Test 5 "Countries, people, lifestyle: the UK and Ukraine"
I. Translate the word combinations into Ukrainian
1. evergreen trees
2. to be proud of language
3. the highest peak
4. from east to west
5. a famous fortress
6. gentle slopes
II. Make up the sentences
1. I/in/was/ last/ year/ London.
2. the/park/ Uman/ She/ visited/in/ has/ famous.
3. Ukraine/ are/ rivers/in/ There/many.
4. Britain/ parts/ Great/ four/ consists/ of/
5. symbols/Every/ its/ has/ country/ national.
6. Are/ Ukraine/ there/ in/ mountains?
III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense form
1. She (to travel) to Northern Ireland next summer.
2. My classmates (to talk) about British traditions now.
3. We (to look for) the information about Great Britain for two hours.
4. Dan just (to return) from Scotland. I
5. You (have) the meeting with our friends last month.
6. Sam always (to listen) to the weather forecast for the coming week.
IV. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. Tell him/her about the Ukrainian culture and lifestyle
Answers & Comments
І.
1. вічнозелені дерева
2. бути гордим з мови
3. найвища вершина
4. від сходу до заходу
5. знаменита фортеця
6. круті схили
II.
1. I was in London last year.
2. She has visited the famous park in Uman.
3. There are many rivers in Ukraine.
4. Great Britain consists of four parts.
5. Every country has its national symbols.
6. Are there mountains in Ukraine?
III.
1. She will be traveling to Northern Ireland next summer.
2. My classmates are talking about British traditions now.
3. We have been looking for information about Great Britain for two hours.
4. Dan has just returned from Scotland.
5. You had the meeting with our friends last month.
6. Sam always listens to the weather forecast for the coming week.
ІV.
Dear [Friend’s Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take some time to tell you about the culture and lifestyle of Ukraine, my home country.
Ukraine is a beautiful country, rich in history and traditions. The Ukrainian culture is a blend of different influences, including Slavic, Eastern European, and Western European cultures. One of the most important aspects of Ukrainian culture is the family. Family is highly valued in Ukraine, and it is common for multiple generations to live under the same roof.
The Ukrainian language is an important part of our culture, and many people are proud of it. We also have a rich literary tradition, with famous writers such as Taras Shevchenko and Lesya Ukrainka.
In terms of cuisine, Ukrainian food is hearty and delicious. Borscht, a beetroot soup, is a staple in Ukrainian cuisine. We also have varenyky (dumplings) filled with potatoes, cabbage, or meat, and holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls) which are very popular.
Ukraine is also known for its beautiful landscapes. From the rolling hills of the Carpathian Mountains to the vast fields of wheat in the central region, there is much to explore. We also have the Black Sea in the south, with beautiful beaches and resorts.
Overall, Ukraine is a country with a rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. I hope that one day you will have the chance to come and experience it for yourself.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
1. Вічнозелені дерева;
2. Пишатися мовою;
3. Найвища вершина;
4. Від заходу до сходу;
5. Відома фортеця;
6. Пологі схили.
2)
1. I was in London last year.
2. She has visited the famous Uman park;
3. There many rivers in Ukraine;
4. Great Britain consists of four parts;
5. Every county has its national symbols;
6. Are there mountains in Ukraine?
3)
1. She is going to travel to Northern Ireland next summer.
2. My classmates are talking about British traditions now.
3. We have been looking for the information about Great Britain for two hours.
4. Dan just has returned from Scotland.
5. You had the meeting with our friend last month.
6. Sam always listens to the weather forecast for the coming week.
4)
Hi my dear friend! I would like to tell you about Ukrainian culture and lifestyle. In Ukraine we have many traditions and customs that come from ancient times. We have many writers who are known by many people. There many rivers and mountains in Ukraine, also we have two seas. We have our national clothes and dishes for example “Vyshyvanka” is our national clothes.
“Borscht” is our national dish that is known all over the world. “Varenyky”, “Chicken Kyiv” are very famous Ukrainian dishes as well. Ukraine attracts many tourists so you should visit Ukraine as soon as possible.
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