Україна – європейська держава. Узгодження часів

Україна – європейська держава. Узгодження часів

Vocabulary

· to border – межувати

· to have deposits of – мати поклади

· iron – залізо

· coal – вугілля

· ore mining – руда

· National Emblem ['næʃənl 'embləm] — Державний Герб

· national anthem ['ænθəm] — Державний Гімн

· official language – офіційна мова

· population – населення

· to develop – розвиватись

· to take part in – брати участь в

Exercise № 1: Read and translate text:

Ukraine is a sovereign state. It has it’s own territory, government, national emblem, anthem and state flag.

Ukraine is situated in the centre of Europe. The population is more than 39 million. It borders on Poland, Hungary, Moldavia, Russia, Belorussia, and others. There are 24 regions and Crimea Autonomic Republic in Ukraine.

Ukraine is washed by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. The major rivers are the Dnieper, the Dniester, the Donets and others. The main river is Dnieper.

There are the Carpathian Mountains and the Crimean Mountains in Ukraine. Ukraine has deposits of iron,coal, natural gas, oil and other mineral resources. The main branches of industry are: coal and ore mining, iron and steel engineering, machine and ship building. Besides, Ukraine has always been an agrarian country.

The biggest cities are Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Lviv, Mykolaiv and others. Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. The main street of the capital is Khreshchatyk.

The Constitution states that the national symbols of Ukraine shall be the National Flag, the National Emblem and the National Anthem.

The Ukrainian flag consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width. The top is blue, the bottom is yellow. Blue and yellow, the colours of the sky, mountains, streams, and golden fields had symbolized Kyivan Rus' long before the introduction of Christianity.

The lyrics to the anthem of Ukraine were written by Pavlo Chubynsky — a scientist and poet — in 1862. The music was composed by M. Verbytsky.

 

Exercise № 2: Make right question and give right answer:

1. The/what/official/is/in/country/our/state/language?

2. What/does/border/on/Ukraine/countries?

3. Population/Ukraine/of/the/is/what?

4. Ukraine/river/is/the/main/what/in?

5. Situated/where/Ukraine/is?

6. Are/ the national/ what/ symbols of/ Ukraine?

7. The lyrics/ the Anthem of Ukraine?/ and music to/ who

Exercise № 3: Read the descriptions and name the sights:

A) It is the main and the most beautiful street in the city. A lot of chestnut trees grow along this street. These trees are the symbol of the city.

B) It’s a big monastery with many ancient churches and museums. It is famous for its underground caves. Thousands of Christians from different countries of the world come to visit it every year.

C) It is one of the oldest streets in Kyiv. Nowadays this street is a traditional place for concerts, art festivals city holidays.

 

Exercise № 4: True or false. If the sentence is false, correct it:

- Kyiv is situated on the picturesque banks of the river Dnieper.

- The streets of Kyiv are lined up with chestnut trees.

- The population of Ukraine is 52 million.

- The people of Ukraine are proud of their capital.

- The main river of Ukraine is the Dniester.

- There are 20 regions in Ukraine.

- Ukraine is washed by the Irish Sea.

- Khreschatyk is the Kyivite’s favourite street.

- Our country is a nice place to live and to travel in.

 

Exercise № 5: Translate the sentences:

1. Ukraine borders on Russia, Belarus, Poland, Moldova, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. It’s washed by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

2. The Dnieper is the main river of the country; moreover, it’s the third longest river in Europe.

3. Ukraine is developed industrial and agricultural country. It’s rich in iron ore, coal, natural gas, oil, salt and other mineral resources.

4. Ukraine is a member of the United Nation Organization and takes part in the work of many international organizations.

5. The geographical position of Ukraine is very favourable because the country lies on the crossroads of the ways from Asia to Europe.

6. The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian.

7. Ukrainians are very hospitable.

8. Traditional Ukrainian cuisine is rich with natural ingredients. You will always remember the taste of tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper, lettuce, onions, apples, grapes and peaches grown in the famous fertile Ukrainian soil.

9. Ukraine is an independent, rather well developed country.

10. Ukrainian cuisine is very popular among other Slavs. Many dishes like vareniki and borsch are now considered as international.

