Word list

wondrous – wonderful

spectacular – exciting, attractive

scenic – picturesque

glittering – shining

soar – to fly high into the air, to rise rapidly

tranquil – calm, peaceful

estuary – the mouth of the river

expansion – increase in size is blessed with is fortunate enough to have

self-sufficient – able to satisfy itself with

aftermath – consequence, resulting

Ex 5. In each sentence below there is one word that makes the sen­tence false. Detect the word and replace it with the right one.

1. Ukraine is a dull land.

2. The country is poorly endowed with resources.

3. Ukraine is hardly self-sufficient in coal.

4. Ukraine is tenth largest country in Europe.

Ex 6. Develop each sentence you’ll get in exercise 6, using information from the text.

Ex 7. In the sentence «0nly in the Crimea does a subtropical Mediterranian climate exists an inverted word-order is used. Complete the following sentences paying attention to the inversion. Read the text again and find more sentences with the same phenomenon.

1. There are ... (woods, hills, estuaries) in Ukraine.

2. There are large deposits of ...

3. Hardly is Ukraine self-sufficient in ...

4. Rarely does it show in ...

5. It is in the Crimea that ...

6. It is the Dnipro that ...

7. Only in the south does Ukraine have ...

8. It was thanks to the Ukrainian Diaspora that ...

Ex 8. Prove that the following is true:

• Ukraine is a richly endowed country.

• You can travel from Ukraine to Georgia, Russia, Turkey by sea.

• This country can satisfy its population with agricultur­al products.

• The rivers play a great role in the life of the country.

• Ukraine's potential is good for its harmonious development.

Ex 9. Look at the map of Ukraine. Invent a few traveling routes by land, air or water across Ukraine and from it to other countries.

Ex 10. Think about the area where you live. Say in which aspect it is unique and vitally important for the whole of Ukraine.

Ex 11. Are you able to take part in the following task?

Quiz “All About Ukraine”

1. How do we call in one word Russians, Byelorussians and Ukrainians?

2. Who is the head of Ukraine?

3. Name the two mountainous areas which are situated in Ukraine.

4. What is the title of the first book of poems of Shevchenko?

5. Where is the cultural, social and political center of Ukraine?

6. Who was the founder of the Ukrainian School of Composers?

7. What part of Europe does Ukraine occupier?

8. What is the number of population of Ukraine?

9. Who established Ukrainian as the national library language?

10. How old is the capital of Ukraine?

11. What seas is Ukrainian washed by?

12. What is the national Ukrainian currency? Which notes are used?

13. How large is the territory of Ukraine?

14. What is the name of the ancient slavie state?

15. What does “Sophia” mean in Greek?

16. Who were “Drevljany”?

17. How many inhabitants live in Kyiv?

18. Name all the countries Ukraine borders on.

19. Name the three first princes of Kyivan Rus.

20. What does the word “Cossack” mean?

21. What are the names of the characters from the legend about Kyiv’s foundation?

22. Who brought the Christianity to Ukraine?

23. Who was the first President of the Ukrainian People’s Republic?

24. Who is Volodimyr Vernadsky?

25. Who is the author of “Testament”?

26. What are the colours of the national flag of Ukraine?

27. Who ruined Zaporozhian Sich?

28. Whom the one of the bridges over the Dnieper is called after?

29. Why is one the cities in western Ukraine called Lviv?

30. What is the name of the central street in Kyiv?

31. Did our ancestors believe in one god on in many gods?

32. Name the largest museum in Kyiv.

33. Who was Ivan Sirko?

34. What holiday do we celebrate on the 24^th of August?

35. Name the nations who inhabit our country.

36. What is the number of plant species in Ukraine?

37. Where did the names of Kharkiv, Uzhgorod, Lugansk and Poltava come from?

Kyiv

Exercises

Ex 1. Read about the following words. Analyse their structure.

Misfortune, non-ferrous, inequality, inevitable, infamous, irrational, irresponsible, illiteracy, immemorial, outstanding, overgrow, overfulfil.

Ex 2. From the new words of the same root to introduce, to appear, possible, to reconstruct, automatic, to equip, to produce, success.

Ex 3. Read and translate the text.

GREAT CITIES AND GREAT CITIZENS

Kyiv. Its glorious history spans 1,500 years. From olden times it is referred to as «the Mother of all cities of ancient Rus». The magnificence and splendor of Kyiv's Golden Domes have enthralled visitors for centuries. From the 11^th century, a time of prosperity for the Kyiv Rus state, many European kings considered it an honour to establish matrimonial ties with the family of the Grand Prince of Kyiv.

Let's have a walk along one of the oldest streets of Kyiv, Volodymyrska Street. At the very beginning of the street, on the high Dnipro hill there is St.Andrew's Church, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, which was erected from 1749—1754. It is an exquisite church of elaborate exterior and interior design.

Kyiv's breathtaking religious and cultural architectural mon­uments date their genesis in antiquity to the first half of the 11th century, during the reign of Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise (982—1054), who extended the borders of ancient Kyiv and commenced construction of Kyiv's majestic architectural her­itage. It is chronicled in the Tale of Bygone Years, 1037:

«Yaroslav founded a great town near which are the Golden Gates, and also built the wondrous Church of St. Sofia...»

St. Sophia Cathedral rightly belongs to the world treasury of ancient architecture, with its 260 sq. metres of mosaics and 3,000 sq. metres of frescoes. The mosaics of Crist the Pantocrator, the Mother of God (Orante) and others never fail to captivate visitors.

