Тематическое планирование к УМК  Starlight 11 класс + монологи

КТП_УМК для 11 класса «Звездный английский», 5 часов в неделю

Авторы: К.М. Баранова, Д. Дули, В.В. Копылова, Р.П. Мильруд, В. Эванс

Календарно-тематический план 2025-2026

Приложение 1.

Communication in our life

We talk to a lot of people every day - we talk about politics, work, life, money, and so on. What do we mean by the word "communication"? We define communication as the process of creating meaning by sending and receiving verbal and non-verbal symbols and signs that are influenced by different contexts. Facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice are powerful communication tools.

Communication is one of the most important needs of every human being. Even millions of years ago, when primitive people could not speak, they communicated through gestures, sounds, and images. If we try to imagine our lives without communicating with each other, the picture will turn out to be boring and emotionless, like in science fiction, where robots replace people.

Communication is the key to building relationships, and modern forms of communication allow us to stay in touch with friends and family from anywhere in the world.

In addition to exchanging information, we exchange our feelings, emotions, gestures, and so on. Communication can express different feelings. Our relatives and loved ones can understand everything without words, just by looking into our eyes, and this is also communication.

Modern technologies dominate our communication today. We have a huge number of ways to stay in touch. Modern gadgets provide us with this opportunity. For example, when sending a short message on a mobile phone, you can mark various marks or smile, conveying your emotions. Social networks have been around since the early days of the Internet and still dominate our lives.

In conclusion, all modern and trendy communication gadgets are really useful things when you don't have the opportunity to communicate directly. You should enjoy every moment of this process, because it is a real value.

Task 1. You are going to give a talk about Communication in our life. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (12-15 sentences).

Remember to say:

• whether communication is an important part of life, and why, or why not;

• what the word communication means;

• why many people prefer verbal/nonverbal forms of communication;

• what your attitude to modern ways of communication is.

You have to talk continuously.

Приложение 2.

Challenges

Life's difficulties are inevitable. Challenges are difficult tasks or problems that require effort and determination to overcome. They are diverse and ubiquitous, and each of them requires its own approach. They manifest themselves in a variety of forms and can be physical, mental or emotional. Some life difficulties are short-term, while others are long-term. Some can be overcome, while others cannot.

The biggest problem in life is not the problem itself, but how you react to it. The way you respond to a challenge can make you stronger or weaker, more or less successful.

When faced with life difficulties, it is important to seek help. It's also very important to talk to someone you trust. Talking about your problems helps you realize that other people are facing similar problems in their lives, and helps you feel less alone by solving these problems.

In everyday life, young people face the same challenges that young people have always faced. Finding your identity as an individual, being popular or not. And then, the relationship with parents sometimes, academic challenges and I suppose trying to make the right decisions about everything you do. I guess there are some challenges that young people today face that their parents never had to tackle. There's much more technology, and the world is more open than before. Life is more intense than before, and there can be a lot of pressure to distinguish yourself. 

No one said that life was easy for anyone. Those who bravely face life and overcome problems, showing courage and defiance, know the true value of life. When we face a challenge or a problem, it helps us grow. It gives us strength and allows us to understand our own character more deeply. And it can also be an adventure! Therefore, look at difficulties not as something to avoid, but as something to strive for and cherish.

Thus, there would be no progress if there were no problems or struggles in our lives.

Task 1. You are going to give a talk about Challenges. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (12-15 sentences).

R emember to say:

• what the word challenge means;

• what challenge you would like to undertake, why;

• how to overcome challenges in life;

• what challenges young people face nowadays.

You have to talk continuously.

Приложение 3.

Survival

Our survival depends entirely on the Earth's ecosystems. An ecological system (ecosystem) is a physical environment in which organisms and inanimate elements of a geographical area interact with each other. Animals, plants, decomposition products, soil, sunlight, temperature, and water become interdependent in this “bubble of life.” Each of them plays a role in ensuring the proper functioning and stability of the ecosystem. Any small or significant imbalance in its balance can lead to catastrophic consequences.

Why are biodiversity and climate change so important? It's very simple: human survival depends on nature. Oxygen, clean water, nutritious food, disease control, and advances in medical research are the result of wildlife activity.

Every year, about 7 million people worldwide die from air pollution, while carbon dioxide emissions are the main cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide traps some of the heat on the planet, preventing it from escaping, which contributes to an overall increase in temperature.

Some people believe that in the future, due to environmental problems, we will not be able to live on this planet. To survive, the human species will need to find another planet capable of supporting life. I don't quite agree that leaving Earth is the only solution. Protecting our own planet must be our top priority, as it remains the most suitable place for humanity to survive.