 

Заняття 20

Політичний та адміністративний устрої України. Узгодження часів

Vocabulary

· a government – уряд

· duty ['dju:tɪ] – обов'язок

· to be divited into – ділитись на

· body – орган

· legislative ['ledʒislətiv] – законодавча влада

· executive [ig'zekjutiv] – виконавча влада

· judicial [dʒu:'dɪʃ(ə)l] – судовий

· to make laws – створювати закони

· to elect [i'lekt] – обирати

· election – вибори

· ballot ['bælət] – виборчий бюллетень

· on behalf of - на користь

· to fulfil [ful'fil] – виконувати, здійснювати

· jurisdiction [dʒʊ(ə)rɪs'dɪkʃ(ə)n] - судочинство.

 

Exercise № 1: Read and translate the text:

The Constitution shows the structure of the national government and specifies its powers and duties. Under the Constitution the powers of the government are divided into three branches - the legislative which consists of the Verhovna Rada, the executive, headed by the President, and the judicial, which is led by the Supreme Court.

The parliament - the Verhovna Rada is the only body of the legislative power in Ukraine. There are 450 people deputies who are elected for a term of four years on the basis of universal, equal election by the secret ballot.

The Verhovna Rada`s main function is making laws. Law drafting work is performed by its Committees.The Verhovna Rada adopts the State Budget for the period from January 1 to December 31 and controls the execution of it. The monetary unit of Ukraine is the Hrivnia.

The President of Ukraine is the head of the state and speaks on behalf of it. He is elected directly by the voters for a term of five years with no more then two full terms.

The highest body of the executive power is the Cabinet of Ministers. It is responsible to the President and is accountable to the Verhovna Rada. It carries out domestic and foreign policy of the State, the fulfilment of the Constitution, as well as the acts of the President, develops and fulfils national programs on the economic, scientific and technological, social and cultural development of Ukraine.

Justice in Ukraine is exercised by courts. It is administered by the Constitution Court and by courts of general jurisdiction. The Supreme Court of Ukraine is the highest juridical body of general jurisdiction.

 

Exercise № 2: Answer the question:

11. What is the Constitution?

12. What does the Constitution show? (its function)

13. What branches of power do you know in Ukraine?

14. What does the legislative branch consist of?

15. What does the executive branch consist of?

16. What does the judicial branch consist of?

17. What is the Verhovna Rada?

18. How many deputies are there in Ukraine?

19. What term are the deputies elected for?

20. What is the Verhovna Rada`s main function?

21. What does the Verhovna Rada adopt and control?

22. What is the currency of Ukraine?

23. What term is the President elected for?

24. What is the highest body of the executive power?

25. What does the Cabinet of Ministers deal with?

26. What do you know about the judicial branch?

Exercise № 3: Translate the sentences:

Політичний та адміністративний устрої країни, мова якої вивчається. Узгодження часів

Vocabulary

· constitutional monarchy – конституційна монархія

· statute – статут

· convention – збори

· elections – вибори

· chambers – палати (зали)

· to vote -голосувати

· a bill – законопроект

· amendments – поправки

· solicitor – юрист, який готує документацію

· barrister -юрист, який представляє справу в суді

· General election – загальні вибори

· Voters – виборці

· House of Parliament – Палата Представників

Exercise 1: Read and translate the text:

The political system

The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. London is the seat of government, although some powers have been devolved to national assemblies in Scotland (Scottish Parliament), Wales (Welsh Assembly) and Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland Assembly).

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The government rules by the monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The UK does not have a written constitution; instead it is formed partly by statute, partly by common law and partly by convention. The three biggest political parties are: the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats. The leader of the elected party is appointed Prime Minister and asked by the monarch to form a government for a term not exceeding 5 years.

The administrative system

Parliament is the legislature and has two chambers: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The members of the House of Commons are directly elected in a general election, which takes place at least every five years.

The government presents bills to the House of Commons. They are debated by Members of Parliament (MPs) and after revision they are voted on. If the vote is passed, the bill is sent to the House of Lords. It is then further debated, and the Lords may then approve the bill or send it back to the Commons with amendments.

The legal system

There are three different legal systems in use in the UK; Scotland and Northern Ireland have legal systems which are different from that of England and Wales. Solicitors represent people in magistrates’ courts and county courts. They can also help with buying a house or tax matters. If you need to go to any higher courts, your solicitor will find you a barrister.

