Ukraine is a sovereign state. It has its own territory, higher and local bodies of state power (the Supreme Soviet and local Soviets) and government, national emblem, state flag and anthem. The capital is Kyiv.
The population of Ukraine are Ukrainians (73.6%). Besides, Russians (21.1%), Jews (1.3%), Byelorussians (0.8%), Moldovians (0.6%), Poles and Bulgarians (0.5% each) and other nations and nationalities live here. There are 24 administrative regions and the Crimean autonomous republic in Ukraine.
The geographical position of Ukraine is very favourable to the development of its relations with countries of Europe, as well as with the countries throughout the world. It borders on the Russian Federation, Byelorussia, Moldova, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania.
95% of the Ukrainian area is flat and the rest of it is mountainous. The Ukrainian Carpathians and the Crimean Mountains make up those 5% of its area. Ukraine is washed by the Black Sea and the sea of Azov and it has very important ports. The major rivers are the Dnieper, the Dniester, the Bug, the Donets and others.
Ukraine has many industrial raw materials, it has rich deposits of iron, metals, coal, oil, gas, different ores and other natural resources. The country has metallurgical and heavy industries. Though Ukraine is an agricultural country.
Scientists of Ukraine make a great contribution in our science. The Academy of Science of Ukraine includes many outstanding scientists and research workers famous for their important discoveries and inventions. Great success has been achieved by Yev. Paton Research Institute of Electric Welding, the Research Institute of Cybernetics, Superhard Materials, and others.
Ukraine has an ancient history. It has its own original culture and arts. Ukraine has many professional theatres and Philharmonic societies. The State Symphony Orchestra of the Ukraine, the Hrihory Veryovka Ukrainian Peoples Choir, the Transcarpathian Peoples Choir, the "Dumka" State Honoured Choir, the Honoured Bandore Players Choir, the Dance Company of the Ukraine are known not only in the country but all over the world.
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Україна — суверенна держава. Держава має власну територію, вищі та місцеві органи державної влади (Верховна Рада і місцеві ради) і уряд, національний герб, державний прапор і гімн. Столиця — Київ.
Населення України складають українці (73,6%). Крім того, у країні живуть росіяни (21,1%), євреї (1,3%), білоруси (0,8%), молдавани (0,6%), поляки і болгари (по 0,5% кожної національності) і представники інших народів і народностей. Україна складається з 24 адміністративних районів і Кримської автономної республіки.
Географічне положення України сприятливе для розвитку відносин з європейськими країнами, так само як і з іншими країнами світу. Країна межує з Російською Федерацією, Білорусією, Молдовою, Польщею, Чехією, Словаччиною, Угорщиною і Румунією.
95% території України — рівнина, інша частина — гори. Українські Карпати і Кримські гори складають 5% площі країни. Україна омивається Чорним і Азовським морями і має дуже важливі порти. Основні ріки — Дніпро, Дністер, Буг, Донець та інші.
Україна має великі запаси промислової сировини, заліза, металів, вугілля, нафти, газу, різних руд та інших мінеральних ресурсів. У країні розвинуті металургія і важка промисловість. Але Україна вважається аграрною країною.
Внесок українських вчених у світову науку великий. В Академії Наук України є багато вчених і дослідників, відомих своїми важливими відкриттями і винаходами. Великого успіху домігся дослідницький Інститут електрозварювання Є. Патона, дослідницький Інститут кібернетики, надтвердих матеріалів та інші.
В України давня історія. У країни самобутня культура і мистецтво. В Україні багато професійних театрів і філармоній. Державний симфонічний оркестр України, український народний хор Григорія Верьовки, Закарпатський народний хор, державний заслужений хор «Думка», заслужений хор бандуристів і танцювальна трупа відомі не тільки в країні, але і далеко за її межами в усьому світі.
Task
Task 4. You know, when there was television, many people predicted that radio
disappear. But they were wrong. Since the arrival of the TV and radio audience
have increased, and the radio now has more listeners than ever before. I think it's radio
it has become the most important media for music.
Answer the question.
1. When do you think people listen to the radio these days?
2. Do you often listen to the radio?
3. When do you use the Internet?
4. What do you use it for?
Task 5. Read the text. Associate each paragraph with one of the following
a - f headers. One header is unnecessary.
And hate propaganda
B a pleasant way to relax and spend your free time
C not only entertainment
D time is money
E viewing recommendations
F media is more real than reality
1. the Press, television and radio (mass media) play an important role in the life of society.
society. They influence how people view the world and make them
they change their views. Some people say: "News is not what happens – it's what you
watch or read in the media."In other words, the media shape public opinion.
(Sometimes it's good, but sometimes it's terribly bad. It depends.)
2. Millions of people watch TV and read Newspapers and magazines in their free time.
Magazines. Television dominates a person's life if the family watches it most of the time.
time. Television informs, educates and entertains people. Various TV games, such as
both quizzes and music programs attract a large audience. During a TV quiz
these questions are answered by the viewers themselves. Then there is the daily TV
series known as soap operas. Some people find them boring, others find them boring
to have good entertainment and relaxation.
3. There is also a lot of advertising on television. Many commercial firms buy time to
advertise your products. Advertising often annoys the General public. Movie, good
a basketball or football game may be interrupted several times by advertising
for soap powder or new perfume. To convince the audience that something is wrong.
the product is the best and convince them to buy it takes not only a lot
imagination, but also a lot of time. The same ads are repeated by dozens
time every day that tires the audience.
4. Some people say that there is too much violence on TV that has a bad
influence on the audience, especially young people. Television often shows scenes from
violence.
5. but it is hardly fair to say that television does not try to raise the cultural level of society.
people either develop their artistic taste. Many of the TV programs are excellent: they
made in good taste and with great professional skill. Television brings in
millions of homes are not only news and entertainment, but also culturally and
educational program. Good or bad, television brings the world into our home
and makes us closer to other people. In addition, it is a good company for people who
live alone.
views-views
spare-free
entertains-entertains
annoys-annoying
to interrupt-interrupt
to convince, to persuade – to convince
scenes-scenes
fair-fair
Exercise 6. You have a lot of favorite programs. So the next challenge is to match
each program type is on the left with the correct item on the right. (find
matches)
1) football, Boxing, swimming
2) Life in different countries
3) People try to win prizes by answering questions
4) advertising for the products
5) animals, fish, birds, plants, flowers
6) information about what is happening in the world
7) jokes and funny situations
8) the history of everyday family life
a) nature films
b) quiz shows
C) news
d) soap operas
e) commercials
f) tourist films
g) Comedy
h) sports
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