Vocabulary. Complete the definitions

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

1. If you want to praise and honor someone or to make him seem more excellent it is actually true you usually ___________him.

a. glorify

b. stimulate

c. estimate

2. When a person has skill and knowledge to do something especially because of having done it for a long time, this person is ______________.

a. magnificent

experienced

c. excellent

3. An activity done by a number of people, each of them is trying to do better that all the others, is commonly called ______________.

a. composition

b. congregation

c. competition

4. A set of special events, mainly musical performances and plays, usually happening in one place can be named as a _____________.

a. arrival

b. festival

c. civilization

5. When two things or persons are too closely connected and not able to exist without each other, we can say that they are ________________.

a. inseparable

b. different

c. equal

Comprehension

A) Looking for Main Ideas

Write complete answers to these questions

1. According to the passage, what is the main idea of the text?

2. To become a winner in aitys what main qualities should a participant have?

3. What is the most important and inseparable part of each aitys?

B) Looking for Details

Circle the letter for the best answer.

1. All versions of aitys are performed during competitions at the presence of great umber of spectators ___________________.

a. who help the participants singing in choir

b. who estimate the results of this show

2. Each participant has to respond to his opponent’s attack ______________.

a. the words of gratitude

b. with improvised verses

3. Only the real truth, the most appropriate reason, brilliant idea and sharp thought can force the opponent to _______________.

a. escape great problems

b. acknowledge defeat

4. The most famous and respected akyns are given honorary title sal or sere. It can be made only by ______________.

a. people’s decision

b. government decision

5. The most famous and well-known akyns traveled in the steppe all their life accompanied by the suite and participating in various ___________________.

a. parades and conferences

b. festivals and national celebrations

Discussion

Discuss the issues with your classmates or your teacher

1. Can you play any musical instruments?

2. Have you ever seen or heard about aitys before? What are your impressions of it?

3. What is your impression of an akyn’s life? Would you like to live the life of an akyn?

Writing

Write some sentences or a short compositions about this topic.

Write about national poets’ competitions in other countries. While preparing, try to find necessary information in encyclopedia or via the Internet.

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