Make up 6 questions of different types to the text. What is Andriivskyi Uzviz, and where is it located? Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is one of the oldest cities of Eastern Europe. It is situated on the banks of the Dnipro River. Kyiv is the political, economic, scientific, and cultural center of Ukraine. As an important administrative center, Kyiv is a place for Ukrainian Presidential Administration, Verkhovna Rada, Parliament, and nearly all ministries and governmental departments. According to the ancient legend, Kyiv was founded by the three brothers Kyi, Schek and Khoryv and their sister Lybid, and it was named after the eldest brother Kyi. Kyiv was founded in the latter half of the 5th, or the early 6th century. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is on the green hills above the Dnipro. In the 9th century a monk called Anthony dug a small cave there. Later some other monks came and stayed there. Today the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is both a monastery and a tourist attraction . St. Sophia`s Cathedral is one of Kyiv`s most impressive landmarks. Its construction began in 1073, although much of the Baroque exterior is dated from the 18th century. Andriivskyi Uzviz is one of the best known historic streets and a main tourist attraction in Kyiv. It is the shortest way from the historic Old, or Upper Town, to the commercial Podil. The first buildings were put there in the 17th century. During the 18th and 19th centuries, crafts people lived in the street. The cathedral is famous for its ancient mosaics and frescoes. It is one of the symbols of Kyiv Khreshchatyk is the main street of Kyiv. It is very impressive any time of the year, but in spring this street is especially beautiful when chestnut trees, the symbol of Kyiv, are in blossom. Kyiv is a very green city. There are so many parks in it that it seems to be covered with a green blanket in summer. Kyiv is the largest ancient center of national Ukrainian culture. There are 20 museums, 1300 libraries, 41 theatres,66 parks. More than 2,000 objects belong to historical, cultural, and architectural monuments.

Ответ:

1. What is the legend behind the foundation of Kyiv?

2. What is the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and what is its significance?

3. What is St. Sophia's Cathedral and what makes it impressive?

4. What is Andriivskyi Uzviz, and why is it a main tourist attraction?

5. What is the main street of Kyiv, and what is special about it in the spring?

6. How many museums, libraries, theaters, and parks are there in Kyiv?

Объяснение: Ответы на вопросы

1. The legend behind the foundation of Kyiv is that it was founded by three brothers and their sister, Kyi, Schek, Khoryv, and Lybid, and named after the eldest brother Kyi.

2. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is a monastery and a tourist attraction located on green hills above the Dnipro river. It was founded in the 9th century and is significant for its history and architecture.

3. St. Sophia's Cathedral is one of Kyiv's most impressive landmarks. Its construction began in 1073, and it is famous for its ancient mosaics and frescoes.

4. Andriivskyi Uzviz is a historic street and main tourist attraction in Kyiv, known for its buildings dating back to the 17th century and the craftspeople who lived there during the 18th and 19th centuries.

5. The main street of Kyiv is Khreshchatyk, and in the spring, it is especially beautiful because the chestnut trees, which are the symbol of Kyiv, are in blossom.

6. Kyiv has 20 museums, 1300 libraries, 41 theaters, and 66 parks, and more than 2,000 objects belong to historical, cultural, and architectural monuments.