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Story: the pacer who crossed the finish line

Reading · Stories · B2 · 40 min. A story about a marathon pacer who must choose between his job and a runner in trouble. Read, answer and write a short story.

About this worksheet

A story about a marathon pacer who must choose between his job and a runner in trouble. Read, answer and write a short story.

Level
B2
Category
Reading
Topic
Stories
Time
About 40 minutes
Exercises
Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Matching, Writing lines
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On the sheet

  • Speaking / writing task: Discuss these questions in pairs before you read.
  • Reading text: Read the story about a marathon.
  • Multiple choice: Choose the best answer according to the text.
  • Gap-fill: Complete the summary of the story. Use one word from the story in each
  • Matching: Match the words and phrases from the text to their meanings.
  • Speaking / writing task: Write a short story (180–220 words).
  • Writing lines: Write your answer here.

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