Reading 8 form (People in Ukraine)

People in Ukraine

People inhabited the territory in south-eastern Europe, that is now Ukraine,

since prehistoric times. The territory of Ukraine in ancient times was inhabited by

the tribes of the Slavs. They grew the crops, hunted, fished, kept bees, and were engaged in various crafts.

The official language is Ukrainian. According to UNESCO it occupies the

twenty-second place among the world languages and the second place after Russian

among the Slavonic languages. And what kind of people are we? In a recent

poll, the Ukrainian people were asked to describe themselves: 80 % described us

as tolerant people; 73 % thought Ukrainians were hospitable to foreigners; finally

71 % agreed that Ukrainians were reserved people. But all the people admit that

the main characteristic features of Ukrainians are kindness and hospitality. They

welcome visitors open-heartedly, warmly and generously.

Ukrainians are hard-working and skilful. They are brave, determined

And ready for self-sacrifice.

People in Ukraine are well-known for their dancing and singing abilities. It is impossible to imagine Ukraine and Ukrainians without music. All people’s sorrows

 and joys, wittiness and humour, courage and passionate love to their native land

are in our songs.

The Ukrainian nation is very talented. Our country gave numerous talented

singers, musicians and composers to the world.

Read the text about People in Ukraine. Say if the  statements are true or false.

1. Ukrainians inhabited the territory in south-eastern Europe, that is now Ukraine, since the 10th century.

People in Ukraine

People inhabited the territory in south-eastern Europe, that is now Ukraine,

since prehistoric times. The territory of Ukraine in ancient times was inhabited by

the tribes of the Slavs. They grew the crops, hunted, fished, kept bees, and were engaged in various crafts.

The official language is Ukrainian. According to UNESCO it occupies the

twenty-second place among the world languages and the second place after Russian

among the Slavonic languages. And what kind of people are we? In a recent

poll, the Ukrainian people were asked to describe themselves: 80 % described us

as tolerant people; 73 % thought Ukrainians were hospitable to foreigners; finally

71 % agreed that Ukrainians were reserved people. But all the people admit that

the main characteristic features of Ukrainians are kindness and hospitality. They

welcome visitors open-heartedly, warmly and generously.

Ukrainians are hard-working and skilful. They are brave, determined

And ready for self-sacrifice.

People in Ukraine are well-known for their dancing and singing abilities. It is impossible to imagine Ukraine and Ukrainians without music. All people’s sorrows

 and joys, wittiness and humour, courage and passionate love to their native land

are in our songs.

The Ukrainian nation is very talented. Our country gave numerous talented

singers, musicians and composers to the world.

Read the text about People in Ukraine. Say if the  statements are true or false.

2. Now we live in an independent country.

People in Ukraine

People inhabited the territory in south-eastern Europe, that is now Ukraine,

since prehistoric times. The territory of Ukraine in ancient times was inhabited by

the tribes of the Slavs. They grew the crops, hunted, fished, kept bees, and were engaged in various crafts.

The official language is Ukrainian. According to UNESCO it occupies the

twenty-second place among the world languages and the second place after Russian

among the Slavonic languages. And what kind of people are we? In a recent

poll, the Ukrainian people were asked to describe themselves: 80 % described us

as tolerant people; 73 % thought Ukrainians were hospitable to foreigners; finally

71 % agreed that Ukrainians were reserved people. But all the people admit that

the main characteristic features of Ukrainians are kindness and hospitality. They

welcome visitors open-heartedly, warmly and generously.

Ukrainians are hard-working and skilful. They are brave, determined

And ready for self-sacrifice.

People in Ukraine are well-known for their dancing and singing abilities. It is impossible to imagine Ukraine and Ukrainians without music. All people’s sorrows

 and joys, wittiness and humour, courage and passionate love to their native land

are in our songs.

The Ukrainian nation is very talented. Our country gave numerous talented

singers, musicians and composers to the world.

Read the text about People in Ukraine. Say if the  statements are true or false.

3. Ukrainians comprise the biggest part of the whole population of Ukraine.