Question

which statement best expresses the authors point of view? a the author believes that only people who are very fit can run a marathon. b the author thinks women should not be allowed to run in marathons. c the author believes everyone should run a marathon. d the author thinks that marathons improve body performance.

Explanation:

To determine the author's point of view, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Saying only very fit people can run a marathon is too restrictive and not a typical positive authorial view about marathons.
• Option B: Suggesting women should not run marathons is a negative and discriminatory view, unlikely to be an author's point of view in a general context about marathons.
• Option C: Stating everyone should run a marathon is extreme, as marathons are physically demanding and not suitable for everyone.
• Option D: The idea that marathons improve body performance is a positive and reasonable view about the benefits of marathons, which is a common authorial perspective on such topics.

Answer:

D. The author thinks that marathons improve body performance.