КСП «Countries & Cities (architecture)» по английскому языку, 11 класс

• Analyse architectural features of two different cities (Astana and Kuala Lumpur) and compare them using specific criteria.
• Skim two 400‑word texts on futuristic architecture and identify at least three details that merit closer reading.
• Propose a creative architectural idea for a public building that reflects both local tradition and modern innovation.

Teacher: “Good afternoon, everyone! Let’s start with a riddle: I can be glass, steel or stone, I touch the clouds but stand alone. People live and work inside, in every country, I am a guide. What am I?” (Possible answer: a skyscraper / a tower / a building.)

“Great. Today we explore architecture in different countries. Look at the screen: two photos – Nur‑Sultan (Astana) and Kuala Lumpur. In pairs, write one hypothesis: how does architecture show a country’s identity? (30 sec). Share with the class.”

Teacher listens to 3–4 hypotheses, writes key ideas on the board.

• Listen and guess the riddle (volunteers answer).
• In pairs (6 pairs, one student works with teacher if odd) discuss and write a hypothesis.
• Share hypotheses: “Astana has futuristic buildings because it’s a new capital.” / “Kuala Lumpur mixes Islamic and modern style.”

• Student participates in riddle and offers a guess.
• Pair produces a relevant hypothesis about architecture and identity.