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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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[1] Polykarp Kusch (Jan 26, 1911 – March 20, 1993) – a German-American physicist, the Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics for his precision determination of the magnetic moment of the electron (1955).

[2] Alfred Smee, (Jun 18, 1818 - Jan 11, 1877) – an English electro-metallurgist and chemist who invented the Smee battery.

[3] Albert Einstein (March 14, 1879 – April 18, 1955) – a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the general theory of relativity.

[4] Claude Debussy (Aug 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918) – a French composer.

[5] Niels Bohr (Oct 7, 1885 – Nov18, 1962) – a Danish physicist, made foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum mechanics, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics (1922).

[6] Immanuel Kant (Apr 22, 1724 - Feb 12, 1804) – a German philosopher.

[7] (Explanation: the symbol for speed of light is c).

[8] Claude Nicollier (born 2 September 1944) – the first astronaut from Switzerland, and has flown on four Space Shuttle missions.

[9] Kim Eric Drexler (born April 25, 1955) – an American engineer best known for popularizing the potential of molecular nanotechnology.

[10] Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BС) – a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great.

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Vocabulary list for A1-A2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-8

Vocabulary list for B1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-10

Vocabulary list for B2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11-12

Vocabulary list for C1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13-14

Vocabulary list for C2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15-16

Poetry for A1-A2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Poetry for B1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18

Poetry for B2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19-20

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Recipe for American Pumpkin Pie - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - 27

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Description of Events (English)

Passports: At each activity, students can get “stamps” on their passports for visiting or participating in activities. These stamps can be traded at the market on Friday for prizes.

Bake-off: Any participant can participate in the bake-off. Choose ONE of the three recipes in this packet, make it, and bring it to registration Friday morning (March 28). Please put it in a box or on a plate, and write your name on it. At tea on Friday, we will vote for a winner.

~~~THURSDAY'S ACTIVITIES~~~

Scavenger hunt: IF YOU WANT TO DO THE SCAVENGER HUNT, COME TO REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY AT 3:00 SHARP, AND BRING A DIGITAL CAMERA with a connecting cable. Participants should make teams of 2-5 people. At registration, we will give you a list of items to find. You can look for these anywhere in the city. You will have 1 hour to find and photograph (please don't bring the actual item) as many of these as you can. Be creative! When you return, we will help you load your pictures onto the computer, where we can judge them. If you arrive late, your items will not be counted.

Written test: The written test will be a multiple-choice test based on English-language examinations such as the TOEFL, SAT, or Cambridge English Language Examination. The test will not take longer than 45 minutes, and for most students will take much less time. The tests will be graded, and the highest scores will be announced at the awards ceremony on Sunday.

Trivia: This is not a judged activity, but is just for fun. Students will form teams. The proctor will ask a question, and each team should write their team name and answer on a piece of paper and give it to the proctor.

Charades: This is similar to the Russian game крокодил. One student draws a piece of paper with a word or phrase on it. The student must act out that phrase with no sounds or props. The first student to guess the word or phrase gets to go next. This is not a judged activity.

Skits: Skits should be no longer than 10 minutes, and can include between 1-6 students and/or teachers. Skits should be entirely in English and memorized. Other than that, students are encouraged to have fun with their skits! They will be judged on creativity and quality of performance. Because time is limited, please submit a skit proposal no later than March 20.

Presentations: Students, teachers, and volunteers are invited to make short (3-15 minute) presentations about any topic of interest: English books, English/American culture, and strategies for language learning and teaching are all good topics, but anything is possible. Because time is limited, please submit a proposal (include the title of your presentation and the amount of time you need) no later than March 20.

Movie: The film will be shown in English with English subtitles. All students, teachers, and volunteers are welcome.

~~~FRIDAY'S ACTIVITIES~~~

Conversation: Conversation is not a competition, but a chance for students to talk to fluent English speakers in a relaxed environment. Every student is encouraged to attend conversation; each conversation lasts about 10-15 minutes. Students will be judged as “Fair”, “Good”, “Very Good”, or “Outstanding”, but no awards or rankings will be given.

Vocabulary bee for A1 through C1: A vocabulary bee is a spoken vocabulary competition. Participants should study the list of words for their level before coming to the Forum. In the auditorium, participants will stand in a line. The judge will say a word in Russian. The first participant in line should give the definition of the word. If the judge isn't sure whether the definition is correct, s/he can ask the student to say a simple sentence using the word. The student will not lose points for errors in the sentence, as long as the word is used correctly. If student 1 answers correctly, the judge will give student 2 a new word. But if student 1 answers incorrectly, student 2 has a chance to define the same word. If student 2 answers correctly, the Student 1 receives a check. If Student 2 also answers incorrectly, no one receives a check, and a new word is given to student 1. After receiving two checks, a student must leave. The bee continues until only one student is left. The proctor will start by reading English words, and students should say the Russian translation. Partway through, the proctor may switch to Russian, and the students must say the English translation. Ties should be broken by using the vocabulary list from the next level up.

Vocabulary bee for C2: A vocabulary bee is a spoken vocabulary competition. Participants should study the list of words before coming to the Forum. In the auditorium, participants will stand in a line. The judge will say the English definition of an idiom. The first participant in line should give the idiom. If student 1 answers correctly, the judge will give student 2 a new idiom. But if student 1 answers incorrectly, student 2 has a chance to say the same idiom. If student 2 answers correctly, the Student 1 receives a check. If Student 2 also answers incorrectly, no one receives a check, and a new word is given to student 1. After receiving two checks, a student must leave. The bee continues until only one student is left. If there is a tie or a stand-still, the judges may ask participants to create sentences demonstrating proper use of an idiom. The most appropriate and grammatically correct sentence will win.

Spelling bee: A Spelling bee is a spoken spelling competition. Participants should study the list of words for their level before coming to the Forum. In the auditorium, participants will stand in a line. The judge will say a word. The first participant should say the word, spell it, then say it again (Example: “Science. S-C-I-E-N-C-E. Science”). If the student didn't understand the word or the word is a homophone, s/he can ask the judge to use the word in a sentence.
If the student 1 answers correctly, the judge will read a new word to the next person in line (student 2). But if student 1 answers incorrectly, student 2 has a chance to spell the same word. If student 2 answers correctly, the Student 1 receives a check. After receiving two checks, a student must leave. The bee continues until only one student is left. Mispronounced/misnamed letters count as wrong answers. Ties should be broken by using the vocabulary list from the next level up.

Extemporaneous speaking: In the auditorium, participants will take random pieces of paper, each with a topic on it. The participant has one minute to think, and then must speak about their topic for the following time period:

A1-A2: One minute
B1-C1: Two minutes
C2: Three minutes

The judge will tell the student when their time is up. Students will be judged on fluency, accuracy, and creativity.

Partner work: Students are encouraged to choose a partner at their level before coming to Partner Work, but individuals are also welcome. As many individuals will be matched with partners as possible at the start of the activity. Partner A will be given a picture, which Partner B cannot see. Partner B will have a blank piece of paper and a pen/pencil. Partner A has 5 minutes to describe the picture to Partner B in as much detail as possible. Partner B must draw what Partner A says on the blank paper. Drawings will be judged on accuracy and detail. Drawing ability does NOT matter.

Poetry recitation: Participants should look at the list of approved poems and memorize ONE of the two poems listed for their level. The participant will recite the poem to the judges, and the judges may ask the student one or two questions about the poem's meaning. Students will be judged on memorization, pronunciation, expression, and their answers to the judges' questions.

Программа языкового форума “STUDY WITH US”

28-29 марта 2013 г.

ЧГУ, Советский пр., 8, главный корпус

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