To read authentic material about the most famous carnival in the world, to train Ss extract specific information to answer specific questions, to come in contact with a different culture, to practise previously taught comparisons and conditionals, to have some fun in classroom at this time of the year.

WORKSHEET

A) READING

Click on the address http://ipanema.com/rio/basics/e/history.htm and find out how Rio de Janeiro got its name.

Now click on the address http://ipanema.com/carnival/home.htm and answer the following questions

1. When do Brazilians celebrate carnival?

2. How long does it last?

3. When exactly does it start and finish?

4. What are the origins of the carnival?

5. Which do people think as the greatest show on earth?

6. Apart from Samba Parade, which are the most interesting events there?

B) SPEAKING

Are there any similarities or differences between the carnival in Rio de Janeiro and the carnivals in Greece?

C) WRITING

a) If you ever visited the carnival in Rio de Janeiro what would you do?

If  ......................................................

I would ................................................

I should ...............................................

I could .................................................

b) Check the climate and make a list of the things you would put in your suitcase if you travelled to Rio de Janeiro tthis year.

D) HAVING FUN

Click on the address http://www.ipanema.com/carnival/stories.htm and read some funny but true stories.