The Greatest Races (2)

Stepping into history
All the Great Wall Marathon in Tianjin, China, racers can run along the Great Wall of China. The route also takes their through beautiful villages and rice fields. Running this race can take 50 percent longer than most marathons because of the wall's steep steps.

Signaled by the sun
On unusual marathon took place on November 14, 2012, in Port Douglas, Australia. The day, there was a total solar eclipse. The sun's appearance after the eclipse marked the beginning of the race.


Extra help
Most marathon provide water for runners, but some go the extra mile. The Little Rock Marathon in Arkansas, USA, has a "lipstick station" near the end. It helps female runners look great for photos after the race. And in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, marathon runners can enjoy country music. Fifty groups perform on 26 stages set up along the route.
For people around the world, running a marathon is a challenging but satisfying experience.

Info Cloud
耐力比賽；漫長持久的活動
a weekend movie marathon週末馬拉松式的電影觀賞會
a dance marathon一場持久的跳舞比賽
-athon長時間的募款活動
walkathon n.長程競走的募款活動
bikeathon n.騎自行車的募款活動
telethon n.為募款舉辦，有收視者隨時以電話認捐的活動。

Grammar Gym
[subject] is a [adjective 1] but [adjective 2] [object].
- For people around the world, running a marathon is a challenging but satisfying experience.
- Carl is a pleasant but inexperienced office worker.
- Terrance's parrot is a beautiful but vicious bird.

Language Lab
route n.路徑、路程
- Alan always takes the same route to his office.
Alan總是走同一條路到辦公室
- Mandy lives on a bus route, so it's quite convenient for her.
Mandy住在公車路線附近，對她來說非常的方便。

signal v.給信號、用動作示意   n.信號、暗號
- The coach signaled to the quarterback to change tactics.
教練向四分衛示意，要他改變戰術。
- The detective gave his partner the signal to break into the room.
這名警探向他的搭檔示意，要破門進入房間。

go the extra mile指格外努力、格外用心
- A good leader always goes the extra mile to make sure everything is ready.
一位好的領導者總是格外用心，確認一切都準備妥當。
- Dean is a royal friend who's always willing to go the extra mile.
Dean是一位很忠心的朋友，他總是願意付出更多。

lipstick n.口紅
- Marisa loves to wear Coco Chanel's classic red lipstick.
Marisa喜歡擦香奈兒經典的紅色唇膏
- Rose doesn't usually wear lipstick unless there's a special occasion.
Rose平常不擦口紅，除非是特殊的場合。

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