The Marathon Runner
B2 - Upper-Intermediate
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Chapter 1 of 5
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Mark dedicated himself to a rigorous training regimen. His goal was to achieve a personal best time in the city marathon.
📚 Vocabulary List for this Story
rigorous
extremely thorough and demanding
"Example of rigorous"
resilience
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties
"Example of resilience"
triumph
a great victory or achievement
"Example of triumph"
📝 Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1: Chapter 1
What was Mark's goal for the city marathon?
Chapter 2: Chapter 2
What two things did Mark believe were vital for success?
Chapter 3: Chapter 3
How did Mark feel when the race started?
Chapter 4: Chapter 4
What did Mark focus on when he hit 'the wall'?
Chapter 5: Chapter 5
How did Mark feel at the finish line?
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