A. Look at the pictures below. Do you know the names of any of these places? Listen, read and check your answers.
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Things to do in Kyiv Kyiv is one of the most beautiful European cities and the capital city of Ukraine. It's full of history and culture. It is the perfect place to enjoy a few days of sightseeing.
Famous sights Visitors can see the Golden Gates of Kyiv. This was the main gate into the city in the past. They can also see St Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery. It is blue and gold. Of course, a lot of people want to visit Saint Sophia Cathedral and learn about its long history.
Kyiv has also got a lot of great parks. One of the best is Khreshchatyi Park. It is not far from the city centre, along the Dnipro River. Visitors can enjoy a walk through the park, go to a concert at the park’s theatre and even visit the Kyiv Water Museum there. There’s also the National Botanical Garden, full of lovely flowers and trees. And don’t miss Mariinskyi Park, where you can rent bicycles, rollerblades or electric scooters.
Museums Kyiv is also famous for its museums, like the National Art Museum of Ukraine. Here you can see paintings by the country’s most famous artists. For visitors interested in transport, there is the Kyiv Railway Museum and the Ukraine State Aviation Museum.
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Cafés, restaurants and markets There are also lots of cafés and restaurants in the city centre where people can relax and taste traditional food. And don’t miss Bessarabskyi Market in the centre of the city, where you can buy fruit, vegetables and flowers. Kyiv is an amazing city that you will want to visit again and again! B. Read again and answer the questions. 1. How old is Saint Sophia Cathedral? 2. In which park is the Kyiv Water Museum? 3. What can you do in Mariinskyi Park? 4. Where can you see paintings by Ukrainian artists? 5. Where is a good place to go shopping?
Project Make a flyer! Find some information about another city/town in Ukraine and choose two of the most interesting places to visit there. Then make a flyer about the city/town and present it to the class. 113