Exercise 2:Translate the phrases from the text:

a) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, constitutional monarchy, political parties, two chambers: the House of Commons and the House of Lords, higher courts.

b) конституційна монархія, статут, вибори, Палата Общин, Палата Лордів, поправка до Конституції, Законопроект, виконавча влада, судова влада, законодавча влада, політична партія, прем’єр міністр, президент, Верховний Суд, член Парламенту, виборці.

Vocabulary

· international funds – міжнародні фонди

· easy / the easiest - ['i:zi] – легкий, простий\ найлегший, найпростіший

· Mutual fund - [ 'mju:tjuol ] – фонд взаємних інвестицій

· to be available - [ a'veilebl ] - бyти доступним

· to focus (on) - [ 'fokus ] – зосереджуватись на

· market - [ 'ma:kit] – ринок

· foreign – іноземний

· instead of - [ in'sted ] – замість

· The International Monetary Fund (IMF) - [ 'mAnitsri fand ] – Міжнародний валютний фонд

· to aim - [ 'eim ] – прагнути

· to avoid - [ e'void ] – yникати

· a purpose – мета

· to provide - [ pra'vaid ] – надавати, забезпечувати

· to achieve - [ e'tSi:v ] – досягати

· to reduce - [ ri'dju:s ] – знизити, зменшити

· to ensure - [ in'Sue ] – забезпечувати, запевняти

Exercise 1. Read and translate the text:

One of the easiest ways to start international business is through mutual funds. International funds are now very available. Some focus on a single country or geographic region, while others invest all over the world. Here are the main types of funds.

Global Funds: As the name suggests, global funds invest throughout the whole world, including both the U.S. and foreign markets.

International Funds: From an American investor's perspective, an international fund is one that invests outside the U.S. International funds are also known as "foreign" funds.

Regional Funds: Some investment managers have particular geographic areas of activity, such as Europe, Asia, or Latin America. Regional funds focus on a specific geographic region.

Country Funds:These funds invest only in a single country market, giving you a focus on a specific part of the world.

Global Sector Funds: Instead of looking at the world through a geographic lens, sector funds concentrate their activity on a particular industry like health care or technology.

The International Monetary Fund: The IMF was founded more than 60 years ago toward the end of World War II. Nowadays the IMF's main purpose — to provide the global public good of financial stability—is the same today as it was when the organization was established.

Its membership is 187 countries now. The IMF provides policy advice and financing to members in economic difficulties and also works with developing nations to help them achieve macroeconomic stability and reduce poverty.

It sees its mission as ensuring the stability of the global monetary system.

ООН. Узгодження часів

Vocabulary

· international organization – міжнародна організація

· membership – членство

· to establish – засновувати

· to fulfill obligations – виконувати зобов'язання, обв'язки

· to determine – визначати

· an admission –вступ, вхід

· Trusteeship Council - Рада з опіки

· International Court of Justice - Міжнародний суд

· to ratify – затверджувати

· headquarters –штаб, центр

· to enforce – змушувати

· famine – голод

· a shelter –притулок

 

Vocabulary

· majority – більшість

· to belong to – належати

· to comprise, to include –включає в себе

· to meet / meeting – зустрічатись, зустріч;

· a representative – представник;

· youth associations -молодіжні об'єднання

· to adopt - приймати

· invariable - незмінний

 

Exercise 6: True or false.

 

1. The Committee of Ministers comprises the foreign ministers of the 34 members states, it meets 5 times a year in ordinary session and may also held special or informal meetings.

2. The Parliamentary Assembly comprises 589 representatives.

3. The European Flag was chosen by the Council of Europe in 1855.

4. The European Anthem, adopted by the Council of Europe in 1972, is a musical arrangement by Herbert von Karajam.

5. Europe Day, which has been celebrated since 1964 on 8 July, aims to involve Europe's citizens more fully in the process of European unification.

