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Small and skinny
I am fourteen and very sad because I am small and skinny. I eat a lot and I don’t understand why I don’t gain weight. Sometimes I pig out, but it makes no difference to my weight. My legs are like two matchsticks! I hate miniskirts and leggings because of that. In almost every magazine I read about how to lose weight, but I can’t find any suggestion about my problem. What can I do to put on some weight?
I hope to get an answer soon.


Terribly shy…
My problem may be silly, but it’s ruining my life. I am terribly shy and it makes me feel very embarrassed and depressed. I can’t talk to people that are more popular, more confident or more handsome than me. I also feel embarrassed when I have to speak up in front of my class and talk to girls. I try to be natural, but I blush and get scared in such situations. My voice doesn’t come out. My parents just tell me I’ll grow out of it, but I’m not so sure. What can I do? Are there any books I can read to help me?
Answer soon, please.
Shy, 15, from Lancaster, UK
Answer the questions.
a) In Sad’s opinion, what are her legs like?
b) What clothes doesn’t she like to wear?
c) What does she want to do?
d) How does Shy feel about his problem?
e) What do his parents say about his shyness?

Answer 1

Resposta:

a) Like two matchsticks

b) Miniskirts and leggings

c) Gain weight

d) It makes him embarassed and depressed

e) He will grow out of it

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