Space junk is the result of human activity in space. The more satellites and probes people send into space, the more space junk they create. At the moment, space junk doesn't pose a huge risk to human exploration efforts. However, it poses a big danger to working satellites in orbit. These satellites have to move out of the way of all this incoming space junk to make sure they don't get hit and potentially damaged or destroyed. Even the International Space Station has to consider space junk and move as not to get damaged by it.
Unfortunately, it is hard to remove pieces of space junk. Sometimes people succeed in removing old satellites from orbit, but more often they can't do it. When there is too much space junk in orbit, it can result in a chain reaction where more and more objects collide and create new space junk to the point where Earth's orbit will become unusable.
Lesson 1
Speaking diagnostic
Проверяем чтение вслух, прямые вопросы, интервью и voice message. Все ответы сначала без подсказок.
На уроке
4 speaking tasks + teacher score
Домашнее
Listening Variant 1 + Grammar China tea ceremony + Error Log
Task 1 · Read aloud
ФИПИ 2026 · Speaking Task 1 · Space junk
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Task 2 · Direct questions
You are considering going to the cooking masterclass and now you’d like to get more information. Ask four direct questions.
kinds of dishes
group size
duration
fee
Для преподавателя · acceptable questions
- What kinds of dishes can I learn to cook?
- How many people are there in the group?
- How long does the masterclass last?
- What is the tuition fee?
Task 3 · Interview: household chores
Answer each question in 2–3 sentences. 40 seconds for each answer.
1. What household chores are you responsible for in your family?
2. What housework did you have to do when you were a child?
3. Do you think it is important for children to do jobs around the house? Why / why not?
4. Do you think people in your country will do more or less housework in the future? Why?
5. Should parents pay their children for doing household chores? Why / why not?
Task 4 · Voice message
Project: The best way to keep your house clean. Speak for 12–15 sentences. Mention differences, advantages, disadvantages and your opinion.
Для преподавателя · score focus
Не перебивать. Сначала записать: timing, content coverage, grammar range, linking, pronunciation. Потом дать 2 repair targets максимум.
Homework after Lesson 1
- Listening Lab · Variant 1.
- Grammar 19–24 · China tea ceremony.
- Error Log: 5 entries минимум.
Lesson 2
Writing diagnostic 37/38
Письмо и проектное высказывание выполняются сначала без образца. Проверка — после первой попытки.
Warm-up · Russia in space
Task 37 · Email
Реальные задания 2026 · Cosmonautics Day
From: Oliver@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@mail.ru
Subject: Cosmonautics Day
...At school we are doing a project on space exploration, and I got really interested in Russian achievements. When is Cosmonautics Day celebrated? What is the history of this holiday? Are you interested in spaceflights, why or why not?
Last week I tried to learn some Russian words…
Write an email to Oliver. In your message answer his questions and ask 3 questions about his efforts to learn a few Russian words. Write 100–140 words.
To: Russian_friend@mail.ru
Subject: Cosmonautics Day
...At school we are doing a project on space exploration, and I got really interested in Russian achievements. When is Cosmonautics Day celebrated? What is the history of this holiday? Are you interested in spaceflights, why or why not?
Last week I tried to learn some Russian words…
Write an email to Oliver. In your message answer his questions and ask 3 questions about his efforts to learn a few Russian words. Write 100–140 words.
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0 words
Для преподавателя · checklist and possible content
- Answered all 3 questions about Cosmonautics Day.
- Asked 3 questions about learning Russian words.
- 100–140 words, informal style, no date/address.
- Possible content: 12 April; Yuri Gagarin's first human spaceflight in 1961; personal attitude to spaceflights.
Punctuation check before sending
Task 38 · Mini-diagnostic
Do not write the full essay yet. Build the logic first.
Для преподавателя · критерии 38
Проверять не шаблон, а управляемость текста: релевантные факты, сравнение с комментарием, связанная проблема и решение, вывод с личным мнением.
Homework after Lesson 2
- Rewrite Task 37 after correction.
- Finish full Task 38: 200–250 words.
- Word Formation 25–29 · Russia in space.
Lesson 3
Listening evidence
Цель для ученицы — не угадывать, а находить услышанное доказательство.
Listening №1 · Diving
Match speakers A–F with statements 1–7. One statement is extra.
- Diving can be a dangerous experience.
- Diving is suitable for all kinds of people.
- Diving can be an educational experience.
- Diving is a great way to become healthy.
- Diving can be ruined by bad weather.
- Diving is quite an expensive sport.
- Diving can improve your mental health.
Для преподавателя · ключ и evidence focus
Ключ: 417365. Не показывать до первой попытки. После проверки требовать фразу-доказательство по каждой ошибке.
Evidence Map
Mini-repair
Choose 2 listening mistakes and explain them aloud in Russian, then reformulate in English.
Homework after Lesson 3
- Listening Lab · Variant 2.
- Grammar 19–24 · Ancient Corinth.
- Word Formation 25–29 · Russian winter clothes.
- Error Log: 5 entries minimum.
Lesson 4
Use of English diagnostic
Грамматика, словообразование, относительные придаточные. Ответы скрыты до проверки.
Grammar quick check
Transform the words in capitals.
Для преподавателя · answers
was surfing; were passing; rang; was eating; did not know; would come; would give; children; did not differ; have found.
Word Formation · Russia in space
Для преподавателя · answers
achievements; scientists; unsuccessful; valuable; famous.
Relative clauses · traps
Choose the correct option.
Для преподавателя · focus
Ловушки: subject-verb agreement after who; where/which/whose; whose + noun.
Homework after Lesson 4
- Lexis 30–36 · Sunday.
- Relative clauses: redo mistakes with explanation.
- Prepare improved 5 interview answers from Lesson 1.