Check-in Let’s listen: Cherkasy region

Unit 7 Home and away

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Welcome to the Buky Canyon The Buky Canyon remains one of the hidden gems of Ukrainian attractions. Located in the heart of Ukraine, about 180 km away from Kiev and 30 km away from Zhashkiv, it attracts millions of visitors every year. This canyon is relatively small, approximately 5 km (or 3 miles) long, 20 m (22 yd.) deep and anywhere from 20 to 40 m wide. This canyon was formed by the Hirs’kyi Tikych river. These granitic rocks create a picturesque landscape in the form of steep cliffsand tumultuous rapids.

1 High over the canyon a) Do you know any other places in Ukraine like the Buky Canyon? What are they? b) How do you think the people would feel in picture 1? Here are some ideas.

Wow, isn’t the view of … awesome/…! We travelled so far but I’m so glad we came. When I look down, I feel … .

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scenery [*si:nri] – the country’s natural features, e.g., mountains, deserts, forests dizzy [*dIzi] – unable to stand steadily because you are looking down from a high place dramatic [drE*mxtIk] – exciting and impressive 1 Let’s listen: Cherkasy region. national park [+nxSnl *pA:k] – the land which is protected by a Listen and tick things that are described government because of its beauty in the text. the date of founding • territory • culture • food • population • borders • historical past • fauna • geographic location • climate • rivers • natural resources • sights