A Head-Balancing Act

This article describes the special skill of girls in Zimbabwe in carrying pots of water on their heads over great distances, never dropping them!

 
Publisher

Highlights

Title

A Head-Balancing Act

Author Name

Cecil Dzwowa

Category

People & Places

Subject

head balancing, Africa, Zimbabwe, Chikomo, rural, Colleta, Sheila, Cecil, Cynthia

Series Name

HL

Series Level

Word Count

359

CEFR level

B1

Language

English

ISBN number

9781683295976

Description

This article describes the special skill of girls in Zimbabwe in carrying pots of water on their heads over great distances, never dropping them!

Word lists coverage

The word and grammar lists are compiled from commercially available resources and English study websites. They are not intended to be authority. Use at your own discretion.
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Grammar lists coverage

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