dedicated

 dedicated

= being devoted to a task or purpose with strong commitment and loyalty

Mark remains dedicated to training as a professional runner.

Mark is a dedicated businessman who works late every night. 

Susan remains dedicated to her fitness and wellness goals.

Susan is dedicated to balancing school and social life.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "dedicated":

Synonyms:

committed

devoted

loyal

faithful

Antonyms:

indifferent

uncommitted

disloyal

negligent

 

Question: What does "dedicated" mean?

A) Lazy and careless

B) Devoted and committed

C) Indifferent and neutral

D) Confused and distracted

The Slowest Millionaire

Mark was a very successful businessman. He made lots of money every year. One day, he tried to chase a taxi and almost passed out. "Money cannot buy breath!" he cried. So Mark decided to keep fit and go running every day.

At first, Mark's progress was not good enough. He ran like a confused penguin. His expensive shoes were too shiny to be fast. Even his neighbor's cat beat him in a race. Mark felt sad.

Then, he asked Susan for help. Susan was a university student who ate salad for breakfast. She gave him lots of ideas to stay healthy and run fast. "Drink water, sleep early, and stop checking your stock prices while running!" she said.

Mark's girlfriend Chloe laughed when she saw him in tiny running shorts. "You look like a lost tomato!" she said.

But Mark did not give up. Mark remains dedicated to training as a professional runner. Now he runs every morning. He is still slow, but at least the cat is afraid of him now. And Chloe? She now joins him, wearing even tinier shorts.

Questions

1. What does "dedicated" mean?

A) Lazy and sleepy

B) Being devoted to a task with strong commitment and loyalty

C) Rich and famous

D) Fast and healthy

2. Why is Mark described as "dedicated" in the story?

A) He makes lots of money every year.

B) He stops running because Chloe laughs at him.

C) He continues training every day even when running is difficult.

D) He buys the most expensive running shoes.