IELTS Listening Sample Question # Dancing Into Old

Dancing Into Old

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Answer the following questions in NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS.

  1. What does it mean to be more accepting and tolerant about growing age?
  2. Which classic ballet did John Lowe picked to give his performance in Ely?
  3. How old was John Lowe during his performance?
  4. In which dance type do the dancer marks the rhythm by dancing shoes on floor?
  5. Which phrase is used to describe an event that started because of an action in the past and is still in continuity?
  6. Which phrase is used to describe “allowing oneself to become less healthy or attractive?”
  7. According to John, what is a sure shot way to remain fit irrespective of age?
  8. Which word does John uses explain why British men don’t take ballet dancing?

Dancing Into Old
ANSWER

  1. To grow old gracefully
  2. The Stone Flower
  3. Almost 80
  4. Tap
  5. Ever since
  6. To let themselves go
  7. Ballet dancing
  8. Effeminate

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