- •About My Family and Myself
- •Active Vocabulary
- •About My Family and Myself
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Match the following English words and word-combinations with the Ukrainian ones.
- •II. Complete the following sentences choosing suitable words.
- •III. Choose the proper prepositions. My Hobby
- •IV. Remember the following words and use them in translation of the following sentences.
- •III. Complete the sentences using your active vocabulary. Pay attention to the possessives.
- •IV. Use the possessive form.
- •V. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 2 Student’s Working Day
- •Active Vocabulary
- •My Working Day
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Choose the antonym on the right.
- •IV. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 3 Leisure Time Activities
- •Active Vocabulary
- •My Spare Time
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or a combination of words from the text.
- •IV. Dramatize the following dialogue.
- •Lesson 4 Sports and Games
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Sports and Games
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give Ukrainian equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Support or challenge the following statements.
- •III. Insert the missing words from the list given below.
- •IV. Read the following information. What interesting facts about sports do you know? Did You Know?
- •III. Make the following nouns plural wherever possible.
- •Lesson 5 My Favourite Writer
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •III. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or a combination of words from the text.
- •IV. Read the following information about Agatha Christie. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in the brackets. Some Facts about the Queen of Crime
- •V. Make up a dialogue on the topic “My Favourite Writer”.
- •Lesson 1 Choosing a Career
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Choosing a Career
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Match the following English words and word combinations with the Ukrainian ones.
- •Substitute the words in bold type by a word or a combination of words from the text.
- •III. Insert the missing words from the list given below.
- •II. Open the brackets using the Past Continuous or Past Indefinite tenses. Entitle the text.
- •III. Make questions to which the words in bold type are the answers.
- •Lesson 2 University Life
- •Active Vocabulary
- •University Life
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •I. Make questions to which the words in bold type are the answers.
- •II. Choose the proper tense of the verb.
- •III. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 3 The Work of a Nurse
- •Active Vocabulary
- •The Work of a Nurse
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or a combination of words from the text.
- •Read and translate the following text. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in the brackets.
- •IV. Translate into English.
- •II. Make special questions to the following sentences.
- •III. Turn the following sentences into disjunctive questions. Make questions to which the words in bold type are the answers.
- •Health and Illness
- •ActiveVocabulary
- •Health and Illness
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Match word-сombinations and their translations. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •II. Give opposites of the following.
- •III. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •IV. Complete the definitions with names of medical specialists.
- •V. Learn some idioms connected with parts of the body. Use them in the sentences below.
- •VII. Read the English proverbs, try to give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Make up questions to the bold-typed words.
- •III. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 2 Medical Checkup
- •ActiveVocabulary
- •Regular Medical Checkups
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give Ukrainian equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Fill in the blanks with the words and word-combinations given below.
- •IV. Dramatize the following dialogue.
- •V. Complete the following dialogue.
- •II. Make up questions to the words typed in bold in the appropriate tense form.
- •III.Translate into English.
- •Lesson 3 At the Dentist’s
- •A Visit to the Dentist
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Match the words which are commonly used by the dentists and their explanations.
- •IV. Insert the necessary articles.
- •I. Transform the sentences according to the model.
- •VI. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 4 Healthy Way of Life
- •Healthy Way of Life
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Give English equivalents for the following words and word-combinations.
- •III. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or word-combinations from the text.
- •IV. There are many proverbs, concerning a healthy way of life, read some of them doing the following tasks.
- •V. Dramatize the dialogue between the gym instructor and the newcomer.
- •VI.Choose the correct form of the pronouns.
- •VII. Prepare some pieces of information about possible ways of improving people’s life style.
- •I. Open the brackets using the verbs in appropriate tense forms.
- •II. Choose the appropriate tense form of the predicate.
- •III. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 5 Benefits of a Well-Balanced Diet
- •Benefits of a Well-Balanced Diet
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Match words and word-сombinations and their translations. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •II. Match the opposites of the following words.
