Individual work № 6

Exercise 1.Translate the text into Ukrainian.

Ukrainian cuisine

Ukrainian cuisine is closely linked to the customs, culture, and way of life of the Ukrainian people. It is famous for its diversity and flavours.

The most popular Ukrainian dish is borsch. This thick and delicious soup is prepared with a variety of ingredients including meat, mushrooms, beans, and even prunes.

Mushroom soups, bean and pea soups, soups with dumplings and thick millet chowders are also popular.

"Holubtsi", or stuffed cabbage, is another favourite dish, as are "varenyky" filled with potatoes, meat, cheese, sauerkraut or berries such as blue-berries or cherries. "Varenyky" are often mentioned in folk songs.

Ukrainians like dairy products. Some samples: cheese pancakes and "riazhanka" (fermented baked milk). There are no holidays without pies, "pampushky" (type of fritters), "baba" (a tall cylindrical cake) and honey cakes.

Ukrainian sausage is delicious. It is preserved in a special way — in porcelain vessels filled by melted fat.

Of course, every region of Ukraine has its own recipes and traditions.

Vocabulary

diversity [daɪ'və:sɪtɪ] — різноманітність

flavour ['fleɪvə] — присмак, приправа

dish [dɪʃ] — страва

prune [pru:n] — чорнослив

dumplings [dʌmplɪŋz] — галушки

millet ['mɪlɪt] — просо, пшоно

chowder ['tʃaudə] — юшка зі свинини, овочів тощо

sauerkraut ['sauəkraut] — кисла капуста

blue-berry ['blu:bərɪ] — чорниці

cheese pancakes [tʃi:z 'pænkeɪks] — сирники

fritter ['frɪtə] — оладки

to fill [fɪl] by smth. — заповнювати (чим-небудь)

recipe ['resɪpɪ| — рецепт

Exercise 2. Answer the questions.

1. What is Ukrainian cuisine famous for?

2. What is the most popular Ukrainian dish ?

3. What are the other popular Ukrainian dishes?

4. What products do Ukrainians like ?

5. What is your favourite Ukrainian dish ?

6. What Ukrainian dishes do you like to cook?

The fourth term

Individual work № 1

Exercise 1.Translate the text into Ukrainian.

The healthcare system in Ukraine

Ukrainian healthcare is run by the Ministry of Health, with all working citizens contributing to the cost. In theory, healthcare is available free of charge to all citizens of Ukraine, however, in practice, the free services only cover basic provision and patients often have to pay for extras such as specialist equipment required during surgery. Often, doctors and consultants will also charge a fee for their time.

Ukrainian public healthcare is still in transition from the Soviet dictated health system of the past. Under this system, capacity was everything, resulting in high numbers of physicians and beds, among the best in Europe, but sadly not the overall standards to match. This is reflected in the relatively low life expectancy of just 68 overall, and a mere 62 for men.

Private cosmetic surgery and dental care in Ukraine are on a par with the best in Europe, but cost around a fifth of the price. For example, a dental crown that costs around £350 in the UK will cost just £100 in Ukraine, while breast reduction surgery can cost as little as £900 compared to over £2700 in the UK.

Exercise 2. Answer the questions.

1. What is Ukrainian healthcare run by?

2. Is healthcare free of charge or not?

3. What is the result of the Soviet dictated health system on Ukraine?

4. What is life expectancy?

5. Are private cosmetic surgery and dental care in Ukraine cheap?