Part 2

For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

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The ‘step of two’

Ask someone what they know about ballet and they might say ‘doesn’t it have a pas de deux’? This ‘step of two’ has 0 _______ part of the art form since the 18th century, but often just acted as an· ‘ opener for longer performances.

In its original form, two dancers 9 mirror each other, performing separate moves and only touching occasionally. Over time this developed into something more complex, involving closer interaction between 10 . However, the man’s role 11 considered secondary; he presented the ballerina to the audience, supporting her 12 every sense of the word.

Moving forward to the late 19th century, something closer to 13 today’s ballet audiences might recognise made its appearance. And by the mid 20th century the ‘step of two’ had become a spectacle in its 14 right, intended to front the skills of both dancers 15 than just the woman.

Today, it’s a key element of any narrative ballet. 16 longer predictable and formulaic, it is impressive, involving spectacular lifts and movements for two equal dancers.

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