Заняття 25

Vocabulary

· European Union – Європейський Союз

· to create – створювати

· to reduce [ri'dju:s] – зменшувати, знижувати

· to eliminate tariffs [i'limineit 'tærif] – ліквідовувати, знищувати тарифи

· amendment [ə'mendmənt] – поправка, виправлення

· to negotiate [ni'gəʊʃieit] - вести переговори

· to apply [ə'plaɪ] – застосовуватись

· to abolish [ə'bɔhʃ] – відміняти, знищувати

· to ensure [in'ʃʊə] – забезпечувати, гарантувати

· to enact [i'nækt] – вводити в дію

· justice ['dʒestɪs] – правосуддя, юстиція

· home affairs [ə'fɛəz] – внутрішні справи

· to maintain [mein'tein] \ to support – підтримувати

· defense [dɪ'fens] – оборона, захист

· a trade – торгівля

· Maastricht Treaty [ˈmɑːstrɪxt 'tri:ti] – Договір про Європейський Союз (Маастрихтський Трактат)

Exercise 1: Read and translate the text:

The European Union (EU)

The European Union (EU) is probably the most successful multi-national organization ever created. It started out as an organization primarily to reduce or eliminate tariffs. Now this organization is developing into a government that is bringing the nations of Europe closer together politically, economically and socially.

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The Maastricht Treaty established the European Union under its current name in 1993. The latest amendment to the constitutional basis of the EU, the Treaty of Lisbon, was enacted in 2009.

Important institutions of the EU include the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, the European Council, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and the European Central Bank. The European Parliament is elected every five years by EU citizens.

The EU has developed a single market through a standardized system of laws which apply in all member states. Within the Schengen Area (which includes EU and non-EU states) passport controls have been abolished. EU policies aim is to ensure the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital, enacts legislation in justice and home affairs, and maintains common policies on trade, agriculture and regional development. A monetary union, the eurozone, was established in 1999 and is currently composed of 17 member states. Through the Common Foreign and Security Policy the EU has developed a limited role in external relations and defence. Permanent diplomatic missions have been established around the world and the EU is represented at the United Nations, the WTO, the G8 and the G-20.

 

Exercise 2: Answer the questions according to the text:

44. What is the European Union (EU)?

45. How did it start out?

46. What is it evolving into now?

47. Is the European Union (EU) an economic and political union of 27 independent member states?

48. When did the Maastricht Treaty establish the European Union under its current name?

49. When did the latest amendment to the constitutional basis of the EU, the Treaty of Lisbon, come into force?

50. What do the important institutions of the EU include?

51. What has the EU developed?

52. What has been abolished?

53. What is the EU policies aim?

54. When was a monetary union established?

Exercise 3:Translate the words and word-combinations into English:

Вводити в дію, правосуддя, вести переговори, підтримувати, застосовуватись, Договір про Європейський Союз, внутрішні справи, поправка, зменшувати, оборона, змішана система, закони, забезпечувати, відміняти, розвиватися.

Exercise 4: Translate the sentences:

1. The European Union is the most successful multi-national organization, which was ever created.

2. The aim of this organization is to reduce or eliminate tariffs.

3. Now this organization is developing into a government that brings the nations of Europe closer together politically, economically and socially.

4. The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states.

5. Important institutions of the EU include the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, the European Council, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and the European Central Bank.

6. The European Parliament is elected every five years by EU citizens.

7. EU policies aim is to ensure the free movement of people, goods, services, and enacts legislation in justice and home affairs, and maintains common policies on trade, agriculture and regional development.

8. Common Foreign and Security Policy are very important in external relations and defence.

 

Заняття 26

Валюта Євросоюзу

 

Vocabulary

· a currency – валюта

· a stable currency – стала валюта

· a coin – монета

· to encourage – заохочувати

· to exchange – обмінювати

· to increase – збільшувати

· to influence – впливати

· to adopt – приймати

· to ensure – забезпечувати

 

Exercise 1: Read and translate the text about the Euro:

The European Union, with 28 Member States, is larger in population than the United States and many other nations. In terms of land area, the EU is about half the size of the United States. European Union countries share a Mediterranean coastline with North African and Middle Eastern nations and borders former Soviet countries to the east (Belarus, Ukraine, and Moldova). The countries that make up the European Union (its "Member States") pool their sovereignty in order to gain a strength and world influence none of them would have on its own.