- •III. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •IV. Match the words and their explanations.
- •V. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in the brackets.
- •VI. Read the English proverbs, try to give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •VII. Read the additional text, entitle it, discuss with your group-mates advantages and disadvantages of fast food restaurants.
- •II. Make the sentences interrogative using question words from the brackets.
- •IV. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 1 Meals
- •Typical Meals and Cooking
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions. Write them down in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Match word-сombinations and their translations. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •III. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or word-combination from the text.
- •IV. Learn some food idioms. Use them in the sentences below.
- •VI. Read the additional text, entitle it, discuss it with your group mates.
- •VII. Get ready to report on the Ukrainian and British eating habits.
- •VIII. Translate into English.
- •I. Choose the necessary form of the verb from those given in the brackets.
- •Lesson 2 Eating Out
- •Eating Places
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Fill in the missing words.
- •III. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •IV. Read and translate the word-combinations connected with visiting a restaurant. Arrange them in a logical order; use them in your own story about eating out.
- •V. Read the story and fill in the appropriate articles where necessary. A Picture of a Mushroom
- •VI. Dramatize the following dialogue.
- •VII. Translate into English.
- •III. Make the following sentences passive.
- •Lesson 3 Shopping
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Shops and Shopping
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •Are you Aware of all these Tricks?
- •V. Complete the dialogue and dramatize it.
- •VI. Choose the correct form of the pronoun from those in brackets.
- •VII. Read the additional text, entitle it, discuss with your group mates advantages and disadvantages of shopping online.
- •I. Choose the necessary form of the verb from those given in the brackets.
- •II. Open the brackets using the verb in appropriate tense and voice.
- •III. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 4 Travelling
- •The Fastest Ways of Travelling
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Fill in the gaps using words from the brackets.
- •IV. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or word-combination from the text.
- •V. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in the brackets.
- •VI. Dramatize the following dialogue.
- •VII. Read the additional text, entitle it, discuss it with your group-mates.
- •I. Change the following from direct into indirect speech paying attention to the tense forms.
- •II. Open the brackets using the verbs in an appropriate tense form.
- •III. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 5 Types of Accommodation
- •The Most Common Lodging
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Fill in the gaps using words from the brackets.
- •IV. Complete the definitions with names of hotel staff.
- •V. Dramatize the following dialogue.
- •VI. Read the story and fill in the appropriate articles where necessary.
- •VII. Read the English proverbs and sayings, try to give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •I. Change the following from direct into indirect speech paying attention to the tense forms and italicized words.
- •II. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 1 Communications
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Means of Communication
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or a combination of words from the text.
- •IV. Make up a dialogue on the topic “Books and newspapers or tv and Internet. What do I usually choose?”
- •V. Insert a correct preposition. Entitle and translate the text.
- •II. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 2 Press
- •Active Vocabulary
- •The Ukrainian and British Press
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give Ukrainian equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Insert the missing words from the list given below. Entitle the text.
- •IV. Insert articles where necessary.
- •Lesson 3 Modern Technologies in Medicine
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Modern Technologies in Medicine
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •Modern Technologies in us Diagnostics
- •II. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 4 Environmental Problems and Their Influence on People’s Health
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Environmental Problems and Their Influence on People’s Health
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Read the following supplementary text. Discuss it with your fellow students. Chornobyl Disaster
- •II. Translate into English.
- •II. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 1 Geographical Position of Ukraine
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Geographical Position of Ukraine
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions of geographical terms. Write them in words.
- •II. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •III. Arrange the following words in antonymic pairs.
- •IV. Read some interesting facts about Ukraine.
- •V. Insert articles were necessary.
- •I. Paraphrase the following sentences as in the model.
- •II. Open the brackets using the verb in the required form.
- •III. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 2 Climate of Ukraine
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Climate of Ukraine
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words or word combinations given below.
- •IV. Insert a correct preposition.
