8. My father has worked in his company for 10 years. …………………………………………………….
9. The Rio Carnival takes place in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil. …………………………………………………..
10. I bought Mary this dress because tomorrow is her birthday. ………………………………………………………………….
11. I go to Sa Pa every year because I like the weather. .......................................................................................................
12. The Da Lat Flower Festival is held in my country every summer.
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II. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest carnival in the world which (1)__________for five
days. Every year in the month of February the festivities start. Hundreds of people are (2) __________ on
the streets enjoying the street bands, singers and orchestras.
The main (3) __________ of the carnival is the Samba Parade in which 200 schools participate.
The schools have elaborate costumes, floats and dancing styles. It is an (4) __________experience!
Come August and it’s (5) __________ to have fun in Bunol, Spain. La Tomatina - a fun filled battle -
begins on the last Wednesday of August. Thousands of people come from all over the world to participate in
a grand tomato fight. Puzzled! (6) __________ does it happen?
To have fun. Actually a week long festival goes on before the tomato fight. The festival has dancing, music,
parades, fireworks and food. However, the (7) __________ have to take a few precautions. They are asked to
squish the tomatoes (8) __________ throwing so that it does not hurt the other people. They are also advised
to wear safety gloves and goggles.
1. a. gets b. lasts c. makes d. longs
2. a. down b. along c. into d. out
3. a. theme b. notice c. highlight d. guide
4. a. amazing b. unpleasant c. obvious d. actual
5. a. tradition b. mean c. time d. celebration
6. a. Where b. Why c. When d. How
7. a. participants b. viewers c. competitors d. partners
8. a. during b. after c. before d. by
I. Fill in each blank with the comparative, superlative or (not) as....as of the adjective given in brackets.
The New Orleans Carnival is (16. not/ big) the carnival in Rio de Janeiro, but it is (17. famous) carnival in the USA. It is (18. colourful) the carnival in Rio de Janeiro and it is (19. exciting) event in New Orleans every year. The weather in New Orleans is (20. not/ good) that in Rio de Janeiro, but people are (21. friendly) . The carnival season lasts for two weeks, but (22. busy) time is the last five days. The carnival is (23. big) and (24. exciting) than ever during these five days. It is (25. good) time to visit New Orleans!
B. Rearrange the given words and phrases to make complete sentences:
46. My/is/favorite/Rio Carnival./festival
47. It/held/usually/in/is/February.
48. Each/two/people/million/day/,/ / join/festival/the/on/streets./the
49. This/place/festival/takes/in/Rio de Janeiro/Brazil/,/
50. People/traditional/dress/in/up/and/costumes/dance.
Brazil’s most popular and festive holiday is Carnival. In fact, many people (1) ______ Carnival one of the world’s biggest celebrations. Each spring, on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the streets of Brazil’s largest city, Rio de Janeiro, come alive (2) ______ parties, festivals and glamorous dances.
The Samba School Parade is the highlight of the (3) ______ event. About 3000 performers, in colourful costumes embellished with feathers, beads and thousands of sequin dance down the parade route into the Sambadrome - a dance stadium (4) ______ for the event. Judges award a (5) ______ to the most spectacular group of dancers.
49a. believe
b. regard
c. consider
d. hope
48a. with
b. in
c. of
d. at
49a. four days
b. four-day
c. fouth day
d. four-days
50a. built
b. build
c. to build
d. building
51a. result
b. price
c. respect
d. prize
6. Every year, millions of tourist visit to Rio de Janeiro to enjoy the Rio Carnival. ( Order ) 7. When do people hold the Kate Festival?(Held) 8. Chiang Mai Flower Festival last for 3 days (A)
1. Brazil’s most popular and festive holiday is Carnival. In fact, many people (1)_____ Carnival one of the world’s biggest celebrations. Each spring, on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the streets of Brazil’s largest city, Rio de Janeiro, come alive (2)_____ parties, festivals and glamorous dances.
The Samba School Parade is the highlight of the (3) event. About 3000 performers, in colourful costumes embellished with feathers, beads and thousands of sequin dance down the parade route into the Sambadrome - a dance stadium (4) for the event. Judges award a (5) to the most spectacular group of dancers.
1. A. believe B. regard C. consider D. hope
2. A. with B. in C. of D. at
3. A. four days B. four-day C. fouth day D. four-days
4. A. built B. build C. to build D. building
5. A. result B. price C. respect D. prize
1. ………….the film was gripping , Tom slept from beginning to the end .
A. However | B. Although | C.In spite of | D. Despite |
2. A lot of dancers go to Rio de Janeiro to ………..the Rio Carnival .
A. joy | B. perform | C.attend | D. appear |
3. It must be amazing ……………..elephants racing.
A.see | B. to see | C. seeing | D. saw |
4. Minh used to ……his homework late in the evening .
A. does | B. do | C. doing | D. did |
5. Puplic………….in my town is good and cheap.
A.transport | B.tour | C. journey | D. travel |
6. I have never felt as ………..as I did when I watched that horror film .
A.terrify | B.terrified | C.terrifying | D.terrible |
7. We found the plot of the film …………. .
A.bored | B.boring | C.interested | D.acting |
8. People in Cannes take the Cannes Film Festival ………..a very serious way .
A.of | B.to | C.with | D. in |
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0. I get up at 6 o’clock.
When do you get up?
1. My grandparents brought me up in a small town.
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2. Jim was born on May 20, 2001
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3. Peter rarely goes to the beach.
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4. Jane’s sister is going to Venice by plane.
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5. This new radio costs 80 dollars.
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6. Jim went to Korea to learn about this country’s culture.
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7. It’s about 600 metres from Ann’s apartment to the supermarket.
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8. My father has worked in his company for 10 years.
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9. The Rio Carnival takes place in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil.
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10. I bought Mary this dress because tomorrow is her birthday.
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