Definition
A break or pause in something
Hiatus
______, coins, and stuffed animals are thrown from floats during parades as rewards to spectators at the Mardi Gras Carnival. A. flowers B. masks C. beads
Beads
According to the customs of the Mardi Gras Carnival, _____________ rule the festivities. A. Knights and Dragons B. Witches and Zombies C. Kings and Queens
Kings and Queens
. small, brightly-coloured objects.
beads
To give someone something as a reminder of an event or experience.
to provide a keepsake
In Venice, every year the opening ceremony includes a parade of___ A. boats B. buses C. planes
boats
The masks used in the carnival are inspired by the traditional Italian __________ dell’arte theater. A. drama B.satire C. commedia
commedia
Someone who spoils other people's enjoyment.
a party pooper
To cause something to start with a sudden burst of energy.
to jump-start
During the Rio Carnival people dress up in colorful costumes and perform _____ dances. A. waltz B. samba C. tap
samba
Masks used in the Venice Carnival must have a black base and cannot have __________. A.hair B. feathers C. beads
hair
To act in a way that fits the atmosphere of a party.
to go with the party vibe
To enjoy oneself by doing something that is enjoyable but not necessarily good for you.
to indulge
The primary colors used during the Rio Carnival are _____________________. A. yellow, green, and blue B. black, white, and red C. purple, orange, blue
yellow, green, and blue
The Mardi Gras Carnivals have roots in ________________, beginning in Medieval times. A. South America B. Europe C. Asia
Europe
Small pieces of interesting information.
tidbits
To collect or bring together people or things for a particular purpose.
to muster fetes
In 2019, over ____________ people attended Mardi Gras in New Orleans. A. 10 million B. 1 million C.100 000
1 million
An estimated ________ tons of recycled paper are made each year for use in Rio's Carnival floats. A. 50 B. 100 C. 700
700
Very impressive and attractive.
positively eye-popping