Work in pairs. Compare places that you know. Use the comparative from of the adjectives below
beautiful big boring exciting friendly hot small wet
I think my city is more beautiful than ....
5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Compare your opinions about some of the things in the box. Use the Key Phrases and comparative adjectives.
(Thực hành! Làm việc theo cặp. So sánh ý kiến của em về các sự vật trong khung. Sử dụng Key Phrases và tính từ so sánh hơn.)
two cities two sports teams two shops two restaurants or cafés two TV programmes two video games two streets two people |
KEY PHRASES |
Comparing opinions (So sánh các ý kiến) I think... (Tôi nghĩ…) Yes, you're right. (Vâng, bạn đúng rồi.) Really? I think ... (Thật à? Tôi nghĩ…) |
I think Hội An is prettier than Hà Nội. - Really? I think Hà Nội is prettier.
(Tôi nghĩ Hội An đẹp hơn Hà Nội. – Thật à? Tôi nghĩ Hà Nội đẹp hơn.)
- I think Vung Tau is nicer than HCM city. – Yes, you’re right.
(Tôi nghĩ Vũng Tàu đẹp hơn TP HCM. – Vâng, bạn đã đúng.)
- I think Manchester United football team is better than Manchester City one. – Yes, you’re right.
(Tôi nghĩ đội bóng Manchester United giỏi hơn đội bóng Manchester City. – Vâng, bạn đã đúng.)
- I think 20AGAIN shop is cheaper than Méo shop. – Really? I think, Méo shop is cheaper than 20AGAIN.
(Mình thấy shop 20AGAIN rẻ hơn Méo shop. - Có thật không? Mình nghĩ, Méo shop rẻ hơn 20AGAIN.)
- I think Hue Xua restaurant is more expensive than Com Nieu one. – Really? I think, Com Nieu restaurant is more expensive than Hue Xua restaurant.
(Tôi nghĩ quán Huế Xưa đắt hơn Cơm Niêu. - Thật không? Tôi nghĩ, nhà hàng Cơm Niêu đắt hơn nhà hàng Huế Xưa.)
- I think news programme is more informative than game show. – Yes, you’re right.
(Tôi nghĩ chương trình thời sự có thông tin nhiều hơn game show. – Vâng, bạn đã đúng.)
- I think Angry Bird game is funnier than Mario. – Yes, you’re right.
(Tôi nghĩ game Angry bird vui hơn Mario. – Vâng, bạn đã đúng.)
- I think Nguyen Du street is cleaner than Nguyen Trai street. – Really? I think Nguyen Trai street is cleaner than Nguyen Du street.
(Tôi nghĩ đường Nguyễn Du sạch hơn đường Nguyễn Trãi. - Thật không? Tôi nghĩ đường Nguyễn Trãi sạch hơn đường Nguyễn Du.)
- I think my mother is more beautiful than my sister. – Yes, you’re right.
(Tôi nghĩ mẹ tôi đẹp hơn chị tôi. – Vâng, bạn đã đúng.)
Work in pairs. Look at the two objects recycled from magazines. Use comparative adverbs to describe and compare them.
- The photo frame is decorated more colorfully than the bowl.
- The photo frame stands taller than the bowl.
- The bowl is designed more beautifully than the photo frame.
USE IT! Work in pairs. Which of the ideas in the article do you think will happen in the future? Compare your ideas.
A: I doubt we can live until 150 years old.
B: I believe that people in the future won't be like us now, they may be many times smarter and healthier than us.
A: I think in the future, people can move to live on other planets like Mars.
VOCABULARY Work in pairs. Look at the list of personality adjectives below. Then underline four more in the dialogue in exercise 2. How many other personality adjectives do you know?
Adjectives describing personality:
flexible | hard – working | honest | kind |
loyal | organised | outgoing | patient |
reliable | sensitive | shy |
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- Four personality adjectives in the dialogue
(4 tính từ mô tả tính cách trong bài)
friendly (thân thiện)
punctual (đúng giờ)
confident (tự tin)
brave (dũng cảm)
Ruby: So, this is your first school show, Mason. Are you excited about it?
