Reading - The Sunset Ritual at Arpoador

Read the text and complete the activities below.

In many Brazilian coastal cities, especially Rio de Janeiro, there is a famous summer tradition: clapping for the sunset (aplaudir o pôr do sol).

At the Arpoador Rock, hundreds of people gather every evening in January. When the sun disappears into the ocean, the crowd starts to clap and cheer. It is a moment of collective gratitude for the day. For workers, this ritual marks the official transition from "work mode" to "relax mode." It is a beautiful, free, and cultural experience that perfectly represents the Brazilian "Refresh" spirit.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Fill in the blanks

Use the words: Clap, Disappears, Cheer, Gather

1. Hundreds of people at the rock to see the sun.

2. When the sun , everyone is happy.

3. The crowd starts to and to show gratitude.

Activity 2: Vocabulary Hunt

Find the word in the text that means:

1. To come together in a group:

2. A large stone/formation:

3. The act of hitting your hands together: