Travel to Kazakhstan

Learning objectives: •Learn about the most popular tourist places in Kazakhstan•Compare those with the world tourist attractions•Read a text about tourism in Kazakhstan and reflect on some questions•Express opinions on tourism development in Kazakhstan using topic vocabulary Watch the video twice and complete the following tasks What countries can you compare Kazakhstan with? (according to the video) Harmony in the wind ans sweet smell of wildflowers •New Zealand The amaizing melody of the open desert •Sahara the slopes of beautiful mountains •French Alps the magical rocks rise up agains time •Arizona Wild party in a dinamic city •Shanghai Rich forests and crystal lakes •Switzerland Can you guess popular places in Kazakhstan? Enter the name of a place in Kazakhstan? BEKET-ATA LAKE KAINDY SHERKALA BAIKONUR SAURAN ARYSTAN BAB AISHA BIBI CHARYN CANYON ISSYK LAKE Which cities in KZ do these refer to? •The Changing Face Of Central Asia Nur-Sultan•Kazakhstan’s Biggest Cultural Hub Almaty•Pretty Town By The Caspian Aktau•The Ancient City In South Kazakhstan Taraz•Major mining and metallurgical center Oskemen•City Of Spaceport, Rockets, And Spaceships Baikonur•An Ancient Historical City in the East Semey•Getaway To The Heartland Of Kazakhstan Shymkent Use the microphone to record your voice! Read the words with the definitions out loud, and say the translation. To attract- to cause someone to have an interestTouring routes-visiting places of interest along the routeTo afford-to be able to buy or do somethingTo Flourish- to develop in an impressive wayTo host-to receive or entertain other people as guestsFertile land- land that produces abundant vegetation or cropsRecognized-to become knownGem-a precious stoneNomads-people who travel from place to placeAncient settlements-places where people established communities a long time ago Kazakhstan tourismRead the text answer the questions below: Recently, Kazakhstan has become increasingly popular among travelers from all around the world. Local travel companies have been quick to respond to this phenomenon by increasing the range of services they offer, attracting even more travelers. Many of these travelers come from Germany, the UK, Japan, South Korea and China. These travelers have already experienced the touring routes of Kazakhstan, and we believe that it's high time to follow their example.Today, Kazakhstan offers virtually all types of travel services - educational and entertainment tours, ethnic and eco-tourism, just to name a few. Numerous touring routes cover the country's entire territory. For example, you can't afford to miss the Golden Ring of Southern Kazakhstan. Some of the World's earliest cities flourished in this fertile oasis, located on the southern steppe, at the frontier between nomads and ancient settlements.Southern Kazakhstan also hosts the world famous space port, Baykonur. It is quite possible that in the near future, not only the local people, but also travelers from abroad will be able to get one step closer to space and feel its fascinating aura, if not by joining a rocket launch, then by witnessing it from a nearby location.Whether you like touring by car or on a bicycle, or prefer water-based activities, you will love a vacation spent in Northern Kazakhstan, with its landscapes and climate. One of the most popular resorts for both the locals and guests of the country is the so-called "Kazakh Switzerland", a place called "Borovoye". A true gem of Kazakhstan, located between the cities of Nursultan and Kokshetau, this resort town has a population of some 5,000 people. It offers a rich variety of restaurants, bars, shops and discos.Kazakhstan is becoming increasingly recognized and respected on the international political scene, and it is no surprise that Almaty and Nursultan have become host to a growing number of various regional and international meetings and symposia. More and more business travelers have become interested in visiting the country, and you may find yourself becoming one of them.1. Why the number of travelers from foreign is increasing in Kazakhstan?2. What countries do they come from?3. What kind of travel services do Kazakhstan offer?4. Why can’t tourists afford to miss the Golden Ring of Southern Kazakhstan?5. What do you know about Kazakhstan space port?6. Why do tourists call “Borovoye” “Kazakhstan Switzerland”?7. How do you think why is Kazakhstan becoming recognized in the whole world?8. How do you understand the term “ethnic tourism”? What have we learned today?What skills have you improved?