Chapter 1: Illness And Medicine

get himself checked out= hacerse revisar

Splitting headache = terrible dolor de cabeza
over-the-counter pain relievers= analgésicos de venta libre
subtle nods = guiños sutiles
curb= freno
to wander around= deambular
ordeal= prueba

Comprehension Questions

1. D)
2. C)/B)
3. B)
4. B)
5. A)

Summary

This chapter is about a young man named John who he was 30 years old and have
difficulty to breath. He has symptoms relate to a smoker but he has never smoked in his
life. He decided to go see his doctor and this did complete routine checkup. Finally,
after the examination doctor said to John, he had asthma. To solve it he must use an
inhaler and take pain relievers, immediately to curb his symptoms. Therefore, John
change state of bad health to a quality of life some better, but firstly he should change
his diet.
Chapter 2: Food

cucumbers, croutons= pepinos,picatostes

dressing= vendaje/aliño
small dab= Pequeño toque
Kale=col rizada
Cravings= antojos
Junk food= comida chatarra

Comprehension Questions

1. C)
2. D)
3. B)
4. C)
5. C)

Summary

This chapter tell us to readers diet took John for more than15 weeks. When, John started
the diet had a goal to lose weight. Mainly, five kilograms. He preferred to eat light meal
for lunch such as spinach salad, tomato soup and other healthy food. His daily routine
he ate for breakfast oatmeal with a cup of coffee without sugar. But when he was
beginning 15 week his energy started dropping while his appetite and hunger started
rising quickly. Therefore, he changed his diet for fast food with high calories. He
arrived to home and didn´t feel like cook anything. Unfortunately, he didn´t realize and
several weeks later he gained an additional five more kilos on top of that. Finally, he
learned that starting his diet must be slowly cutting down calories.
Chapter 3: SPORT

Comprehension Questions

1. B)
2. C)
3. A)
4. D)
5. B)

Summary

John decided that he should take care of better than before. He started to do sport. He
though the best option was jogging. After time, he stopped running because John was
extremely bored. Change of routine in the next step. John’s friend´s invited him to come
lift weight after work. They commit to a workout program that focused on chest, back,
shoulders, legs and arms. After working out walking on the treadmills or sweating it out
in the sauna for 10 minutes. Finally, he stopped lifting weight because the workout was
too intense and competitive. John preferred going to yoga class since feeling refreshed
and excited.

Chapter 4: Hobbies
Relatable: relacionable
Workaholic: adicta al trabajo
Nerd out: empollon/a

Comprehension Questions

1. D
2. B)
3. A)
4. C)
5. C)
 Summary

John wanted to know one of those girls from yoga class. Her goal was found something
in common with one of them and make a connection. Hobbies’ John was very common,
for example, he likes watching TV and movies. He knew to three girls’ yoga class for a
time everyone. Finally, he hadn´t success in his first and second appointment because
they didn´t make a good connection. Luckily for him, last girl called Jenny who was
interested in sports, read books via audiobooks had mutual hobby as many as the had. In
the end, they had the best chemistry and decided to start dating more often.

Chapter 5: Work
disciplined harshly: disciplinado con dureza
turn out that way: resultar de esa manera

Comprehension Questions
1. D)
2. B)/C
3. A)
4. B)/D
5. B)

Summary

John had a work life quite stressful and anxiety. He worked at an office for an insurance
company, while the pay was good the workload was being overwhelming. John´s boss
had to be strict with all the employees, one mistake and the company could cost a small
fortune. Insurance is a difficult business since are very things to do during working day.
In addition, John though when he made it to retirement or wondered him because hadn´t
chosen other college degree, for example, becoming a computer programmer or playing
baseball at the professional level. On the other hand, if he had not colleagues, he would
suffer anxiety or depression since is very common workplace. Finally, he asked himself
when things or people will change? Concluding that something must be done to change.
CHAPTER 6: Animals and Nature

Squirrel: ardilla
Deer grazing: ciervos pastando
Wagged: mover/menear
Scatter: dispersar
Groundhog: marmota

Comprehension Questions

1. D)
2. B)
3. C)/B)
4. A)
5. C)

SUMMARY
John to relieve some of the stress he had been accumulating in his job, he decided a
nature walks. He Heard that spending a day or two in the mountains would be a Good
idea for his mental health. He booked an Apartment where was wildlife animal very
diverse such as squirrels, foxes or groundhog. John was unsure where to begin hiking,
but this question was answered when he saw other hikers. Once there, he could see the
life flowing through every detail. As the sun was setting, the nature walk can become
quite dangerous to remain in the Wood. He prefers to avoid nighttime predators and
pick
it up his backpack to return home. Very tired from the trip, he sat in his car wondering
about when he´d come back this place. Main difference would be the next time he
would be accompanied with Jenny.