The Marathon Runner

B1 - Intermediate
Chapter 1 of 5

1Chapter 1

Mark has been training for his first marathon for months. He follows a strict schedule to build his endurance.

📚 Vocabulary List for this Story

endurance

the ability to do something difficult for a long time

"Example of endurance"

electric

full of excitement

"Example of electric"

exhaustion

the state of being extremely tired

"Example of exhaustion"

📝 Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1: Chapter 1

How long has Mark been training for the marathon?

Chapter 2: Chapter 2

What did Mark believe was the key to finishing the race?

Chapter 3: Chapter 3

How is the atmosphere described on race day?

Chapter 4: Chapter 4

What encouraged Mark to keep his pace despite being tired?

Chapter 5: Chapter 5

How did Mark feel after crossing the finish line?

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