Question

V. Choose the correct word to fill In the blanks.

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

Answer 1

1b 2b 3c 4a 5c 6b 7a 8d