b) Read the text. Complete the sentences. 1 Traditionally, after Carnival people ... 2 Samba is ... 3 They call it Mardi Gras — not Carnival — because ... 4 During Mardi Gras you can't use a car because ... 5 The Notting Hill Carnival began as ... 6 The most important thing at the Notting Hill Carnival is ...

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1. Traditionally, after Carnival people begin to fast in the 40 days before Easter.
2. Samba is a style of music which comes from Brazil.
3. They call it Mardi Gras — not Carnival — because it's the day before Ash Wednesday, when fasting begins.
4. During Mardi Gras you can't use a car because businesses and roads are closed - people walk everywhere dressed in crazy costumes.
5. The Notting Hill Carnival began as a small local festival.
6. The most important thing at the Notting Hill Carnival is the wonderful Caribbean street food to try!

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