A2 Reading: Quantifiers

Read and answer using quantifiers (some, any, many, a lot, much)

A Snapshot of Key Festivals

Chileans love a good celebration, and the country’s calendar is packed with vibrant festivals that reflect its diverse culture and history. We have a lot of traditions!

The most important celebration is Fiestas Patrias (National Holidays), celebrated on September 18th and 19th. This event marks the start of the independence process and is a massive nationwide party. People gather in ramadas (temporary venues) to eat traditional food like empanadas and anticuchos, drink chicha, and dance the national dance, the cueca. You see many flags everywhere!

Another unique festival is La Tirana, held every July in the northern desert town of La Tirana. Thousands of pilgrims travel here for this religious festival. Is there any other religious festival with much dancing? It's a huge blend of Catholic faith and indigenous traditions.

Finally, for lovers of music, the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in February is one of the biggest music events in Latin America. It brings international artists and some massive crowds to the coastal city, making it a spectacular summer event. We don't have much time to relax during festival season!

Activity 1: True or False

Read the text again. Are these sentences TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)?

1. Fiestas Patrias is celebrated when it is summer in Chile.

2. People eat food like empanadas in the temporary ramadas.

3. The La Tirana festival happens near the sea.

4. The Viña del Mar festival is only for Chilean artists.

5. The La Tirana festival is a mix of traditions.

Activity 2: Choose the Quantifier

Choose the correct quantifier (much, many, some, any, a lot of) for each sentence.

1. We didn't spend ___ money on the tickets.

2. Are there ___ traditional dances at Fiestas Patrias?

3. There are ___ tourists in Viña del Mar in February.

4. Please bring ___ empanadas for the party!

5. The pilgrims spend ___ time traveling to La Tirana.

Activity 3: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. (A, B, C, or D)

1. There are ___ good events during the festival season.

2. Is there ___ food left after the party?

3. We need to buy ___ ingredients for the anticuchos.

4. There are not ___ cars on the road during La Tirana.

5. I really love the festival, I had ___ fun!