Astana is the northernmost capital of Asia. The city is situated in the central Kazakhstan on the banks of the Ishim River. It is located in steppe and has an extreme continental climate – summers here are hot, while winters are very dry and cold. Astana is the second coldest capital city in the world. The city was founded in 1830 and its first name was Akmolinsk, then in 1961 it was renamed Tselinograd. In 1992 the city’s name was changed to Akmola. Akmola became the capital of Kazakhstan in 1997 and in 1998 the city received its present name Astana. \There are a lot of beautiful parks and fountains in Astana, the most famous of which is “Tree of Life” fountain. In the city there are also some theatres and museums, concert halls and trading and entertainment centres. As Astana is the capital of the country there are government buildings and the residence of the president.
1. Water boils at 100 C. 2. They often went on holiday when they were single. 3. Did Kate enjoy her trip to Scotland last week? 4. What time do you get up every day? 5. Are you going to Tom's party on Saturday night? 6. Sharon always complains about the weather. She is never happy. 7. Jason knows a lot about British people. 8. The children are building a sandcastle at the moment. 9. The moon shines at night. 10. The bus left at half past seven. 1. Which holiday do you think is the best in your country? 2. The cottage is cheaper than the house. 3. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. 4. This is the worst song I've ever heard. 5. A coat costs more than a jacket. 6. My shopping bag is as heavier as yours. 7. The last bus was crowded than the first bus. 8. That was the funniest joke I've ever heard. 9. Which animal runs faster? 10. I work harder than Paul.
The city was founded in 1830 and its first name was Akmolinsk, then in 1961 it was renamed Tselinograd. In 1992 the city’s name was changed to Akmola. Akmola became the capital of Kazakhstan in 1997 and in 1998 the city received its present name Astana.
\There are a lot of beautiful parks and fountains in Astana, the most famous of which is “Tree of Life” fountain. In the city there are also some theatres and museums, concert halls and trading and entertainment centres. As Astana is the capital of the country there are government buildings and the residence of the president.
2. They often went on holiday when they were single.
3. Did Kate enjoy her trip to Scotland last week?
4. What time do you get up every day?
5. Are you going to Tom's party on Saturday night?
6. Sharon always complains about the weather. She is never happy.
7. Jason knows a lot about British people.
8. The children are building a sandcastle at the moment.
9. The moon shines at night.
10. The bus left at half past seven.
1. Which holiday do you think is the best in your country?
2. The cottage is cheaper than the house.
3. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.
4. This is the worst song I've ever heard.
5. A coat costs more than a jacket.
6. My shopping bag is as heavier as yours.
7. The last bus was crowded than the first bus.
8. That was the funniest joke I've ever heard.
9. Which animal runs faster?
10. I work harder than Paul.