UDESC Verão Manhã 2020
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The Carnival is celebrated ……………..Brazil every year, 46 days before the Easter
festival. Carnival is derived from the word carnelevare, which literally translates to
"removal of meat". The roots of the festival are believed to be in the tradition of Roman
Catholics when they abstained ……………meat and alcohol ……….certain days as a
[5] method to drive away bad things from their life.
The Carnival in Brazil as we know it today is believed to have originated during the
European dominated era. Back then, followers of the Roman Catholic Church would
indulge in last day of dance, fun, alcohol and sex just before the start of Lent, which is
a period of abstinence from alcohol and other sins. Back then, people would exchange
[10] clothes and indulge in wild dancing, and it also sometimes coincided with exchange of
slaves.
Carnivals are celebrated in many countries but the one in Brazil is most famous.
Different cities of Brazil have their own way of celebrating this week long festival of
revelry and fun. However, the most famous carnival is that …………Rio de Janeiro.
[15] Thousands of people throng the Sambodromo stadium in the city. Often wearing
masks and colorful costumes, they dance to the beats of drums and music, Samba
being the most prevalent form of dancing here.
A major parade with beautifully dressed samba dancers atop a decorated moving
vehicle goes through the stadium as hundreds of people keep joining the parade as
[20] the parade makes its way.
Another city which is famous for its Carnival in Brazil is Salvador de Bahia. The
original capital in Brazil, carnival is celebrated a little differently here. Street carnival is
celebrated in this city rather than having a stadium as a venue …………the parade.
Thousands of people throng the streets from early dawn and dance their way through
[25] the city till late evenings. Carnival in Salvador also lasts a little longer than in Rio.
Carnival in Brazil is a major holiday when people shut shops and come ……..on the
streets to celebrate life. The festival is organized by various samba schools in the
country which are also involved in various community services. Even people with two
left feet can be seen enjoying this festival in its full splendor.
Available at: www.calendarlabs.com/holidays/brazil/carnival. Accessed on March 25th, 2019.
Mark the right alternative which contains the correct prepositions to fill the blank spaces consecutively.
in – from – on – of – for – out
in – of – in – at – for – of
on – to – at – in – of – at
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E mais: nota TRI a todo o momento.
