Favourite festival Track 14: Listening Test for Unit 6 [D = Debbie; I = Interviewer]
I: So, what’s your ……………………….. ………………….. , Debbie? D: Oh, my favourite festival is Notting Hill Carnival. I: Notting Hill Carnival? D: Yes, it ……………. ………………….. in Notting Hill, in August. I: Is that in London? D: Yes, near ………. .. … …………… . I: How long does it ….. ….. for? D: It ………. on a Saturday and goes on for ……… ………….. . I: Wow! What ….. people …… at the carnival? D: Well, Sunday is Children’s Day, with a ……………. for children. They wear colourful costumes and ……………… . The main parade is on Monday. It’s great! There’s loud music and drumming. One ………. ……………… come to the carnival. I: Really? So you ….. … ………….. late, huh? D: I don’t go to bed! There are parties … …………… ! People eat food, dance and have a good time.
Correct the factual mistakes in these sentences: 1. The carnival takes place in February. _____________________________________________________ 2. Debbie’s favourite festival is Notting Bill. _________________________________________________ 3. It starts on Saturday. __________________________________________________________________ 4. It goes on for 3 weeks. _________________________________________________________________ 5. There isn’t loud music at the carnival. ______________________________________________________ 6. People usually sleep at the carnival. _______________________________________________________ 7. The main parade is on Monday. ___________________________________________________________