Grammar
During Carnival, people usually ______ (wear) masks.
(present simple)
wear
In which country is the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro celebrated?
Brazil
Carnival usually happens in which part of the year?
February or March
The word “atmosphere” in the context of Carnival means the general…
A) decoration
B) feeling
C) costume
B) feeling
Which instrument does Mrs. Niessen play during the Carnival parade?
Saxophone
Last weekend, we ______ (celebrate) Carnival in the city centre.
(past simple)
celebrated
Which European city is famous for Carnival masks?
Venice
During Carnival, social rules are often temporarily…
A) stronger
B) ignored
C) written down
B) ignored
A large public celebration is called a ______.
festival
Where does Mrs. Niessen usually celebrate Carnival?
Maastricht
Put the words in the correct order:
already – chosen – I – my costume – have – for Carnival
I have already chosen my costume for Carnival.
Which country celebrates Carnival as Fasching?
Germany
When did people start celebrating Carnival in Europe?
In the Middle Ages (around 14th-15th century)
A long-standing cultural event is a ______.
tradition
What was Mrs. Niessen dressed as last year for Carnival?
A hippie
Many people ______ already ______ (go) home after the parade.
(present perfect)
have already gone
Which religion is historically connected to Carnival?
Christianity
What is the last day of the Carnival season called in some countries like France and the USA?
Mardi Gras
People wear costumes to hide their ______.
identity
In which year did Miss Niessen start celebrating Carnival?
2018
The music ______ already ______ (start) when we ______ (arrive) at the square.
(past perfect & past simple)
had already started / arrived
Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago (= country in the Caribbean) is strongly influenced by which culture?
African culture
Which country is considered to have one of the oldest Carnival traditions in Europe?
Italy
When people forget daily responsibilities, they ______ from daily life.
escape
What does Mrs. Niessen like most about Carnival?
Celebrating with friends