Festivals around the world
| Raksha Bandhan This is a Hindu festival held in August. Sisters give their brothers a rakhi, a bracelet made of thread. In return, the brothers promise to care for their sisters. |
| Moomba This takes place each year in Melbourne, Australia. There are boat races in the Yarra River, parades and art shows. |
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US Independence Day This is held on 4th July. The U.S flag is flown from buildings and people hold parties to celebrate the birth of the nation. |
| Bastille Day On 14th July, people in France celebrate this occasion with flags and fireworks. It marks the start of the French Revolution. |
| May Day The 1st of May is the day when northern Europeans welcome spring. Long age, people wore green leaves and danced outdoors. |
| Carnival in Rio de Janeiro This is a four-day festival when thousands of people in costume dance the samba through the streets. |
| Joan of Arc Joan of Arc, the French girl-soldier is honored on the 30th of May. It was the day she was burnt to death by the English in 1431. |
1. Which of the following is NOT one of the activities in the Moomba festival?
A. Boat races. B. Parades. C. Art shows D. Dancing the samba.
2. Which festival marks the day when the nation was set up?
A. U.S Independence Day. B. May Day.
C. Bastille Day D. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
3. Which festival is held in memory of a famous person？
A. Moomba B. Bastille Day C. Raksha Bandhan D. Joan of Arc