M1/1 Reading and Writing Test

Where does the Venice Carnival take place?

• Rome

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

What is the festival most famous for?

• Fireworks

• Masks and costumes

• Food

• Songs

How long does the Venice Carnival usually last?

• One day

• One week

• Two weeks

• One month

On which day does the carnival end?

• Easter Sunday

• Shrove Tuesday

• Christmas Day

• New Year's Eve

What do masks allow people to do?

• Dance in groups

• Celebrate freely without being recognized

• Travel easily

• Eat special food

What activities do people enjoy during the carnival?

• Singing and studying

• Reading and writing

• Parades, music, and dancing

• Working and shopping

What is the purpose of the passage?

• To explain how to make a mask

• To describe the Venice Carnival

• To compare Italian festivals

• To tell a story about Venice

Which word best describes the atmosphere of the carnival?

• Quiet

• Serious

• Festive

• Lonely

The masks in Venice Carnival are a symbol of ________.

• Tradition
• wealth

• identity

• freedom

Which is true about the Venice Carnival?

• It only lasts for one day.

• It is held in the summer.

• It happens every year

• It is a secret event.