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assess their strength because our castles in England are better in every respect.
However, Moscow's fortress structures are well equipped with all kinds of artillery.
The palace of the emperor or grand prince, both in construction and in
appearance and internal structure, is far from being as luxurious as those I have seen
before. It is a very low stone building, hewn with facets, very similar in all respects to
ancient English buildings [Ченслер 1556: 32].
(Обучающиеся читают текст вместе с учителем вслух).
Т: So, What features of Russia caught Chensler's attention, according to the
descriptions in the text? What were Chensler's impressions of Moscow, and why did
he consider the city to be "very roughly built"? How did Chensler assess the power of
the Tsar and the clergy of Russia? What comparisons and analogies did Chensler draw
between Moscow and other countries, especially England?
(Обучающиеся отвечают на вопросы, выражая свою точку зрения).
6) Language work.
Say it in one word:
On waves, I danced, a vessel bold,
Chancellor's ride, a tale to be told.
Sailing seas, with purpose grand,
What am I, in Russia's distant land? (Ship)
In the voyages of the golden age,
Unveiling lands, a challenging stage.
What is it, raising sails with pride,
Seeking harbors, in the vast seas wide? (Expedition)
Between nations, a bond so tight,
Friendship and knowledge, diplomatic light.
What do we call this crucial hour,
Where words wove patterns, a friendship flower? (Diplomatic success)
The mystery unraveled, the world in view,
The first to show us trails anew.
What's that bright moment, a revelation,