4 a) Match the words/ expressions in bold in the text to the ones below: . was very surprised • what's wrong • picked • unthankful • as always көмектесіптжбериндерш
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, better known as J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, sold more than 400 million copies to become the best-selling book series in history and been the basis for a popular series of films, in which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts as well as maintaining creative control by serving as a producer on the final instalment. Rowling conceived the idea for the series on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990. Rowling has led a "rags to riches" life story, in which she progressed from living on social security to multi-millionaire status within five years. As of March 2011, when its latest world billionaires list was published, Forbes estimated Rowling's net worth to be US$1 billion.[9] The 2008 Sunday Times Rich List estimated Rowling's fortune at £560 million ($798 million), ranking her as the twelfth richest woman in the United Kingdom. Forbes ranked Rowling as the forty-eighth most powerful celebrity of 2007, and Time magazine named her as a runner-up for its 2007 Person of the Year, noting the social, moral, and political inspiration she has given her fans. In October 2010, J. K. Rowling was named 'Most Influential Woman in Britain' by leading magazine editors. She has become a notable philanthropist, supporting such charities as Comic Relief, One Parent Families, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain, and Lumos (formerly the Children's High Level Group). On February 23, 2012, Little, Brown & Company announced it would publish Rowling's first novel for adults.
Nauryz Meiramy - the holiday of spring renewal in Kazakhstan. It arose among the peoples of the East long before the adoption of Islam, therefore, devoid of religious rituals and orientation. According to the eastern calendar, Nauryz - the beginning of the new year, coincides with the day of the vernal equinox.
For the Kazakhs, this holiday is a symbol of spring renewal, the triumph of love, fertility and friendship. In the old days before the arrival of Nauryz, people brought their houses and household in order, in honor of the holiday planted trees and flowers. It was believed that if Nauryz enters a clean house to a good owner, then illness, failure, and adversity bypass it.
"Nauryz" means "the birth of spring". This is the most important and ancient festival of eastern nations. In fact, this is the New Year according to the ancient eastern calendar. He has another name, Ulys Kuna (“The First Day of the New Year”) or Ulystyna Uly Kuna (“The Great Day of the People”). It is believed that a generous celebration of the Nauryz holiday will bring abundance and success for the whole year to the house. These beliefs explain the abundance of holiday rituals and customs.
With the arrival of the holiday, Kazakhs dress in festive clothes, go to visit each other and exchange congratulations and wishes of well-being in the coming year.
Celebrations are accompanied by widespread fun, games, horse racing and other amusements. The main ritual dish of this holiday is Nauryz-koje, which should consist of 7 ingredients, symbolizing the 7 elements of life: water, meat, salt, fat, flour, cereals (rice, corn or wheat) and milk. These ingredients symbolize joy, luck, wisdom, health, well-being, speed, growth, and divine protection.
When Kazakhs celebrate Nauryz, the presence of the number “7” is obligatory - it encompasses 7 days of the week - temporary units of the infinity of the universe: opposite the aksakal (white-bearded, old man) 7 bowls of Nauryz should be put. Everyone should visit 7 houses and invite 7 guests.
“Koktem Tudy” (“With the birth of spring”) - so the Kazakhs congratulate each other on the streets, in parks, squares and stadiums on the holiday of Nauryz. Thousands of people are watching the sharp competitions of the word akyns, for competitions in national sports - kazahsha kures, toguz kumalak, horse racing (Kyz-Kuu and baiga). A variety of performances and theatrical performances representing national traditions and rituals attract people and teach them to respect their culture and native land, to strive to preserve peace and understanding between the various nationalities of Kazakhstan.
Later in the evening, aytis begins - a verbal contest of akyns accompanied by dombra. Men and women, old and young, can participate in it. Aytys continues until dawn. The winner is the one who best praised Good!
In the midst of the holiday, young people gather at the swing - altybakan. All sing songs, dance, have fun and play national games.
In Kazakhstan, Nauryz was not celebrated nationally from 1926 to 1988. Since 2001, Nauryz has been declared a public holiday, and since 2009, the holiday has been celebrated for 3 days in a row, starting on March 21. These three days in Kazakhstan are declared non-working.
Rowling has led a "rags to riches" life story, in which she progressed from living on social security to multi-millionaire status within five years. As of March 2011, when its latest world billionaires list was published, Forbes estimated Rowling's net worth to be US$1 billion.[9] The 2008 Sunday Times Rich List estimated Rowling's fortune at £560 million ($798 million), ranking her as the twelfth richest woman in the United Kingdom. Forbes ranked Rowling as the forty-eighth most powerful celebrity of 2007, and Time magazine named her as a runner-up for its 2007 Person of the Year, noting the social, moral, and political inspiration she has given her fans. In October 2010, J. K. Rowling was named 'Most Influential Woman in Britain' by leading magazine editors. She has become a notable philanthropist, supporting such charities as Comic Relief, One Parent Families, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain, and Lumos (formerly the Children's High Level Group).
On February 23, 2012, Little, Brown & Company announced it would publish Rowling's first novel for adults.
For the Kazakhs, this holiday is a symbol of spring renewal, the triumph of love, fertility and friendship. In the old days before the arrival of Nauryz, people brought their houses and household in order, in honor of the holiday planted trees and flowers. It was believed that if Nauryz enters a clean house to a good owner, then illness, failure, and adversity bypass it.
"Nauryz" means "the birth of spring". This is the most important and ancient festival of eastern nations. In fact, this is the New Year according to the ancient eastern calendar. He has another name, Ulys Kuna (“The First Day of the New Year”) or Ulystyna Uly Kuna (“The Great Day of the People”). It is believed that a generous celebration of the Nauryz holiday will bring abundance and success for the whole year to the house. These beliefs explain the abundance of holiday rituals and customs.
With the arrival of the holiday, Kazakhs dress in festive clothes, go to visit each other and exchange congratulations and wishes of well-being in the coming year.
Celebrations are accompanied by widespread fun, games, horse racing and other amusements. The main ritual dish of this holiday is Nauryz-koje, which should consist of 7 ingredients, symbolizing the 7 elements of life: water, meat, salt, fat, flour, cereals (rice, corn or wheat) and milk. These ingredients symbolize joy, luck, wisdom, health, well-being, speed, growth, and divine protection.
When Kazakhs celebrate Nauryz, the presence of the number “7” is obligatory - it encompasses 7 days of the week - temporary units of the infinity of the universe: opposite the aksakal (white-bearded, old man) 7 bowls of Nauryz should be put. Everyone should visit 7 houses and invite 7 guests.
“Koktem Tudy” (“With the birth of spring”) - so the Kazakhs congratulate each other on the streets, in parks, squares and stadiums on the holiday of Nauryz. Thousands of people are watching the sharp competitions of the word akyns, for competitions in national sports - kazahsha kures, toguz kumalak, horse racing (Kyz-Kuu and baiga). A variety of performances and theatrical performances representing national traditions and rituals attract people and teach them to respect their culture and native land, to strive to preserve peace and understanding between the various nationalities of Kazakhstan.
Later in the evening, aytis begins - a verbal contest of akyns accompanied by dombra. Men and women, old and young, can participate in it. Aytys continues until dawn. The winner is the one who best praised Good!
In the midst of the holiday, young people gather at the swing - altybakan. All sing songs, dance, have fun and play national games.
In Kazakhstan, Nauryz was not celebrated nationally from 1926 to 1988. Since 2001, Nauryz has been declared a public holiday, and since 2009, the holiday has been celebrated for 3 days in a row, starting on March 21. These three days in Kazakhstan are declared non-working.