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
