Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Heather, and I was a heavy favorite to win Sunday’s marathon. After the first ten miles, I was in first place. I was pulling away from the rest of the field. I knew that I was not even running at the pace of which I was capable. There was no way anyone was going to catch me.
About halfway through the race, I was still comfortably in the lead. I passed a water station and grabbed a cup of water from an outstretched hand. The water was cold and refreshing. I gulped it down and reached for another cup without missing a step. I poured the second cup over my head. The cold liquid sent chills down my back and cooled me down for a few seconds.
The next ten or twelve miles passed almost unnoticed. I hadn’t seen my nearest competitor in about an hour. I was sure I was going to win. Then, all of a sudden, a huge brown dog leapt into the road and started chasing me. It was running up beside me and getting in the way of my legs. I was scared! It looked like a nice dog, but I still didn’t know if it wanted to bite me or just to play. I tried shooing it away, and I threw a water cup at it, but nothing stopped that dog. Finally, I jumped the barrier of the track, climbed the nearest tree, and waited as my lead in the race vanished. The dog sat at the base of the trunk and barked at me. From up there, I watched other runners pass by on the way to the finish line.
I am convinced this dog was sent on purpose to rob me of first place. I want you to take the trophy away from Mark Watkins and give it to me. I would have won if not for that dog, and I am the rightful owner of that trophy.
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The writer of this passage believes that her running abilities are greater than any of her competitors. Which statement below shows this point of view?
A.
I got so scared I jumped the barrier of the track.
B.
I was passing a water station and reached out to grab a cup.
C.
I was not even running at the pace of which I was capable.
D.
I am convinced this dog was sent on purpose to rob me.
