Post-reading tasks

1. Answer the questions: a) When was Kyiv founded? b) Which impact did World War II have on Kyiv historic centre? c) What news concerning Ukraine hit the headlines in April 1986? d) What historical landmarks in the life of Ukraine are mentioned in the text? e) What cultural and architectural sites in Kyiv are of great value for the world community? f) What can theatre buffs do when they are in Kyiv? g) What are the examples of traditional Ukrainian food beloved by Ukrainians and the guests of the country?

2. Give information about the Kyiv historical and architectural sites: the Cathedral of St. Sophia, Podol, the Kyivo-Percherska Lavra, the Golden Gate the magnificent 19th-century Cathedral of St. Volodymyr, the Kyiv Young Theatre, the Old Kyiv area (Staryj Kyiv), the Caves Monastery at Perchersk, Andrievsky Uzviz.

3. Find the synonyms to the following words in the text: dominance, site, remote, capture, repairing, putsch, splendour, admirer, accessibility.

English for survival

getting to the place of destination

Vocabulary and useful expressions

airline — повітряна лінія; авіакомпанія

boarding — посадка (у літак)

boarding pass — посадковий талон

to take-off — злітати

landing — посадка, приземлення

check-in — реєстрація пасажирів

to circle over the airfield — кружляти над посадковим полем аеродрому

to taxi over the airfield —вирулювати на старт

scheduled flight — рейс за розкладом

delayed flight — рейс із запізненням

How do you travel? — Як Ви подорожуєте?

I travel by train (plane, ship, car, bus). — Я подорожую потягом (літаком, кораблем, машиною, автобусом).

Where can I buy a train ticket? — Де можна купити квиток на потяг?

I want to reserve a round-trip ticket. — Я хочу замовити квиток в (до)... і назад.

How much is the train ticket? — Скільки коштує квиток на потяг?

Where can I check my luggage? — Де можна здати багаж?

I'd like to leave this suitcase in the baggage check room. — Я хочу здати на зберігання цю валізу.

I've missed the train. — Я спізнився на потяг.

When does the train to... leave? — Коли відправляється потяг в (до)... ?

How long does it take to get to...? — Скільки часу потрібно, щоб добратися до... ?

How do I get to the airport? — Як проїхати в аеропорт ?

What time do I have to be at the airport? — Коли я повинен бути в аеропорті?

Where is the check-in desk? — Де реєстрація?

When is our plane taking off? — Коли вилітає наш літак ?

What's the departure time for flight number...? — Коли відправляється рейс № ...?

Situation 1. Read the following conversation and translate it. Pay attention to the meaning of the words and word-combinations in italics.

B	I'd like to book a flight to Tokyo please.
A	Which airline would you like to use?
B	Which is the cheapest?
A	When do you want to travel?
B	Next week, the 15th.
A	Would you like a return ticket?
B	Yes, I'm coming back on the 30th.
A	Let me see....... ABC costs Ј299.00, but you have to transfer at Hong Kong. XYZ is the cheapest direct flight at Ј349.00, both tourist class of course.
B	How long does the ABC flight take?
A	Total time is 15 hours, XYZ takes 11 hours.
B	I may as well go with XYZ then.
A	How many seats would you like?
B	Just the one, and could I have vegetarian meals?
A	Certainly, there's no extra charge.

Situation 2. Read the following conversations and answer the following questions:

What type of tickets would the passenger like to get?

Which way of payment was chosen?

What is the day and time of the customer’s arrival?