Training for the marathon - Typical situation

VOCABULARY
Afraid Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
E.g.: He is afraid of death.
Anything In any way, any extent or any degree.
Bite To use teeth to cut into something.
Crowded Busy with a lively atmosphere.
A bustling market.
Driver One who drives something, in any sense of the verb to drive.
Fight To take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or
weapons.
High-rise A tall building, one of many stories.
Interested Having or showing interest.
E.g.: I'm very interested in going to see that play.
Marathon A long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards
(42.195 km).
Mosquito A small flying insect known for biting and sucking blood, leaving
an itchy bump on the skin.
Musical Relating to or accompanied by music.
Never At no time.
E.g. I finally finished, and I never want to do that again.
Not too bad Expression that means something or someone is satisfactory
(sufficiently good enough).
E.g.: How are you doing today? Oh, not too bad.
Opera A dramatic work in one or more acts that is set to music for
singers and instrumentalists.
Popular Liked or admired by many or by a particular person or group.
Protection The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
Psychology The scientific study of the human mind and its functions,
especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
Romantic Inclined towards or suggestive of romance.
-relating to love, especially in a sentimental or idealized way.
To overtake To catch up with; draw even or level with.
To swell To become larger or rounder in size, especially as a result of an
accumulation of fluid.
Tower A tall, narrow building, either free-standing or forming part of
another building such as a church or castle.
Winner A person or thing that wins.
Yawn To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath,
often because one is tired.

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 Training for the marathon - Typical situation

TYPICAL SITUATION - TRAINING FOR THE MARATHON.

LISTEN AND REPEAT
A: Great. Can you see what's on the radio?
B: Sure. What's that? Oh, it's some opera music? Do you enjoy some Italian opera?
A: Not really.
B: How about this? What is it? It's not too bad.
A: Some musical or something. No, thank you. Can you see if there's something more
popular we can listen to?
B: Alright, let's try. How's that?
A: That's fine. Oh look, another tractor. I'm going to overtake it.
B: Wait! Not too fast. There's another car coming.
A: Don't worry. I saw it. We can wait. These roads aren't crowded and we're not in a
hurry to get anywhere. Just look at those views.
B: Yes, everything is so pretty.
A: I think so too. It's quite romantic to be here, just you and me. At times like this I
don't miss the high-rise office towers and apartments of our city at all. Do you?
B: I don't miss anything. This is the best vacation I've ever had.
A: Yep and no more fights. Thanks for listening to me earlier.
B: You're welcome. I'm always interested in what you have to say.
A: So interested you have to yawn. Did you have to yawn just when I was trying some
positive psychology? Couldn't you wait until I had finished?
B: Come on. I'm feeling tired now. How long have we been in the van? Is it time for
lunch soon?
A: No, not for another three hours or so. Anyway, don't you want to train for our
marathon and have a short run first? Then you can be the driver and I can relax.
B: That's a good idea. Where should we stop?
A: After we go over the top of this last mountain.

B: Oh, it's beginning to get really windy again.

A: It is. It is freezing again too. Let's take half an hour only, nothing longer.
B: Fine, come on. Let's see if you can maintain the same pace as me or maybe today
you're going to be the winner?
A: Never. I'll race you to that cow and back!! Ow, a mosquito! There are hundreds.
Where did they come from?
B: Put this cream on for protection. Don't be afraid of a few mosquitoes.
A: Ouch, I'm swelling up already. I don't want them to bite me, that's all. Give me that
cream. Who said this was romantic?
B: You did, remember? Just start running.

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