Question

READING Read the text and do the tasks below.
Notting Hill Carnival
The carnivals in Rio de Janeiro, New Orleans and the Caribbean islands
are famous all over the world for their brilliant parades of dancers in
costumes and exciting music. Carnivals started many years ago as
Christian festivals which began the period of Lent. They are held in
January or February- winter months in the countries where Christianity
first developed.
For countries like Brazil and the islands of the Caribbean the weather is
warm in January and February. When people from the Caribbean came to
live in Britain in 1950s they found that Carnival occurred in the coldest
part of British winter. Although they celebrated Carnival with parties in
their homes and churches, the missed the fun of their traditional open air
summer celebrations.
Many of the people from the Caribbean live in the area of London called
Notting Hill. In 1961 they decided to bring back their festival and held
their festival at the end of August. Although it lost its Christian origin and
dated, it was a great success, and now it’s held every year. The Notting
Hill Carnival is now one of the most exciting festivals. As at other
Carnivals throughout the world there are several parades of decorated
vehicles and dancers in the costumes. In the side streets there are parties
until late in the night, with plenty of food and music.
Task A. Mark the statements true, (T) or false (F) or doesn’t say (DS)
1. Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro, New Orleans and the Caribbean islands
have a Christian origin.
2. People from the Caribbean who lived in London didn’t celebrate the
festival till 1961.
3. Notting Hill Carnival festivities are similar to other carnivals.
4. During the festivities they have dancing competitions.
5. The celebrations are held all night long in the central streets of
London.
Task B. Answer the questions according to the test.
1. What are the carnivals popular for?
2. Why is Notting Hill Carnival held in August?
3. Why is the festival called Notting Hill Carnival?
4. What activities are held during the festival?
5. Why do people like carnivals?

Answer 1

Ответ:

Task A:

1. T
2. T
3. T
4. DS
5. F

Task B:

1. The carnivals are popular for their brilliant parades of dancers in costumes and exciting music.
2. Notting Hill Carnival is held in August because it was originally held in the coldest part of British winter, and the people from the Caribbean wanted to bring back their traditional open air summer celebrations.
3. Notting Hill Carnival is called Notting Hill Carnival because it is held in the area of London called Notting Hill.
4. During the festival, there are parades of decorated vehicles and dancers in costumes, as well as parties with food and music in the side streets.
5. People like carnivals because they offer a chance to have fun and celebrate with music, dancing, and other festivities.