1. Do you like travelling? What activities are popular with tourists?
2. Where is Balkhash located? What is it famous for?
3. What have you learnt about the lake?

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1. Yes, I like travelling because it helps me discover new places, meet different people and learn about other cultures. Popular tourist activities include sightseeing, taking photos, visiting museums and historical places, trying local food, swimming, hiking, boating, fishing, camping and buying souvenirs.

2. Lake Balkhash is located in south-eastern Kazakhstan, north of the Tian Shan Mountains, in the Balkhash-Alakol Basin. It is famous for its unusual water: the western part is almost fresh, while the eastern part is salty or brackish. The two parts are connected by a narrow strait, so their waters do not mix easily. NASA Science+1

3. I have learnt that Balkhash is one of the largest lakes in Asia and is shaped like a long crescent. It is a closed lake, which means that no river flows out of it; water mainly leaves through evaporation. The Ili River is its most important source of water and flows into the western part. The lake is important for fish, birds and local communities, but its ecosystem needs protection because water use and climate change can reduce its water level. ewandp.org+2copernicus.eu+2