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Speaking Test Part 2:

 

  SPEAKING  

19. Celebrations

Describe an important festival in your county.


You should say:

  • what it is

  • why people celebrate this day

  • and explain how people like to celebrate

Model Answer:

Well, one of the most interesting festivals that takes place in the UK is the Notting Hill Carnival, which is a festival that celebrates Caribbean culture and food as well as UK street culture and music. It’s famous for its large and colourful floats and parades, and there are a lot of stalls selling food and drinks as well as stages with powerful sound systems where people can listen to music and dance.


It's incredibly popular and each year it attracts a huge number of people of all ages. I think around two million people go there each year. That makes it the largest street festival in Europe. The atmosphere is fantastic, although, if you don't like crowds, you should probably stay away.


The carnival was set up in the 1960’s in the Notting Hill area of London to celebrate Caribbean culture in the UK. Since then it has grown bigger and bigger and now it’s a massively popular event with more attendees each year.


The main attractions are the parades with lots of people dressed up in flamboyant costumes, and the music stages where revellers can dance, with live performances from DJ’s. Another great thing about this festival is that you can find lots of delicious food at the many food stalls and you can also buy drinks from street vendors along the road.

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