Some phrasal verbs with "COME"
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Reading Comprehension 1 - 1st Year Bach

A growing number of boys are suffering from anorexia, the so-called slimmers' disease normally associated with girls. Almost half of the clinics for young people with eating disorders say there is a 'hidden and growing' problem among boys. Official figures say about one in ten cases of anorexia affect boys and young men.


However most specialists think people are not aware of the problem in boys and crucial symptoms are being missed by family doctors. This is in part because eating disorders in boys are often hidden by an obsession with exercise. Dramatic weight loss can go unnoticed among boys because it may be explained by the sport and other physical activity that they do, said psychiatrists interviewed in the survey for the BBC's Six O'Clock News tonight. 'Teen magazines, school health programmes and even professional literature is full of warning and references only to anorexic girls,' said one psychiatrist. 'It's not surprising it's the last thing parents, teachers and doctors look for in boys.'


One anorexia victim was 12-year-old George Ramsay, who - after being teased and called 'Fatty' in school - decided in the summer of 2000 to go on a diet. At first, his parents were pleased. But by Christmas, his weight had dropped from about 91/2 stone to 71/2 stone. In May 2001, George was taken to Orchard Lodge, an eating disorders clinic near his home in Somerset. 'By now, he was down to 61/2 stone and looked awful,' said his mother, Annette. 'Doctors said if he didn't start eating, he would die. It was hard for him, but he finally did it and we're very proud of him.

George, now 15, says he decided to get fit for the rugby season. 'I wasn't fat, but a bit overweight. I decided to stop eating fat and carbohydrates. I used to tell my parents I was going to have lunch at school, but I didn't do it.' At first, he was pleased with losing weight. 'I could walk around confident that I looked good. 'It felt excellent.' But after a few months, he began to feel bad. 'My energy levels were low and I slept half the day. I suspected something wasn't right, but never felt I had an eating disorder. 'I wanted to get better. I started to feel that I had to eat but it was very difficult - I felt so guilty and horrible by eating that no words can describe it.' However he now says other teenagers should know recovering is possible.


1. Summarize the text in your own words as far as possible. (50 words maximum)

2. Find in the text synonyms for:

1. people who are trying to lose weight 
2. poll, investigation of public opinion
3. increasing, getting bigger
4. make fun of someone, laugh at someone
5. disease, illness 
6. happy, satisfied 

3. Answer the questions in your own words as far as possible:

1. Is anorexia an important problem among boys nowadays? 
2. What are the reasons why parents and doctors are sometimes not aware that boys suffer from anorexia? 
3. Why did George decide to lose weight? 
4. When did he realize that he had a serious problem? 
5. Was it easy for him to solve his problem? 

4. Writing: In your opinion, what are the reasons why so many young people are obsessed with their body shape and weight nowadays?

Dumb ways to die

"Dumb Ways to Die" is a song by Australian band Tangerine Kitty. The Melbourne Metro created this awesome animated video-clip as a reminder that getting hit by a train is the dumbest way to die.

And, what does DUMB mean?

In formal English the adjective DUMB /dʌm/ means UNABLE TO SPEAK, but in informal English it is used as a synonym for STUPID. This is the sense in which it is used in this funny song suggested by María González. Hope you enjoy it!

What would you do if today was your last day?

A song to make you think:
"If today was your last day" by Nickelback
(suggested by Elsa)

My best friend gave me the best advice

He said each day's a gift and not a given right

Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind

And try to take the path less travelled by

That first step you take is the longest path

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too lateCould you say goodbye to yesterday?Would you live each moment like your lastLeave old pictures in the past?Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?What if, what if, if today was your last day?

Against the grain should be a way of lifeWhat's worth the price is always worth the fightEvery second counts 'cause there's no second trySo live like you're never living twiceDon't take the free ride in your own life

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too lateCould you say goodbye to yesterday?Would you live each moment like your last?Leave old pictures in the past?Donate every dime you had?

And would you call those friends you never see?Reminisce old memories?Would you forgive your enemies?And would you find that one you're dreaming of?Swear up and down to God aboveThat you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?

If today was your last dayWould you make your mark by mending a broken heart?You know it's never too late to shoot for the starsRegardless of who you are

So do whatever it takes'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this lifeLet nothing stand in your way'Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too lateCould you say goodbye to yesterday?Would you live each moment like your last?Leave old pictures in the past?Donate every dime you had?

And would you call those friends you never see?Reminisce old memories?Would you forgive your enemies?And would you find that one you're dreaming ofSwear up and down to God aboveThat you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?

Are you a procrastinator?

Do you know what procrastination is? A clue: "cras" is a Latin word that means "tomorrow".

We procrastinate when we delay or postpone action, when we put something off till another day or time. Do you consider yourself a procrastinator? This map can help you understand the concept:

Click here if you want to take a look at an approximate translation: http://adpv.tumblr.com/image/36213037471

Quiz 4 - 2nd Year ESO

Here is our 4th quiz for you

1 extra point in our next exam for the first student who sends correct answers to these questions (in English, of course!):

1. When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

2. Who participated in that celebration?

3. What were they celebrating?

4. What is Black Friday?

5. What do many people do that day?

6. What is the connection between this boat and Thanksgiving?

                                                                                 Good luck! 

Who's that girl?

1st Year ESO - Quiz 4

One extra point in our next test for the first student who sends correct answers to these questions (in English, of course!):

1. What is the name of this painting?
2. What is the real name of the woman in the painting?
3. Who painted it? When? What style is it?
4. How were the author of the painting and that woman related?