Дидактические материалы. УМК «Spotlight 7»

Автор: Шефатова Наталья Владимировна

Организация: МОУ СШ №78

Населенный пункт: Волгоградская область, Волгоград

Volgograd is a wonderful city with plenty of activities for everyone. There are so many interesting attractions here that it’s hard to choose the coolest spots!

First of all, I love it there at Central Park. It’s the best place to hang out with friends. We can ride on the carousel, play on the playground, or just relax on the grass. In summer, the park is full of fun events and entertainment.

Another place I’m crazy about is the Volgograd History Museum. It has amazing exhibitions that tell about our city’s past. I really enjoy learning new things there!

The city also has a great theatre, including performances for children. Every time I go there, I have a wonderful experience. Volgograd truly offers something special for everyone!

 

Task 1. True or False

1. Volgograd has many interesting places to visit.
2. The best place to meet friends is the city centre.
3. You can ride on a carousel in Central Park.
4. The History Museum only shows old photos.
5. The theatre in Volgograd doesn’t have children’s performances.

Task 2. Answer the questions

1. What is the author’s favourite place in Volgograd?
2. What activities can you do in Central Park?
3. Why does the author like the History Museum?
4. Are there performances for children in the theatre?
5. What season is mentioned in the text as the most active?

Task 3. Word match

 

1. attractions
2. exhibitions
3. hang out
4. performances
5. entertainments

a) shows or plays
b) places of interest
c) activities for fun
d) spend time with friends
e) displays of art or objects

 

 

Task 4. Fill in the gaps: activities, museum, theatre, park, friends.

1. Volgograd offers plenty of _____ for everyone.
2. Central _____ is a great place to meet _____.
3. The History _____ has amazing exhibitions.
4. The city also has a great _____ with performances.

 

Task 5. Write a short summary
Используя информацию из текста, напишите короткое резюме (5–7 предложений) о любимых местах в Волгограде на английском языке.

 

Exercise 1. Multiple Choice (Vocabulary)
Choose the correct meaning of the words from the text:

coolest spots means:

a) very cold places

b) most fashionable places

c) places with air conditioning

hang out means:

a) to dry clothes

b) to spend time with friends

c) to hang pictures

plenty of activities means:

a) many things to do

b) few things to do

c) expensive activities

 

Exercise 2. Word Formation
Form new words using the words from the text:

1. act → __________ (noun)
2. wonder → __________ (adjective)
3. attract → __________ (noun)
4. exhibit → __________ (noun)

 

1. Exercise 3. Grammar: Present Simple
   Put the verbs in brackets into Present Simple:
2. I __________ (love) spending time in Central Park.
3. The museum __________ (have) interesting exhibitions.
4. We often __________ (meet) friends there.
5. The theatre __________ (offer) different performances.

 

Exercise 4. Prepositions
Fill in the correct prepositions:

1. I’m crazy __________ the History Museum.
2. It’s the best place __________ hang out.
3. We can ride __________ the carousel.
4. There are many attractions __________ the city.

 

Exercise 5. Sentence Transformation
Rewrite the sentences using the given words:

1. Central Park is a good place. (the best)
2. I like the museum very much. (crazy about)
3. The theatre has performances. (including)
4. It’s a nice place. (I love)

 

Exercise 6. Word Order
Put the words in the correct order:

1. there / love / I / it
2. activities / of / plenty / has / Volgograd
3. things/museum / History / the / is / best / the/place/learn/to/new/
4. like/friends / with / hang / to / out/we/

Опубликовано: 29.10.2025