Another important issue for understanding human survival is GMOs. Advocates of genetically modified organisms claim that GMOs are the only salvation for humanity from hunger. With population growth, it naturally becomes necessary to double or even triple global agricultural production. However, nowadays there is no consensus in the world about the contribution of GMOs to our lives. On the one hand, this is the progress of science and a huge contribution to the future, which was created with good intentions to improve and improve the quality of life in general. On the other hand, it is an intervention in processes that previously only nature dealt with.

In conclusion, it is in the power of people to stop environmental degradation, but this requires global cooperation. Individuals, governments, and communities around the world will need to work together to reduce emissions, limit consumption, recycle and reuse resources, and realize that the planet's resources are limited. The end of the world is a frightening concept, and some of the planet's ecosystems have reached an irreversible tipping point. But there is still time to change the situation for the better.

Task 1. You are going to give a talk about Survival. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (12-15 sentences).

R emember to say:

• whether people have to survive, and why, or why not;

• what an ecosystem is; give examples;

• whether humanity have to leave our home planet to survive;

• what your attitude to GM food is.

You have to talk continuously.

Приложение 4.

Being spoilt for choice

Are you good at making decisions? From little things like what to eat for breakfast to big things like whether to start a new job, it can feel like every day is full of nothing but decisions, decisions, decisions!

For example, imagine you're going to a movie theater with your friends, and they ask what you want to watch. If you have a lot of movies to pick from, you can say you're "spoilt for choice." This phrase is used when you have a lot of good options to choose from. To help you decide among so many movies, you should "weigh your options" — think about all the good points and bad points of each one before deciding which one to watch.

A customer may be "spoilt for choice" when looking at the wide range of clothes in the store. A tourist in a city with a large number of restaurants may be "spoilt for choice" when deciding where to eat. A person with access to many streaming services may be "spoilt for choice" when choosing what to watch.

What happens in our brain when we are “spoilt for choice"? Scientists suspect that the more choices people have, the less they benefit from a wider choice, meaning the likelihood that there is an even better option decreases. People need more time, they cannot take into account all the options, and the comparison process becomes more complicated. At some point, the cognitive costs exceed the benefits of having more options, and we experience a feeling of being “spoilt for choice”: we become demotivated, unhappy with our decision, or end up not making a purchase at all.

In conclusion, "spoilt for choice" is a universal phrase that can describe both the advantages and disadvantages of having multiple options. While this often indicates a positive situation involving a wide range of desired choices, it can also indicate potential difficulties in making a decision or even a missed opportunity due to the abundance of options.

Task 1. You are going to give a talk about Being spoilt for choice. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (12-15 sentences).

R emember to say:

• what the idiom spoilt for choice means;

• what being spoilt for choice is in our life;

• what happens in our brain when we’re “spoilt for choice”;

• if “spoilt for choice” is positive or negative phrase, why.

You have to talk continuously.

Приложение 5.

Law and Rights

Law and rights are what we hear about throughout our lives. But what is the connection between them? How do they relate to each other? And how do they differ?

A right is something a person should have in a society. These are ideas that relate to the general, everyday affordances for a person. They can be as simple as the right to speak, travel, or practice traditions that don’t harm anybody else.

A law is an enforceable direction that can be met with punishment if not followed. The law has always contained a set of guiding principles governing people's behavior in society. Those who break the laws are punished. Law-abiding citizens view the law as a means of maintaining order and promoting equality in society. On the other hand, those who violate the law have a different opinion. Some do this consciously, for personal gain, while others do it unconsciously.

Those who break the law are called criminals. Nowadays, crime is a daily problem for citizens and causes feelings of insecurity and sadness. There are many types of crimes, such as kidnapping, murder, smuggling, forgery, arson, carjacking, and so on. In my country, due to the poor economic situation we currently live in, shoplifting, burglary, and drug trafficking are becoming more frequent than ever before.

Our Government is called upon to protect us and guarantee respect for the rights of citizens.

A State in which the Government plays a key role in protecting and enhancing the economic and social well-being of its citizens is called a "welfare State." This system is aimed at combating poverty, ensuring people's access to health care and education, as well as protecting basic civil rights. It acts as a social safety net that everyone can rely on.

In conclusion, Rights and laws are the pillars of a structured society, each of which plays a specific role and has certain characteristics. Rights are designed to protect the individual. Laws provide the basis for public order.

Task 5. You are going to give a talk about Law and Rights. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (12-15 sentences).

R emember to say:

• how law and rights relate to each other;

• what your attitude to law-abiding is;

• what types of crimes people can face;

• what a welfare state is; what the government do to support its citizens.

You have to talk continuously.