- •V. Read the following supplementary text. Health Resorts in Ukraine
- •VI. Read the following transcriptions. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •VII. Match the following English words and word-combinations with the Ukrainian ones.
- •VIII. Make up a short story about your rest at the health resort. The following questions will help you.
- •I. Open the brackets using the verb in a required form.
- •II. Translate the following sentences into English.
- •Lesson 3 The Political System of Ukraine
- •Active Vocabulary
- •The Political System of Ukraine
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give Ukrainian equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Tell your fellow-students about the requirements and restrictions to the candidate on the post of the President of Ukraine, using the following information.
- •IV. Insert possessive, personal or reflexive pronouns.
- •II. Use the Infinitive in brackets in the appropriate form.
- •III. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 4 Kyiv, the Capital of Ukraine
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Kyiv, the Capital of Ukraine
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Arrange the following words in synonymic pairs. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •III. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words given below.
- •IV. Insert a correct preposition.
- •II. Translate into English.
- •Ivano-Frankivsk Region
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Ivano-Frankivsk
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Choose the antonym on the right.
- •III. Translate the following text into English.
- •IV. Imagine the following situation. You met foreigners who had never been to Ivano-Frankivsk. Share your knowledge about the city. You may use a list of some city’s attractions given below.
- •V. Read the following text. Kolomyia
- •VII. Match the following English words and word combinations with the Ukrainian ones.
- •VIII. Translate into English.
- •VII. Tell about your native town (village) or make up a dialogue with your group-mate on this topic.
- •I. Make the sentences according to the model.
- •I. Translate the following sentences into English using the Objective Infinitive Complex.
- •Lesson 6 Outstanding People of Ukraine
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Outstanding People of Ukraine
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Read some facts about world famous people with Ukrainian roots.
- •IV. Insert possessive, personal or reflexive pronouns.
- •Lesson 7 Holidays in Ukraine
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Holidays in Ukraine
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give Ukrainian equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words given below.
- •III. Prepare a short story about your favourite holiday. The following questions will help you.
- •IV. Translate into English.
- •I. Open the brackets choosing the correct form of the predicate.
- •II. Translate into English.
- •Geographical Position of Great Britain
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Geographical Position of Great Britain
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions of geographical proper names. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Give opposites of the following.
- •III. Finish the sentences choosing appropriate words and word-combinations from the text.
- •IV. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •V. Insert the missing articles.
- •Lesson 2 The Political System of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •Active Vocabulary
- •The Political System of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations from the text.
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the words in the brackets.
- •V. Translate into English.
- •VI. Dramatize the following dialogue.
- •Lesson 3 London, the Capital of Great Britain
- •Active Vocabulary
- •London, the Capital of Great Britain
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in brackets.
- •IV. Dramatize the following dialogue.
- •V. Complete the following dialogue.
- •Outstanding People of Great Britain
- •Active Vocabulary
- •James Watt
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or a combination of words from the text.
- •IV. Translate into English.
- •V. Insert the missing articles.
- •VI. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in brackets.
- •VII. Solve the crossword puzzle.
- •II. Define the forms of the participles in bold type.
- •III. Transform the sentences according to the model.
- •British Customs and Traditions
- •Active Vocabulary
- •British Customs and Traditions
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Give English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations.
- •II. Finish the sentences choosing appropriate words from the list given below.
- •III. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •IV. Complete the following dialogue.
- •I. Transform the following sentences using Participle II instead of the subordinate clauses.
- •II. Translate into English.
- •III. Read the following proverbs and analyze the form of the participle. Find Ukrainian equivalent or translate them.
- •Geographical Position of the United States of America
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Geographical Position of the United States of America
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Read the following transcriptions. Write them in words and give their Ukrainian equivalents.
- •II. Match the following English words and word-combinations with the Ukrainian ones.
- •Iіi. Say whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •IV. Fill in the gaps with the words given below.
