Academic Writing Success and Ballroom Dance Benefits

Listening Comprehension: Brian Grazer

1. B) Challenging myself with people

2. True or False Statements

• A) Grazer was afraid... True
• B) Grazer enjoys creating... True
• C) Each expert... False
• D) Grazer learned... True
• E) In 30 years... False
• F) Grazer meets... False

3. Sentence Completion

1. Brian Grazer met... to continue.
2. Grazer would most... finding new.
3. An example of... interviewing this.

Academic Vocabulary and Writing Skills

When writing an academic paper, one of the most important steps is to have a clear main argument or thesis, which you should develop throughout the paper.

Good academic papers also incorporate information sources, which require you to understand and explain or interpret what you read.

Deciding to study abroad can be a difficult or complex decision that can impact the rest of your life. When carefully considering or evaluating your options, you must think about where, why, and when you want to study, as well as how much it will cost.

Most universities have an overall goal of graduating students who have a specialization in one area, but also some exposure to other academic fields. Such programs tend to have an objective of helping students be more well-rounded.

Learning about the positive contributions or benefits of sports at a young age can help kids develop a variety of skills and abilities beyond physical fitness. For example, psychologists and other scientists have gained insight into how sports promote improved social skills and discipline.

Reading Analysis: Ballroom Dancing in Schools

1. What is the main purpose of the dance program?

The main purpose is for public school students to learn through dance; they learn teamwork, social behavior, and poise.

2. What added benefit does Rosemary Tejada mention?

She says, "I've gotten to be better friends with guys because I've known my partner since first grade, but we didn't really communicate a lot. But now, with ballroom dancing, we've communicated more."

3. Which dances must students be familiar with?

In order to compete, students must be familiar with rap, ballroom dancing, swing, rumba, foxtrot, tango, and merengue.

4. What is the key to the ballroom dance program?

Pierre Dulaine says, "It has developed into being an arts and education program where the children will learn about ballroom dancing and the different dances from different countries. But most importantly, they learn teamwork, having to work with a human being in front of them."

5. How many schools are involved in this program?

There are more than 60 schools involved in this ballroom dance program.