Lake Issyk
Location & Distance
Turgen Waterfalls
History & Facts
Vocabulary
100

Is Lake Issyk hot or cold?

 It is the coldest lake in the country.

100

How far is Lake Issyk from Turgen Waterfalls?

Less than 20 km.

100

Where are Turgen Waterfalls located?

 In the Trans-Ili Alatau area of the Tian Shan Mountains.


100

How many years ago was Lake Issyk formed?

Over 8,000 years ago.

100

 What does “stunning” mean?

Very beautiful.

200

 What colour is the water of Lake Issyk?

Turquoise-blue.

200

 In which country are these places located?

 In Kazakhstan.

200

 How far are Turgen Waterfalls from Almaty?

About 70 km east of Almaty.


200

What created the dam at Lake Issyk?

A huge avalanche

200

waterfall

водопад


300

How high is Lake Issyk above sea level?

 1,760 metres.

300

Are Turgen Waterfalls east or west of Almaty?

East of Almaty.

300

 What kind of forests are around Turgen Waterfalls?

Thick, coniferous forests.

300

What happened in 1963?

An avalanche destroyed the dam.

300

nestled

уютно устроившийся

400

Where is Lake Issyk located?

Between tall mountains

400

 Are these places in the mountains?

Yes, they are in the mountains.

400

 What natural things can you see near the waterfalls?

Natural springs and waterfalls

400

What happened to the city of Esik?

It was flooded.

400

avalanche

лавина

500

Is Lake Issyk popular with tourists today?

 Yes, it is popular with locals and tourists.

500

Can people go camping at Lake Issyk?

 Yes, they can.

500

Are there green meadows near Turgen Waterfalls?

Yes, there are green meadows with flowers.

500

Has the lake been restored?

Yes, it has been restored.

500

restore

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