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Advisability and Expectation LESSON 2

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1 READ the conversation. Notice the words in bold.
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Man versus Horse

Denise: Hey, coach! I was wondering if I could ask you about my training plans. I’m
supposed to run in the “Man versus Horse” race in Wales in a few months. I’m not
sure how to prepare.
Coach: The what? What is the “Man versus Horse” race? That sounds crazy!
Denise: I know. It’s a tough race; it’s about 23 miles long. I don’t think you can really beat the
horses, but it’s supposed to be fun trying.
Coach: I’ve never heard of it! Sounds interesting. So what are your training plans?
Denise: The course has a lot of hills, so I’m planning to do my training on hills.

Coach: Well, you shouldn’t run on hills all the time. Hills are important, but you ought to
run on flat surfaces as well. And you should take at least one rest day a week . . .
two if you include a really long run in the schedule.

Denise: OK. That’s good to know. I was wondering, should I run the full race distance
before the event?

Coach: Yes. In fact, you should do at least one run that’s longer than the race. It’ll be good
for your confidence. So, you are supposed to keep away
from the horses, right?
Denise: Yes, of course! They say you shouldn’t
get too close to them if you can “The “Man versus Horse”
avoid it. competition takes place
every year in Llanwrtyd
Wells, Wales.

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