Read the text. Choose a heading for each paragraph.

There are three headings you do not

need.

CLIMATE CULTURE FOOD GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

MUSIC AND DANCE TOURISM

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. Its climate is hot and humid, with regular rainfall
throughout the year. There are many high mountains and long rivers in Brazil. The most
important natural area is the Amazon rainforest region, which includes many unique and
fascinating plants and animals and is home to about one third of the worlds terrestrial animal
species.

Brazil is one of the most visited countries in the world. Rio de Janeiro is not the capital city, but
it is the most popular city and has become famous for its Copacabana beach and spectacular
statue of Christ the Redeemer. Many tourists also visit the beautiful extensive beaches and
bays along the coast to relax and practice many water sports.

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Brazil has a diverse mix of ethnicities and cultures. There were indigenous people living in
Brazil before Europeans arrived. Over the centuries, people from all over the world have
moved to Brazil. The official language is Portuguese, but some communities and indigenous
tribes still speak their own languages. Music, song and dance, such as the samba, are an
important part of the Brazilian identity. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines dance
and music, and has become popular all over the world.

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Visitors to Brazil shouldnt miss out on the great variety of delicious and nutritious local food. A
traditional Brazilian dish is feijoada- made with black beans, vegetables and different types of
meat.

Read the text again and complete the sentences

1. Brazil is one of the ...and countries in the world.

2. About.per cent of the animal species in the world live in
the
3. There is a famous..and ..in Rio de Janeiro.
4. Brazils many different..have influenced its rich and diverse
culture.
5. Portuguese is theof Brazil, but in some areas of the
country they speak..
6. Capoeira is a mix of..It is nowinternationally.