Read this article about an event in New Orleans. Then complete the writing exercise below.
This was Joyce’s first visit to New Orleans, a city in the southern part of the United States. Joyce was standing on the sidewalk with many other people. There were visitors and locals all around. A marching band was coming. There was music in the street. Street music is common in New Orleans.
Joyce heard the horns and drums. She stepped closer to get a better look. Coming down the street were men and women in red jackets and white gloves. They were marching, their legs moving up and down. They were playing brass horns and steel drums. They were playing joyful songs. The songs were getting louder. The music was getting closer. The sun was shining off the tops of buildings. Everyone was smiling.
Nearby, an old woman was selling food: beef and noodle soup. Joyce asked the woman how much for a bowl. The woman said, “Three dollars.” Joyce bought the soup and tasted it. It was warm and spicy. It was exactly what Joyce wanted to eat.
Then, the music was booming. The people on the sidewalk were cheering. They were clapping their hands and singing. Joyce was eating soup and listening. She was having a great time in the city of New Orleans.
Originally published by Daily Departures: Speed Reading Passages for English Language Learners by Regina D. Weaver.
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True or false:
Joyce visited New Orleans many times.
True or false:
The marching band performed for the tourists.
True or false:
The people in the marching band had the same clothes.
True or false:
The marching band played sad songs.
True or false:
The music was very loud.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
In the parade, the band was ________ together.
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People were clapping and singing because the music was ________.
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The audience does not stand in the street. They stay on the ________.
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People were ________ by clapping their hands and singing.
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People everywhere could hear the music was ________.