Unit 4. Ukraine

1. Phonetic drills.

1) Listen to the text and fill in the blanks in the following text with these words.

Rus, blue, the Verhovna Rada, sky, golden, cities, two, bottom, Christianity.

The Flag of Ukraine.

The national symbols were adopted by—in 1992, the Ukrainian flag consists of----horizontal stripes. The top is---, and the---is yellow. Those are the colours of the---, the rivers and the---fields of our beautiful country. Blue and yellow (or gold) were symbols of Kyivan long before --was introduced. These colours can be found on the ancient emblems of the ---of Myrhorod, Lubny, Pryluky and others.

2) Read these words, write down their transcription.

1 the Carpathian Mountains

2 the Crimean Mountains

3 manganese

4 chemical

5 culture

6 Scythian

7 Slavonic

3) Read and translate the proverbs:

All roads lead to Rome.

East or West – home is best.

2. Learn the new words:

1 mild -- м’який, м’який

2 a plain —равнина, рівнина

3 vast—обширный, великий

4 an enterprise—предприятие, підприємство

5 fuel production—производство топлива, виробництво палива

6 grain—зерно, зерно

7 commodity—товар, товар

8 to split into —делиться на части, поділяти на частини

9 a principality -- княжество

10 to invade—вторгаться, вторгатися

11 to pass—to adopt—принимать, утверждать, затверджувати

12 currency -- валюта

13 a contribution—содействие, сприяння

14 to be proud of smb., smth—гордиться, гордитися

1 5 to survive—пережить, выдержать, витримати

3. Read the text. Ukraine

Official name – Ukraine

Area – 603.700 square kilometers

Population – 48 million

Capital city –Kyiv

The highest mountain – Hoverla (2.061 metres), Roman Kosh (1.545 metres)

The longest river –the Dnipro

Climate – mild and warm

Ukraine is situated in the east of the European continent. It has its own territory, constitution, higher and local bodies of state power ( the Verhovna Rada and local Radas ), its own government, national emblem, state flag and anthem.

There are 24 administrative regions and the Crimean autonomous republic in Ukraine. The country borders on the Russian Federation, Belarus, Moldova, Poland, Slovak Republic, Hungary, Romania.

Ukraine is known for its mild climate and attractive scenery, with numerous lakes, rivers, thick forests, vast plains, the forested Carpathian Mountains in the West and the Crimean Mountains in the South. It is washed by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, and it has very important ports. The major rivers are the Dnipro, the Dnister, the Bug, the Donets.

Ukraine is rich in mineral resources, such as iron ore , manganese ore, coal. Grain, industrial crops , potatoes, fruit and vegetables are produced. There are numerous enterprises in the fields of engineering, metal working, chemical engineering, coal mining, fuel production, light , heavy and food industries. Diesel locomotives, sea-going ships, aircraft, buses, television sets, computers and many other commodities are produced in Ukraine to meet the country’s domestic demand as well as for export.

The term “Ukraine ” was first mentioned in the 12^th century manuscripts, but the first state on the territory of modern Ukraine was established by the Scythians in the region to the north of the Black Sea. In the 9^th century Slavonic tribes inhabiting this territory united to form the powerful state of Kyivan Rus. But in the 13^th century Kyivan Rus split into several principalities which were soon conquered by the Mongolian Golden Horde. The Ukrainian people managed survive and reunite. One of the most famous states established on the territory of Ukraine was the Cossack Republic of Zaporizhian Sich.

The Verhovna Rada passed the Act of Proclamation of Independence of Ukraine on August 24^th.

Ukraine is a country with a rich culture. Masterpieces of Ukrainian literature and art are a contribution to the treasure-house of world culture. Ukrainians are proud of such famous writers, artists and scientists as Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Franko, Lesia Ukrainka, Mykhailo Hrushevsky and many others. Our country is a member of the United Nations of UNESCO and other international organizations.

Exercise 1. Give English equivalents of the word-combinations.

1. привлекательный пейзаж

2. лёгкая, тяжёлая, пищевая промышленность

3. удовлетворять внутренний спрос страны

4. было впервые упомянуто

5. населяя эту территорию

6. монгольская золотая орда

7. сумели выдержать и воссоединиться

8. Акт о провозглашении независимости Украины

9. сокровищница

10. славянские племена

Exercise 2. Point out true and false statements. Correct false statements.

1. Ukraine is situated in the North of the European continent.

2. This country is known for its foggy climate.

3. The territory of Ukraine is rather large.

4. Ukraine is rich in iron ore, coal.

5. The Act of Proclamation of Independence of Ukraine was adopted on September 24^th, 1991.

6. Ukraine is proud of its famous writers, artists and scientists.

7. The hrivnya is the state currency of Ukraine.

8. The term “Ukraine ” was first mentioned in the 9^th century manuscripts.

Exercise 3. Answer the questions.

1. What is the text about ?

2. What is the main idea of the text?

3. Where is Ukraine situated?

4. What is the total area of Ukraine?

5. What are the main branches of industry in Ukraine?

6. What is Ukraine rich in?

7. When was the Act of Proclamation of Independence of Ukraine adopted?

8. What do you consider to be the most interesting in the text?

9. What new items have you learned from the text?

Exercise 4. Match the following.

1. The revival of historical traditions in Ukraine started a) square

of the XXth…….. b) fought

2. The term “Ukraine” was first…..in the chronicles c) plain

of the ancient Slavs in the XIIth century. d) mentioned

3. The territory of Ukraine is 603.700…..kilometres. e) borders

4. 95% of the Ukrainian territory is….and the rest of it is mountainous. f) century

5. August 24^th is a national holiday in Ukraine— ……Day. g) coal

6. Ukraine…..on the Russian Federation , Belarus, Moldova, Poland, h) Independence

Slovakia, Hungary and Romania.

7. Millions of Ukrainian people….. against the Nazis during

the Second World War.

8. Ukraine has rich deposits of iron ore, other metallic ores,…..

and other natural resources.

Exercise 5. Prove the statements.

1. Ukraine is a sovereign state.

2. Ukraine is a country with a rich culture.

3. Ukraine has a lengthy history.

4. Ukraine is a highly developed industrial country.

5. Ukraine has given the world many brilliant names in literature, science and the art

Exercise 6. Write down a plan of the text and give a title to each of the parts.

Exercise 7. Write down 4-5 key-words to each part of the text.

Exercise 8. Retell the text using your plan and key-words.

Exercise 9. Discuss the following using key-patterns.

• I suppose…

• What about….?

• Could you tell me about…….?

• Is it true that…?

• I don’t think that’s really true…..

• That’s really great!