1. I. Reading for the Main Idea What is the main idea of the reading? (A) Many people joined in a difficult marathon race. (B) We should never give up the things that we started. (C) A bad marathon runner would never finish a marathon. (D) A good ambulance driver should take care of the runners. Ans.: B Next… Choose the best answer.

2. II. Reading for Details 1. The author is probably a ______. (A) nurse (B) teacher (C) driver (D) runner Ans.: _____ A Choose the best answer to each of the following questions or statements. Next…

3. 2. Why were the ambulance driver and the author supposed to stay behind the runner? (A) To study the last runner. (B) To hurry the last runner to run quickly. (C) To take care of the last runner. (D) To take pictures of the last runner. Ans.: ____ C Next…

4. 3. Why did the author respect the last runner? (A) She ran very fast. (B) She came in first in the race. (C) She ran the marathon with great determination. (D) She was willing to help clean up the trash all over the ground. Ans.: ____ C Next…

5. 4. Why does the author think of the last runner all the time whenever she meets something difficult? (A)The last runner’s legs were so bent that it looked difficult for her to walk. (B)The last runner finished something that she started, even though it was difficult for her. (C)The last runner’s boyfriend stood and wait at the finish line. (D)The last runner broke the ribbon into two pieces like a winning runner. Ans.: ____ B Next…

6. 5. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (A)Runners in a race start running by listening for the loud crack of the starting gun. (B)An ambulance driver usually has to drive slowly in a marathon race. (C)It would be more difficult for the last runner to run a marathon in hot weather. (D)The last runner didn’t come in first in the race, so tears ran down the author’s face. Ans.: ____ D Next…

7. III. Topics for Discussion 1. Why did the ambulance driver and the author watch the last runner in silence as she struggled forward? What kind of feelings did they have for her? What influence did the last runner have on the author? Next…

8. III. Topics for Discussion 2. Have you met/known someone like the last runner in the story? How do you feel about the person? Does he/she have any influence on you? 結束放映