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kazakhstan is an amazing country which many people call “a museum under the sky”. the country’s main landmark is steppe. it is situated in middle asia and is known for its numerous natural landmarks. some of them are alpine meadows of zailiyski alatau, great landscapes of canyon of charyn river, legendary burabai lake.
one of the most beautiful cities of the country is almaty. it is located at the foot of the zailiyski alatau mountains. the city impresses with amazing architectural ensembles which combine the elements of national style along with the newest designs. it is popular region of tien shan, which is famous for its versatile scenery. not far from almaty tourists can find medeo and chimbulak. these are two picturesque places with many attractions. one of them is a large highland skating-rink medeo. there is also a huge dike to protect the city from landslides.
as kazakhstan lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations, many ancient sites can be found there. for example, the mausoleum complex of hodja ahmed yassaui, who was a prominent turkic poet, the royal burial place in the berel area, the issyk burial mound, etc.
one of the most interesting phenomena of kazakhstan is the balkhash lake, which is situated at a height of 340 meters. half of the lake is fresh and half is salty. it is surrounded by hills and desert pastures. borovoe lake resort with its pine forests and fancy natural sculptures is another tourist attraction.
baikonur cosmodrome became a historical place for the whole planet. the list of kazakhstan sites can be rather long but i have tried to list the most impressive and famous ones.
what (что) is (есть) this (эта) life (жизнь) if (если), full of (полны) care (забот),
we (мы) have (имеем) no (никакого) time (времени)* to stand (постоять) and (и) stare (поглазеть).
no (нет) time (времени) to stand (стоять) beneath (под) the boughs (ветвями)
and (и) stare (пристально всматриваться) as long as (так долго как) sheep (овцы) or (или) cows (коровы).
no (нет) time (времени) to see (осмотреться), when (когда) woods (леса) we (мы) pass (проходим),
where (где) squirrels (белки) hide (прячут) their (их=свои) nuts (орешки) in (в) grass (траве).
no (нет) time (времени) to see (наблюдать), in (в) broad (ярком) daylight (дневном свете),
streams (ручьи) full of (полные) stars (звезд), like (подобно) skies (небесам) at night (в ночи).
no (нет) time (времени) to turn (повернуться) at (на) beauty's (красоты) glance (сияние),
and watch (и наблюдать) her (её) feet (ступни, зд. ножки), how (как) they (они) can (могут) dance (танцевать).
no (нет) time (времени) to wait (ждать) till (пока) her (её) mouth (рот, уста) can (могут)
enrich (обогатиться) that (той) smile (улыбкой) (по смыслу - которую) her (её) eyes (глаза) began (начали).
a poor (бедная) life (жизнь) this (эта) if (если), full of (полные) care (забот),
we (мы) have (имеем) no (никакого) time (времени)* to stand (постоять) and (и) stare (поглазеть).
People all over the world eat different food because each country and people in it have their ideas about what is good to eat and what is the best diet for them.
My family isn't large. It consists of four members. But each member of our family has his or her own interests and tastes.
Breakfast in our family is a very big and rich meal. We have not only toasts with butter, jam of honey, but a cheese sandwich, ham or sausage and fried eggs or porridge as well. We prefer tea at breakfast more often than coffee. But my little sister prefers juice. She likes orange or grapefruit juice. My mother has a light breakfast of just yoghurt and an orange. My father likes cornflakes with milk or sandwiches.
As for me, when I get up in the morning the only thing I can take is a glass of some juice or mineral water, I can’t eat anything. Even after the shower I am not ready for breakfast. My stomach wakes up at about 10 o’clock and I become really hungry. I can go to the school canteen and eat there.
On the weekend my usual breakfast at home is a cup of tea with some sandwiches or scrambled eggs with milk, or some serial with milk. I love when my mom cooks pancakes on Saturday mornings.
Lunch is not very popular in our country. But if I stay longer at school I go to the canteen again together with my classmates. We have a bit of choice there. Sometimes I take some snack from home - a ham sandwich or a cheese sandwich.
When I come home after school at about 2 or 3 o’clock I always have some soup. My mom cooks very well and her soups are delicious! My favourite kinds of soup are chicken soup, mushroom soup and red beet soup. I like eating soup with black bread.
The biggest meal of the day is dinner or supper, of course. When we all come home (which does not happen very often) we gather at the kitchen and have supper. Before this I or my sister help our mom to cook. Because my mom is tired after work, too. For the main course we typically have some potatoes or vegetables with meat or fish. The most typical meat is pork, beef or chicken. Mom also serves different kinds of salads as appetizers.
As for my habits, I can say that I don’t have a sweet tooth, so I don’t like chocolate or sweets very much. I also don’t like pastry - rolls, buns, cakes and pies. To be healthy, I also eat lots of fruit.
When we go out somewhere together with my family we prefer Chinese food, sushi or some tasty hot pizza. However, I like trying cuisine of different countries. My parents travel a lot and mom always brings recipes of national cuisine of those countries that they visit. At home she tries to cook it - it’s really good for a change!
I like the saying very much: “We always should remember that we eat to live but not live to eat.”