2 Read the text. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. 1 What does the writer suggest about the Wodaabe people in the second paragraph? A They have a high opinion of themselves. B The men want to impress each other. C Jhey get everything they need from their animals. D They care most about the clothing they wear. 2 The writer is excited to see the festival because A he has been waiting for it to start for a long time. \( B \) he has travelled a long way to see it. C he thinks everyone else seems too serious. D he wants to witness a unique event. 3 In the fourth paragraph, what is the purpose of describing the preparations? A to show how beautiful the contestants become B to give examples of Wodaabe beauty preparations C to express the difficulty of costume-making D to emphasize how stressful the Wodaabe find the Gerewol 4 The phrase 'atmosphere becomes more highly charged' in lines 38-39 suggests that A the dancers do not notice the excitement of the crowd. B the contestants are dancing harder despite being tired. C the dancers think the contest is getting more difficult. D the hot weather is starting to make the dancers tired. 5 What do we learn about the writer's feelings towards the festival? A He feels the competition isn't fair on the losers. B He thinks the tradition is worth keeping. C He believes the competition is nothing special. D He thinks it's too tiring for the Wodaabe men.

To answer the questions based on the text about the Wodaabe people and their festival, let's analyze each question step by step. 1. **What does the writer suggest about the Wodaabe people in the second paragraph?** - The options are: - A) They have a high opinion of themselves. - B) The men want to impress each other. - C) They get everything they need from their animals. - D) They care most about the clothing they wear. - **Analysis:** The Wodaabe people are known for their elaborate clothing and beauty rituals, which suggests that they place a significant emphasis on appearance. Therefore, the most fitting answer is **D) They care most about the clothing they wear.** 2. **The writer is excited to see the festival because:** - The options are: - A) he has been waiting for it to start for a long time. - B) he has travelled a long way to see it. - C) he thinks everyone else seems too serious. - D) he wants to witness a unique event. - **Analysis:** The excitement often stems from the anticipation of a unique cultural experience. Thus, the best answer is **D) he wants to witness a unique event.** 3. **In the fourth paragraph, what is the purpose of describing the preparations?** - The options are: - A) to show how beautiful the contestants become - B) to give examples of Wodaabe beauty preparations - C) to express the difficulty of costume-making - D) to emphasize how stressful the Wodaabe find the Gerewol - **Analysis:** The preparations are likely described to highlight the effort and beauty involved in the festival. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is **B) to give examples of Wodaabe beauty preparations.** 4. **The phrase 'atmosphere becomes more highly charged' in lines 38-39 suggests that:** - The options are: - A) the dancers do not notice the excitement of the crowd. - B) the contestants are dancing harder despite being tired. - C) the dancers think the contest is getting more difficult. - D) the hot weather is starting to make the dancers tired. - **Analysis:** A "highly charged" atmosphere typically indicates increased excitement and energy among the participants and audience. Thus, the best answer is **B) the contestants are dancing harder despite being tired.** 5. **What do we learn about the writer's feelings towards the festival?** - The options are: - A) He feels the competition isn't fair on the losers. - B) He thinks the tradition is worth keeping. - C) He believes the competition is nothing special. - D) He thinks it's too tiring for the Wodaabe men. - **Analysis:** If the writer expresses admiration for the tradition and its cultural significance, the most fitting answer would be **B) He thinks the tradition is worth keeping.** In summary, the answers are: 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. B