Word list

spans — embraces, counts;

referred to — mentioned, called;

splendor - grace, beauty; brilliance;

domes — cupolas, onions;

enthralled — charmed, captivated;

prosperity ~ flourishing, thriving;

matrimonial — relating to marriage;

Baroque Ital. barocco — irregular in shape; a style in arts and architecture;

exquisite — marvellous, graceful, elegant;

elaborate — worked out with great care, highly detailed and

ornamented;

genesis — beginning, origin;

commenced ~ began, started, initiated;

Pantocrator — one who has the overwhelming power;

captivate — attract, draw attention.

Ex 4. Like every city Kyiv is famous for its people. The streets of Kyiv bear the names of those who contributed to its glory and splendor: M.Hrushevsky, B.Khmelnytsky and so on. Give the other names and say what you know about the great citizens of Kyiv.

Ex 5. Speak about your favourite place in Kyiv. Say where you enjoy strolling. In spring Kyiv looks magnificent, doesn't it? Why?

Ex 6. Try to think of the most impressive route for a newcomer to see the best of Kyiv. Act as a guide, think what you are going to tell your friend about the monument of history and culture of Kyiv.

Ex 7. Texts for independent reading and comprehension.

MUSEUMS OF KYIVO-PECHERSK LAVRA

The monastery ensemble, Kyivo-Pechersk Lavra, was created over a period of nine centures. The Pechersky monastery was founded according to the chronicles by the monk Antony, a native of Liubech in the Chernigov area, and its follower Thodosiusin 1051. The Pechersk Lavra became an important cultural center in Old Rus.

In 1926 it was declared a state museum of history and culture.

Among museums of Lavra is the museum of Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art which comprises more than 50000 exhibits. There are rugs and carpets, 18^th and 19^th century fabrics and embroidery, wood carvings, objects of art, glass, porcelain, etc.

On the east of the central square the old printing-house stands, which houses the Ukrainian Museum of Bookstand Printing.

The Ukrainian Museum of historical Treasures is housed in the so-called Kovnir building. Its collection is especially rich, including treasures from Tovsta Grave, gigantic scythian burial mounds, dating back to the fourth century B.C.

SLAVA SQUARE

A picturesque Dnieper terrace before Slava (Glory) Square is occupied by the ensemble of the Palace for children. The interior of the light-filled building of glass and concrete is decorated with mosaic panels, reliefs and ceramics. The square in front of the palace provides a fine view of the Park of Eternal Glory. A straight avenue leads to the graves of heroes of the Great Patriotic War. In the centre of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the Eternal Flame and a black obelisk, dedicated to the memory of these, who gave their lives for our freedom in World War Two.

THE MUSEUM OF FOLK ARCHITECTURE AND ETHNOGRAPHY

The museum of folk architecture and ethnography of the Ukraine was opened to the public in 1976. the museum is situated amidst a picturesque landscape on the outskirts of Kyiv and is beautiful at any time of the year. Stretching over 150 hectares it is regarded as one of the largest museums in the country. It has more than 300 structures most of which are unique examples of the civil architecture of the 17^th-19^th centuries. They were transported to Kyiv from various regions of the Ukraine and reconstructed on the spot in their original forms. Six sections of the museum correspond to historical and ethnographic zones of the Ukraine: Middle Dnipro area, and Slobozhanshchina, Polissya, Podolye, the Carpathians and Southern Ukraine. The department featuring the contemporaneous village takes up 12 hectares. It has 35 exhibits.

The museum’s repository contains nearly 50000 ethnographic exhibits such as folk costumes, embroidery fabrics, adornments, carpets, articles of ceramic, metal, wood and glass ware, musical instruments, paintings, farm implements and the like.

Ex 8. Role-play the situations:

1. You Have come to Kyiv on a five day visit, ring your mother up in London and tell her what places of interest you are going to visit in Kyiv.

2. You are the foreign student interested in musical life of Kyiv. Ask Ukrainian students questions on theatres, performances, Ukrainian actors, composers, orchestras.

3. You are the foreign student greatly impressed by the collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Art. Ask Ukrainian student questions on the history of the Museum and share your impressions of the visit to the Museum with them.

4. You are the foreign student eager to visit Taras Shevchenko's memorial places in Kyiv, ask Ukrainian students questions on Taras Sahevchenko State Museum and on the Memorial Museum - House of Taras Shevchenko.

Ex 9. Mrs. Babbage comes from England. She'd like to know more about Kyiv - the capital of Ukraine. She asks the travel agent to give her some information as to the tour around Kyiv. Read and dramatize the dialogue. Work in pairs.

Mrs. Babbage: What historical places are we going to see in Kyiv?

Agent: We can show you the most important places of interest. They are Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Golden Gate, St. Sophia's Cathedral, monument of Prince Volodymyr, Bohdan Khmelnitsky, Taras Shevchenko.

Mrs. Babbage: There are many museums in Great Britain. Due to them we can learn more about the history about the country. Are there any museums in Kyiv?

Agent: The most popular museums to visit in Kyiv are: the state Historical Museum, Shevchenko State Museum, the Museum of Ukrainian Applied Art.

Mrs. Babbage: Thank you. Oh, I nearly forget - I am going to visit some of the theatres with my friends tomorrow evening. What do you recommend?

Agent:If you are the theatre-goes you can visit the Shevchenko Opera and Ballet Theatre, Ivan Franko Drama Theatre and Lesia Ukrainka Drama.

Mrs. Babbage: You've been very kind.

Agent: My pleasure.

Ex 10. Speak on the following:

1. Speak about the Kyiv's foundation.

2. What do you know about the past of the capital?

3. How does Kyiv look like nowadays?

4. Why do we say it is the biggest scientific and cultural centre of Ukraine?

5. Prove that Kyiv is centre of political life of Ukraine.

Environmental Protection in Ukraine