Palio di Siena Horse Race Delayed by Rain
The Palio di Siena is a famous horse race in Italy. It happens in the city of Siena.
This week, there was a big storm in Siena. It rained very hard.
Because of the rain, organizers had to postpone the race. They moved it to the next day.
The race was supposed to happen on one day, but now it will happen on Monday, July 17.
People say this year is unlucky for the Palio. First there was a drought, and now there is heavy rain.
A drought means there is no rain for a long time. Now, there is too much rain.
Many people wait all year to watch this race. They are disappointed about the delay.
But everyone hopes the race will happen safely on Monday.
Vocabulary15 words
- Palio di Siena
- a famous horse race in Siena, Italy
- storm
- bad weather with rain, wind, or thunder
- postpone
- to move something to a later time
- drought
- a long time with no rain
- organizers
- people who plan an event
- delay
- to make something happen later
- disappointed
- feeling sad because something did not happen
- race
- a competition to see who is fastest
- safely
- without danger
- heavy rain
- a lot of rain falling
- famous
- known by many people
- city
- a big town
- weather
- the condition outside, like rain or sun
- event
- something special that happens
- unlucky
- having bad luck
Quiz
Answer key
1. A horse race 2. Because of rain 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The Palio di Siena is a _____ horse race in Italy.
This week, there was a big _____ in Siena.
Because of the rain, organizers had to _____ the race.
The race was supposed to happen on one day, but now it will happen on _____, July 17.
People say this year is _____ for the Palio.
First there was a _____, and now there is heavy rain.
Many people wait all year to watch this _____.
They are _____ about the delay.
Everyone hopes the race will happen _____ on Monday.