The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the biggest carnival in the world, dating back to 1723. With more than 2 million people on the streets every single day, this carnival parade offers a real spectacle. Held just before Lent starts, the festival officially lasts from Friday night until Wednesday morning, but many Brazilians continue celebrating for a few days more. A typical parade includes happy revelers, colorful floats, as well as performances by samba schools groups of local people dancing. The most famous dance is, of course, samba, a traditional Brazilian dance influenced by African traditions. Each year, the Queen of the Carnival and up to two princesses are pronounced publicly. True or False 1. The Carnival in Italy is the biggest carnival in the globe _________________ 2. The Carnival lasts from Friday to Wednesday unofficially ________________ 3. During the parade, there are performances by samba students _____________ 4. Annually, maybe one or two princesses are pronounced publicly ___________ Choose the best answer 5. When was The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro first celebrated A.1724 B.before 1723 C. 1723 D. 1732 6. What does "pronounced" mean? A. to spell B. to state officially C. to call D. to perform