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Asanaly Ashimov
Asanaly Ashimov is one of the best-known names in theatre and cinema in Kazakhstan, and he has received many awards for his work.
He grew up in a village, but he loved to act and wanted to study drama, so he enrolled at the Kazakh State Conservatory in Almaty.
He showed talent as a student and appeared in his first film in 1958, while he was still a student. After he graduated, he joined the M. Auezov theatre troupe in Almaty and started acting on stage. Some of the Kazakh roles he is famous for are Kodar in Kozy Korpesh, Kebek in Yenlik Kebek and Yelamen in Blood and Sweat.
He has also played some famous roles in international plays. For example, he played Julius Caesar in Shakespeare's play, the lead part in Don Juan, and Dr Clausen in Before Sunset by G. Hauptmann- a role he performed over 100 times.
Some actors only work in one medium (cinema or theatre), but Ashimov worked in both. The early films that made him famous are Kyz-Zhibek, in 1970, and The End of Ataman, in 1972. This is a historic thriller and an extremely successful Kazakh film. The director was Ashimov's father-in-law (wife's father) , but unfortunately he died soon after making it.
Like many successful actors, Ashimov decided to try directing. His first film was The Year of the Dragon in 1984 and after that he spent more time directing films than appearing in them- but he also found time to work in the theatre.
Task 1. Are the following statements true or false? Correct the false sentences
1 .Asanaly Ashimov grew up in Almaty.
2. He took part in his first film after he finished studying.
3. Нe was in one play for more than one hundred performances.
4. Ashimov worked with his father on a film.
5. He played Julius Caesar in Shakespeare's play.
6. He directed his first film over 40 years ago
I am going to tell you about my school. My school is new and modern and I like it very much. It has three floors. The classrooms are light and spacious. There are classrooms for different subjects, such as English, History, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology Literature etc.
There is a computer class in our school. We study computer science here. The computer class has the most modern equipment and the Internet access.
We’ve also an assembly hall, which is situated on the second floor. Meetings, conferences, concerts and all the celebrations take place here. We prepare different performances for all holidays. We sing songs, recite poetry, dance, and participate in theatre performances.
There are many opportunities to go in for sports in our school. Our school has a gym, a sports ground, a football field, a swimming pool, and other sports facilities. There are many different sports groups: table tennis, swimming, athletics, football, volleyball, wrestling, and rhythmic gymnastics. Many pupils of our school attend these sports groups.
New Year’s Day is a family holiday for many Russians. Dinner usually starts late on December 31. Traditional meals include Russian salad, herring and sparkling wine. A pre-recorded address by the country’s president appears on TV, listing the achievements of the past year, at 11.55pm (23:55) local time in each of Russia’s time zones. Many people watch his address and raise a toast to the chiming of the Kremlin clock. The Russian national anthem begins at midnight and people congratulate each other and exchange presents. Some people go out to make a snowman or light fire crackers in their backyards.
People may celebrate the day at a friend’s house or attend the fireworks in their city. Celebrations for children include a decorated fir tree and Grandfather Frost, the Russian equivalent of Santa Claus, who gives presents. Grandfather Frost often comes with his granddaughter, Snegurochka (“The Snow Girl”). As things quieten down later in the day, many people visit their friends or relatives. Another tradition is to wish a “Happy New Year” to passers-by throughout January 1.