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Comparatives - Superlatives Workshop2

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BASIC ENGLISH 3
COMPARATIVES & SUPERLATIVES WORKSHOP
2021-1
NAME: ________________________________________________________ DATE: ____________________________

COMPARATIVES & SUPERLATIVES

EXPLANATION:
COMPARATIVES
SUPERLATIVES

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PRACTICE
is more expansive then the pack motel
is more pupular than tea
is nearer then is longer
is longer then toyota auris
is valuabler then nymoheas by monet
nice good

friedtliest happiest latest worst farther


driest

driest
frientliest
farther
fastest
the oldest Edinburgh castle
the most popular Edinburgh castle
the smallest windsor castle
The biggest Dove castle

READING

READ THE TEXT BELOW


SAO PAULO AN ALPHA WORLD CITY

São Paulo is the largest city in South America and the third most populous of the world, with
more than 10 million inhabitants. It is the economical capital of Brazil and a very busy place.
It is also the richest in culture, parks and museums.
São Paulo is centered around the Praça da Sé, where there is a stone mark symbolizing the
“point zero” of the city. The subway system is cheap and efficient but it covers only a few
areas of the city, although extensions are being made. The most interesting neighborhoods
and places to visit include Jardins, Itaim and The Ibirapuera Park.
The main tourist attractions in the city include the different neighborhoods with their special
Italian, Japanese or Arabic influence. They have their own characteristic atmosphere and it
is a lot of fun to walk around, go to one of the many small restaurants or have a drink
somewhere.
Brazilians say that Paulistanos (São Paulo locals) live to work and to eat which is certainly
true. Food in São Paulo is the best in the country. You can find it from a variety of restaurants
from the simplest delivery place to the fine expensive ones.
São Paulo is also very much a party town. You can get stuck in the traffic in the middle of the night when party animals
return from their hunt.
Automotive traffic in São Paulo is complicated, especially in main routes all along the weekdays and gets worse at rush
hours (from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ). On the weekend traffic is good with some impediments in
places where there are bars, shopping centers or other public attractions.
São Paulo has the largest underground transportation system in Brazil the “Metro”. However, it is not as comprehensive
as the trains in Europe or North America but it covers the most important areas.

CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER TO THE QUESTIONS WHICH FOLLOW.

1. What time does the traffic get worse in São Paulo?


a) It gets worse during rush hours.
b) From 8 to 10 a.m. only.
c) In the mornings, from 8 to 10 a.m. and in the evenings from 6 to 8. p.m.

2. Where is São Paulo located?


a) São Paulo is between Itaim and Ibirapuera park.
b) It is centered where there in a Stone Mark .
c) It is near a beach.

3) Why is São Paulo the largest city in South America?


a) Because of the amount of inhabitants, it has more than 10 million people.
b) Because it has a variety in museums and parks which attracts many tourists.
c) Because of its growing economics and rich culture.

4) Who are the Paulistanos ?


a) People who work in popular restaurants around São Paulo.
b) The local people from the largest city of South America.
c) It is not mentioned in the text.

5) What are the most interesting neighborhoods in the city?


a) Jardins and Itaim are included as the most fascinating ones.
b) There is only one which is Praça da Sé.
c) The most interesting ones are those who have foreign influences.

WRITING

Using the information from the chart below write a 90-word paragraph making a comparison between two Los Angeles
and New York. You need to include adjectives, comparatives and superlatives, places that people can visit and the
activities that you can do there. Do not forget to include linking words: First, second, and, so, because, but, then, finally.

City Places to visit Population Area Settled Temperature

Los Angeles -Malibú i 3,857,799 1781 57.2 degrees F


-Beverly Hills nhabitant 469.3 (January)
-Disneyland s square 74.1 degrees F
-Grauman’s Chinese miles (July)
Theater
-Hollywood’s walk of
fame.
New York -Statue of Liberty 8,336,697 308.9 1625 31.8F (January)
-Times Square square 76.7 F (July)
-Central Park inhabitants miles
-Broadway
-Brooklyn Bridge
-Empire State

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LISTENING

MY FAVORITE COUNTRY

LISTEN TO THE RECORDING AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW.


TRUE FALSE
1. Penny has worked in two countries. _____ _____
2. She likes the weather in Japan and Mexico. _____ _____
3. Food is very important to Penny. _____ _____
4. She doesn't think that there are many types of food in Britain. _____ _____
5. She ate lots of sushi in Japan. _____ _____
6. She didn't learn any Japanese. _____ _____
7. Mexico is her favourite country because of the food. _____ _____

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE ADJECTIVE AND THE/THAN. SOME SENTENCES ARE
COMPARATIVE AND SOME ARE SUPERLATIVE.

1. Kangaroos can jump me. (high)


2. Mexican food is Japanese food. (spicy)
3. This is sofa in the shop. (comfortable)
4. Russia is country in the world. (big)
5. Indian food is food I have tasted. (spicy)
6. Everest is mountain in the world. (high)
7. Trains are buses. (comfortable)
8. Buckingham Palace is much my house. (big)
9. The more he practiced English grammar, he got. (good)

REORDER THE WORDS BELOW TO MAKE SENTENCES

1. THAN HOTTER BRITAIN IS MEXICO

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2. THAN JAPAN COLDER MEXICO WAS

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3. THE HEALTHIEST WAS FOOD JAPANESE

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4. SUNNIEST IS IT COUNTRY THE

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5. THE MORE I GET THE MORE I GET DIFFICULT


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