consistent

 consistent

= staying the same or acting in the same way over time

Mark is consistent with his morning runs, even when work gets busy. 

Mark is consistent in keeping up with the latest IT news.

Susan is consistent with her studies, even during busy weeks.

Susan is consistent in making time for sports.

Susan is consistent about practicing with her university sports team.

Some synonyms and antonyms for “consistent”:

Synonyms:

Steady

Regular

Reliable

Constant

Antonyms:

Inconsistent

Irregular

Unreliable

Erratic

Question: 

Mark follows the same running schedule every week. Which word describes his routine?

A) Consistent

B) Random

C) Rare

D) Unusual  

The Unexpected Personal Trainer

Mark is consistent with his morning runs, even when work gets busy. As a successful IT businessman and professional runner, he treats his weekend jogs along the river pond like sacred meditation. On this particular morning, Mark bumped into his sporty niece, Susan.

Dressed head-to-toe in her signature spy-black shirt and trousers—channeling her alter ego, Susan Bond—she was stretching by the bicycle lane.

“Morning, Uncle Mark! I am ready for any mission!” Susan grinned.

“Just a peaceful run, Susan,” Mark laughed.

They started jogging together side by side down the bicycle lane, enjoying the crisp air. Suddenly, a fluffy little poodle named Wang Choi and its owner appeared right ahead of them on the bicycle path. As Susan and Mark sped past, Wang Choi took it as a personal challenge. Seeing them run so happily annoyed the tiny dog. With an explosive burst of energy, the poodle broke free from its leash, let out a fierce bark, and went into full pursuit.

“Wang Choi! Don’t run too fast! I can’t catch you!” the exhausted owner screamed from far behind.

Fueled by sheer terror and competitive spirit, Susan and Mark accelerated to Olympic speeds. Wang Choi was right at their heels, barking like a furry missile. In a matter of seconds, the trio tore down the bicycle lane at lightning speed, blowing past dozens of shocked cyclists who pulled over in absolute disbelief.

After sprinting half a mile, they finally looked back and realized Wang Choi had given up and turned around to find a fire hydrant. Panting heavily, Susan and Mark collapsed onto a nearby park bench, gasping for breath.

Mark wiped his sweat and sighed, “Well… that dog is really a good pacer!”

Susan chuckled as her soccer-player lungs recovered. “Honestly? If we have a coach like Wang Choi every day, I’m going to break my personal best by tomorrow!”

Why does Wang Choi start running after Mark and Susan?

A. Because Wang Choi is trying to look for Susan’s dropped leash

B. Because Wang Choi gets excited and annoyed, treating their running as a challenge

C. Because the dog wants to chase cyclists on purpose

D. Because Wang Choi is lost and looking for its owner

In the line “that dog is really a good pacer,” what does “pacer” mean?

A. Someone or something that helps set a steady speed for exercise

B. Someone who stops people from running

C. A type of dog collar used on pets

D. A person who trains athletes only for races