- •V. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 2
- •Active Vocabulary
- •The Political System of the usa
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •I. Translate the following words and word-combinations into Ukrainian.
- •II. Solve the crossword puzzle.
- •III. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in brackets.
- •IV. Translate into English.
- •I. Transform the sentences using the gerund instead of the infinitive.
- •Voters like to elect executives who are responsible for roads, parks, libraries, sewage and other services.
- •We continue to study English.
- •III. Transform the following sentences using gerundial phrases instead of the subordinate clauses.
- •IV. Transform the following sentences using gerundial phrases instead of the subordinate clauses.
- •Lesson 3
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Read the text and answer the questions. Washington, d.C.
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.
- •III. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in brackets.
- •IV. Discuss with your fellow-students the symbols of Washington, d.C.
- •V. Imagine that you have just come back from the usa. You are under impressions of Washington’s sights. Compare notes with your group-mates.
- •Grammar Exercises
- •I. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 4
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Read the text and answer the questions.
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •II. Fill in the gaps with names of outstanding people of the usa from brackets.
- •III. Insert articles where necessary.
- •IV. Tell your group-mates about one of the most famous people of the usa.
- •Grammar Exercises
- •II. Translate into English.
- •Lesson 5
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Read the text and answer the questions. American Customs and Traditions
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •II. Support or challenge the following statements.
- •III. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in brackets. Entitle the text and discuss it with your group-mates.
- •IV. Translate into English.
- •V. Fill in the blanks with the missing remarks. Reproduce the dialogue.
- •VI. Read the following text and discuss it with your group-mates.
- •VII. Get ready to speak on one of the following items.
- •Grammar Exercises
- •II. Translate into English using the non-finite forms of the verbs.
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Read the text and answer the questions. Canada
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •II. Substitute the words in bold type by a word or a combination of words from the text.
- •III. Insert articles where necessary.
- •IV. Fill in the gaps with the words or word-combinations given in brackets.
- •V. Read the dialogue and act it out. Make your own dialogues using it as a model.
- •VI. Translate into English.
- •Grammar Exercises
- •I. Open the brackets using the verbs in the proper tense and voice form.
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Read the text and answer the questions. Australia
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •II. Match the word-combinations with their translation.
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the words given in brackets.
- •IV. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in brackets.
- •V. Render the following text in English.
- •VI. Read and act out the following dialogue.
- •VI. Make up the dialogue on the following situation:
- •Grammar Exercises
- •I. Complete the Conditional Sentences. Decide whether to use Type I, II or III.
- •II. Translate into English.
- •Active Vocabulary
- •Read the text and answer the questions. New Zealand
- •Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
- •III. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate prepositions from those in brackets. Ask your group-mates questions on the text.
- •IV. Translate into English.
- •Grammar Exercises
- •I. Change the following from direct speech into indirect speech, using the verbs in brackets.
II. Use the Infinitive in brackets in the appropriate form.
He seems (to work) as a judge of the civil court.
He seems (to work) as a judge of the civil court some years ago.
The journalist is glad (to interview) a famous politician now.
Non-party deputies were satisfied (to join) the largest faction of the Parliament.
The President made the list of urgent problems (to solve).
The deputies are ready (to present) the annual budget by the Prime Minister.
The deputy is sorry (not to work) hard for all four years.
The Cabinet of Ministers must (to base) its actions on the Constitution.
III. Translate into English.
Студент був дуже радий, що його відправили на стажування у Верховну Раду України.
Здається, виборці не вірять у те, що обіцяє кандидат в депутати до міської ради.
Для того, щоб уряд працював ефективно, Прем’єр міністр визначив пріоритетні завдання профільних міністрів.
Громадянин був задоволений тим, як уважно його вислухав суддя.
Він дуже шкодує, що не вивчав судову систему України достатньо ретельно.
Конституція будь-якої цивілізованої країни повинна гарантувати своїм громадянам основні права і свободи.
