Winter Carnival DThe Quebec Winter Carnival takes place in Canada every year during
the months of January and February. This 1)
celebration
lasts for 17 days and attracts lots of locals and tourists.
2 Preparations for the festival begin when the people build ain)
2)
Ice Palace for the festival's mascot, Bonhomme. He is
a(n) 3)
snowman with a red hat and a traditional belt. The opening and
closing ceremonies for the festivities take place at the Ice Palace.
3. During the festival, there are exciting events and activities, which include snow
sculpture making, canoe races along the St Lawrence River, dog sled races, fireworks
and, of course, carnival parades with brightly-4)
floats and night-time
parties. People dress up in something red and many wear 5)
belts like
Bonhomme. They blow loudly into 6)
red horns and join in the fun.
The Quebec Winter Carnival is the world's largest winter festival. Despite the u-
zero temperatures it promises everyone 7)
moments
1 Long
2 Amazing
3 Cheerful
4 Annual
5 Traditional
6 Decorated
7 Unforgettable