What should the world know about Ukraine?

Answer and give a real example for each one.

1. What is the first thing foreigners usually ask you about Ukraine?
2. Which place in Ukraine would you show a foreign friend first?
3. What Ukrainian food would you make for a guest?
4. Which Ukrainian tradition are you most proud of?
5. Which region of Ukraine do you love most? Why?
6. What do you think the world doesn't know about Ukraine yet?

For each word or phrase, say one true sentence about Ukraine or your city.

Choose the word or phrase that fits.

1. Poltava region is its dumplings — halushky.
2. Kyiv is the mother of Ukrainian cities.
3. Petrykivka painting is part of our cultural .
4. The Golden Gate is a famous Kyiv .
5. The Carpathian Mountains are in the west of the country.
6. Varenyky are my favourite Ukrainian .
7. Each region has its own style of on the vyshyvanka.
8. Guests in Ukraine never leave hungry. Ukrainian is famous.

Choose the word that goes together, then press Check answers.

1. to be famous
   forofwith
   its coffee
2. to be known
   aslikefor being as
   "the city of lions"
3. a must-
   seeseenseeing
4. cultural
   heritageheritagesheir
5. to be located
   inat onfrom
   the west
6. a
   picturesquepicturepictured
   village

Use each phrase to talk about Ukraine or your city.

• If you come to Ukraine, you have to...Якщо приїдеш в Україну, обов'язково...If you come to Ukraine, you have to try real borscht.
• ... is famous for...... славиться своїми...Lviv is famous for its coffee houses.
• It was built in...Його було збудовано в...St Sophia Cathedral was built in the 11th century.
• It's located in...Розташоване в...Uzhhorod is located near the border with Slovakia.
• Most people don't know that...Більшість людей не знає, що...Most people don't know that Ukraine has one of the deepest metro stations in the world.
• What makes it special is...Що робить його особливим, так це...What makes it special is the mix of cultures.
• It's well worth a visit.Його варто відвідати.The castle in Mukachevo is well worth a visit.
• I'm really proud of...Я дуже пишаюся...I'm really proud of our traditions and our people.

Read the article. Hover over the dotted words for help.

1. St Sophia Cathedral was built about 100 years ago.
   TrueFalse
2. The historic centre of Lviv is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   TrueFalse
3. Arsenalna station is more than 100 metres underground.
   TrueFalse
4. Borscht cooking was added to a UNESCO list in 2022.
   TrueFalse
5. The An-225 "Mriya" was the smallest plane ever built.
   TrueFalse

1. Which of these facts did you already know? Which surprised you?
2. Which place from the article would you show a foreigner first?
3. What else should be on this list?
4. How would you explain the importance of borscht to a foreigner?

Useful set phrases: is famous for, is known as, is located in, is made from, is surrounded by, is considered (to be). Varenyky are made from dough and filled with potatoes or cherries. Kyiv is considered one of the greenest capitals in Europe.

1. The cathedral
   was builtbuilt
   in the 11th century.
2. Varenyky
   are mademake
   from dough.
3. The old town
   has been restoredhas restored
   recently.
4. Lviv
   is famousfamous
   for its coffee.
5. The festival
   is heldholds
   every summer.
6. The castle
   is surroundedsurrounds
   by a park.
7. The plane
   was destroyeddestroyed
   in 2022.
8. Uzhhorod
   is locatedlocates
   in Transcarpathia.

Each sentence has one mistake. Type the correct words.

1. The church built in 1750. →
2. Borscht is make from beetroot. →
3. Lviv is famous of its coffee. →
4. The museum has renovated this year. →
5. Kyiv is know as the mother of cities. →
6. The festival is hold every May. →

Answer in detail. Use the passive where it sounds natural.

1. Describe your city or town to a foreigner: where is it located, what is it famous for, when was it founded?
2. Describe a famous Ukrainian dish: what is it made from, how is it cooked, when is it eaten?
3. Talk about a landmark in your city. When was it built? Has it been restored?
4. Describe a Ukrainian tradition or holiday: how is it celebrated?
5. What is your region known as? Why?
6. What has been built or changed in your city in the last ten years?

Choose one guest and plan their three days in Ukraine (or your region). Where will they go, what will they eat, what will they see? Explain why each place is special, using the passive.

Explain to someone who knows nothing about Ukraine.

1. How is borscht made in your family? Is there a secret ingredient?
2. What is eaten at Christmas or Easter in your family?
3. What is a vyshyvanka, and when is it worn?
4. Which Ukrainian tradition would you like the world to know about?

1. Which Ukrainian city have you never visited but would like to?
2. What is your favourite place in your hometown?
3. What is your family's best traditional recipe?
4. Do you have a vyshyvanka? When do you wear it?
5. Which Ukrainian writer, singer or artist would you recommend to a foreigner?
6. What do you miss most about Ukraine when you're abroad?
7. Which Ukrainian word is hard to translate into English?
8. What makes your region different from others?

1. How has the world's view of Ukraine changed in recent years?
2. Which stereotypes about Ukraine do you hear abroad?
3. How can Ukrainians abroad share their culture?
4. Should foreign tourists come to Ukraine now? Why?
5. Which Ukrainian brands or products could become famous worldwide?
6. What can other countries learn from Ukrainians?

1. How important is it to protect cultural heritage during difficult times?
2. Should historic buildings be restored exactly as they were, or modernised?
3. Is food the best way to understand a culture?
4. What role does language play in national identity?
5. How can young people keep traditions alive?
6. What does "resilience" mean to you?

"Tourism is the best way to help a country's image."

Round 1: give your real opinion for 1–2 minutes. Round 2: defend the opposite side for 1 minute. Use: Ukraine is known as... · Most people don't know that... · It has been shown that... · I'm proud that...