Comprehension Question 1
Who finished a marathon at the age of 101?
Fauja Singh
Find a word in the text that means “not expensive.”
cheap
Choose the correct sentence:
(a) Running are good for you.
(b) Running is good for you.
Running is good for you.
What adjective describes the clothes needed for running?
Comfortable
What is the longest distance of an ultra-marathon mentioned?
400 km
How long are fun runs usually?
About 5 km
What does the word “marathon” mean?
long-distance race (42 km).
Choose the correct sentence:
(a) He don’t like marathon.
(b) He doesn’t like marathon.
(b) He doesn’t like marathon.
Give an adjective to describe a marathon in the desert.
Hot / difficult / dangerous (all acceptable).
Where does the Marathon des Sables take place?
In Sahara Desert
What do many people do most of the day nowadays?
They are just sitting down.
VThe word “ultra” in “ultra-marathon” means ______. (a) short (b) very long (c) fun
Very long
Fill in the blank: Many people ______ (spend / spends) most of the day sitting down.
spend
Give an adjective to describe how people might feel after running.
tired / strong / happy (any valid adjective).
MWhat kind of people are fun runs good for?
Beginners
Which part of the body does running improve, according to the text?
Almost every part of the body, including the brain.
Give another word from the text that means “uninteresting”
Boring
Fill in the blank: He ______ (run / runs) every morning.
runs
Find two adjectives from the text that describe running in a positive way.
fun, perfect, healthy (any two).
What do scientists say about running?
It is one of the best ways to keep fit.
How can running affect your sleep?
It helps you sleep well.
What does the phrase “free time” mean?
Time when you are not working or studying.
Fill in the blank: We ______ (was / were) very tired after the marathon last week.
were
Give the opposite of the adjective “cheap”.
expensive
How does running more being compared to exercising in the gym?
It’s more fun than boring gym exercises.