The Marathon Runner

A2 - Elementary
Chapter 1 of 5

1Chapter 1

Mark likes running. He wants to run a marathon next month. He practices every morning at six o'clock.

📚 Vocabulary List for this Story

marathon

a long-distance running race

"Example of marathon"

comfortable

providing physical ease

"Example of comfortable"

medal

a metal disk given as a prize

"Example of medal"

📝 Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1: Chapter 1

What time does Mark practice?

Chapter 2: Chapter 2

What are Mark's new shoes like?

Chapter 3: Chapter 3

How does Mark feel at the start of the race?

Chapter 4: Chapter 4

What happens after two hours of running?

Chapter 5: Chapter 5

What does Mark get when he finishes the race?

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💡 Vocabulary Tip

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