UNIT 8 Ukraine and the World

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Khortytsya is the biggest island on the Dnipro River and is inside the city boundaries of Zaporizhia. The reserves status as one of the seven wonders of Ukraine is hardly in dispute, due to its natural beauty and many landmarks. Its wealth of plants and wildlife led to it becoming a protected nature reserve which also incorporates several smaller nearby islands. The island was first settled thousands of years ago so clearly it is also very special as an archaeological site and indeed, many finds from various periods of history have revealed a great deal about the different peoples who have lived here. Perhaps the most significant period in the islands history is the 16th century, when it became the centre of the world-famous Cossack Republic. Historians now believe that the first Cossack fortification was built on the small nearby island of Baida. Here, finds have included tools, weapons and coins. A clearer picture of Cossack civilisation can be had with a visit to the History Museum of the Zaporizhian Cossacks. Here, a huge collection of locally-found artefacts is on display, including everyday items like clothes, not only from the Cossack period but from the whole of the areas long history. In 2009, a new complex called Zaporizhian Sich opened. This is a reconstruction of a Cossack fortress which allowst he visitor to get a good impression of what life must have been like hundreds of years ago. The complex has a range of attractions and displays, and also stages regular events and festivals. Of particular appeal to fun-loving tourists are the demonstrations of horse-riding skills that are held here.

The Khortytsya National Reserve ...

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Khortytsya is the biggest island on the Dnipro River and is inside the city boundaries of Zaporizhia. The reserves status as one of the seven wonders of Ukraine is hardly in dispute, due to its natural beauty and many landmarks. Its wealth of plants and wildlife led to it becoming a protected nature reserve which also incorporates several smaller nearby islands. The island was first settled thousands of years ago so clearly it is also very special as an archaeological site and indeed, many finds from various periods of history have revealed a great deal about the different peoples who have lived here. Perhaps the most significant period in the islands history is the 16th century, when it became the centre of the world-famous Cossack Republic. Historians now believe that the first Cossack fortification was built on the small nearby island of Baida. Here, finds have included tools, weapons and coins. A clearer picture of Cossack civilisation can be had with a visit to the History Museum of the Zaporizhian Cossacks. Here, a huge collection of locally-found artefacts is on display, including everyday items like clothes, not only from the Cossack period but from the whole of the areas long history. In 2009, a new complex called Zaporizhian Sich opened. This is a reconstruction of a Cossack fortress which allowst he visitor to get a good impression of what life must have been like hundreds of years ago. The complex has a range of attractions and displays, and also stages regular events and festivals. Of particular appeal to fun-loving tourists are the demonstrations of horse-riding skills that are held here.

Archaeological finds at the reserve suggest that...

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Khortytsya is the biggest island on the Dnipro River and is inside the city boundaries of Zaporizhia. The reserves status as one of the seven wonders of Ukraine is hardly in dispute, due to its natural beauty and many landmarks. Its wealth of plants and wildlife led to it becoming a protected nature reserve which also incorporates several smaller nearby islands. The island was first settled thousands of years ago so clearly it is also very special as an archaeological site and indeed, many finds from various periods of history have revealed a great deal about the different peoples who have lived here. Perhaps the most significant period in the islands history is the 16th century, when it became the centre of the world-famous Cossack Republic. Historians now believe that the first Cossack fortification was built on the small nearby island of Baida. Here, finds have included tools, weapons and coins. A clearer picture of Cossack civilisation can be had with a visit to the History Museum of the Zaporizhian Cossacks. Here, a huge collection of locally-found artefacts is on display, including everyday items like clothes, not only from the Cossack period but from the whole of the areas long history. In 2009, a new complex called Zaporizhian Sich opened. This is a reconstruction of a Cossack fortress which allowst he visitor to get a good impression of what life must have been like hundreds of years ago. The complex has a range of attractions and displays, and also stages regular events and festivals. Of particular appeal to fun-loving tourists are the demonstrations of horse-riding skills that are held here.

What do we learn about the Cossack Republic?

