Challenge and success

Challenge and success

Nadia Ruiz

Listening

Time expressions are used to sequence events and to make stories and anecdotes more interesting. Back then, ... After that, ... I now ...

Exercise 01

Listen to Nadia Ruiz talk about being a marathon runner. Then answer the question.

Multiple Choice

What is her biggest achievement?

• She has run more than 100 marathons.

• She broke a national record for the marathon.

Exercise 02

Listen to, then choose the correct answers.

Multiple Select

Select the challenges that Ruiz mentions.

• breaking a speed record

• competing against yourself

• following a strict diet

• pushing through pain

• being mentally strong