Quiz - Ukraine (Listening Comprehension)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCtFlHc7i54

Andrew is an American detective writer.       [True, False]

He is sure that Odesa is an undiscovered cultural city.       [True, False]

The author has a favourite place in Lviv.       [True, False]

The sights of Lviv only partially show all of the history of Ukraine.       [True, False]

Andrew likes all the villages in Ukraine.       [True, False]

Berezhany is in the south of Ukraine.       [True, False]

The island of Khortytsia is on the Dniester river.       [True, False]

The author enjoys the beauty of Ukrainian nature.       [True, False]

Sevastopol is a unique Ukrainian city.       [True, False]

All About Ukraine

Ukraine is the second-largest country in Europe. It is 603,000km2 and has seven other countries that it shares borders with. These are Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia. The coast of Ukraine joins to the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Mostly, Ukraine consists of flat plains. These plains are split into the highland areas and the lowland areas. The average height of the land is 175m above sea level. The largest highland area contains many river valleys and gorges. In the lowland areas in the north of the country, marshland can be found. Ukraine is also famous for its black soils, which are good for crop production. As a result, Ukraine is one of the largest producers of grain and potatoes in Europe.

Economy

The country’s famous black soils provide highly fertile land for crop production, making Ukraine one of the most significant producers of grain and potatoes in all of Europe. The unique soil and climate also prove to be efficient for growing another famous yellow crop - sunflowers! They were found to grow well in Ukraine after seeds were imported from North America. As well as being a popular snack, these sunflower seeds also allowed Ukraine to become one of the largest exporters of sunflower oil, making a key contribution to the country’s economy. The sunflower has since been used in Ukrainian history as a symbol of peace.

What is the area of Ukraine?            [63,000km2, 603,000km2, 36,000km2, 306,000km2]

Ukraine is one of the largest producers of which of these crops?          [carrots, peas, potatoes, parsnips]

What is the average land elevation in Ukraine?                      [175m above sea level, 125m above sea level, 125m below sea level, 175m below sea level]

Which famous yellow flower is known as the Ukrainian symbol of peace?           [daffodil, buttercup, daisy, sunflower]

Ukraine's Culture

The majority of people speak the Ukrainian language. It is similar to Polish as it is part of the Slavic family of languages. Most of the population is ethnic Ukrainian but there are also groups of Russians, Moldovans, Belarusians and Crimean Tatars living in Ukraine. Eastern Orthodox Christianity is the main religion but Protestantism, Catholicism, Judaism and Islam are also practised.

Boxing is a sport in which Ukraine is recognised worldwide for its excellence. The Klitschko brothers, Wladimir and Vitali, are two of the most celebrated Ukrainian boxers. Aside from boxing, other popular sports in Ukraine include football, basketball, rugby and even chess.

The country first appeared at the Olympics at the Lillehammer 1994 Olympic Winter Games.

Music in Ukraine is diverse and plays a key role in local culture; Ukraine has many live music venues, such as opera houses. Classical, modern rock and folk music are all popular genres.

Summarise what you have learnt about the Ukranian population in 25 words or fewer.