Цей закон був прийнятий для того, щоб регулювати певні види відносин у суспільстві.
Lesson 4 Kyiv, the Capital of Ukraine
Text: Kyiv, the Capital of Ukraine
Grammar: The Objective Infinitive Complex
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Active Vocabulary
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Read the text and answer the questions.
Kyiv, the Capital of Ukraine
Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the central part of the country on the river Dnipro. It is an important industrial, scientific, educational and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home of many high-tech industries, higher educational institutions and world-famous historical landmarks.
The name Kyiv is said to derive from the name of Kyi, one of four legendary founders of the city (brothers Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv, and sister Lybid). During its history Kyiv, one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, passed through several stages of great prominence and relative obscurity.
Geographically, Kyiv belongs to the Polissya ecological zone. However, the unique landscape distinguishes it from the surrounding region. Kyiv has a humid continental climate. The Dnipro naturally divides Kyiv into the Right Bank and the Left Bank. Historically located on the western right bank of the river, the city expanded into the left bank only in the 20th century. Most of the Kyiv’s attractions as well as the majority of business and governmental institutions are located at the right bank. The eastern Left Bank is predominantly residential. There are large industrial and green areas in both the Right Bank and the Left Bank. According to the All-Ukrainian Census, the population of Kyiv in 2001 was 2,611,300.
Kyiv is known as a green city with two botanical gardens and numerous large and small parks. The horse-chestnut tree has become the symbol of the city. The center of Kyiv (Independence Square and Hreschatyk Street) becomes a large outdoor party place at night during summer months, with thousands of people having a good time in nearby restaurants, clubs and outdoor cafes. The central streets are closed for auto traffic on weekends and holidays. Andriyivskyi Descent is one of the best known historic streets and a major tourist attraction in Kyiv.
Kyiv was the historical centre of the East Slavic civilization and a major cradle for the Rus Christianization. Its sacred sites, which include the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and the Saint Sophia Cathedral are probably the most famous, attracted pilgrims for centuries and now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remain the primary religious centers as well as the major tourist attraction. The above mentioned sites are also part of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine’s collection.
Kyiv theatres include the Kyiv Opera House, Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre, Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theatre of Russian Drama, Kyiv Puppet Theatre, October Palace and National Philharmonic of Ukraine and others.
The most important of the city’s 40 museums are the Kyiv State Historical Museum, Museum of the Great Patriotic War, National Art Museum, Museum of Western and Oriental Art, Pinchuk Art Center and National Museum of Russian art.
Kyiv hosts many universities, the major ones being the Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, the National Technical University “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, and the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Scientific research is conducted in many of the institutes of the higher education and, additionally, in many research institutes affiliated with the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences. There are many libraries in the city with the Vernadskyi library affiliated with the Academy of Sciences being the largest and the most important one.
Public transportation in Kyiv includes the metro, busses, trolleybuses, trams and funicular. Suburban transportation is provided by buses and short-range trains. The city represents the focal point of the Ukrainian national roads system and is linked by high-quality road to many of the principle cities of Ukraine. The city has a developed railroad infrastructure including a long-distance passenger stations, 6 cargo stations. Air passengers arrive to Kyiv through one of two airports: the Boryspil Airport, which is served by international airlines, and the smaller Zhulyany Airport, serving mostly domestic flights.
Where is Kyiv situated?
What is the name of Kyiv derived from?
Kyiv is one of the oldest cities of Eastern Europe, isn’t it?
Has Kyiv a humid continental or dry tropical climate?
When did Kyiv expend into the left bank of the Dnipro?
What is the population of Kyiv, according to the All-Ukrainian Census?
What tree has become the symbol of Kyiv?
What central streets are famous for?
What Kyiv sacred sites are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
What Kyiv theatres do you know?
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The Kyiv-Mohyla Academy is one of Kyiv major higher educational institutions, isn’t it?
What kinds of public transportation are there in Kyiv?
Suburban transportation is provided by funicular, isn’t it?
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