Vocabulary. Complete the definitions

Complete the definitions. Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. If a person is very well trained he is _________

a. wise

b. single

c. experienced

2. When an army wins, it is called a __________

a. shout

b. victory

c. fight

3. All people agree on a decision, the decision is __________

a. numerous

b. innumerous

c. amazing

4. When two armies fight, it is called a___________

a. battle

b. vote

c. state

5. When people want to prove their abilities to do something they___________

a. difficulties

b. defeat

c. challenge

d. respect

Comprehension

A) Looking for Main Ideas

Write complete answers to these questions.

1. How did Ablai khan get his name?

2. Why did people respect Ablai Khan?

3. What happened to Ablai Khan in 1771?

B)Looking for Details

On each blank line write the letter of the correct answer to the question.

1. Young soldiers who help the commanders with armory and other military ammunition? ____________________

a. sergeant

b. servant

c. sword bearer

2. What was the main goal of all Ablai Khan’s activity? ____________

a. to make all people happy

b. to create an independent state

c. to become a leader of the country

3. Why did Kazakh people constantly come to join the army of Bogenbai Batyr? _________________.

a. they had nothing to eat

b. they wanted to protect their native land

c. their aim was to become famous

4. People gave a young warrior the name of Abilai because ____________.

a. he was a talented leader

b. he created an independent state

c. with this name he attacked and killed his enemy

5. Why Ablai Khan was elected as a leader of Kazakh Khanate? ________

a. because he was a wise politician and talented diplomat

b. because he was young and brave

c. because he captured Tashkent

Grammar

Choose the right form of the verb according to its sense.

1. He ________ (to take part) in all against the Dzungars.

2. This army _______ (to be) ready to stop them and ________ (to protect) the country from terrible enemies.

3. The experienced Dzungar hero ________ (to burst) into laugher.

4. He ______(to lead) numerous wars against Kokand and Kyrgyzs.

5. Up to now one can _____(to see) it in the Mausoleum where the real hero of the Kazakh people lies buried.

Discussion

Discuss these issues with your classmates.

1. Describe your ideal hero or heroine. What character traits and goals must this person have?

2. Read more about Ablai Khan and then tell your reaction to his decisions and actions?

3. What other famous leaders of the Kazakh people do you know?

Writing

Write about this topic some sentences or a short composition.

Write about a war for independence that you know about.