The Hunger Games trilogy

 

The Hunger Games trylogy is a science-fiction thriller series written by Suzanne Collins. The trilogy consists of The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. The series recently ranked second, bested only by Harry Potter, in NPR's poll of the top 100 teen novels.

In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided between 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger representatives, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives.

English proverbs

*Match these English proverbs with the Spanish ones.

A) Don't judge a book by its cover.

B) A stitch in time saves nine.
C) The early bird catches the worm.
D) Every cloud has a silver lining.
E) Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can do today.
F) Better safe than sorry.
G) All that glitters is not gold.
H) Better late than never.
I) He that would have the fruit must climb the tree.
J) If you think the worst, you won't be far wrong.
K) Let bygones be bygones.
L) Love will find a way.


1) Más vale prevenir que curar.
2) No hay mal que por bien no venga.
3) Piensa mal y acertarás.
4) Las apariencias engañan.
5) Lo pasado, pasado está.
6) El amor todo lo puede.
7) Más vale una colorada que ciento amarilla.
8) A quien madruga Dios le ayuda.
9) Quien algo quiere, algo le cuesta.
10) No dejes para mañana lo que puedas hacer hoy.
11) No es oro todo lo que brilla.
12) Mejor tarde que nunca.

In case you speak a different language, could you find the similar proverb?

Champions For Africa

 Yesterday at Sevilla's Sánchez Pizjuán people met to show their appreciation for Freddie Kanoute, while also raised funds for African children, in the fifth annual ''Champions for Africa'' game. Thirty-three thousand people gathered in the stadium to support UNICEF's African programmes for infant survival. More than 540.000 euros were raised for Kanoute Foundation, thanks to the SMSs and sold tickets.

 Frédéric Kanouté 

 Frédéric Oumar Kanouté (born 2 September 1977)  is a French-born Malian footballer, who played for Sevilla FC since 2005 until 2011-2012. Currently plays for Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan.  

An avid supporter of many humanitarian causes, Freddy established the Kanouté Foundation (Development Trust, UK) to promote causes close to his heart. The charity, which also has branches in France, Spain and Mali, opened its flagship project the Sakina Children's Village (Mali) in 2010.