Word formation
For questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
基本語:
Running a marathon is no longer an ambition reserved for elite athletes. Every year, thousands of complete 1. sign up, and with the right preparation, finishing is an 2. goal for most healthy adults. The biggest mistake new runners make is to set themselves 3. targets. Increasing the distance too quickly is the most common cause of 4., and coaches recommend building up 5. over a period of at least four months. Long, slow runs are the key to developing 6., while shorter, faster sessions improve speed. Joining a club can help, too: it is far easier to stay 7. on a cold winter evening when others are expecting you to turn up. Above all, experts advise first-timers to forget about their finishing time. Simply crossing the line is a 8. achievement in itself.