номер 1, страница 91 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс учебник Wetz, Pye

1. Look at the photos and read the travel brochure. Have you been to any of these places?

Exploring South Kazakhstan

TURKESTAN

About: Turkestan is more than 1,500 years old. It was one of the trade posts on the Silk Road and the capital of the Kazakh Khanate. Kozha Ahmet Yassaui lived here in the 11th century and is buried in the city. His mausoleum, which was built by Temirlan in the 14th century, is much more than just a beautiful building. Today, it is a pilgrimage site for Muslims.

How to get there: There is no airport in the city, but you can fly to Shymkent from Astana or Almaty, then take a bus or train to Turkestan.

What to see: The most famous sights are the mausoleum of Kozha Ahmet Yassaui and the tomb of Rabia Sultan Begim.

What to do: Visit the mosques and admire the exhibits in the history museum.

SHYMKENT

About: Shymkent is the capital city of South Kazakhstan Region, and the third largest city in the country. It is an important industrial and cultural centre. There are art galleries, museums and many theatres. Folk festivals are often organized in the parks of the city.

How to get there: The train journey from Turkestan to Shymkent takes about three and a half hours.

What to see: The parks – especially Independence Park, Abai Park and Ken-baba – are worth a visit. Don't miss the Tulip fountain (on the corner of Tauke Khan Street and Momyshuly) and the Shymkent zoo!

What to do: Go shopping at the Mega mall or the Aina Bazaar, watch a horse game at the Hippodrome or a football match at the Kazhymukan Munaitpasov Stadium.

AKSU CANYON

About: The canyon is in the Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve in the western Tien Shan mountains, near the border between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. It is 15 km long and 500 m deep. The reserve is the oldest protected area in Central Asia and today it is a UNESCo site.

How to get there: Take a minibus from Shymkent to Turarkent or Vannovka, then a taxi to Aksu-Zhabagly village.

What to see: There are snow leopards and brown bears in Aksu-Zhabagly, but they are rarely seen. There are also more than 300 species of birds. The area is famous for its beautiful juniper forests and wild tulips.

What to do: Popular activities include hiking, horse riding and birdwatching.

1. Посмотрите на фотографии и прочитайте туристическую брошюру. Вы бывали в каком-нибудь из этих мест?

Ответ:

No, I haven't been to any of these places. But I would love to visit the Aksu Canyon someday because I like nature and hiking. It sounds very beautiful! (Нет, я не был ни в одном из этих мест. Но я бы очень хотел когда-нибудь посетить каньон Аксу, потому что я люблю природу и походы. Звучит очень красиво!)