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  1. Complete the following dialogue:

A: Sorry. I am a stranger in Kyiv and I’ve lost my way. Can you tell me the way to the Museum of Ukrainian Art?

B: ...

A: Wouldn’t it better for me to go there by trolleybus?

B: ...

A: What is Kyiv famous for?

B: ...

A: What would you recommend me to see first?

B: ...

A: Thank you for your valuable advice.

  1. Make up your own dialogues using the following expressions:

Sovereign state, proclaim, total area, population, rich deposits of iron, metals, coal, the geographical position, higher and local bodies of state power, national emblem, develop relations, high mountains, vast steppes, beautiful rivers, the flora and fauna.

  1. Read and ask questions on the text:

UKRAINE

Ukraine is a self-contained, sovereign state. The Declara­tion of Ukrainian independence was proclaimed on August 24, 1991 by the Ukrainian Parliament.

Ukraine has its own territory, higher and local bodies of state power (the Supreme Council and local Councils), government, national emblem, state flag and anthem.

Ukraine is one of the largest European countries. Its total area is 603,700 square kilometres. Ukraine borders on the Russian Federation, Byelorussia, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. Our country is washed by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov and it has very important ports.

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The population of Ukraine is about 52 million people, among them are Ukrainians (73.6%), Russians (21.1%), Jews (1.3%), Byelorussians (0.8%). There are 24 administra­tive regions and the Crimean autonomous republic.

The territory of our country has an astonishing variety of landscapes. We have high mountains, vast steppes, end­less forests, beautiful rivers and lakes. The largest lake of Ukraine is Swytyaz, its total area is 24.2 square kilo­metres and the depth is 58.5 metres. Ukraine has 131 rivers, among them are the Dnieper with its tributaries such as the Desna, the Prypyat, the Dniester, the Bug, the Do­nets. The Dnieper is the main river in Ukraine which divides the country into Right-bank and Left-bank territories.

The flora and fauna of our country are extremely rich. Almost all kinds of European animals and birds can be found on the territory of our vast land. Ukraine has inex­haustible natural wealth. It possesses enormous tracts of woodland, vast tracts of fertile arable lands and fine pas­tures.

Our country has many industrial raw materials, it has rich deposits of iron, metals, coal, oil, gas, different ores, marble and other natural resources. Ukraine has metallur­gical and heavy industries.

The fertile black soil arid the favourable climate have long facilitated the growth of agriculture in Ukraine.

Ukraine has an ancient history. The State of Kyiv Rus situated on the territory of the present Ukraine was set up in the 9th century. It was a powerful feudal state with highly developed culture and various crafts widely known throughout Europe.

From the 13th century onwards Ukraine was continu­ously struggling against invasions by the Mongols, the Turks, the Crimean Tatars, Lithuanian and Polish rulers. The long struggle of the Ukrainian people for independence con­tinued victoriously under the leadershi p of B. Khmelnytsky.

Ukraine has its own original culture and art. Ukraine has many professional theatres and Philarmonic societies. The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, the Gryho- ry Veryovka Ukrainian People’s Choir, the Dance Com­pany of Ukraine are known not only in the country but all over the world.

Over the last years people of Ukraine display a keen interest in the Ukrainian history and artistic heritage. There is a new approach to the development of culture, arts and languages.

Ukraine pursues a policy of peace. Now Ukraine establishes new relations with countries throughout the world. It sets direct contacts with them signing agreements and treaties.

Ukraine has been and is being recognized by a vast num­ber of countries.

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