Reading Kyiv (5)

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Kyiv

   Kyiv is the capital of our country. It is the largest city in Ukraine. Kyiv was founded more than 1500 years ago. The population of Kyiv is three million people.

It is situated on the banks of the Dnieper river. The Dnieper is the biggest Ukrainian river. There are several bridges across the Dnieper.

  Khreschatyk is the main street of the capital. It is not very long, but it is wide and straight. There are many different shops on its both sides. People like the main street because it is nice and green.

  Maidan Nezalezhnosti (or "Independence Square") is the central square of Kyiv. It is а very beautiful place with lots of people walking around.

   Kyiv is the cultural and educational centre of our country. There are many universities, schools, colleges, museums, theatres, cinemas, libraries and places of interest there.

   The city is very green. There are many parks in Kyiv. A lot of trees grow in its streets. The symbol of Kyiv is a chestnut leaf.

Task 1. Read the sentence. Write True or False

1. Kyiv is the capital of our country.

2. Kyiv was founded more than two thousand and six hundred years ago.

3. The population of the city is 3000000 people.  

4. Khreschatyk is the central square of Kyiv.

5. There are many universities, schools, colleges, museums, theatres, cinemas, libraries and places of interest there.

Task 2. Finish the sentences:

1. Kyiv was founded more than ... years ago. 

Task 2. Finish the sentences:

Kyiv is situated on the banks of ... 

Task 2. Finish the sentences:

3. Khreschatyk is ....

Task 2. Finish the sentences:

4.  Maidan Nezalezhnosti is ... of Kyiv. 

Task 2. Finish the sentences:

There are many...