Today the EU also deals with many other subjects of direct importance for citizens' everyday lives, such as citizens' fundamental rights; ensuring freedom, security and justice; job creation; regional development; making globalisation work for everyone, etc. Also, some key policy aims have changed in the light of changing circumstances. For example, the aim of the agricultural policy is no longer to produce as much food as cheaply as possible but to support farming methods that produce healthy, high-quality food and protect the environment. The need for environmental protection is now taken into account across the whole range of EU policies.

The Single Currency (The Euro) - The 'euro' is the single currency of the European Union. Not all Member States, however, decided to join the single currency. 11 Member States adopted the euro in 1/1/1999. They are: France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Austria. Greece joined in December 2000. Slovenia adopted the euro on 1 January 2007. Sweden, Denmark and the UK have all decided not to join the euro for the time being.

 

· The euro was launched on January 1, 1999 when it was used as an accounting currency in 11 European countries.

· Euro cash was introduced on January 1, 2002, replacing national banknotes and coins in 12 European countries.

· Today 17 of the 28 Member States of the European Union use euro banknotes and coins. Citizens and businesses in these 17 countries benefit in a number of ways from using these banknotes and coins.

· The euro is a sound and stable currency, especially in times of economic distress.

 

1. Which European countries adopted the Euro prior to the issuance of Euro banknotes and coins in 2002?

2. How many EU countries are currently using the Euro?

3. What are some of the advantages of having a single currency? Why is it needed?

-Apart from making travel easier, a single currency makes very good economic and political sense. The framework under which the euro is managed makes it a stable currency with low inflation and low interest rates, and encourages sound public finances.

-A single currency is also a logical complement to the single market which makes it more efficient. Using a single currency increases price transparency, eliminates currency exchange costs, facilitates international trade and gives the EU a more powerful voice in the world. The size and strength of the euro area also better protect it from external economic shocks, such as unexpected oil price rises or turbulence in the currency markets. Last but not least, the euro gives the EU’s citizens a symbol of their European identity, of which they can be increasingly proud as the euro area expands and multiplies these benefits for its existing and future members.

 

Exercise 2: Answer the questions:

55. What is EU? Why is it created?

56. Why do countries enter this organisation?

57. What is a currency?

58. How do you understand «a stable currency»?

59. How many EU countries are currently using the Euro?

60. What are some of the advantages of having a single currency? Why is it needed?

61. What does the Euro ensure?

 

Exercise 3: Read and discuss the points of the text:

The European Institutions

• European Parliament - The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union (EU), directly elected once every five years. The European Parliament consists of 626 representatives chosen by the member states’ citizens. Together with the Council of Ministers, it comprises the legislative branch of the institutions of the Union.
• European Commission - The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive body or "public service" of the European Union. Alongside the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, it is one of the three main institutions governing the Union.
• Council of the EU - The Council is the EU's main decision-making body. The Council of the European Union forms, along with the European Parliament, the legislative arm of the European Union (EU). It contains ministers of the governments of each of the member-states. The Council of the European Union is sometimes referred to in official European Union documents simply as the Council, and it is often informally referred to as the Council of Ministers (which will become its official name if the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe is adopted).
• Court of Justice - The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is formally known as the 'Court of Justice of the European Communities', i.e. the court of the European Union (EU).

Exercise 4: Translate the sentences:

1. The European Union, with 28 Member States, is larger in population than the United States and many other nations.

2. The EU is about half the size of the United States.

3. European Union countries share a Mediterranean coastline with North African and Middle Eastern nations and borders former Soviet countries to the east (Belarus, Ukraine, and Moldova).

4. The countries that make up the European Union (its "Member States") pool their sovereignty in order to gain a strength and world influence none of them would have on its own.

5. Today the EU also deals with many other subjects of direct importance for citizens' everyday lives, such as citizens' fundamental rights; ensuring freedom, security and justice; job creation; regional development; making globalisation work for everyone, etc.

6. The Single Currency (The Euro) - The 'euro' is the single currency of the European Union. Not all Member States, however, decided to join the single currency. 11 Member States adopted the euro in 1/1/1999. They are: France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Austria. Greece joined in December 2000. Slovenia adopted the euro on 1 January 2007. Sweden, Denmark and the UK have all decided not to join the euro for the time being.

