The Pearl of Kazakhstan What do you think is the most beautiful
place in Kazakhstan? Have you been to
Burabai?
Some people say that the Burabai National
Nature Park, in the north of the Akmola
region, is the most beautiful area of
Kazakhstan. You should go there and find
out! But go in summer - the average
temperature in January is - 160C!
In the park, you will find amazing lakes,
mountains, and forests of pine and birch
trees. It is a great place for people who like
the outdoor life. In Burabai you can walk,
cycle, camp, swim, lie on beaches and go
sailing.
While you are in Burabai, you must visit
the most beautiful lake of them all, Lake
Burabai. From this lake, you can easily walk
to Bolshoe Chebach Lake. You shouldn't
miss the amazing view of the lakes from
the top of Mount Sinyukha. In fact, there
are fourteen large lakes in the park as well
as many smaller ones.
You will be surprised by the shapes that
you see around you in the park. There are
cliffs that look like walls of bricks, and
there are mountains that look like Egyptian
pyramids.
Burabai Park really is the "Pearl of
Kazakhstan".TASK 1. Answer the questions:
1. Why shouldn't you go to Burabai in the
winter?
2. What trees grow in the forests of
Burabai?
3. What can you see from Mount
Sinyukha?
4. A pearl is a beautiful, expensive piece
of jewelry. Why do you think people
call Burabai the 'pearl of Kazakhstan?
TASK 2. Complete the sentences:
1. In Burabai National Park you can
2. If you go to Burabai you will see.
!
1) Сause the minimum temperature must be at least 16 degrees
2) Birch and Pine
3) From the top of the mountain you can see an amazing view of the lake
4) Burabai is called “the pearl of Kazakhstan” and “Kazakhstan’s Switzerland” because there are many large and small lakes on the territory of the national park in a pine forest. This place is wonderful and amazing! It is located at an altitude of about 480 meters.