Geographical Position
Belarus is located ... Europe.
in
What are the three colours on the national flag of Belarus?
Red, green, and white
What is the capital of Belarus?
Minsk
Name one national park in Belarus.
Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Narochansky National Park, "Pripyatsky" National Park, Braslav Lakes.
How many countries does Belarus border?
5
The national emblem of Belarus features a red star, a ribbon, and a wreath of wheat with two types of flowers. Name one of these flowers.
Clover or flax
Belarus is divided into ... regions (name them) .
6 Regions (Minsk, Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Vitebsk, Mogilev)
What can you see on the 50-ruble banknote? (Choose from: Mir Castle, Nesvizh Palace, Kamenets Tower).
Mir Castle
Correct the sentence: "I have never been to USA, but I travelled to United Kingdom last year."
"I have never been to THE USA, but I travelled to THE United Kingdom last year."
Ask your teammate a question about Belarusian symbols using Have you ever...? (e.g., about the anthem, the stork, the costume).
E.x "Have you ever seen the national emblem of Belarus?" / "Have you ever sung the national anthem?"
Make a sentence in the Present Perfect about a city in Belarus. Example: "I have already visited .."
"I have already visited Grodno." / "My family has lived in Brest for a long time."
Make a Present Perfect question about a Belarusian sight using yet. Example: "Have you seen ... yet?"
"Have you visited the Brest Fortress yet?" / "Have you seen the National Library yet?"
Make a sentence about Belarus using: lie, border, and population.
"Belarus lies in the heart of Europe, it borders five countries, and its population is about 9.5 million people."
Describe the Belarusian national costume using at least two of these words: flax, white, ornament, stripes.
"The Belarusian national costume often includes a white shirt made of flax with beautiful red ornaments."
Give advice to a tourist using should and the name of a region. Example: "If you like lakes, you should visit Vitebsk Region."
"If you like ancient castles, you should visit Grodno Region." / "If you want to see beautiful canals, you should go to Grodno Region."
Correct the article usage: "We have visited Belovezhskaya Pushcha and Lake Naroch. It was amazing to see Dnieper River."
"We have visited Belovezhskaya Pushcha and Lake Naroch. It was amazing to see THE Dnieper River."
Compare the geographical position of Belarus and the United Kingdom (location, lanscape, flora/fauna).
"Belarus is located in the center of Europe. There are many plains, rivers, lakes and swamps there, while the UK has lots of mountains and the landscape is mostly hilly.
Why is the bison a symbol for Belarus? Use the word strong and the name of the national park.
"The bison is a symbol of Belarus because it is a very strong animal and it lives in Belovezhskaya Pushcha, a famous national park."
Talk about two different cities in Belarus. Use the structure: "X is famous for ..., while Y is known for ... ."
"Minsk is famous for its modern library and museums, while Polotsk is known for its ancient history and St. Sophia Cathedral."
Describe a natural landscape in Belarus (e.g., in Polessye). Use at least three words from Units 5-6: plain, swamp, species, forest, river.
"Polessye is a large plain with many swamps and forests. It is home to many rare species of birds, like the black stork."