B4

It was the day of the city marathon. Cindy __________________ for it for more than six months and was now ready. Unfortunately, the weather was not the best for the occasion.

TRAIN

B5

The freezing rain was chilly and unpleasant, but then, what could you expect in the middle of December? It was after she had run 17 km that she __________________.

FALL

B6

Nothing really hurt, but Cindy felt miserable and started having __________________ thoughts about finishing the run.

TWO

B7

She didn’t think she could run any __________________. That was when Lily, her best friend, caught up with her. She gave Cindy a hand and cheered her up. Together, Cindy and Lily ran the whole 42 km of the marathon.

FAR

B8

Spring is the season that is enjoyed by most people. __________________ image is often used in poetry as a metaphor for rebirth and renewal, love and romance, new hope and dreams.

IT

B9

This is the time when the __________________ on trees are fresh and fragrant and the first flowers begin to bloom.

LEAF

B10

If you __________________ up, you will see birds building their nests. Everyone is happy in spring.

LOOK