Fit to Play
Fit to Play
Understanding
At the beginning of the story, Bruno has little interest in training, he just wants to play. Why is it important to train? In this first activity, think about why it's important to train and what might happen if you don't do any training or regular exercise.
Grammar - Multi-Word Verbs
There are lots of multi-word verbs or phrasal verbs in English and somtimes it can be difficult to learn them all. Sometimes it is easy to guess the meaning of a multi-word verb:
"Bruno was so tired he let his opponent run straight past him."
But, sometimes, it can be more difficult, and you might need to look them up in a dictionary:
"Sorry, I didn't understand. Can you run that past me again?"
And some mult-word verbs have three rather than two words to remember:
"He can’t keep up with the play."
There were a few multi-word verbs in this issue of the comic, have a go at the activity and see if you can match the multi-word verb to the right definition to check your understanding. If you want to know more about multi-word verbs, check out the Grammar Pages on our Learn English website.
Vocabulary
"I think I pulled a muscle so I went home early."
"You got up and down the pitch really well."
Have a go at the activity below and see if any of the words or expressions are new for you.
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02/08/2023
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1. He thought training was boring
2. I usually walk on my way to work, today's lifestyle has made people here more lazy and unfit causing many health problems like diabetes and hypertension.
3. Mohamed Salah.
4. I learn them by reading.
02/08/2023 17:10
Manchester City
383
1. He thought training was boring
2. I usually walk on my way to work, today's lifestyle has made people here more lazy and unfit causing many health problems like diabetes and hypertension.
3. Mohamed Salah.
4. I learn them by reading.
08/06/2022
points
What do you think?
Modern lifestyle is causing many health problems all over the world.
I make jogging and some work-out daily.
Phrases
He wasn't being nowhere to be seen or found when needed.
I would rather be watching football match than soap opera.
08/06/2022 17:43
Tottenham Hotspur
5558
What do you think?
Modern lifestyle is causing many health problems all over the world.
I make jogging and some work-out daily.
Phrases
He wasn't being nowhere to be seen or found when needed.
I would rather be watching football match than soap opera.
26/03/2022
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Bruno thinks rather be playing than training.
26/03/2022 10:36
Manchester United
738
Bruno thinks rather be playing than training.
04/03/2021
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Because he just likes to play rather than to train.
I'm used to do street runnings, play football and tp train strength at the gym. In my country people are estimulated to stay healthy by eating better, having resting times every day but specially by having a exercise routine every day. We have a lot of parks, gyms or even beaches that offers practice spaces.
I think that is Spurs's Harry Kane!
I don't know if I'm quite learning or understanding phrasal verbs the way I should be, but I think that listening podcasts, talking to my wife and doing lessons like this one are helping me getting there.
04/03/2021 18:57
Arsenal
1512
Because he just likes to play rather than to train.
I'm used to do street runnings, play football and tp train strength at the gym. In my country people are estimulated to stay healthy by eating better, having resting times every day but specially by having a exercise routine every day. We have a lot of parks, gyms or even beaches that offers practice spaces.
I think that is Spurs's Harry Kane!
I don't know if I'm quite learning or understanding phrasal verbs the way I should be, but I think that listening podcasts, talking to my wife and doing lessons like this one are helping me getting there.
05/07/2020
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Because he thinks he’s good enough.
I usually go cycling and go for a run at the weekends.
I think of players who got lots of injuries like Phil Jones of Manchester United.
05/07/2020 10:05
Manchester United
6539
Because he thinks he’s good enough.
I usually go cycling and go for a run at the weekends.
I think of players who got lots of injuries like Phil Jones of Manchester United.
17/06/2020
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Good lesson!
17/06/2020 16:26
Newcastle United
1505
Good lesson!
11/03/2020
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- Because he says it it boring;
- I don't regularly exercise; Yes, it is, because they don't do exercises and eat bad food;
- Mohamed Salah;
11/03/2020 18:46
Liverpool
57
- Because he says it it boring;
- I don't regularly exercise; Yes, it is, because they don't do exercises and eat bad food;
- Mohamed Salah;
16/04/2017
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Bruno wanted to last for the whole 90 minutes of the match, quiz question number 4 we chose that Bruno wanted to run longer, so he could play, yet the quiz answer said that he wanted to run faster, I think both are right. Also there are a lot of spelling mistakes in the summaries of each comic section, perhaps the proof reader should go over the text one more time...
16/04/2017 09:40
Everton
317
Bruno wanted to last for the whole 90 minutes of the match, quiz question number 4 we chose that Bruno wanted to run longer, so he could play, yet the quiz answer said that he wanted to run faster, I think both are right. Also there are a lot of spelling mistakes in the summaries of each comic section, perhaps the proof reader should go over the text one more time...
