1. I. Reading for the Main Idea—Skimming Skim the reading and choose the best answer. ( ) The reading is mainly about ___. (A) how Kevin Lin completed a trek across the Sahara Desert (B) when Kevin Lin started to run an ultramarathon (C) how Kevin Lin struggled to fulfill his running dream (D) how Kevin Lin managed to do well in school while doing several part-time jobs at the same time C

2. II. Reading for Details Scanning Scan the reading and put the following events in the right order by filling in each of the blanks with A, B, C, D, or E. The first one has been done for you. ___ 1. In 2004, Kevin Lin won an ultramarathon in Chile’s Atacama Desert. ___ 2. Kevin Lin finally went to graduate school and gained financial support for his running. ___ 3. A Kevin Lin won his first race at the age of sixteen and decided to become an athlete. A D C

3. ___ 4. Kevin Lin was recognized as one of the top ultramarathon runners in the world. ___ 5. Kevin Lin didn’t pass the college entrance examination, and his coach lent him the money to pay for a cram school. II. Reading for Details Scanning E B

4. III. Topics for Discussion 1. In order to fulfill his running dream, what did Kevin Lin do when a car accident left him with a broken leg? 2. What would you do if you knew you would have to work your way through college in the future without any financial support from your family?