1. Correct the text with appropriate verb forms The legend of Kyz Zhibek
The legend of Kyz-Zhibek, a silk girl, (be) a gem of the Kazakh epic tradition.
Heroes of the tragedy “Kyz Zhibek” (be) known to every Kazakh, just as
Romeo and Juliet (be) known to the world. The plot (be) simple. A young batyr
(warrior) romantic and noble Tolegen from the clan of Zhagalbaily, despite the
will of his father, Zhibek from the neighboring tribe (be) the daughter of the
head of the Syrylybai tribe. But evil forces are (oppose) to the love of young
heroes. On the way of lovers the feudal order (become) an obstacle. Tolegen is
(kill) by his bloodthirsty rival Bekezhan, and Zhibek (throw) herself into the
waters of the river Zhaik…
After all, the love story of Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen (unfold) against the
backdrop of pictures of the people’s life, and images of characters are (reveal)
through Kazakh folk songs, “kyui” (instrumental pieces) and folk dances. The
play also (reproduce) an “aitys” – the traditional national competition between
two “akyns” (poet-improviser). Such poetic competitions (be) (hold) during the
holidays. To this day, aitys (be) much (love) by the Kazakh people.
Everybody has a hobby.
I've got a friend who has a hobby too.
My friend is fond of travelling.
He/she likes to visit ancient towns and cities, to meet new people.
My friend takes a camera with him/her and takes pictures of everything that interests him/her.
Travelling is the best way to study geography.
It is the best way to get to know and understand the people of different places and countries.
My friend tries to know the traditions and customs of the places he/she visits.
My friend usually travels with his/her parents.
They go travelling by car, train and sometimes even by plane.
So, to my mind this hobby is very important and useful nowadays.
We must communicate with people of different places.