Perspectives 3 - Unit 4 - Lesson 4A

Perspectives 3 - Unit 4 - Lesson 4A - Cultural Transformation

by PAULO M. C. CARVALHO

Multiple Choice

What do you think the performer in the photo is standing on?

• a carriage

• a carnival ship

• a float

• allegorical car

Poll

Has anyone ever been on a float or marched in a parade?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Do you think spending so much money on these elaborate displays is a good idea?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

How would you describe the atmosphere and the crowd at a carnival—or at any local celebration?

​Exercise 1 - page 45

Exercise 2 - page ​45 - type your answer

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The Rio Carnival, one of the world’s leading festivals, (1) every held is February in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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During the festival, organizers (2) huge put on a of parades number and parties all over the city, which (3) million tourists almost a attract.

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During the festival, organizers (2) put on a huge number of parades and parties all over the city, which (3) million tourists almost a attract.

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The festival (4) on impact has a the city big and on people’s cultural lives. The carnival involves around 200 Samba schools which compete to have the best costumes, dance routines, and musical bands.

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It (5) million over income $750 in generates locally in Rio, which comes from tourists who (6) four-day attend event the and the Samba schools, which can sometimes spend over 3 million dollars on costumes and preparations.

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It (5) generates over $750 million in income locally in Rio, which comes from tourists who (6) four-day attend event the and the Samba schools, which can sometimes spend over 3 million dollars on costumes and preparations.

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The festival also (7) Brazil’s economy boosts broader. But it’s not just about money. There’s (8) wide for support festival the because (9) it together people brings and helps (10) create a of pride sense in the country.

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The festival also (7) boosts Brazil's broader economy. But it’s not just about money. There’s (8) wide for support festival the because (9) it together people brings and helps (10) create a of pride sense in the country.

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The festival also (7) boosts Brazil's broader economy. But it’s not just about money. There’s (8) wide support for the festival because (9) it together people brings and helps (10) create a of pride sense in the country.

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The festival also (7) boosts Brazil's broader economy. But it’s not just about money. There’s (8) wide support for the festival because (9) it brings people together and helps (10) create a of pride sense in the country.

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Many of the Samba schools are from the poorest neighborhoods in the city, and the festival (11) opportunities to offers young people part take in cultural activities and learn new skills. In many ways, the festival has (12) put map on the Rio as a world city and cultural hotspot.

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Many of the Samba schools are from the poorest neighborhoods in the city, and the festival (11) offers young people opportunities to take part  in cultural activities and learn new skills. In many ways, the festival has (12) put map on the Rio as a world city and cultural hotspot.

​7 Work in groups. Look at the photo and discuss

the questions.

• ​1. Where do you think the photo was taken?

• ​2. What has been done to the building? Why?

• ​3. Do you like it? Why?

• ​4 Have you ever seen anything similar? Where?

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Exercise 9 - page ​46

Multiple Choice

1. The project is based on previous work.

• Port-au-Prince

• Birmingham

• both.

Multiple Choice

2. The project aims to improve the local economy.

• Port-au-Prince

• Birmingham

• both.

Multiple Choice

3. The project is initially expensive.

• Port-au-Prince

• Birmingham

• both.

Multiple Choice

4. Local people are involved in creating the work of art.

• Port-au-Prince

• Birmingham

• both.

Multiple Choice

5. Other things are being built as well.

• Port-au-Prince

• Birmingham

• both.

Multiple Choice

6. It will bring people together.

• Port-au-Prince

• Birmingham

• both.

Multiple Choice

7. It may be difficult to keep the art in good condition.

• Port-au-Prince

• Birmingham

• both.

Multiple Choice

8. There might be an alternative that costs less.

• Port-au-Prince

• Birmingham

• both.

Exercise 9 - page ​46

​Exercise 12 - type the number for the explanation

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a. And in Haiti, the project is certainly going to create jobs, and it’ll be employing local artists.

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b. I guess that work won’t last, but I think the locals are hoping the project will attract interest in the area.

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c. The piece should be low maintenance, so they won’t be spending thousands of pounds every year to keep it in good condition.

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d. What about once it’s been completed?

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e. What’ll happen when the paint fades?

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f. We’re about to put on a community arts festival.

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g. We’re holding various shows and events over a week.

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h. You can continue the discussion on the Arts Spot website and get information on Mark's festival, which starts soon.

Exercise 13 - page 46

Multiple Choice

Our town (1) holds / is going to hold a festival next year for the total solar eclipse.

• holds

• is going to hold

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There (2) will be being / are going to be some small events in the week before the eclipse (3) takes / is taking place, like talks and music.

• will be being

• are going to be

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There are going to be some small events in the week before the eclipse (3) takes / is taking place, like talks and music.

• takes

• is taking

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On the actual day, the eclipse is expected early in the morning, so we (4) are about to put on / are putting on a concert with some local bands as the sun (5) rises / will rise.

• are about to put on

• are putting on

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On the actual day, the eclipse is expected early in the morning, so we are putting on a concert with some local bands as the sun (5) rises / will rise.

• rises

• will rise

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After the concert (6) has ended / will end, we’re going to have a huge breakfast barbecue to prepare for the big event. It should be great!

• has ended

• will end

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A lot of people (7) will be coming to / come to  the area next year to catch the eclipse, so we (8) will hopefully get / are hopefully getting a few visitors here, although that’s not the main reason for putting on the event.

• will be coming to

• come to

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A lot of people will be coming to the area next year to catch the eclipse, so we (8) will hopefully get / are hopefully getting a few visitors here, although that’s not the main reason for putting on the event.

• will hopefully get

• are hopefully getting

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We’re really doing it because we want to bring people together, and it’s not like we (9) will be spending / spend thousands of dollars on it. If (10) it’s going to be / it will be a success, we’ll need lots of volunteers

• will be spending

• spend

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We’re really doing it because we want to bring people together, and it’s not like we will be spending thousands of dollars on it. If (10) it’s going to be / it will be a success, we’ll need lots of volunteers

• it’s going to be

• it will be