Text interpretation activity, aimed at eighth grade students, of the text about frevo. Come learn more about this Pernambuco tradition and improve your interpretive skills! Come on?
This Portuguese language activity is available for download in an editable Word template, ready to print in PDF and also the completed activity.
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SCHOOL: DATE:
PROF: CLASS:
NAME:
Read:
Frevo, the musical and dance rhythm of the Pernambuco carnival, won […] the title of Cultural Heritage Immaterial of Humanity, granted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Among the reasons for the choice are the chains of sociability and dialogue, originating from this dance, generated by young people and implying forms creative ways of interacting in social dynamics and their consequent reinterpretations - such as the use of the art of frevo in theater plays and dance Modern.
In addition, the rhythm contributes to respect for cultural diversity and human creativity, as it is formed by mixing music, dance, capoeira, handicrafts, among others. […].
Frevo emerged at the end of the 19th century in Olinda and Recife, as a form of popular expression in these cities. Since 2007, it has the title of Brazilian Intangible Cultural Heritage. The proposal for inscription at UNESCO for rhythm, the only Brazilian candidate in the selection, was made by the Ministry of Culture and the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan).
Another 35 nominations were made to join the heritage list, such as the Buddhist chant of Ladakh (India), the traditional braiding of straw hats (Ecuador) and the traditional violin lutherie in Cremona (Italy). According to UNESCO, Intangible Cultural Heritage refers to practices and expressions transmitted from generation to generation such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals and events festive. […]
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Question 1 - The text above serves the purpose of:
a) entertain the reader.
b) inform the reader.
c) form an opinion in the reader.
d) instruct the reader.
Question 2 - Reread the first paragraph of the text. Then identify the passage that contains the definition of "frevo":
A.
Question 3 - The text was written because frevo:
a) won the title of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
b) won the title of Brazilian Intangible Cultural Heritage.
c) was the only Brazilian candidate with a proposal for inscription at UNESCO.
d) is a popular form of expression in Olinda and Recife.
Question 4 - The text presents the two facts that led frevo to win the title, granted by UNESCO. Tick them:
a) “[…] the chains of sociability and dialogue, originating from this dance […]”
b) “[…] rhythm contributes to respect for cultural diversity and human creativity […]”
c) “Frevo appeared at the end of the 19th century in Olinda and Recife […]”
d) “The proposal for registration with UNESCO of the rhythm […]”
Question 5 - According to the text, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) grants the Intangible Cultural Heritage to:
A.
Question 6 – In the excerpt “In addition, rhythm contributes to respect […]”, the highlighted expression indicates:
a) the conclusion of ideas.
b) the contrast of ideas.
c) the sum of ideas.
d) the explanation of ideas.
Question 7 – In the passage “[…] because it is formed by mixing music, dance, capoeira, crafts, among others.”, the term “by” introduces:
a) a caveat
b) a comparison
c) a condition
d) a reason
Question 8 – In the segment “The frevo appeared at the end of the 19th century […]”, the underlined part expresses the notion of:
in time
b) place
c) mode
d) purpose
By Denyse Lage Fonseca – Graduated in Languages and specialist in distance education.
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