VOICED : Arranca el Carnaval de Rio

The Rio de Janeiro Carnival has officially begun, with the mayor handing the city key to King Momo, symbolizing the start of festivities. The carnival is a time of joy, music, and dance, where people aim to forget their problems. However, there are health concerns due to the Zika virus found in saliva, though transmission through this fluid is not confirmed. Millions are participating in street carnivals, and the main events will be the luxurious samba school parades at the Sambadrome.

What marks the official start of the Rio Carnival?

• The first street parade starts.

• The mayor of Rio de Janeiro hands over the key to King Momo.

• Fireworks are set off at midnight.

• The first samba school parade begins.

What is a traditional activity people compete in during the carnival?

• Wearing the most colorful costume.

• Kissing the most people.

• Collecting the most beads.

• Dancing the samba.

What health concern is associated with the carnival due to a virus?

• The spread of the Zika virus through saliva.

• The spread of the common cold through contact.

• The spread of the flu through crowded areas.

• The spread of dengue fever through mosquitoes.

How many people are estimated to participate in the street parades?

• Three million.

• One million.

• Five million.

• Ten million.

Where do the grand samba school parades take place?

• In the city center.

• At the Sambadrome.

• On the beaches of Rio.

• In the local stadium.