The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the biggest carnival in the world, dating back to 1723. With more than 2 million people on the streets every single day, this carnival parade offers a real spectacle. Held just before Lent starts, the festival officially lasts form the Friday night until Wednesday morning, but many Brazilians continue celebrating for a few days more.
A typical parade includes happy revelers, colorful floats, as well as performances by samba schools – groups of local people dancing. The most famous dance is, of course, samba, a traditional Brazilian dance influenced by African traditions. Each year, the Queen of the Carnival and up to two princesses are pronounced publicly.
Read the passage and write True or False.
- The Carnival in Italy is the biggest carnival in the globe. _________________
- The Carnival lasts from Friday to Wednesday unofficially. _________________
- During the parade, there are performances by samba students. _________________
- Annually, maybe one or two princesses are pronounced publicly. _________________
Read the passage again and choose the best answer.
- When was The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro first celebrated?
A. 1724 B. before 1723 C. 1723 D. 1732
- What does “pronounced” mean?
A. to spell B. to state officially C. to call D. to perform
