(week 15-19 March) FESTIVALS

Listen to this report about the April Fair in Seville, and fill in the gaps with the words you hear. You only need one word in each blank. Number 0 is an example.




0. It’s no surprise that Sevilla is also famous for letting loose in vibrant festivals.
1. The fair feels friendly, ______________ , very real.
2. The Andalusian passion for __________ , flamenco and sherry is clear.
3. Women sport (=wear) outlandish dresses that would look clownish all alone, but somehow ___________ here in mass.
4. Over 1,000 private party __________ or ‘casetas’ line the lanes.
5. To get in you need to know __________ in the group or make friends quickly.
6. Because of this exclusivity it is a __________ family affair field.
7. …in what seems like 1,000 __________ parties being celebrated all at the same time.


Key: 1. SPONTANEOUS 2. HORSES 3. BRILLIANT 4. TENTS

5. SOMEONE 6. REAL 7. WEDDING