1 Read the text, then match the questions and answers. Where can a visitor to Astana 1 read a book? 2 have a meal? 3 get a good view of the city?a) Bayterek b) The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation c) The Central Concert Hall 2 Read the text again to find the numbers below. What does each number refer to? 1) 1 million 2) 105 3) 62 4) 1, 5005) 1998 6) 3, 500 7) 1997​

1 His mobile rang when he was driving to the office.
2 Everybody was preparing for the New Year.
3 while I was shopping in Ikea.
4 her children were watching 101 Dalmatians on video.
5 it was snowing heavily.
6 I was celebrating my birthday.
7 were sleaping.
8 The sun was shining, a light wind was blowing, happy people were walking in the streets.
9 The clock was ticking, the fire was burning, we were talking and having a tea.
10 They were resting in Miami when a storm started.
11 When I entered the doctor was keying the name of the next patient into his computer.
12 At seven o`clock she was waiting for him where they usually met.
13 Now she is looking forward to seeing Sharon again.
14 I was reading a magazine while you were sleaping.
15 At the period of time he was working for a big international company.
16 was flashing: Denis. He was waiting for me at the club.
17 Everyone was shouting and no one listning.

Dear friend!

I would like to congratulate you with a very happy new year. Did you enjoy this past year though? I hope many good things happened for you.

I myself really enjoyed spending this past year with you. We made many good memories together.

This new years let's do something interesting. Maybe throw a big party!

At least that is what I am planning to do. And I would be very happy if your could participate as well!

Would you like something by the way? I want to buy you something special.

Look forward to spending the new years with you this year as well.

Sincerely,

Your friend