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The Power of Determination
One day, Mia decided to run a marathon. She had never run long distances before, but she believed in herself. Every morning, she woke up early to train. At first, it was difficult, and she felt tired. However, she did not give up. Day by day, she became stronger. On the day of the marathon, she felt nervous but excited. As she ran, her legs hurt, and she wanted to stop, but she reminded herself of her hard work. Finally, she crossed the finish line. She was exhausted but happy. Mia had proved that with determination, anything is possible.
Vocabulary Exercise
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Marathon | e) Very tired |
| Determination | b) To practice to improve a skill |
| Train | c) The ability to keep trying despite difficulties |
| Finish line | d) The end point of a race |
| Exhausted | a) A long-distance running race |
Fill in the Blanks
1. Mia wanted to run a _______.
2. She had strong _______ and never gave up.
3. Every morning, she woke up early to _______.
4. She was excited when she reached the _______.
5. After the race, Mia was _______ but happy.
Synonyms
Match the words with their closest synonyms:
1. Marathon - (a) Sprint (b) Long race (c) Walk
2. Determination - (a) Persistence (b) Weakness (c) Fear
3. Train - (a) Rest (b) Practice (c) Ignore
4. Finish line - (a) End (b) Beginning (c) Middle
5. Exhausted - (a) Energetic (b) Tired (c) Happy
True or False
1. Mia wanted to run a short race. (True/False)
2. She trained every day to improve. (True/False)
3. Mia gave up when she felt tired. (True/False)
4. She was happy when she finished the race. (True/False)
5. Mia learned that determination helps achieve goals. (True/False)
Rearrange the Sentences
1. Mia / every day / trained / hard.
2. The / finished / she / race.
3. At first / running / was / difficult.
4. She / never / up / gave.
5. Anything / is / determination / possible / with.
Parts of Speech Identification
Identify the parts of speech for the bolded words in the following sentences:
1. Mia decided to run a marathon. (Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb)
2. She felt tired after the run. (Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb)
3. Mia ran quickly during the marathon. (Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb)
4. The marathon was very challenging. (Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb)
5. She strongly believed in herself. (Verb, Noun, Adjective, Adverb)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why did Mia train every day?
(a) To become stronger
(b) To participate in a sprint
(c) To impress her friends
(d) To improve her diet
2. How did Mia feel after finishing the marathon?
(a) Tired and sad
(b) Exhausted but happy
(c) Energetic
(d) Angry
3. What challenge did Mia face during the marathon?
(a) She had to race against time
(b) Her legs hurt, and she wanted to stop
(c) She couldn't remember the route
(d) She didn't have enough water
4. What was the main lesson Mia learned from her experience?
(a) Always train with others
(b) Determination can overcome any obstacle
(c) It's okay to quit if it's hard
(d) Marathon running is not for everyone
Short Questions
1. What did Mia decide to do one day?
2. How did Mia train for the marathon?
3. How did she feel on the day of the marathon?
4. What challenge did she face while running?
5. What did Mia prove by completing the marathon?
Answers
Vocabulary: 1-e, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d, 5-a
Fill in the Blanks: 1. marathon, 2. determination, 3. train, 4. finish line, 5. exhausted
Synonyms: 1-b, 2-a, 3-b, 4-a, 5-b
True or False: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True, 5. True
Rearrange: 1. Mia trained hard every day.
2. She finished the race.
3. At first, running was difficult.
4. She never gave up.
5. Anything is possible with determination.
Parts of Speech:
1. Decided - Verb
2. Felt - Verb
3. Quickly - Adverb
4. Marathon - Noun
5. Strongly - Adverb
Multiple Choice:
1. (a) To become stronger
2. (b) Exhausted but happy
3. (b) Her legs hurt, and she wanted to stop
4. (b) Determination can overcome any obstacle
Short Questions:
1. Mia decided to run a marathon.
2. She woke up early every morning to train.
3. She felt nervous but excited.
4. Her legs hurt, and she wanted to stop.
5. She proved that with determination, anything is possible.
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