A:  Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

       The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest carnival in the world which (1)__________for five days. Every year in the month of February the festivities start. Hundreds of people are (2) __________    on the streets enjoying the street bands, singers and orchestras.The main (3) __________        of the carnival is the Samba Parade in which 200 schools participate.The schools have elaborate costumes, floats and dancing styles. It is an (4) __________experience!

        Come August and it’s (5) __________ to have fun in Bunol, Spain. La Tomatina - a fun filled battle - begins on the last Wednesday of August. Thousands of people come from all over the world to participate in a grand tomato fight. Puzzled! (6) __________           does it happen?

To have fun. Actually a week long festival goes on before the tomato fight. The festival has dancing, music, parades, fireworks and food. However, the (7) __________ have to take a few precautions. They are asked to squish the tomatoes (8) __________  throwing so that it does not hurt the other people. They are also advised to wear safety gloves and goggles.

     1. A. gets                      B. lasts            C. makes                     D. longs

            2. A. down      B. along                       C. into                         D. out

            3. A. theme     B. notice                   C. highlight                    D. guide

            4. A. amazing  B. unpleasant              C. obvious                   D. actual

5. a. tradition   b. mean                        c. time             d. celebration

6. a. Where                  b. Why            c. When                       d. How

7. a. participants          b. viewers                    c. competitors  d. partners

8. a. during                  b. after             c. before                      d. by