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Khortytsya is the biggest island on the Dnipro River and is inside the city boundaries of Zaporizhia. The reserves status as one of the seven wonders of Ukraine is hardly in dispute, due to its natural beauty and many landmarks. Its wealth of plants and wildlife led to it becoming a protected nature reserve which also incorporates several smaller nearby islands. The island was first settled thousands of years ago so clearly it is also very special as an archaeological site and indeed, many finds from various periods of history have revealed a great deal about the different peoples who have lived here. Perhaps the most significant period in the islands history is the 16th century, when it became the centre of the world-famous Cossack Republic. Historians now believe that the first Cossack fortification was built on the small nearby island of Baida. Here, finds have included tools, weapons and coins. A clearer picture of Cossack civilisation can be had with a visit to the History Museum of the Zaporizhian Cossacks. Here, a huge collection of locally-found artefacts is on display, including everyday items like clothes, not only from the Cossack period but from the whole of the areas long history. In 2009, a new complex called Zaporizhian Sich opened. This is a reconstruction of a Cossack fortress which allowst he visitor to get a good impression of what life must have been like hundreds of years ago. The complex has a range of attractions and displays, and also stages regular events and festivals. Of particular appeal to fun-loving tourists are the demonstrations of horse-riding skills that are held here.

According to the writer, we can understand the Cossacks better by...

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Khortytsya is the biggest island on the Dnipro River and is inside the city boundaries of Zaporizhia. The reserves status as one of the seven wonders of Ukraine is hardly in dispute, due to its natural beauty and many landmarks. Its wealth of plants and wildlife led to it becoming a protected nature reserve which also incorporates several smaller nearby islands. The island was first settled thousands of years ago so clearly it is also very special as an archaeological site and indeed, many finds from various periods of history have revealed a great deal about the different peoples who have lived here. Perhaps the most significant period in the islands history is the 16th century, when it became the centre of the world-famous Cossack Republic. Historians now believe that the first Cossack fortification was built on the small nearby island of Baida. Here, finds have included tools, weapons and coins. A clearer picture of Cossack civilisation can be had with a visit to the History Museum of the Zaporizhian Cossacks. Here, a huge collection of locally-found artefacts is on display, including everyday items like clothes, not only from the Cossack period but from the whole of the areas long history. In 2009, a new complex called Zaporizhian Sich opened. This is a reconstruction of a Cossack fortress which allowst he visitor to get a good impression of what life must have been like hundreds of years ago. The complex has a range of attractions and displays, and also stages regular events and festivals. Of particular appeal to fun-loving tourists are the demonstrations of horse-riding skills that are held here.

According to the text, Zaporizhian Sich ...

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Oksana loves oranges when they're nice and ... .

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We try not to eat too much bread with meals as it's very ... .

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I don't want dessert, thanks. I never eat ... food.

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This meat's very ... . I don't think it was cooked for long enough.

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In a hurry but need to eat? A three-course meal is not for everyone and sometimes you just need to .... something down quickly so you can carry on with your busy day.

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In Ukraine, there's no shortage o fcheap, quick and delicious .... snacks.

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If you want a healthy option, why not try a falafel wrap? It's made from bread which has been ... flat.

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Into this they put all kinds of fresh and tasty ...,such as carrot, cabbage, onion and tomato. There are meatversions too but I bet they're not so healthy!

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Other meaty snacks include perepichka, which is a little like a .... with a sausage in it. Or chebureki -small meat and onion pies fried in oil. How about a bowl of borsch with a toasted sandwich?

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Now, this is not strictly Ukrainian but you can find it here. There's a Georgian dish called khachapuri. They're a kind of wrap with meat and cheese in them but the difference is that they are ..... in the bread.

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They're absolutely delicious with ... plum sauce.

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Burgers, of course, are eaten all over the world, and Ukraine is no different. For a change, try a burger with .....,like a crab burger. Even a simple cheeseburger will taste different with one of the many unique sauces. One thing's for sure - with such a wide choice, you won't be hungry for long.