READING Task 2. Read the article. Complete the text about travelling attractions. Choose the best phrase from A-H to fill in the gaps 1-8.
A other countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns
B to taste different food, to listen to different musical rhythms
C visiting museums and art galleries, doing the shopping
D full of new unforgettable impressions.
E mostly for the needs of trade
F most spectacular attractions
Why Do People Travel?
People have been travelling all over the world since ancient times. In those times they set off for a journey (1) . Nowadays millions of people travel because they want to broaden their knowledge of the world. They are eager to see everything with their own eyes: (2). Travelling is the movement and change which people need. Some people travel in search of beauty, they marvel at nature's (3) . They are looking for new impressions and thrilling experiences. They are eager to meet different people, (4) . Those, who live in the countryside, usually make trips to big cities, they spend their holidays (5) and dining at exotic restaurants whereas city-dwellers prefer to go to quiet places where they can relax, bathe in a river or lake and lie in the sun. food and travel are inseparable companions. You can make your travel a movable feast 6) .
We have dinner at eight every night.
My brother and sister go to dance classes .
Mary meets her frriends every month.
You never sleep late .
My father goes to work carly in the morning.
I don't usually take pictures.
We don't ive in Astana.
She doesn't like cooking.
They don't go to school .
You and your friend don't do homework on time.
DO you watch DVD in your free time?
Yes, I do No I don't
Does Jane read a newpaper ever day?
Yes, she does No, she doesn't
Do Jane and Jack write e-mails?
Yes, they do No, they don't
Does your cousin listen to rock music?
Yes, he does No, he doesn't
Almaty - Kazakhstan's southern capital, a city of a half million inhabitants, the administrative, economic and cultural center of the country. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains semicircle Trans-Ili Alatau, it captivates with its originality. Alpine meadows, Tien-Shan spruce, gardens serve it as a kind of frame. On a high hill Koktyube is surveyed the entire city - panorama strictly lined with dressed in green neighborhoods, shot up into the bright blue sky beautiful tall buildings. Successfully entered in a mountain landscape, subordinate unified original decision, they make a beautiful city's skyline, which are widely used elements of national culture and achievements of modern construction equipment.
Almaty - a garden city. Half of its area is occupied by green spaces - pyramidal and silver poplar, elm, oak, birch, linden, black locust, pine and spruce. In the spring, when everything blooms, Almaty is particularly good. White foam gardens cover the surrounding mountains and down in the midst of urban neighborhoods, spread out a red carpet of tulips. Summer evening cool breeze from the mountains, and called for a walk along the boulevards and avenues, in an area with colorful flower beds, where bizarre spray jets scattered numerous fountains. Autumn foliage of gold charms, penetrated by the sun, the scent of the famous Almaty apples - aport. And how beautiful the city winter, short but frosty and snowy. On skis and skates stand then all citizens.
At all times of the year attracts mountain skating rink "Medeo". The famous ice ice world records, sparkles under the bright mountain sun. Because of its exceptional natural and unique data engineering and architectural design, the sports complex has received worldwide fame, became the pride of Almaty.
South capital of Kazakhstan is generous and hospitable. Heat and sun greets the guests and she prettier every year.
For information: Almaty, Kazakh language is translated as "Apple", while the Alma-Ata - is a collection of Kazakh words "Apple-grandfather." There is a good article about the names of the city, read вроде так