The Pole Performance

Vocabulary

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Simon: Hello there.
Bello Nock: Hi.
Simon: What’s your name, sir, please?
Bello Nock: My name is Bello Nock — It’s my real name.
Simon: Do you have a family? Are you married?
Bello Nock: Yes, I have three kids, and believe it or not — I even have a granddaughter.
Simon: No?
Bello: Yeah.
Simon: How old are you?
Bello: I’m 47.
Simon: This is your full-time job, yeah?
Bello: Yes sir.
Simon: And how did you get into it.
Bello: Well seven generations of my family have been entertainers.
Simon: Tell me why you’ve entered the show.
Bello: Well this is America’s Got Talent, and there’s nothing bigger in the entertainment industry than this.
Simon: I can see something in front of you. I presume you’re going to go up that.

Is this dangerous?

Bello: Um . . . yes. That is thirty-seven (37) feet (11.3 meters) high. I’m a comic daredevil. I laugh at things that most daredevils are afraid of doing. I’m hoping to change everyone’s perspective of what a clown is.

I’m different.

Simon: And what’s the worst thing that could happen if this goes wrong?
Bello Nock: SPLAT!
Simon: Okay, good luck.

Bello Nock: Hahaha! Maestro, hit the tape!

Questions

211. Bello Nock is single (not married). True or false?

212. Is he young, middle-aged or old?

213. His family runs businesses like restaurants and shops. Is this right or wrong?

214. Is Bello nervous, scared or confident?

215. Bello sang for the audience. Is this correct or incorrect?

216. What was the reaction of the judges and audience? How did they feel?

217. Was the performance very hard (difficult) for Bello?

A. I was surprised (or shocked) by Bello’s performance. Yes or no?

B. I have seen circus acts and performances before.

C. Do you know anyone who is a daredevil?

D. Are circus and talent shows popular?

E. What will happen in the future?