6 B World Party World Party Activate Your

6 B: World Party

World Party Activate Your Knowledge What events do you celebrate in your country? Are there parties?

World Party Look at the first paragraph of the article. Why is Mardi Gras called a “World Party”? World Party People in different countries celebrate Mardi Gras with live music, costumes, fireworks, parades, and lots of good food. These are the most famous celebrations.

World Party New Orleans, US Small parties for Mardi Gras began in the 1700 s, and by the 1800 s, they were huge events with masks, costumes, and jazz bands, Visitors can enjoy “King Cake”, with its gold, purple, and green decorations. Venice, Italy Mardi Gras is called Carnevale in this beautiful city. The first celebrations were in the 11 th century, and you can still enjoy the costumes, candles, and fireworks at night from a gondola in Venice’s canals. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The world famous parades started in the mid-1800 s with decorated floats and thousands of people dancing to samba. People eat the famous meat and bean stew called feijoada. Port-of-Spain, Trinidad The French landed here in the 18 th century and brought Mardi Gras with them. From morning to midnight, everyone enjoys the parties and concerts with the famous steel drums.

Read the article, then match the sentences (1 - 6) to the place described. 1. There were no Mardi Gras celebrations here before the mid 1800 s. 2. It has the oldest celebration. 3. One type of food is decorated with different colors. 4. One type of musical instrument is especially important. 4. One type of music is especially important. 5. People can travel to the party.

Find words in the article for the pictures in your textbook – page 72 5. Working in groups, describe your favorite festival or celebration. Think about these things. History: When and why did it begin? Traditional Food: Is there any special festival food? Clothes: Do people wear special costumes or masks? Parades: Do people walk around the streets or ride on floats? Do you have fireworks in the evenings? Live Music: Is music important? If so, what kind?

Listening Listen to a news item about Mardi Gras. Where is the presenter? Listen again and answer the questions with Yes or No 1 - Are a lot of people going to come? 2 - Is the woman riding on the float alone? 3 - Is she wearing her mask at the start? 4 -Does the reporter think Lorette will have a good time?

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Speaking Work in groups. Next year, your town is 500 years old. Have a town meeting to plan and prepare a celebration. Discuss this list. Decide what you need and who is in charge of organizing each thing. Type of celebration (a party, floats, parade, fireworks) Type of food Music Location, indoors or out Date and time Items to buy and who will buy them Who’s in charge of what