Perhaps the most famous legend connected with the park is that of Zhumbaktas and Okzhetpes. The rock of Zhumbaktas, which rises out of the waters of Lake Burabay in the northern part of the region, is an interesting optical illusion. From one side, its shape is that of a beautiful young girl; from another, an old woman; from a third direction, it looks like a sphinx. Legend says that Zhumbaktas was created when a young girl jumped from the nearby Okzhetpes cliff and turned into a rock herself. a Visitors can enjoy hiking or camping in the region. Winter sports such as skiing and winter fishing are also available for the more adventurous. Burabay is perfect for nature lovers; wildlife in the park is protected from hunting by law, and the region is home to 223 species of bird and 54 different animal species. Another popular activity is mushrooming. Among the 757 different types of plant in the park, there are around 100 varieties of mushroom. B. Read the text again and answer the questions. 1. By what name is Burabay National Nature Park also known? 2. What does Zheke Batyr look like? 3. Which three shapes can be seen in Zhumbaktas rock? 4. What story is associated with Okzhetpes? 5. What activity is illegal in Burabay? 6. How many types of mushroom grow in Burabay?

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