your personal or professional life?
5. Have you ever reached a point where you felt fed up with a particular situation or behavior? How did you address it?
