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    Report For Rio De Janeiro The aim of this report is to knew more information about Rio de Janeiro. I was sent by our travel agency in a trip to Rio de Janeiro for ten days. The tourist can travel to Rio de Janeiro by airplane. In Rio de Janeiro‚ buses are the main means of Public transportation. Rio de Janeiro has two subway lines. He can find various types of accomodation like hotel‚ motel. One of this are Olinda Rio Hotel‚ Situated on the beach in Rio de Janeiro’s

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    participated in the dance to come together to participate in Carnaval‚ a popular celebration during Lent. Samba‚ a popular dance in Rio de Janiero‚ Brazil‚ was an important symbol in Brazilian’s identity for people who faced poverty and racism to unite as a community where people’s differences in their backgrounds disappear. In the article The Prehistory of Samba: Carnival Dancing in Rio de Janeiro‚ 1840-1917 by John Charles Chasteen‚ he argues that samba was not merely a step-by-step dance‚ but rather an “event

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    to be a part of making change. In 1982 Benedita began her political career by being elected city councilor of Rio de Janeiro. (Mayer 3)She wanted to improve conditions for her people and help change the face of Brazil. Da Silva wanted more‚ so she continued in 1986 fighting to make amendments on racial crimes in the Brazilian Constitution. She was elected Senate 1994 and Vice-Governor of Rio de Janeiro in 1998. Not giving up‚ in 2002 she continued being governor‚ but left in 2003 for the position of

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    Throughout this essay I will be addressing the social‚ cultural and economic impacts which affect Brazil community. Rio de Janeiro carnival dates back to 1723 it is one of the world’s biggest carnivals‚ it is a hallmark event. It is known to be one of the most interesting artistic celebrations it involves 4 days of continuous partying and having fun before Ash Wednesday. This event provides an insight into the true culture of Brazil it showcases their beliefs and moralities. It is considered to

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    Greek festival held each spring to honor Dionysus‚ the god of wine (“Brazilian Carnival in Rio”). The Romans adopted the festival to honor two of their gods‚ Bacchanalia and Saturnalia. During the Roman festival‚ slaves and masters would exchange clothes and spend the day in drunken revelry. The Catholic Church later modified the festival as a celebration leading up to Ash Wednesday (“Brazilian Carnival in Rio”). The name Carnival originates from the Italian "Carnival" festival‚ which means "to remove

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    Rio Tinto is a global and diversified miner and is divided into five product groups (Rio Tinto‚ 2012). And according to Rio Tinto (2012)‚ they are the aluminium product group‚ the copper product group‚ the diamonds & minerals product group‚ the energy product group as well as the iron ore product group. According to the chairman of the company‚ Rio Tinto has got a good grade in 2011‚ despite the lasting economic crisis and fluctuation of the world (Rio Tinto‚ 2012). Moreover‚ from the chief executive’s

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    Unfortunately there is not enough time to properly commemorate this great place‚ so I have narrowed the best of Brazil into three main points: my two favorite locations (Rio de Janeiro and Lencois) and the amazing Brazilian food. (Transition) First‚ let’s focus on the city of Rio de Jeneiro. Main Point 1: I arrived in Rio de Janeiro on June 30th 2006. A. The amusement of this city began immediately because residents were raving about Brazil playing in the championship soccer game of the

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    always have wanted to travel to South America. I am drawn to the culture‚ the cuisine‚ and the natural beauty of the region. Brazil is especially appealing to me. I would love to attend Carnival and see the Amazon one-day. The beaches and nightlife of Rio de Janeiro are definitely on my travel wish list. I have taken short trips to Canada and border towns in Mexico‚ but never actually had an opportunity to travel very far. Brazil is my first choice if I ever have the chance to do some real traveling

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    statue of Christ the Redeemer at the top of the Corcovado Mountain‚ in the Tijuca National Forest in Brazil‚ represents the major faith of this South American country. Overlooking the city‚ it probably has one of the best views that can be found in Rio de Janeiro. The statue is currently 80 years old and has gone under several extensive renovations‚ which included adding an elevator in 2002. The statue of Christ the Redeemer is probably one of the most recognized images of Brazil. It has a unique

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    Identify all the proper nouns in the following sentence: They are repairing the Cristo Redentor statue in preparation for the World Cup competition taking place this summer in Rio de Janeiro‚ Brazil. Your Answer Score Cristo Redentor‚ World Cup‚ Rio de Janeiro‚ Brazil  Explanation 3.00 World Cup‚ Rio de Janeiro‚ Brazil Rio de Janeiro‚ Brazil‚ Cristo Redentor for‚ World Cup‚ place Total 3.00 / 3.00 Question 4 Identify the nouns that reflect ideas and concepts in the following sentence: Marriage

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