Mason: Yes, I am. But I'm anxious too. There's going to be a big audience!
Ruby: Don't worry. They’re friendly!
Mason: I hope so. Where’s Alex? He isn't here yet.
Ruby: That's strange. He's usually very punctual.
Mason: Maybe he's too frightened to come.
Ruby: Alex? No, it can't be that. He's a really confident person.
Miss Hart: Hello, Mason. I had a message from Alex. He’s ill and can't perform tonight. He's very upset about it. Can you sing this song in the second half?
Mason: I know the song well, so maybe…
Miss Hart: Thanks, Mason. That's brave of you. Don't worry, you’ll be great.
Ruby: You've got your own song now. How exciting!
Mason: I know. But I'm terrified!
- I know 6 more personality adjectives: sociable, timid, clever, bossy, introvert, extrovert.
(Tôi biết thêm 6 tính từ tính cách: hòa đồng, rụt rè, khéo léo, hách dịch, hướng nội, hướng ngoại.)
Change the following adjectives into comparative adjectives
1.DIFICULT=
2.BIG=
3.COMFORTABLE=
4.HEAVY=
5.BAD=
6.CHEAP=
7.MODERN=
8.GOOD=
9.FRIENDLY=
10.BORING=
1. MORE DIFFICULT
2. BIGGER
3. MORE COMFORTABLE
4. HEAVIER
5. WORSE
6. CHEAPER
7. MORE MODERN
8. BETTER
9. FRIENDLIER
10. MORE BORING
1. more difficult
2. bigger
3. more comfortable
4. heavier
5. worse
6. cheaper
7. more modern
8. better
9. friendlier
10. more boring
1 more difficult
2 bigger
3 more comfortable
4 heavier
5 worse
6 cheaper
7 more modern
8 better
9 friendlier
10 more boring
VI. Complete the dialogue with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets.
David: How do you like living in the big city?
Maria: There are many things that are (1) ______________ (good) than living in the country!
David: Can you give me some examples?
Maria: Well, it certainly is (2) ______________ (interesting) than the country: Thereis so
much more to do and see!
David: Yes, but the city is (3) ______________ (dangerous) than the counting
Maria: That’s true. People in the countryside are (4) ______________ (friendly) thanthose in
the city.
David: I’m sure that the country is (5) ______________ (relaxed), too!
Maria: Yes, the city is (6) ______________ (busy) than the country. However, the country is
much (7) ______________ (slow) than the city.
David: I think that’s a good thing!
Maria: The country is so slow and boring! It’s much (8) ___________ (boring) than the city.
David: Life in the country is a lot (9) ______________ (healthy) than in the city, I think.
Maria: Sure, it’s (10) ____________ (clean) too. But, the city is so much (11) ____________
(exciting).
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VI. Complete the dialogue with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets.
David: How do you like living in the big city?
Maria: There are many things that are (1) _______better_______ (good) than living in the country!
David: Can you give me some examples?
Maria: Well, it certainly is (2) ____more interesting__________ (interesting) than the country: Thereis so
much more to do and see!
David: Yes, but the city is (3) ___more dangerous___________ (dangerous) than the counting
Maria: That’s true. People in the countryside are (4) ______friendlier________ (friendly) thanthose in
the city.
David: I’m sure that the country is (5) ______more relaxed________ (relaxed), too!
Maria: Yes, the city is (6) _____busier_________ (busy) than the country. However, the country is
much (7) _____slower_________ (slow) than the city.
David: I think that’s a good thing!
Maria: The country is so slow and boring! It’s much (8) _____more boring______ (boring) than the city.
David: Life in the country is a lot (9) ____healthier__________ (healthy) than in the city, I think.
