XI. Complete the sentences. Selecting words and phrases from the list given
state power, square, flat, all over the world, border, arts, mountains, mineral resources, ancient, agricultural, independence
1. Ukraine… on Russia, Belarus, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania.
2. Ukraine has an…history. It has its own culture and…
3. The territory of Ukraine is 603.700…kilometres.
4. Ukraine is rich in oil, iron, ore, coal, natural gas and other…
5. As a sovereign state, Ukraine has its own territory and government, higher and local bodies of…(the Supreme Council and local Council), a national emblem, state flag and anthem.
6. 95% of the Ukrainian territory is…and the rest of it is mountainous.
7. August 24th is a national holiday in Ukraine - … Day.
8. Ukraine is a well – developed industrial and… country.
9. The Carpathian…are situated not far from Lviv.
10. Ukrainian scientists are well – known…
Topic: Kyiv - the capital of Ukraine
Active Vocabulary:
On both sides – по обидва боки
Ancient – стародавній
On the high hills – на високих пагорбах
A well-developed industry – добре розвинута промисловість
To produce – виробляти
The Academy of Sciences – академія наук
Research institutes – науково-дослідні інститути
Pride – гордість
Glory – слава
A transport vessel – транспортне судно
Consumer goods – споживчі товари
A chestnut – каштан
K
yiv
is the capital of Ukraine
and one of the biggest cities in Europe.
It lies on both sides of the river Dnieper. Darnytsya is on the left
side of the Dnieper and
ancient
Kyiv is on the high hills on the right side of the Dnieper.
Kyiv is а lаrge administrative, economic, scientific, cultural and educational center of Ukraine. Its population is over three million people.
The city has a well-developed industry. Its factories and plants produce sea and river transport vessels, air liners, computers, machine tools, instruments, motorcycles, building materials, consumer goods.
Kyiv is also one of the largest scientific and educational centres of our country. The Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and many research institutes are located in the capital. There are over 20 higher and hundreds of secondary educational establishments in Kyiv. Famous Kyivo-Mohylyanska Academy, which is one of the first scientific establishments in Eastern Europe, is also situated here.
Kyiv is the centre of political life in Ukraine. All major political events take place here.
Kyiv is the largest ancient centre of national Ukrainian culture. There are many monuments, libraries, churches, squares and beautiful parks in it.
Kyiv is also known as a city of museums. One of the most interesting is the State Historical Museum of Ukraine.
Тhere are many theatres in Kyiv. Kyiv Shevchenko Opera and Ballet House and Kyiv Ivan Franko Drama Theatre are well-known all over the country.
Kyiv is one of the oldest cities of Europe and there are many ancient relics in it. Among the most famous places of the city is the St. Sophia’s Cathedral (1017–31), the Golden Gate (1017–24), Kyivo-Pecherska Lavra (1051), the Andriivska Church (1754), the monuments to Prince Volodymyr, Taras Shevchenko, Bohdan Khmelnytsky and many others.
Kyiv is famous for its chestnuts. The Dnieper makes Kyiv wonderful. The main street of Kyiv is certainly Khreshchatyk. It is a very beautiful street with high modern buildings. Day by day the city of Kyiv becomes more and more attractive. It is the pride and glory of Ukraine.