17/04/2017
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Hi CaroleAnnMarie1
Thanks for pointing that out. I agree; the question isn't very good. I'll change it.
I'll take a look through the summaries and see if I can find the spelling mistakes.
Thanks
Jack - The Premier Skills English Team
17/04/2017 10:04
Arsenal
560
Hi CaroleAnnMarie1
Thanks for pointing that out. I agree; the question isn't very good. I'll change it.
I'll take a look through the summaries and see if I can find the spelling mistakes.
Thanks
Jack - The Premier Skills English Team
15/06/2016
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Bruno didn't want to train probably because he couldn't realise how important it is to stay fit and work on his physical fitness.
15/06/2016 08:36
Stoke City
271
Bruno didn't want to train probably because he couldn't realise how important it is to stay fit and work on his physical fitness.
15/06/2016
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Usually I do push ups and pull ups at home. I also run two times a week and during a summer I swim a lot.
15/06/2016 08:36
Stoke City
271
Usually I do push ups and pull ups at home. I also run two times a week and during a summer I swim a lot.
02/03/2016
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Since he thinks it's boring.
I go to gym and play football.
Yes of course.Because the people aren't moving in their daily life.
Manchester City.
02/03/2016 20:58
Leicester City
1761
Since he thinks it's boring.
I go to gym and play football.
Yes of course.Because the people aren't moving in their daily life.
Manchester City.
21/02/2016
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I think it is Theo Wallcot he is fast and good in skills, and i think Sturidge.
21/02/2016 15:51
Liverpool
3705
I think it is Theo Wallcot he is fast and good in skills, and i think Sturidge.
21/02/2016
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I do not have a specific way to learn phrsal verbs.
21/02/2016 15:49
Liverpool
3705
I do not have a specific way to learn phrsal verbs.
21/02/2016
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I do not do any exercises,the lifestyle is different from a person to another and being healthy is always good.
21/02/2016 15:46
Liverpool
3705
I do not do any exercises,the lifestyle is different from a person to another and being healthy is always good.
21/02/2016
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Because he thinks it is boring.
21/02/2016 15:44
Liverpool
3705
Because he thinks it is boring.
18/02/2016
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I am trying to learn the phrasal verb as part of a sentence or phrase. Another good way to learn it is to look out for phrasal verbs in your favourite songs or films.
18/02/2016 18:37
Arsenal
3557
I am trying to learn the phrasal verb as part of a sentence or phrase. Another good way to learn it is to look out for phrasal verbs in your favourite songs or films.
23/02/2016
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@aragorn1986, thanks for your advice!)
23/02/2016 16:58
Arsenal
2453
@aragorn1986, thanks for your advice!)
18/02/2016
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I think it is Mahrez who other players can't keep up with. And maybe H.Kane.
18/02/2016 18:34
Arsenal
3557
I think it is Mahrez who other players can't keep up with. And maybe H.Kane.
18/02/2016
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I find it quite difficult to learn phrasal verbs in English. It would be great if someone could share their tips/hints on how to learn them in a more effective way.
18/02/2016 15:25
Arsenal
2453
I find it quite difficult to learn phrasal verbs in English. It would be great if someone could share their tips/hints on how to learn them in a more effective way.
18/02/2016
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I think it's Jamie Vardy who other Premier League players have the most problems keeping up with. He is so fast!
18/02/2016 15:22
Arsenal
2453
I think it's Jamie Vardy who other Premier League players have the most problems keeping up with. He is so fast!
18/02/2016
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Like in many other countries, today's lifestyle is causing a lot of health problems even in my country. People usually don't have time to exercise because of the lack of time, they usually don't eat healthy food for the same reason and for the financials and they are constantly under the stress. I believe that the state should give benefits to the people who are willing to start their own business or move to the countryside.
18/02/2016 15:12
Arsenal
3557
Like in many other countries, today's lifestyle is causing a lot of health problems even in my country. People usually don't have time to exercise because of the lack of time, they usually don't eat healthy food for the same reason and for the financials and they are constantly under the stress. I believe that the state should give benefits to the people who are willing to start their own business or move to the countryside.
18/02/2016
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Usually I do push ups and pull ups at home. I also run two times a week and during a summer I swim a lot.
18/02/2016 15:06
Arsenal
3557
Usually I do push ups and pull ups at home. I also run two times a week and during a summer I swim a lot.
18/02/2016
points
Bruno didn't want to train probably because he couldn't realise how important it is to stay fit and work on his physical fitness.
18/02/2016 15:02
Arsenal
3557
Bruno didn't want to train probably because he couldn't realise how important it is to stay fit and work on his physical fitness.