Exercises from 'Dr Atkins diet''

1. What did Dr. Atkins' diet consist of and how was it received by doctors and by ordinary people?

The text mentions the weight-loss plan proposed Dr. Atkins who advises a group of foods. However, nutritionists don't agree with the diet because these foods don't have essential nutrients.

2. Do you think people should watch their weight?

From my point of view people should watch their weight but always with the help of a nutritionist who recommended an appropriate diet and beneficial to our health. However, people shouldn’t follow this kind of dangerous diets.

Italian lesson, Monty Python Flying Circus (1x01)

#2 Famous movie quotes: It's Wonderful Life

"What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. Hey. That's a pretty good idea. I'll give you the moon, Mary." George Bailey (James Stewart)

#1 Famous movie quotes: Taxi Driver

"You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Then who the hell else are you talkin' to? You talkin' to me? Well, I'm the only one here. Who the f**k do you think you're talking to? Oh, yeah? Okay! [whips out gun] Huh?"  -Travis Bickle (Robert de Niro)

Exercises from 'The Cronicle of Coca Cola''

5. Was the selling of Coca Cola very successful in its first year?

The text mentions that Coca Cola wasn't very successful in its first year. For example, in Jacob's Pharmacy only nine porcions of drink were sold through a day and benefit a total of $50 for year. However, the cost of production was higher than its sale ($70). So, the early years weren't very happily.

6. Which is your favorite soft drink and in which occasions do you usually have it?

From my point of view Pepsi is better than Coca Cola because the second soft drink is sweeter than the first, consequently my favorite soft drink is Pepsi. However, I like other drinks such as Seven Up, Fanta or Nestea too. I usually take these drinks on holidays of summer and any other day that I want.

Exercises from 'The pencil is 150 years old'

5. What are the main differences between graphite and lead?

The text mentions some differences between graphite and lead. For example, graphite writes not only darker than lead but also softer and more breakable than lead. Moreover, lead is a material heavier than graphite therefore is more difficult to use.

6. Which do you think are the reasons for the popularity of pencils as writing instruments?

From my point of view pencils have changed our way of writing, hence is one of the most popular and materials used. In addition to help us in our day by day to take notes and write things to rebember in another time. I think that pencil is one of the best discovery of all time.