THE HIGH HEEL

Adapted from The Why Factor. BBC

Listen to a radio programme in which some facts about the history of high heels
are discussed. Circle the best answer, A, B or C or fill in each gap with ONE or
TWO missing words according to what you hear. DON’T FORGET TO
TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET.

1. The interview takes place in the biggest museum of and design

in the world.
2. The high heel helped a man to become a better rider, a better , a better
soldier.
3. At the time the high heel was adopted in Europe it symbolized ...
A. equestrian ability
B. military strength
C. feminine glamour
4. Louis 14th of France ordered the men in his court to wear heels as a symbol
of and courtly
5. The history of footwear shows that uncomfortable shoes are connected to ...
A. high status
B. fashion trends
C. modern cultures
6. In the 17th century women’s heels started to become ...
A. thinner
B. stronger
C. more comfortable
7. In the 18th century, the high heel becomes part of the fashion and
impractical dress used by women.

EJERCICIO 1: THE HIGH HEEL

1. DECORATIVE ARTS
2. WARRIOR

3. A (B) C
4. POLITICAL PRIVILEGE
5. (A)B C
6. (A)B C
7. IRRATIONAL