Підручник Англійська мова 8 клас - Калініна Л.В. - Генеза 2016 рік

Unit 7 Visiting Ukraine

In this unit you will learn how:

✵ to speak about the geographical position of your country;

✵ to describe the weather and climate in different seasons;

✵ to present different nationalities of Ukraine;

✵ to discuss travelling options in your country;

✵ to check the level of knowledge and skills on the topic, getting ready for independent testing.

7.1. Round Ukraine

I. Now for it!

Look at the map of Europe and say what countries Ukraine boarders on.

Example: Ukraine boarders on Poland in the West.

II. Reading

Read the dialogue «Planning a Round-Ukraine Trip». From the photos below, choose those which are mentioned by children in the dialogue.

Planning a Round-Ukraine Trip

Paul: If it isn’t Lucy? Where are you hurrying, I wonder?

Lucy: To our school Geography Club. Our teacher said we would plan a round-Ukraine trip for our international friends.

Paul: That sounds interesting! Are they from the USA? What are your friends interested in?

Lucy: They study geography as we do. They wrote that they could come to Ukraine to explore some interesting places.

Paul: That’s great. Where will the trip start?

Lucy: Our teacher said we would specify their route today. Maybe we will start from the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov by which Ukraine is washed.

Paul: I think you should start with the village of Dilove (district of Rakhiv) near the Carpathians which is considered to be the geographical centre of Europe. You can get there either by train or by bus.

Lucy: I’ve been there once and I still remember the majestic dense forest of the Hoverla preserve. It was so exciting. By the way, our friends said they would like to go to the famous Carpathian Mountains and even climb Mount Hoverla.

Paul: Perfect! Once they get to the top they will be rewarded with a gorgeous breathtaking view of Alpine meadows and flower-studded grass.

Lucy: Our teacher said we could find a cross, an obelisk, and the Ukrainian national flag there. I believe it’ll be a good start.

Paul: Sure, and while travelling in the North-West of the country, don’t miss a chance of seeing the largest of the Shatski lakes, the beautiful Lake Svitiaz. I suggest you going there and you won’t regret it.

Lucy: By all means! I think our foreign guests will be amazed to see the crystal clear water of the lake. Not for nothing is Svitiaz often called the Ukrainian Baikal.

Paul: You see, Ukraine has a lot to offer in the South, North, East or West as it occupies an area larger than all of England, Ireland, Austria and Greece combined.

Lucy: True, true. It’s so nice seeing you, Paul, but I really must fly. Thank you for your ideas. I’ll share them with my club members.

Paul: You are welcome. Have a nice meeting and enjoy your discussion.

Across Cultures: Ukraine

Mount Hoverla (2,061m) in the Carpathians is the highest mountain in Ukraine.

Lake Svitiaz is the largest of the Shatski lakes in the North-West of Ukraine.

III. Language Track

1. In the text, find six words in which ’th’ is read as /ð/. Reproduce them in context. Practise saying some of them in your own sentences.

Example: /ð/ - that; That is a good idea!

1. Study the difference in meanings. In the text «Planning a Round-Ukraine Trip», find the sentences with ’to offer’ and ’to suggest’ and interpret their meanings in context. Make up your sentences by analogy.

2. From the text, reproduce the following words in context and comment on their meaning. Use them to describe any interesting places in Ukraine.

Example: Majestic.

I still remember the majestic forest of the Hoverla preserve. I think, in this context ’majestic’ means very beautiful.

There are many majestic places in Ukraine.

✵ exciting

✵ gorgeous

✵ flower-studded

✵ crystal

✵ breathtaking

✵ national

3. In the text, find the answers to the following questions and add 1 or 2 logically connected sentences to them.

Example: - What seas is Ukraine washed by?

- It is washed by the Black Sea in the South and by the Sea of Azov in the East. There are many resorts on the Black Sea coast.

✵ Where is the geographical centre of Europe?

✵ Where are the most beautiful mountains of Ukraine?

✵ What is the highest peak of the mountains?

✵ What lakes are situated in the North-West of your country?

✵ What lake is called the Ukrainian Baikal?

✵ What is the area of Ukraine?

1. In the text, find the words in bold and categorize them in two groups: those which are used with the article or without it.

Example:

Br E - categori se

Am E - categori ze

2. From the text, reproduce these words in context and complete the instructions:

✵ The names of … are used with the definite articles.

✵ The names of … are used without articles.

ok at the photos and say in what part of Ukraine it is situated. Speak about the place in it filling in the article if necessary.

Example:

Mount Goverla is situated in the Carpathian mountains in the West of x Ukraine.

Synevyr is in_ West of__ Ukraine.

__ Sea of Azov washes_ Ukraine in_ South.

__ Odesa is on__ Black Sea coast in South of Ukraine.

__ Kyiv stands on_ Dnipro.

__ Moldova boarders on Ukraine in South.

IV. Communication Track

1. Speaking

a) Read the fact file and present the information about your country to your international friends.

Fact File

✵ Area: 603,700 sq.km;

✵ Mountains: the Carpathian (the highest peak is Hoverla (2061);

✵ Seas: the Black Sea (the deepest point - 2,210m) and the Sea of Azov.

✵ Rivers: the Dnipro, the Dnister, the Southern Buh, the Danube;

✵ Lakes: the Shatski Lakes (Svityaz), Synevyr.

✵ Mineral resources: 80 different types including coal, iron, natural gas, graphite, manganese, non-metallic minerals;

✵ Flora: steppes (feather grass), forest (plantations of pine, oak, beech and birch);

✵ Fauna: forest animals: wolves, foxes, wild pigs, deer; steppe zone animals: horses, field mice, gophers;

✵ Birds: carrion eagle, black griffon, woodpeckers, storks.

b) Pair up with your friend and discuss what interesting facts about the geography of Ukraine you’ll tell your foreign friends round the beginning given.

- Do you know what______ ? Our Polish friends Wanda and Marek are coming to us for two weeks.

- Great! It is their first visit to Ukraine and we must present our country in the best possible way.

- I think we should start with some general facts.

- …?

c) In the whole class, discuss the following statement: «Ukraine is a country of enchanting beauty and has much to offer in the East, West, South and North».

2. Listening

a) Before you listen

You are going to listen to the answers of the tourist guide about Ukraine. Make up a list of 5-6 questions foreigners might ask the guide.

b) While you listen

Listen to the answers and see if you were right in your predictions. Formulate the real questions to the guide’s answers.

c) After you listen

What important information about Ukraine would you tell foreign tourists if you were a tourist guide?

3. Writing

a) Before you write

✵ Brainstorm with your friends what facts about the geographical position of your country should be included into your international friends’ travelogue.

✵ Make a list of words/phrases you’ll use to describe them.

b) While you write

✵ If you want to give general information about your country to your international friends who would like to travel in Ukraine, write an entry to a travelogue. Follow the format of the entry to a travelogue.

Br E - travelogue

Am E - travelog

How to write an entry to a travelogue

At Home: In your WB, write an entry to a travelogue about the geography of Ukraine.