exercise 1. convert the following adjectives/adverbs into comparative and superlative forms:

                            comparative                                                                  superlative

1. tired - ………………                                                              

2. funny - …………….

3. near - ……………..

4. badly - …………….

5. fantastic - ………..

Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions. (1.0 pt) SINGAPORE Singapore is an island city of about three million people. It's a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It's also a very clean city. Most of the people live in high rise flats in different parts of the island. The business district is very modern with lots of high new office buildings. Singapore also has some nice older sections. In China town, there are rows of old shop houses. The Government buildings in Singapore are very beautiful and date from the colonial days. Singapore is famous for its shops and restaurants. There are many good shopping centers. Most of the foods are duty free. Singapore's restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable. 26. How many people are there in Singapore city? ……………………………………. 27. Where do most of the people live? …………………………………………………. 28. Is the business district very modern? ……………………………………………….. 29. What is Singapore famous for? ……………………………………………………… 30. Do Singapore's restaurants sell only Chinese food? …………………………

 Brazil’s most popular and festive holiday is Carnival. (31) fact, many people consider Carnival one of the world’s biggest celebrations. Each spring, on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the streets of Brazil’s largest city, Rio de Janeiro, (32) alive with parties, festivals and glamorous dances. The Samba School Parade is the highlight of the (33) day event. About 3000 performers, in colourful costumes embellished with feathers, beads and thousands of sequin dance down the (34) route into the Sambadrome - a dance stadium built for the event. Judges award a (35) to the most spectacular group of dancers. 31. A. In B. At C. On D. Of 32. A. is coming B. came C. comes D. come 33. A. four- B. fourth- C. for D. fours- 34. A. feast B. parade C. decoration D. panel 35. A. prize B. price C. respect D. result Your answer:

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence

35. The distance from my house to school is about three kilometres.

It …………………………………………………………………………….………………………

36. Mary was tired. However, she tried to finish her homework.

Although Mary ……………………………………………………………………….….…….……