8) Ukraine Kyiv Funicular

The funicular (cable car) was built in 1905 and until now it offers quick, exciting, and inexpensive rides from Podil (Lower City) up to Mykhailivska Ploscha (Upper City). The ride is short (about 2 minutes), but it is worth seeing a magnificent panorama of Kyiv and the Dnipro River that uncovers from the Funicular. The cost is the same as the fares in city transport. Children under 7 can have a free ride.

9) Horodetskyi Building

One of the most interesting buildings in Kyiv is located in a very quiet and peaceful part of the downtown. A well-known architect Horodetskyi built the house as a private residence in 1902-1903. The walls and the roof of the structure are decorated with intricate sculptural ornaments of mythological and hunting themes. The building is considered one of the most fascinating architectural creations in Kyiv.

10) Volodymyr Cathedral

The structure of this Russian Orthodox Church which was built in 1882 reflects features of the Neo-Byzantine style. The murals of the church interior done by famous Russian painters present considerable artistic significance. The mosaics of the authorship of Venetian masters and the choir music performed in the cathedral are not to be missed. The building is located on one of city's central streets, Tarasa Shevchenka blvd.

11) Khreschatyk

Khreschatyk is the main street in Kyiv. It was recently renovated into one of the most scenic and beautiful places that combines the features of a busy business center with the historical architectural design of buildings. The street leads to Maidan Nezalezhnosti, the city's main square and one of the most popular places of meetings. On weekends, the traffic is blocked on Khreschatyk, and visitors can enjoy a nice walk right in the middle of the street.

Post-reading tasks

1. Identify: Khreschatyk, Volodymyr Cathedral, Horodetskyi Building, Ukraine Kyiv Funicular, Andriyivsky Uzviz (Andriyivsky Descent), Mariyinsky Palace, St. Sophia Cathedral, Golden Gate, Kyivo-Pecherska Lavra, St. Nicolas Catholic Cathedral, National Opera House.

2. Answer the following questions about the places of interest of Kyiv: What interesting facts about Kyiv did you pick up from the text? What sacred places of Kyiv have you just read about? What exciting, and inexpensive means of transport in Kyiv is mentioned in this text? Which of the most ancient and steep streets in Kyiv is thought to be the place for outdoor fairs, festivals, and concerts?

3. Pretend that you a tour guide. Please, make an excursion around Kyiv for a foreign friend who wants to see the most exciting historical sites of the city.

English for survival asking for directions

Vocabulary and useful expressions

to get lost — заблукати

at the end of the street — наприкінці вулиці

at the crossroad — на перехресті

round the corner — за рогом

next to — поруч із

to the right (left) —праворуч (ліворуч)

at the corner of the street — на розі вулиці

at the bottom of — наприкінці, на споді

right here — поруч

down the street — по вулиці (уздовж по наростаючих номерах будинків вулиці)

up the street — по вулиці (уздовж по убутних номерах будинків вулиці)

to go straight along — йти прямо по

in the direction of — у напрямку

to turn to the right (left) — повернуть направо (налево) • повернути праворуч (ліворуч)

to find one's way — знайти дорогу

to ask one's way — запитати дорогу

to show smb. the way — показати, як пройти

take the first turning on the right (left) — на першому повороті зверніть праворуч (ліворуч)

go straight ahead — йдіть весь час прямо

Could you tell me the way to...? — Скажіть, як пройти до... ?

How far is it? — Чи це далеко?

It's a long walk. — Це далеко.

You should go straight two blocks, then turn to the right, you will see there... —Йдіть прямо два квартали, потім поверніть праворуч, там побачите...

Turn right at the next corner, and go straight all the way. — На наступному розі поверніть праворуч, а потім йдіть весь час прямо.

Take the second turning on the left. — Другий поворот ліворуч.

It's on the opposite side of the street. — Це на протилежному боці вулиці.

It's two blocks up the street. — Це два квартали нагору по вулиці.

