1. The writers of the article describe the costumes as "cumbersome", which means "_______________".
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2. The aluminum can costumes (pierros) have been on display since ___________.
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3. According to the article, it takes _______________ to gather the cans for a typical costume.
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4. When did the recycling program that started paying people for cans come into effect?
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5. The costumes are generally held together with _______________.
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Did you know?
Brazil is famous for elaborate Carnival celebrations, and many towns also hold smaller festivals built around local industries or materials, like aluminum cans. Articles about festivals are a great way to pick up vocabulary for describing sounds, colors, and community events.
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