Unit 6b vocabulary (LIFE - pre-int)

​Vocabulary - festivals

​Unit 6b vocabulary

​Read the information on the next slide about mardi gras

Pay particular attention to the words in bold. The definitions for these words are on the side of the page.

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Then do the quiz to see if you can identify the images using those words.​

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Some text here about the topic of discussion

​Unit 6 - Vocabulary

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People in different countries celebrate Mardi Gras with live music, costumes, fireworks, parades and lots of good food. The most famous celebrations are in New Orleans, Venice, Rio de Janero and Port-of-Spain.

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In New Orleans, Mardi Gras began in the 1700s. By the 1800s they were huge events with masks, costumes and jazz bands.

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In Venice, Mardi Gras is called Carnivale. The first celebrations were in the 11th century and it is still a big celebration today. Visitors to the city can enjoy the costumes, candles and fireworks at night from a gondola in Venice's canals.

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In Rio de Janeiro the world famous parades started in the mid-1800s, with decorated floats and thousands of people dancing to samba music. People eat a famous meat and bean stew called feijoada.

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Port-of-Spain in Trinidad started Mardi Gras after the arrival of the French in the 18th century. Nowaday, everyone enjoys the parties adn concerts with the famous steel drums playing from morning to midnight.

​live music: people playing music in person, not pre-recorded

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costume: unusual clothing people dress up in for a festival or special event

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​​mask: something you wear on your face that hides part or all of your face

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band: a group of musicians playing together

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firework: a device that explodes and makes a pretty display

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​parade: a group of people moving through the streets to entertain people watching

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​candle: a wax stick that has a flame on one end

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​gondola: a boat used in Venice that moves by pushing the bottom of the canal with a long pole

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float: a ​mobile platform that is decorated and moves down the street during a parade

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drum: an instrument you play by hitting it​

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Multiple Choice

What does the image show?

• mask

• candle

• fireworks

• band

Multiple Choice

What does the image show?

• mask

• candle

• fireworks

• band

Multiple Choice

What does the image show?

• costume

• mask

• parade

• festival

Multiple Choice

What does the image show?

• costume

• mask

• parade

• festival

Multiple Choice

What does the image show?

• drum

• float

• mask

• fireworks

Multiple Choice

What does the image show?

• drum

• float

• mask

• fireworks

Multiple Choice

What does the image show?

• festival

• gondola

• parade

• fireworks

Multiple Choice

What does the image show?

• festival

• gondola

• parade

• fireworks

​Fill in the blank

Write in the correct word to fill in the gap in the sentence.​

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Bang on the

to make a noise.

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You need to wear a

to a masquerade party. It covers your face so no one knows who you are.

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There are no cars allowed in the city tomorrow because a

will be going down Elizabeth street.

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Mardi Gras is a

held around the world, famous for its costumes and masks.

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The

are starting at midnight. We will be able to see them well from here. Last year they lit up the sky in so many different colours.

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At Carols in the Park, everyone gets together for a picnic at sunset, lights a

and sings Christmas carols.

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I am going to the fancy dress party as a pirate. I'm just putting the finishing touches on my

.

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The

for the parade is huge. The entire class will stand on it as we move down the street.

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The Jazz festival was fantastic. They had live music with lots of different

playing all day.