Where is the nearest bus-stop, please? — Де найближча зупинка автобуса ?

Where do I get off? — Де мені потрібно вийти ?

You should get off at the next stop. — Вам треба вийти на наступній зупинці.

You should get off at the next stop but one. — Вам належить вийти через одну зупинку.

to go by bus (trolley-bus, tram) — їхати автобусом (тролейбусом, трамваєм)

to take (get on) a bus (trolley-bus, tram) — сідати на автобус (тролейбус, трамвай)

to get off the bus (trolley-bus, tram) — виходити з автобуса (тролейбуса, трамвая)

to change for number 12 — пересісти на дванадцятий номер

request stop — зупинка на вимогу

full up — заповнений

hold tight — тримайтеся міцніше

traffic — вуличний рух

traffic jam — «пробка» (автомобільна)

keep to the right (left) — тримайтеся правого (лівого) боку

to take (get, hire) a taxi — взяти таксі

taxi is engaged —таксі зайнято

mind (watch for, be aware of) the doors — обережно, двері зачиняються

How much is the fare? — Скільки коштує квиток?

passer-by —перехожий

to land a helpful hand — надати допомогу

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

a).

A.:	Good afternoon. I'd like to ask you how to get to Brooklyn College?
Passer-by:	Where are you starting from?
A.:	At Jackson Heights.
Passer-by:	Roosevelt Avenue?
A.:	That's correct.
Passer-by:	Take train number 7, get off at Times Square and transfer there to train number 2. Get off at the last stop.
A.:	Is Brooklyn College within walking distance from there?
Passer-by:	Yes, it is.
A.:	Thank you.
Passer-by:	You are welcome.

b).

Passer-by: Sasha: Passer-by: Sasha Passer-by: Sasha: Passer-by: Sasha Passer-by:

You look lost – can I help? Oh thank you – yes, I am a bit lost, I’m afraid. I’m trying to find the art gallery. That’s miles away! No wonder you look lost! Get the 22 bus from the corner here, and get off at Southold Terrace. Then turn left into York Avenue, and carry on until you get to the gallery. Could you write it down for me? I’m bound to get lost again otherwise. Certainly . . . (writes it down for Sasha) . . . there you are. Thank you for your help. Not at all. Enjoy the art gallery! I will. Bye! Bye!

c).

Ed :	I'm afraid we're lost. We'd better ask for directions.
Flex :	Okay. I'll ask at the next gas station. (Stopping in front of a gas station) How do we get to York Village?
Alex:	You're going west, but you should be going east.
Ed :	Should we make a U-turn?
Alex:	Yes. Make a U-turn and go straight. Then turn to the right at the traffic lights. That's interstate 95. Take interstate 95 for about 15 miles and then get off at Roundview. You can't miss your destination.
Ed :	Thank you very much.

Situation 5. Study the following phrases and using them make the dialogue of your own and act it out:

Excuse me? Can you tell me where ……..is?

Take the second turn on the left / right.

Does this bus go to the station?

Can you tell me where to get off?

Excuse me. I’m afraid I’m lost. Can you help me?

Situation 6. Develop the situations given below:

ask/say where the places of interest in Kyiv (Kharkiv, Lviv); ask the way to different places in the city Kyiv (the Khreschatik street, the Parliamentary library, the Central Railway Station, the Independence Square, the bus station); give the instructions how to get to your university from the place you live.

Situation 7. Look at the letter to Santa Claus. How would you write your address?

Dear Santa Claus!

Could you, please, bring me a map of the world for Christmas? My address is

Flat 3

42, Osbourne Street

Southampton Hampshire

England, Great Britain

The United Kingdom’

The British Isles W. Europe

The Northern Hemisphere

The World, The Universe.

Thank you.

Love, Jason.

P.S. It’s the fourth house on the left, just past the third lamp-post, and my room is on the first floor facing the street, or if you come the back way, the second door on the right along the landing from the bathroom.