Pre-reading task

You are going to read the text about our country.

You are supposed to know much about it. No doubt, it will be easier for you to answer the questions:

What are the known symbols of Ukraine in the world?

What are the things in Ukraine you are mostly proud of? Put them in order of importance for you.

Think about a historical figure and tall about him/her to your group.

In your opinion, which present-day figure(s) will eventually become part of history on account of their exceptional contribution?

Instructions for the reading:

Skim the text first. Get the idea of it – What is it about?

Study the words given after the text.

Read the text again, underline key words and define the main idea of each paragraph.

Retell it.