- •Ukraine
- •2. Explain the meanings of the following word combinations and use them to speak about Ukrainians:
- •3.Translate into Ukrainian and be ready to use these word combinations in your own sentences:
- •4. Fill in the blanks with the words from the list.
- •6. Look through the text again and find examples of simple verbal, compound nominal and modal verbal predicates. Present the examples to the class and give your explanation.
- •7. Decide upon the type of the predicates in the following sentences. Translate them into Ukrainian.
- •Things you should be aware of to understand Ukrainian culture.
- •9. Explain the meaning of the following words and word combinations in English and use them in your own sentences:
- •10. Find in the text the words or word combinations which have the meanings similar to these ones in the exercise, translate them into Ukrainian.
- •14. Define the type of the simple sentences. Decide whether they are two-member or one-member sentences.
- •17. In what situations would you say the following? Match these idiomatic phrases with the Ukrainian equivalents.
- •6. Match the words with their definitions to use this vocabulary in your speech.
- •11. Translate into English:
- •13. Think of a match on the left (based on the text) to appropriate definition on the right:
- •14. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Change the form of the word if it is necessary.
- •16. Spelling checker. Complete the words with the missing letters:
- •22. Work in pairs. Using the material of the text “The Constitution of Ukraine” choose examples of complex sentences, analyze them.
- •3. Explain the meanings of the following words and word combinations in English and use them in the situations of your own:
- •4. English spelling is notoriously unphonetic. Some of the words can cause pronunciation difficulties. Transcribe the words with a silent letter and read them in pairs. Memorize the pronunciation.
- •9. Define the type of the predicates and translate the sentences into English.
- •3. Explain the meanings of the following words and word combinations and use them to speak about Ukraine:
- •11. Choose the right conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs from the box to finish the sentences. Explain what meaning they possess. Use them to make your own sentences speaking on Ukraine.
- •The tasks of ukraine on the way to the global
- •Integration
- •3. Explain the meanings of the following words and word combinations in English working in pairs. Use them in your own sentences:
- •4. Give English equivalent meaningful words and word combinations to the following Ukrainian ones. Work in pairs and decide upon the context in which they were used. Give examples:
- •7. Find the appropriate match for the words on the right to make phrases:
- •9. Spelling checker. Complete the words with the missing letters:
- •11. Explain the contextual meaning of the words in bold and translate the following sentences into Ukrainian.
- •14. Revise the subjunctive mood structures and define the type of the subordinate clauses in the sentences:
- •15. Use the following modal verbs to finish the sentences in their appropriate forms:
- •Self-study Box
- •5. Define the types of the subordinate clauses.
2. Explain the meanings of the following word combinations and use them to speak about Ukrainians:
1. ancient rituals 8. distant past
2. hospitable people 9. eternal beauty
3. an acute sense of unity 10. folk architecture
4. to be predominantly farmers 11. the museum of ethnography 5. an exact replica 12. ethnographical areas
6. entrancing celebrations 13. to display exhibits
7. to gape in admiration 14. artistic inclinations
3.Translate into Ukrainian and be ready to use these word combinations in your own sentences:
ancient rituals and rites, to preserve ancient traditions, an embroidered towel, leaving no one indifferent, entrancing, to gaze into the starry sky, to regain some joys, on the outskirts, to come into contact with, taverns, replicas, to enjoy the marvels, to reflect differences, inclination, mode of life, manifestations.
4. Fill in the blanks with the words from the list.
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regain, hospitality, rituals and rites, entrancing, marvels, mode of life, gape in admiration, preserve, inclinations |
If you decide to visit western Ukraine, you will have a chance to see ancient Ukrainian ……. . People who live in this part of Ukraine managed to ……. them up to our times, and being ……. they make residents and guests ……. . Ukrainian dances full of colours, aspiration, energy and excitement ……. the true nature of the people. Here you can get acquainted with western Ukrainians’ ……. . On doing shopping you will realize that these people are very creative producing masterpieces which speak about their artistic ……. . You can feel their ……. and friendliness. Staying with a family you should try Ukrainian cuisine which is one of the ……. of the country.
5. Write 10 questions based on the text. Work in a group of four students. Ask and answer the questions. Do not look at the text again.
Grammar focus
6. Look through the text again and find examples of simple verbal, compound nominal and modal verbal predicates. Present the examples to the class and give your explanation.
7. Decide upon the type of the predicates in the following sentences. Translate them into Ukrainian.
Your composition was poorly organized, you must do it over.
We have a great deal of confidence in our legal system.
Weather is one of the most popular topics in Great Britain.
In private everyday lives people in many countries are probably less inclined to follow their traditions and customs.
People may express a one-sided view on religion.
They are willing to respect the opinions of other people.
History has a great influence on the nation.
One of the characteristics that is attributed to the Ukrainians is their hospitality.
The Ukrainians are also considered as hard-working people.
10. People needn’t be indifferent to each other.
11. Ukrainians are very good at cooking and cleaning.
12. Ukrainians don’t like their authorities. They don’t trust them much.
13. The state mechanism of power should start functioning.
14. Mistrusting the state governing bodies should be eradicated.
15. Women began facing some discrimination in jobs promotion.
8. Read the text about customs and traditions in Ukraine. Be ready to speak on the following points:
What do we call “customs and traditions”? How are they formed?
How do traditions vary?
How do you understand the thought that some traditions are “compatible with your own ones” and some of them are “irrational”.
What are the life values in Ukrainian culture?
What characteristic traits of Ukrainians are mentioned in the text?
What do you know about Ukrainian cuisine?
Why is bread always regarded as one of the holiest foods?
What are the roots of Ukrainians’ superstitions?