7. Today 17 of the 28 Member States of the European Union use euro banknotes and coins.

A single currency also makes the market more efficient. Using a single currency increases price transparency, eliminates currency exchange costs, facilitates international trade and gives the EU a more powerful voice in t

Україна – європейська держава. Узгодження часів

Vocabulary

· to border – межувати

· to have deposits of – мати поклади

· iron – залізо

· coal – вугілля

· ore mining – руда

· National Emblem ['næʃənl 'embləm] — Державний Герб

· national anthem ['ænθəm] — Державний Гімн

· official language – офіційна мова

· population – населення

· to develop – розвиватись

· to take part in – брати участь в

Exercise № 1: Read and translate text:

Ukraine is a sovereign state. It has it’s own territory, government, national emblem, anthem and state flag.

Ukraine is situated in the centre of Europe. The population is more than 39 million. It borders on Poland, Hungary, Moldavia, Russia, Belorussia, and others. There are 24 regions and Crimea Autonomic Republic in Ukraine.

Ukraine is washed by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. The major rivers are the Dnieper, the Dniester, the Donets and others. The main river is Dnieper.

There are the Carpathian Mountains and the Crimean Mountains in Ukraine. Ukraine has deposits of iron,coal, natural gas, oil and other mineral resources. The main branches of industry are: coal and ore mining, iron and steel engineering, machine and ship building. Besides, Ukraine has always been an agrarian country.

The biggest cities are Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Lviv, Mykolaiv and others. Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. The main street of the capital is Khreshchatyk.

The Constitution states that the national symbols of Ukraine shall be the National Flag, the National Emblem and the National Anthem.

The Ukrainian flag consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width. The top is blue, the bottom is yellow. Blue and yellow, the colours of the sky, mountains, streams, and golden fields had symbolized Kyivan Rus' long before the introduction of Christianity.

The lyrics to the anthem of Ukraine were written by Pavlo Chubynsky — a scientist and poet — in 1862. The music was composed by M. Verbytsky.

 

Exercise № 2: Make right question and give right answer:

1. The/what/official/is/in/country/our/state/language?

2. What/does/border/on/Ukraine/countries?

3. Population/Ukraine/of/the/is/what?

4. Ukraine/river/is/the/main/what/in?

5. Situated/where/Ukraine/is?

6. Are/ the national/ what/ symbols of/ Ukraine?

7. The lyrics/ the Anthem of Ukraine?/ and music to/ who

Exercise № 3: Read the descriptions and name the sights:

A) It is the main and the most beautiful street in the city. A lot of chestnut trees grow along this street. These trees are the symbol of the city.

B) It’s a big monastery with many ancient churches and museums. It is famous for its underground caves. Thousands of Christians from different countries of the world come to visit it every year.

C) It is one of the oldest streets in Kyiv. Nowadays this street is a traditional place for concerts, art festivals city holidays.

 

Exercise № 4: True or false. If the sentence is false, correct it:

- Kyiv is situated on the picturesque banks of the river Dnieper.

- The streets of Kyiv are lined up with chestnut trees.

- The population of Ukraine is 52 million.

- The people of Ukraine are proud of their capital.

- The main river of Ukraine is the Dniester.

- There are 20 regions in Ukraine.

- Ukraine is washed by the Irish Sea.

- Khreschatyk is the Kyivite’s favourite street.

- Our country is a nice place to live and to travel in.

 

Exercise № 5: Translate the sentences:

1. Ukraine borders on Russia, Belarus, Poland, Moldova, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. It’s washed by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

2. The Dnieper is the main river of the country; moreover, it’s the third longest river in Europe.

3. Ukraine is developed industrial and agricultural country. It’s rich in iron ore, coal, natural gas, oil, salt and other mineral resources.

4. Ukraine is a member of the United Nation Organization and takes part in the work of many international organizations.

5. The geographical position of Ukraine is very favourable because the country lies on the crossroads of the ways from Asia to Europe.

6. The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian.

7. Ukrainians are very hospitable.

8. Traditional Ukrainian cuisine is rich with natural ingredients. You will always remember the taste of tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper, lettuce, onions, apples, grapes and peaches grown in the famous fertile Ukrainian soil.

9. Ukraine is an independent, rather well developed country.

10. Ukrainian cuisine is very popular among other Slavs. Many dishes like vareniki and borsch are now considered as international.

 

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