Describing Ukrainian urban environment and the countryside. Famous places to visit in Ukraine

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Talking Travel. Describing places.

The following tasks will enhance your vocabulary for describing Ukrainian urban environment and

the countryside.

1.

Match the verbs in the right column with their Russian equivalents. Use them to fill in the gaps in

the text below.

обладать, владеть

mesmerize

содержать, вмещать

boast

(здесь) гордиться

decorate

угнездиться, уютно устроиться

present

украшать

possess

очаровывать

experience

испытать

nestle

представлять, знакомить; показывать

contain

2. Find the following English

adjectives and adverbs in the text below.

(здесь) увлекательный, захватывающий

архитектурный

великолепный

обязательный для посещения

изумительно, удивительно, поразительно

великолепный, пышный

богатый, пышный, величественный

сочный

живописный, колоритный

(здесь) опасный, рискованный

суматошный

незабываемый

многочисленный

притягивающий

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Famous places to visit in Ukraine

Enjoy your holiday in the unexplored beauty of Ukraine. The

magnetic

Ukraine is all set to

…………………………

(очаровать) you with charms of the famous places to visit in Ukraine. The beauty

of Ukraine can fill every moment of your holiday with great

delight

. This largest country of Europe can be

your most desired place with the

splendid

beauty of

magnificent

mountains, rich

heritage

, exotic

culture, wonderful

architectural

elegance

and

bustling

city life. Amongst the famous places to visit in

Ukraine are the cities of Lviv, Odessa, Sevastopol, Chernigov, Yalta and above all the

gorgeous

Kiev.

Kiev is the most interesting visiting place in Ukraine.

Some of the famous places to visit in Ukraine are:

Kiev: This magnificent city can ……………………. (гордиться) of having a number of historic

landmarks. While visiting Kiev don't miss St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest standing church of the city, built

in 11th century. This wonderful church is ………………………….. (украшена) with some of the country's

finest

mosaics

and

frescoes

.

Lviv: The city of Lviv will ………………….. (познакомит) before you the traditional

riches

of

architecture from Gothic to the current age. This capital city of western Ukraine

………………………….

(владеет) the wealth of

numerous

architectural

monuments

in Ukraine. The

‘must visit’

spots

are Old Town, 19th Century Town Hall and a large number of 16th to 18th Century

building of architectural elegance.

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The Carpathian Mountains: The

magnificent

landscape

of Carpathian Mountains adds a new essence

to Ukraine travel. Amongst a number of popular

resorts

in Carpathian Mountain, the most famous is

Yaremche. …………………………….. (испытайте) the

adventurous

hiking

to the alpine

meadows

full

of

fleshy

berries and the lovely Huk Waterfall. Besides this the architectural

sightseeing

of Yaremche is

also

fascinating

. Land on the

picturesque

town of Kosiv. ………………………….. (уютно

расположенная) in the land of high mountains of Hutsulshchyna the Kosiv is a wonderful place to spend

your time in peace and

tranquility

.

Hotyn: The fortress of Hotyn is the best

attraction

of this region. The fortress ………………………

(содержит, вмещает) the memories of the historic legends.

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Kamyanets-Podilsky: This 11th century old town is situated on a rock island. The

amazingly

beautiful

nine-towered stone

castle

impresses the

travellers

and as most of the castles are open for the visitors,

you can get a great view of the town and the countryside from the castles.

The best time to explore Ukraine is during spring. While spending your

vacation

in Ukraine enjoy the

delicious and variety of

cuisines

in the huge

range

of restaurants of Ukraine. Have the

delicacies

of

local Ukrainian food to Chinese or even Swedish cuisine. Experience the beautiful Ukraine and make

your days most

unforgettable

.

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3. Find the following English

nouns in the text above.

фреска

восторг, восхищение

ряд; ассортимент

богатства, сокровища

спокойствие; безмятежность

элегантность

замок

наследие

луг

отпуск

путешественник

мозаика

ландшафт, пейзаж

место (местность, район)

кухня (национальные блюда)

пешеходная экскурсия

памятники

лакомство

привлекательное место

осмотр достопримечательностей

курорт