Group A reads PArks..

Finds 5 things which are important about the texts they have read.

Parks.

  In Almaty in the late 19th century, every house-owner had to plant near his house 7-8 decorative or fruit trees. That tradition has been followed through to the present.

  Tithin the city there ar nine parks. 

  Central Recreation PArk.

 It's located at the end of Gogol Street in the eastern part of the city. 

  The first saplings for the park were bought from the Chu Valley. Now, it is the most popular park where residents and visitors enjoy their time among its 100 hectares of picturesque lanes and flowers-beds. The park offers the variety of recreation facilities, such as a stadium, tennis, amusement rides, a cinema, numerous  snack-bars and cafes.

 The 28 Panfilov's Guardsmen Parks 

 THe park is located just across from the Otrar Hotel. The park has the Glomery Memorial with its Eternal Flame and the Memorial LAne. THe Flame is a popular stopping spot fot wedding parties and you will often see them making photographs next to it. It was during the Moscow BAttle, 1941, when 28 fighters of the 1075th redimen of the 316th infanty division resisted 50 German tanks.

  The division was raised in Almaty and was led by general Ivan PAnfilov.

  This beautifulpark with its shady lanes and splendid flower-beds is our residents' most popular recreational place who enjoy the place and singing of birds.