Maria: Sure, it’s (10) ___cleaner_________ (clean) too. But, the city is so much (11) ____more exciting________
(exciting).
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4. Work with your partner and put the activities in 3 in order from the most interesting to the most boring. Then compare your ideas with other pairs.
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Agree on which are the three most important or useful qualities when you are in the following situations. Use the adjectives and nouns from exercise 2, and the phrases from the Look out! box and exercise 6 to help you.
1 At a party
2 In a job interview
3 On a field trip
4 In lessons
A: We think that sociability and ... are useful qualities to have when you're at a party.
B: It's best not to be... when you are...
Bài tham khảo
- At a party:
A: We think that sociability and cheerfulness, sense of humour are useful qualities to have when you're at a party.
B: It's best not to be shy when you are at a party.
- In a job interview:
A: We think that self-confidence, punctuality, and good communication skills are important qualities to have in a job interview.
B: It's best not to lack self-confidence or be late for a job interview.
- On a field trip:
A: We think that flexibility, thoughtfulness, and a good sense of humour are useful qualities to have on a field trip.
B: It's best not to be stubborn or lack energy on a field trip.
- In lessons:
A: We think that being attentive, having good organisational skills, and being creative are important qualities to have in lessons.
B: It's best not to lack common sense or be too pessimistic in lessons.
Tạm dịch
- Tại một bữa tiệc:
A: Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng sự hòa đồng và vui vẻ, khiếu hài hước là những phẩm chất hữu ích cần có khi bạn tham gia một bữa tiệc.
B: Tốt nhất là đừng ngại ngùng khi bạn dự tiệc.
- Khi phỏng vấn xin việc:
A: Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng sự tự tin, đúng giờ và kỹ năng giao tiếp tốt là những phẩm chất quan trọng cần có trong một cuộc phỏng vấn việc làm.
B: Tốt nhất là đừng thiếu tự tin hoặc đến trễ trong buổi phỏng vấn xin việc.
- Trên một chuyến đi thực địa:
A: Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng sự linh hoạt, chu đáo và khiếu hài hước là những phẩm chất hữu ích cần có trong một chuyến đi thực địa.
B: Tốt nhất là không nên bướng bỉnh hoặc thiếu năng lượng trong một chuyến đi thực địa.
- Trong bài học:
A: Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng chú ý, có kỹ năng tổ chức tốt và sáng tạo là những phẩm chất quan trọng cần có trong các tiết học.
B: Tốt nhất là không nên thiếu ý thức chung hoặc quá bi quan trong tiết học.
GOAL CHECK – Compare Clothes
(Kiểm tra mục tiêu – So sánh Quần áo)
In pairs, say sentences using comparative adjectives to compare the clothes:
(Hoạt động theo cặp, hãy nói những câu có sử dụng tính từ so sánh hơn để so sánh quần áo:)
- you and your partner are wearing today.
(bạn và bạn bên cạnh đang mặc hôm nay.)
- your mother or father usually wears with what you usually wear.
(mẹ bạn hoặc bố của bạn thường mặc với quần áo bạn thường mặc.)
- you are wearing today and the clothes you wore yesterday.
(bạn mặc hôm nay và quần áo bạn mặc hôm qua.)
- you wear for school or work and the clothes you wear on weekends.
(bạn mặc khi đi học hoặc đi làm và quần áo bạn mặc vào cuối tuần.)
A: Your shirt looks more beautiful than mine.
(Áo sơmi của bạn trông đẹp hơn của tôi.)
B: My mother wears trendier clothes.
(Mẹ tôi mặc quần áo hợp xu hướng hơn.)
A: Today my clothes are more comfortable than mine yesterday.
(Quần áo của tôi hôm nay thì thoải mái hơn hôm qua.)
B: The clothes I wear at school are more formal than those I wear on weekends.
(Quần áo tôi mặc ở trường thì thường trang trọng hơn quần áo tôi mặc cuối tuần.)