February If you don’t come in February, I’ll have to tell you a couple of things: That I don’t forget you, That I never did, That I didn’t even try, That life is sadder If you don’t come to lighten up my life, That every part of my body hurts Since you have left me. That I miss you, That, surprisingly, I’m still alive and I don’t cry for you, That music doesn’t sound the same But Spinetta makes me feel good. (I don’t think you hate him already). That I don’t believe you at all When you say you don’t love me. That I don’t understand How you could stop doing it. That reading your name is bittersweet And books sheets are empty pages That don’t make anybody feel better. That your favourite shirt is stained And I apologise for not taking care of it. That I set fire to you so many times, But I always rescued your ashes So That I could sleep with them. That letting someone freeze to die in summer Is worse than letting them with flowers of spring in their hands. That July is wise, But doesn’t shelter me anymore. That there are a million whys And this could last an hour of lines. That I miss you every day That life is long, man, And I’m running out of time. That we lost more than what we won And wasting minutes was Your worst betrayal towards me. That I forgive you for everything, Just like the song says, For coming and leaving. That I could never leave your memories behind. That thank you for everything. That I love you so much, More than I could ever admit. That I will always write about you, That I would repeat it all again, Even the mistakes. I wish you the best, love. Don’t cry. Goodbyes sometimes, Very few times, Are better Than rapprochement, and we certainly know it very well.

Sport as a compulsory school subject Although not many children and teenagers like doing sport, it is essential for us to exercise our bodies every now and then, especially for children. One advantage of doing sport is that it is very good for kids' health. Another positive aspect is that it encourages them to exercise their bodies instead of staying at home, watching tv. An additional point is that as a compulsory subject, it allows children a chance of physical activity and they can't refuse to do it. On the other hand, a drawback of doing sport is that many children and teenagers find it boring. Another negative aspect is that not everybody like doing it. A further argument against it is that it may make you feel tired and with body aching. In conclusion, I would say that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Even though doing sport may be boring, it is very important for our health.

Essential devices in our daily life Have you ever felt happy and grateful for the existence of a modern domestic appliance? I definitely have, and I must confess that there are two of them that make my life much easier. Firstly, there's the portable charger. I don't know what I would do if it didn't exist. One of the advantages is that I can carry it anywhere I go. In addition, one of the most important things is that you don't need a plug to charge your phone when using the portable charger. Nevertheless, you must charge it first if you want to use it when you're not at home. Subsequently, there's the microwave. This device is almost better than the portable charger even though they are not related. Honestly, it simplifies my life every time I am in a hurry. I am sure I would spend a lot of my time using the cooker, waiting for the food to heat if the microwave didn't exist. Moreover, it can heat anything and, what's best, in just a few minutes! Of course, there are many others devices that are very useful for our day-to-day, but I think these two things are essential in our lifes. They may not be necessary for everybody, but at least, they are for me.

Word formation 4 Hello! I have to complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. I CANNOT change it. Can somebody tell me if these sentences are right? 1) Pedro didn't use to be so thin. THAN Pedro is THINER THAN HE USED TO be. 2) This exercise is much easier than the last one. NEARLY This exercise is NEARLY AS EASY AS the last one 3) Jamie's mobile is very similar to mine. LOT There is not A LOT OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Jamie's mobile phone and mine. 4) I've never known anyone as clever as Hilary. THE Hilary is THE CLEVEREST GIRL I HAVE ever known. 5) There are more boys than girls in our class. AS There are NOT AS MANY GIRLS as boys in our class. 6) My house is as big as yours. SAME My house_____________ yours. (I'm not sure how to complete this sentence)

Is this right? A further argument against it is that you have to share the same bathroom and you may wait a long time until your siblings let you in. I hate it when my sister does it, especially when I am in a hurry.

Word formation 3 Hello! I have to complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. I CANNOT change it. Can somebody tell me if these sentences are right? 1) You should put an extra jumper on so that you don't get cold. ORDER You should put an extra jumper on IN ORDER NOT TO GET cold. 2) The workers were offered a three per cent pay increase but they didn't accept it. TURNED The workers TURNED DOWN AN OFFER of a three per cent pay increase. 3) Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year? MIND Have you MADE UP YOUR MIND ABOUT where you're going on holidays this year? 4) You really ought to complain to the manager about the service. MAKE You really should__________________to the manager about the service. ( I'm not sure how to complete this sentence) 5) He left early because he didn't want to miss the last bus. AS He left early SO AS NOT TO MISS the last bus. 6) I've kept the receipt for the shirt because it may not fit you. CASE I've kept the receipt for the shirt IN CASE IT DOESN'T fit you.

Word formation 2 Hello! I have to complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. I CANNOT change it. Can somebody tell me if these sentences are right? 1) I'd prefer you not to wear those jeans to the wedding. RATHER I'D rather you not to wear THOSE JEANS TO THE WEDDING. 2) He's a good guitar player, and he also has an excellent singing voice. WELL IN ADDITION of playing the guitar well, HE HAS AN EXCELLENT SINGING VOICE. 3) Because it was so cold, we didn't have a barbecue. PREVENTED THE COLD WEATHER prevented him of having A BARBECUE. 4) We demanded to see the hotel manager. SEEING WE_______________________ THE HOTEL MANAGER. I'm not sure what I should put in number 6

Word formation Hello! I have to complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Can somebody help me? The first sentence is: Sven missed the meeting because his flight was delayed by three hours. The word given is RESULT The sencond sentence is: Sven missed the meeting as a ___________ delayed by three hours. Is it right if I say ' Sven missed the meeting as a resault of having his flight delayed by three hours'?

Reported questions Hello, I had to complete these sentences and I want to know if they are right. Can you help me? 1) How long have you been a doctor? * THE INTERVIEWER ASKED HER how long she had been a doctor. 2)What made you decide to enter the medical profession? *HE ALSO ASKED HER what had made her decide to enter the medical profession. 3) How many patients do you see each day on average? *HE WANTED TO KNOW how many patients I saw each day on average. 4) Do your friends often ask you for medical advice? *HE WONDERED if her friends often asked her for medical aldvice. 5) Are you planning to retire soon? *HE ASKED HER if she was planning to rerire soon.