Dancing is not just for girls — anyone can do it!

Complete the following gaps. Use no more than three words for each gap.

Ever since I was kid I've been passionate about dancing. It all started when I went to a local
…..(1) ……. with mum when I was four. The host asked if anyone wanted to dance, so
mum said I should give it a try and just have fun. It ….. (2)…….the festival was actually a
dance competition, and we were totally shocked when I won! Since then, dancing has
become my thing and I've joined many …… (3)………..and events.

1. ……………………………………………………………………………….

2. ……………………………………………………………………………..

3. ………………………………………………………………………………

Choose the correct answer.

4. Ivan learned to dance

A by attending dance classes at his school.
B from watching videos and dance films.
C because he thought it was a good way to keep fit.
D In order to meet girls.

Complete this sentence.

5. Ivan feels that his greatest accomplishment was

………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………

Which THREE of the following statements are true, according to this text?

A. Ivan won his first dancing competition at the age of four.

B. Dancing has helped Ivan to make friends.
C. The town where Ivan lives has lots of activities for young people.
D. Ivan’s mother helped and supported him in his love of dancing.
E. The aspect of dancing which Ivan most enjoys is competing.
F. The boys at Ivan’s school made fun of him when he danced.

C C C
6. 7. 8.

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