IV. Складіть план переказу тексту англійською мовою.

V. Перекажіть текст англійською мовою, використовуючи ключові слова:

Ukraine, a sovereign state, higher and local bodies of state power, national emblems, the capital, to occupy, to border, climate, population, political system, President, Parliament, government, the division of authority, mineral resources, industry, to be developed, a producer, grains, crops, scientific centre, scientists and research workers, culture and art, to be represented, international associations, the international community, an equal partner.

Kyiv

I. Ознайомтесь зі словами та словосполученнями до тексту:

cradle - колиска

abundance - достаток

picturesque - мальовничий

to attract - приваблювати

Kyiv-Pechersky Monastery - Києво-Печерська Лавра

Askold's Grave - Аскольдова могила

church of St. Andrew - церква св. Андрія

the park of Immortal Glory - парк Вічної Слави

tomb - могила

Unknown Soldier - Невідомий солдат

Eternal fire - Вічний вогонь

research - науково-дослідний

II. Прочитайте і перекладіть текст "Kyiv"

Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. It is one of the oldest cities, of .Europe and therefore there arc many historical places in it. It was the capital of ancient Rus, the cradle of three fraternal peoples - the Russian, the Ukrainian and the Byelorussian.

Nowadays ft is a large political, industrial, scientific and cultural centre of Ukraine Its population equals nearly 3 million people. It is the seat of the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers.

Kyiv is famous not only for its history (it was called "the Mother of all Rus'Cities"), but for its beauty, for the abundance of places of historic interest in it. It is situated on the picturesque banks of the Dnipro River.

Kyiv's monuments of the past attract a lot of visitors. They are impressed by Kyiv-Pechersky Monastery which stands on the green hill above the Dnipro. St. Sophia's Cathedral is a state architectural and historical preserve. It was founded in 1037 during the reign of Yaroslav the Wise. There you can see the Golden Gate, Slievchenko Memorial, Vydubetsky Monastery, Askold's Grave, Church of St. Andrew. In the park of Immortal Glory there is a Tomb of Unknown Soldier, over which an eternal fire burns

There are a lot of museums in Kyiv: the Historical Museum, the Museum of Ukrainian Art, the Museum of Russian Art, the Museum of Western and Oriental Art, Slievchenko Museum, Lesya'Ukrainka Memorial Museum and others. Kyiv is also famous for its theatres and concert halls, such as: Taras Shevchenko Opera und Ballet Theatre, Musical Comedy Theatre, Puppet Theatre, Conservatories and Philharmonics, the Concert Hall "Ukraine".

Kyiv is the centre of science and education. Many research institutes and higher educational establishments can be found there.

The heart of Kyiv is Kreshchatyc, one of the widest and most beautiful streets in our country.

III. Дайте відповіді на запитання до тексту:

1. What is Kyiv nowadays?

2. Where is Kyiv situated?

3. What historical monuments would you advise to see in; Kyiv?

4. What museums would you advise to visit in Kyiv?

5. What can you say about cultural establishments in Kyiv?

6. What is the name of Kyiv's main street?