Білет № 4 Відповіді на білети. Англійська мова
Уявіть, що Ви берете участь у роботі літнього мовного табору. Серед вас є учасники з різних країн. Розкажіть своїм одноліткам про основні історичні пам’ятки свого міста/села.
I’d like to tell you about my native city. Kharkiv is the second largest city and the capital of Kharkiv region, situated at the confluence of the Lopan, Udy and Kharkiv rivers; the historic capital of Slobidska Ukraine, it is an important industrial, communications, scientific and cultural centre. Kharkiv’s name is most likely derived from the Kharkiv River. The Russian historian N. Aristov believed it was derived from the Cuman settlement of Sharukan, which existed on the territory of the present-day city. According to popular legend, the city is named after a Cossack Kharko.
The generally accepted date of Kharkiv’s founding is 1654/5 when Ukrainian
Today there are over 2500 streets and 26 squares in the city. There are 110 parks, the largest being Corky Park, Shevchenko Garden with a zoo, Artem Park, the Forest Park, and some others.
Kharkiv’s role as a transportation hub has grown. Railway lines radiate from it in 8 directions. The city is connected by air with many cities of Ukraine and other countries, the present airport was built on 1954.
The population of the city is about 1.600.000 people. The quantity of Russian and Ukrainians in the city is almost equal. Kharkiv is one of the largest industrial cities in Ukraine with over 250 enterprises. Kharkiv
Damage – розруха hub – центр, вузол recaptured – повернулися