OM NEWS # 68

Hello!! As you may know, the people of Rio de Janeiro call themselves cariocas, and their festive character is best expressed by their energetic samba during Carnival. Today we proudly present a series of activities belonging to our future CD-ROM: Intermediate Multimedia Course. We appreciate you recommend us and rate our efforts by CLICKING HERE. See you on December 1. Hola!! Como probablemente ya saben, los habitantes de Río de Janeiro se autodenominan cariocas y su carácter festivo encuentra su mejor expresión en su enérgico samba durante el Carnaval. Hoy tenemos el agrado de presentar una serie de actividades pertenecientes a nuestro futuro CD-ROM: Curso Multimedia Nivel Intermedio. Apreciamos que nos recomiendes y califiques nuestros esfuerzos haciendo CLIC AQUI. Nos vemos el 1° de diciembre.	IN THIS ISSUE:
	FLYING TO RIO - Part I Listening comprehension with questions (intermediate ESL students and teachers)
	FLYING TO RIO - Part II Gap-filling exercise (basic and intermediate ESL students and teachers)

comprehension

flying to rio - listening comprehension activity

Fernando has just returned from Brazil. Listen to him talking about Carnival BY CLICKING on each picture to open the WMA audio file. Then try to answer all the questions.
Fernando acaba de regresar de Brasil. Escúchalo comentar sobre el Carnaval HACIENDO CLIC en cada imagen para abrir el archivo sonoro WMA. Luego, intenta responder todas las preguntas.

	1. When did Fernando get this samba CD?

	2. How long does Carnival last in Rio?

	3. What do you usually need to do well in advance?

	4. How does the city look during this festival?

	5. What's the best part of this Carnival party?

	6. What does Fernando recommend everyone?

reading

flying to rio - gap filling activity

Complete the following paragraph by filling in the gaps. There is some help at the end.
Completa el siguiente párrafo escribiendo en los espacios en blanco. Al final hay una pequeña ayuda.

In the Brazilians celebrate their Carnival. During these very special days, people wear lots of interesting and . Everyone goes in the streets. It's really fun, and the music is fabulous. Many people think that the Samba is the greatest on earth.

SOME HELP: 1. The month following January and preceding March; 2. Coverings to disguise or conceal your face; 3. Clothes worn in a play or at fancy dress balls; 4. Taking a series of rhythmical steps and movements in time to music; 5. Ceremonial procession including people marching; 6. Public entertainment or exhibition.

WMA sound files in this newsletter will be available until December 1, 2003. You will find the full transcription and the correct answers to both exercises in our newsletter # 69.
Los archivos sonoros WMA de este boletín estarán disponible hasta Diciembre 1, 2003. En nuestro boletín # 69 publicaremos la transcripción completa y las respuestas correctas de ambos ejercicios.

next update: december 1, 2003

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