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Writing
Brazil has a diverse mix of ethnicities. There were 13 Write a discussion essay. Choose one of the
indigenous people living in Brazil before Europeans following topics:
arrived. The Portuguese settled in Brazil in the
sixteenth century. They brought African slaves. Online shopping is better than going into shops.
Over the centuries, people from all over the world
have moved to Brazil. The official language is
Portuguese, but some communities and indigenous Cooking your own food is better than eating in
tribes still speak their own languages. Music, song restaurants.
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. Planning your own holiday is better than going
on an organized tour.
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Use the prompts to help you. Write about 150
Visitors to Brazil shouldn’t miss out on eating a words. (10 marks)
variety of delicious and nutritious dishes. A
traditional Brazilian dish is feijoada, made with black Paragraph 1
beans and of meat. It’s usually served with rice, Write an introduction. Say something general about
sausages and occasionally more green vegetables the statement and the current situation.
on the side. Fejioada is generally eaten at
weekends and large family meals. Paragraph 2
Write two reasons why the statement is true.
12 Read the text again and answer the questions.
(6 marks) Paragraph 3
1 What is Rio de Janeiro known for? Write two reasons why the statement is not true.
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2 Where can tourists who want to try out Write a conclusion with your opinion.
wakeboarding go?
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3 Why is the Amazon rainforest so important?
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4 Who were the first three groups of people to live
in Brazil?
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5 Is Portuguese the only language spoken in
Brazil?
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6 Why do you think many people like capoeira as
a way to do exercise?
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