Question

Read the passage.

Many would-be runners have trouble getting motivated. There are, however, many ways to increase one’s motivation. An old pair of jeans that no longer fits or a photograph of oneself during a healthier period may inspire a person to begin running. Also, the more often people exercise, the more motivated they feel. Running becomes an activity people make time for on a regular basis because of the positive way it makes them feel.
What problem is discussed in this paragraph?


New runners sometimes lack the motivation to run.
When runners feel better, they will run.
The runner’s jeans don’t fit.
Motivation is not necessary to serious runners.

Answer 1

The problem discussed in the paragraph is self motivation. How the more you excerise the more motivated you become.

Answer 2

The answer is A: New runners sometimes lack the motivation to run.

 When someone wants to starr a new project of any nature, sometimes they experience a lack of motivation. So it is with runners also, and some need an extra push to get started. The passage presents some suggestionsfor motivation, like showing clothes and pictures so they can compare. It says motivation will grow as they exercice. Finally, it attests that positive results obtained are valid reasons to set a time for exercising.