Рабочий лист по английскому языку на тему Russia in WorldSkills

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Russia in WorldSkills

1.Active Vocabulary from the Text "Russia in WorldSkills"

WorldSkills - an international organization that promotes vocational education and skills competitions.

National Championship - a competition held at the national level to showcase skills in various trades.

Professional Skills Competition - an event where participants demonstrate their skills in specific professions.

Participants - individuals who take part in a competition or event.

Vocational Education - education that prepares individuals for specific trades or careers.

Union Agency - an organization that represents a group of professionals or trades.

Competitiveness - the ability to compete successfully in a market or field.

Skills - specific abilities or expertise in a particular area or trade.

Training - the process of learning the skills needed for a specific job or profession.

Discipline - a specific area of study or skill within a profession.

Registration - the process of officially recording or enrolling in an organization or event.

Development - the process of improving or advancing skills, education, or professional practices.

Initiative - a new plan or strategy aimed at addressing a specific issue or goal.

Competitions - events where individuals or teams compete against each other to demonstrate their skills.

President - the leader or head of an organization or group.

In October 2011, the project 'WorldSkills National Occupations Championship' was approved by Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, and it was the start of the WorldSkills movement in Russia.

On May 17, 2012, a regular General Assembly of WSI was held in South Korea. During this Assembly, Russia was formally accepted as a member of this inter- national organization. In the spring of 2013, the First All-Russian Professional Skills Competition 'WorldSkills Russia 2013, National Championship' took place in Tolyatti. The championship was attended by over three hundred participants aged from 18 to 22 students of secondary vocational institutions, winners of regional contests.

Following the National Championship, a national team of the Russian Federation was formed. In July 2013, the team took part in the world competition of WorldSkills International in Leipzig (Germany).

In May 2014, WorldSkills Russia 2014, the II National Blue-Collar Occupations Championship, brought together hundreds of participants. It became one of the main stages of preparation of the Russia's national team for the performance at the WorldSkills Competition in 2015.

On December 30, 2014, non-profit partnership the Union Agency for Development of Professional Communities and Skilled Workers "WorldSkills Russia” ’ was registered in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities.

Currently, our country declared its commitment to development and recovery of the secondary vocational education system. In view of the experience of the industrialized countries, where professional training helps them to gain a competitive advantage and develop the economy, our government has taken the major initiative to create a powerful tool for the development of vocational training in Russia - WorldSkills Russia the Union Agency for Development of Professional Communities and Skilled Workers "WorldSkills Russia". Pavel Chernykh became the President of the Union 'Worldskills Russia'. Participants of WorldSkills Russia compete in dozens of disciplines of all kinds covering different trades. For example, the II National Championship in Kazan included 35 skills: rockshaper, tile placer, joiner, carpenter, bricklayer, refrigerationist, furniture maker, plumber, dry construction specialist plasterer, electrician (electric fitter), web designer, CAD specialist, system administrator, graphic designer, jeweller, video editor, CNC miller, CNC lathe operator, mechatronics engineer, welder, robot technician, electronics technician, medical technology specialist, universal hairdresser, stylist, cookery specialist, candy maker, florist, nurse (social worker), optometrist, fashion designer, auto body repair man, motor mechanist (auto mechatronics specialist), car painter, tractor operator. 

2.Tasks for A2 Level Students Based on the Text "Russia in WorldSkills"

Task 1: Answer the Questions

When was the WorldSkills movement started in Russia?

Where was the first All-Russian Professional Skills Competition held?

How many participants attended the WorldSkills Russia 2013 National Championship?

Who became the President of the Union "WorldSkills Russia"?

How many skills were included in the II National Championship in Kazan?

Task 2: True or False

The WorldSkills movement in Russia started in 2010. (True/False)

Russia was accepted as a member of WorldSkills International in 2012. (True/False)

The first competition had participants aged 16 to 20. (True/False)

Pavel Chernykh is the President of WorldSkills Russia. (True/False)

The II National Championship in Kazan included 25 skills. (True/False)

Task 3: Fill in the Blanks

The project 'WorldSkills National Occupations Championship' was approved by __________.

The first All-Russian Professional Skills Competition took place in __________.

The national team of the Russian Federation was formed after the __________ Championship.

WorldSkills Russia aims to develop the __________ education system in Russia.

The II National Championship included __________ skills.

Task 4: Complete the Sentence

The WorldSkills movement started in Russia in __________.

The first competition was attended by participants from __________ vocational institutions.

The main goal of WorldSkills Russia is to improve __________ training.

Pavel Chernykh is important because he is the __________ of WorldSkills Russia.

Participants compete in various __________ covering different trades.

Task 5: Choose the Correct Option

The WorldSkills movement was started by (Vladimir Putin / Dmitry Medvedev).

The first All-Russian competition took place in (Moscow / Tolyatti).

The national team participated in the competition in (Leipzig / Berlin).

The II National Championship was held in (Kazan / St. Petersburg).

The skills included (35 / 50) different trades.

3.Quiz on the Text "Russia in WorldSkills"

Question 1: Multiple Choice. Who approved the project 'WorldSkills National Occupations Championship'? a) Dmitry Medvedev b) Vladimir Putin c) Sergey Lavrov

Question 2: Short Answer. In which year was Russia accepted as a member of WorldSkills International?

Question 3: Fill in the Blanks. The first All-Russian Professional Skills Competition took place in __________.

Question 4: True or False. The II National Championship in Kazan included 40 skills. (True/False)

Question 5: Matching. Match the following terms with their definitions: a) Vocational Education b) Competitiveness c) National Championship d) Union Agency

i) An organization representing a group of professionals ii) Education that prepares individuals for specific trades iii) A competition held at the national level iv) The ability to compete successfully in a market

Question 6: Multiple Choice. What is the main goal of WorldSkills? a) To promote sports b) To enhance vocational education and skills c) To organize cultural events

Question 7: Short Answer. What is the significance of the National Championship in the context of vocational skills?

Question 8: Fill in the Blanks. The WorldSkills movement aims to improve __________ and promote __________ among young professionals.

Question 9: True or False. The first All-Russian Professional Skills Competition was held in Moscow. (True/False)

Question 10: Multiple Choice. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of participating in WorldSkills competitions? a) Gaining international recognition b) Improving personal skills c) Guaranteed job placement

Question 11: Short Answer. Name one specific skill that is typically showcased in the WorldSkills competitions.

Question 12: Fill in the Blanks. The Union Agency plays a crucial role in representing __________ and promoting __________ in vocational education.

Question 13: True or False. WorldSkills competitions are only held in Russia. (True/False)

Question 14: Matching. Match the following years with their significance: a) 2012 b) 2015 c) 2019 d) 2021 i) Year Russia hosted the WorldSkills competition ii) Year Russia became a member of WorldSkills International iii) Year of the II National Championship iv) Year of the III National Championship

4.Complete the sentences using the given words.

1. The WorldSkills Competition is the biggest ... education and skills competition for young people.

2. The … demonstrate technical abilities and skills to do specific tasks.

3. The …. reflects global industry.

4. The Competition also ... the opportunity to … information and best practices in different industries and ... education.

5. New ideas and processes ... school-aged youth to technical and technological ... and towards a better future.

6. After World War II, there was a great … for skilled workers.

7. For this challenge, the most … solution was to organize a competition.

8. Young people's ... is aroused.

9. Adults discuss the Competition ....

10. Visitors can see a great ... being demonstrated.