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Let's Speak Frankly - 3 minute English Listening and Learning

While listening try to answer these 2 questions;

1. Name the 2 characters in this story.
2. What was she training to do?

Vocabulary;
Determined (adjective) - having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Athlete (noun) - a person who is proficient in sports.

Potential (adj) - having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.

Undeterred (adjective) - persevering with something despite setbacks.

Gradually (adverb) - slowly, little by little.

Exhaustion (noun) - a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.

Perseverance (noun) - persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

--Story Below—

Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a determined girl named Sofia. Sofia had always dreamed of becoming a great athlete, and her favorite sport was running. One day, she heard about a big marathon race coming to her town, and she knew that this was her chance to shine.

Excitedly, Sofia went to the local running club to sign up for the marathon. She met her coach, Mr. Thompson, who was known for his expertise in training athletes. He believed in Sofia's potential and agreed to help her prepare for the race.

However, there was a problem. Sofia had been having trouble with her knees. They would ache and sometimes even hurt when she ran for too long. She was worried that her knee problems would stop her from reaching her dream.

Undeterred, Sofia and Mr. Thompson decided to come up with a plan. They started with small steps, gradually increasing Sofia's training sessions. They focused on strengthening her leg muscles and taught her the importance of warming up and stretching before running.

As weeks went by, Sofia's knee problems started to improve. She was careful not to overexert herself and always listened to her body. Slowly but surely, she began to run longer distances without feeling any pain.

The day of the marathon finally arrived. Sofia stood at the starting line with her heart pounding. She looked around and saw her family and friends cheering her on. With a deep breath, she began to run.

Throughout the race, Sofia pushed herself to keep going. She faced moments of exhaustion and doubt, but she remembered the hard work she had put into training. With every step, she felt closer to her dream.

Finally, Sofia crossed the finish line, surrounded by applause and cheers. She had completed her first marathon, despite her knee problems. Sofia's determination and perseverance had paid off

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