Задание
Tony is reading an article about the Nice Carnival. Read the text and decide if the statements are True, False, or Not stated.
The Nice Carnival
The Nice Carnival is the most important event in France and one of the most famous all over the world. It takes place every year during the month of February, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. They always wait for this festival so that they can admire it.
If you are not familiar with it, you should know that from 16th February to 2nd March 2019, no less than eleven official events took place around the Place Masséna and the Albert Gardens.
The Nice Carnival is famous for its multi-coloured parades and traditional flower parades. It is a breathtaking sight, especially when the weather is fine and the sky is cloudless. Seventeen floats, decorated with a cinema theme, go to the rhythm of street art and musical bands from all around the world in a colourful and festive atmosphere.
An emblematic Carnival venue, the Place Masséna, is the starting point for the Carnival parades which turn around the Albert Gardens in a loop. On the city square, visual entertainment is relayed on giant screens for the delight of young and old spectators.
Carnival Parade of Lights
On Tuesdays and Saturdays, you can come and discover the nighttime version of the event, the Carnival Parade of Lights. In the evening, come and watch the carnival floats light up the heart of Nice to the rhythm of musical bands and visual entertainment.
Flower Parades
Every year, costumed models parade on flower-covered floats and throw a hail of flowers to the public. The flower parade or "battle" represents a unique show renowned on the French Riviera. The origins of this event go back to 1876, when the first flower parade took place along the Promenade des Anglais. In the beginning, it was a simple exchange of flowers to entertain tourists but the idea quickly took on and was developed in a wonderful show. From 2005 on, the flower parades share the same theme as the carnival parades. Today, this event highlights the wide diversity of flowers in the region as 80 percent of flowers used are produced locally.
Choose the correct option.
The Nice Carnival is held in Europe.
The Nice Carnival takes place every April.
If you want to visit the festival, you need to buy a ticket for €50.
The flower parade is a unique show on the French Riviera.