Brazil Today- Carnival

According to the passage, what other holiday is Carnaval most similar to?

• Easter

• Mardi Gras

• Cinco De Mayo

• Fourth of July

The author mostly describes Carnaval by

• interviewing people who have participated in it.

• describing some of the winning escolas de samba.

• comparing it to other holidays around the world.

• giving details about the traditions of the holiday.

Why does the author most likely say that the escola de samba songs “speak to the people of Brazil?”

• Every Brazilian has to sing one song on a stage.

• The songs all come from different foreign countries.

• The songs have themes that are meaningful to the people.

• Music is the most important part of Carnaval to the people.

Read the following sentences: “What else attracts people to Brazil? The country’s reputation for fun!” The word Reputation means?

• what someone is known for

• laws against something

• a musical group

• a historical recording

The passage “Carnaval” is mostly about?

• how to prepare for a parade.

• why tourists come to celebrate in Brazil.

• a celebration that takes place in Brazil.

• how Easter is celebrated in Brazil.

Definition: a special things that a group of people or family does or believes in

• tradition

• convention

• practice

• repeat

Definition: all of a person's experience, education, and origin

• heritage

• history

• background

• upbringing

Definition: something that one believes, thinks, or does

• background

• ideology

• attitude

• heritage