Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine Ukraine
AIM lesson Today we shall continue to speak about the capital of Ukraine Kyiv. You will learn new information about historical places and places of interest in Kyiv.
Now some lexical drill: - a book which gives a lot of tourist information (……………….) - you enjoy plays here (………..) - you can go there to pray (………….) - you keep money here (……….) - you can have a cup of coffee (………..) - you watch films here (…………….) - you watch a football match there (…………. ) - a place you borrow books (…………)
3. Mind Map Write words connected with Ukraine. Kyiv the Carpathians
You can see the scrambled questions. Put the words in the logical order to make up the questions and answer them. Is/main/what/the/national/holiday/Ukraine/in? The/what/official/is/in/country/our/state/language? What/does/border/on/Ukraine/countries? Population/Ukraine/of/the/is/what? Ukraine/river/is/the/main/what/in? Situated/where/Ukraine/is?
What is the main national holiday in Ukraine? What is the official state language in our country? What countries does Ukraine border on? What is the population of Ukraine? What is the main river in Ukraine? Where is Ukraine situated?
(Independence Day) (Ukrainian) (Ukraine borders on Poland, Russia, Hungary,….) (more than 39 million.) (Dnieper) (in the centre of Europe)
Continue the sentences. Ukraine is situated…. The capital of Ukraine is…. The main river of Ukraine is…. Ukraine is washed by…. Our country is divided into…. The population of Ukraine is…. The territory of Ukraine is …. On the head of the country there is the …. The state official language is …. More than 100… live in Ukraine.
Key-facts (in the south-eastern Europe). (Kyiv). (the Dnieper). (the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov). (24 regions and Crimea). (more than 39 mln). (603,7 sq km). (President). (Ukrainian). (nationalities and ethnic groups).
Put the phrases of the dialogue in the logical order. Make up the dialogue and act it out.
Dialogue What country are you from? I’m from Ukraine. What is the capital of your country? The capital of our country is Kyiv, an ancient and beautiful city. Is Ukraine an independent country? Yes, it became independent in Are there any national symbols in our country? Our national symbols are the state flag, the state emblem and the state anthem. Do you live in Kyiv? No, I live in Popivka.
a) match English words with Ukrainian equivalents: 1.to be situated on а) проходити (про час) 2. exhibition b) каштан 3.to pass c) мешканець 4.to be proud d) бути розташованим на 5.fifteen centuries e) виставка 6. inhabitant f) давні горби 7. to be held g) проводитися 8. ancient hills h) пишатися 9.chestnut tree I) пятнадцять століть
Reading Now I want you to work with the text and learn more information about Kyiv and its historical places. The task is to read the text and learn general information and to read in details and try to understand.
Your next task is to say if the sentences are true or false: Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine. Kyiv is one of the oldest cities of Europe and it has not many places of historic interest. St. Volodymyr Cathedral was built in 1892 in a new Byzantic style by the architect Baretti. Kyivites say that if you do not see the Golden Gate while here, then you did not see Kyiv. The church was built in 1037 by Prince Oleg on the site of a battle-field to commemorate the victory over the Pechenegs. The most visitors are impressed by the beauty of St Andrew's Church. Kyiv Pecherska Lavra Monastery is one of the most famous sites of Kyiv. "Lavra" is the term used by the Orthodox Church for its largest monastery. The famous monk Nestor wrote the chronicle "The Story of Begone Days" while living in this monastery.
Listen to my statements and say 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. (…) St. Sophia Cathedral was built by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. (…) 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. (…)
Summarizing At the lesson you have learnt about Kyiv, its famous places, museums and theatres. You have done a lot of exercises today. Which exercise was difficult for you? I hope our lesson was both useful and interesting for you.
At the lesson you have learnt about Kyiv, its famous places, museums and theatres. - What is the capital of Ukraine? Is Kyiv your native town? Have you ever been to Kyiv? Where is Kyiv situated? Is it a new or an old city? Is it beautiful?
At the end of the lesson let’s do this crossword. 1. What continent is Ukraine situated on? 2. What do we bless in the church on Easter? 3. Where is Kyiv situated on? 4. What is the highest mountain in Ukraine? 5. What do we celebrate the week before Easter? 6. Which is the longest river in Ukraine? 7. What holiday do we celebrate two weeks ago? 8. The key word:
8 1EUROPE KRASHANKY RIVER 4HOVERLA 5 6 WILLOWSUNDAY DNIEPER 7EASTER
Home-task Your home-task is to tell your classmates about your imaginary visit to Kyiv, or prepare presentation about Kyiv.