Read the text and decide whether the following sentences are true or false. Then make up 5 questions of different types to the text.

1) Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

2) It was founded by Prince Volodymyr.

3) During the reign of Yaroslav the Wise Christianitywas introduced in Kyiv Rus.

4) The city saw the great Tatar invasion, and it was under the Polish and Lithuanian rule.

5) Kyiv is often called a garden city.

6) It is the centre of political, administrative, commercial and cultural life of Ukraine.

7) There isn’t much industry in our capital.

8) Kyiv is rich in historical sights.

9) Khreshchatyk is a very long street.

10) The pride of Kyiv is its museums, theatres and art galleries.

KYIV

Kyiv the capital of Ukraine is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe. It is situated on the hilly right bank and on low left bank of the Dnieper. It is the largest city of Ukraine with the population of more than 3 millione people.

Kyiv’s glorious history spans more than 1,500 years. According to a well-known legend, the founders of Kyiv were three brothers: Kyiv, Shchek, Khoriv, and their sister Lybid.

In the 9th century, Kyiv became an important political, religious, crafts and trading centre of Kyivan Rus. In 988, Prince Volodymyr introduced Christianity as the official stste religion. At that time the construction of brick buildings decorated with wall paintings and mosaics was begun in Kyiv. Among those buildings was the brick Desiatynna Church called so because so Prince Volodymyr contributed one tenth of his income to its construction. During the reign of Yaroslav the Wise in 1087 the foundation was laid for the magnificent Sophia’s Cathedral.

The prosperity of Kyiv was broken off by the great Tatar invasion, which swept across the Ukrainian lands. In the 14 th century, Kyiv was captured by Lithuanian grand dukes, and became part of Lithuanian and later of the Polish-Lithuanian state over the course of 300 years.

Kyiv saw revolutions and devastating wars but nothing could wipe the city off the face of the earth. Nowadays Kyiv is a political, administrative, scientific, industrial and cultural centre of our country

Kyiv is in itself a tremendous monument which over a long period of time has been created by the collective wisdom and creative efforts of many generations. With its abundant greenery and chestnut trees - a city symbol, it looks like a huge park.

A large part of Ukraine’s industrial output is produced by Kyiv enterprises: aircraft, excavators, precision tools and instruments, audio and video equipment, clothing, furniture etc.

Kyiv is the major transportation hub of Ukraine. Numerous research institutes, higher educational establishments, libraries, museums and galleries make Kyiv the cultural and academic centre of Ukraine.

From its past the city inherited a great number of historical monuments witch attract visitors from all over the world. Among the sights are Kyiv-Pecherska Lavra, St.Sofia’s Cathedral, the Golden Gates, Saint Volodymyr’s Cathedral, Saint Andrew’s Church, to mention only a few.

The main street in Kyiv is Kreshchatyk. It is only one kilometre long but looks very impressive. Our capital can boast of its numerous museums, galleries, theatres, and cinemas.

We, the Ukrainians, are proud of our capital, the city of ancient culture, unusual beauty and eternal glory.