10. Give general information about Ukraine. The geographical position of Ukraine.

Ukraine is situated in the central part of Eastern Europe, on the crossroads of major transportation routes from Europe to Asia and from the Scandinavian states to the Mediterranean region. It borders on Russia, Byelorussia, Moldova, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Poland on land and Russia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey on sea.

Ukraine occupies 603,7 thousands square kilometers and it is the second biggest state in Europe after Russia. Its population is almost 48 million people which is a little less than in France.

Mountains occupy only 5% of Ukrainian territory: the Ukrainian Carpathian mountains in the west and the Crimean mountains in the south. The highest peak in Ukraine, Goverla Mountain (2,061 m), is situated in the Carpathians.

Ukraine consists of 24 regions and the Autonomic republic of Crimea. The majority of population of Ukraine lives in cities.

Black and Azov Sea wash Ukraine at the South. Water temperature at the seaside ranges from 0-8oC in winter to 25oC in summer.

There are more than 73,000 rivers in Ukraine. The largest rivers in Ukraine (Dnipro and Dunai, Dnister rivers) are navigable.

More than 20,000 water reservoirs are situated in Ukraine, including more than 3,000 lakes. Climate: The climate of Ukraine is temperate continental. The only exception is the southern coast of Crimea, where the climate is subtropical of the Mediterranean type. Warm low-snow winters and rainy summers are specific to the mild climate of the Zakarpatye region.

Average winter temperatures is-8 -12oC. The temperature in the southern regions - 0oC. The average summer temperature is from 18 to 25oC. But sometimes it can be 35oC. The southern coast of Crimea is the warmest place in Ukraine. The summer temperature reaches 39oC.

Flora and fauna: Approximately 30,000 species of plants grow in Ukraine. More than 400 of them are included in the Red Data Book.

14% of Ukraine’s territory is covered with forests. Forests in Ukraine are rich in berries, mushrooms, fruits of wild-growing plants, as well as herbs.

Ukraine has approximately 1% of the world's population, but 6% of the world's physicists, chemists, mathematicians, biologists, computer programmers and other highly trained professionals.

Although Ukraine became independent only in 1991 the history and culture of Ukrainian people extends on centuries. Ukraine is a young state, and a valuable trading partner in the world market.

11. What is the most unforgettable childhood experience? What does the word “success” mean to you? Do you consider Albert Einstein’s idea – “Try not to become a man of success but a man of value” – to be right or wrong?

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. (Lombardi)

Success is something that can be judged based upon achievement of goals. However someone who is successful does not necessarily have to give anything valuable to the world. Value is something that can be measured based upon what an individual has contributed to the world. Yes, I agree with the statement. Throughout history, the people who change the way we think, and live, and the people who influence our lives most have been men of value rather than men of success. Though it should be noted that most people of value can also be considered successful, due to the value of their contributions to the world. However the converse is not necessarily true. For example, Adolf Hitler was a very successful politician, but not many people would agree that he contributed anything of value to the world. In fact most would argue that Hitler was more of a detriment to mankind, rather than a value to it.

I have quite many childhood experiences that i remember but following is the one what i can remember really well I was 5 years old just learned to ride a bike and as most of kids at the same age so do i wanted a new bike One day that my mother came to brought me home from kindergarten we went home and i was very surprised when i saw brand new bike standing at living room I was so excited and immediately wanted to go for a ride but in outdoors was already dark so I had to wait next day At that night i couldn’t sleep.