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Extreme places
Lesson code: PRK6-T5E8-X1EM ELEMENTARY

1 Country quiz
Read the text below and choose the best answer for each gap.

1
(the Vatican / Monaco / Tuvalu)
This place is a spiritual centre for 1 billion people around the world. But with a population of only 700, it is
the smallest country in the world.
2
(the United States / Japan / Saudi Arabia)
A fast-food meal in the capital city costs more than $8. A cup of coffee in the second biggest city costs
more than $7. There are some watermelons which cost $50! This is the most expensive country in the
world.
3
(Yakutia (Siberia) / Greenland / Iceland)
This is the coldest place in the world where people live. In winter, it is often -50◦ C or lower. It is dangerous
to go outside without at least two pairs of socks, two pairs of trousers, a warm hat, thick gloves and a very
warm coat.
4
(the United States / Australia / Qatar)
In this country, salaries are more or less similar to salaries in western nations. But, because of the lack of
personal taxes, net income is usually much higher. This is the richest country in the world.
5
(Sweden / New Zealand / Argentina)
This country has one of the lowest murder rates in the world. The local people have a lot of respect for
foreigners and there are no political problems. This is the safest country in the world for travellers.
6
(Russia / China / the United States)
It takes about 15 days to drive from one side of this country to the other side. This place is nearly 10 times
bigger than Mexico. It is the biggest country in the world.
Now complete the table with superlatives from the text.

adjective comparative superlative

small smaller the smallest
expensive more expensive
cold colder
rich richer
safe safer
big bigger
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2 Superlative adjectives
We use `the' + superlative adjective to say which is the biggest, strongest, tallest, etc. in a group.
Study the table below and write the superlative forms of the adjectives below.

Superlative form
one syllable Add -est
fast --> fastest slow --> slowest
When an adjective ends in one vowel + one consonant, we
double the consonant:
big --> biggest hot --> hottest
two-syllable words ending in -y --> -iest
consonant + -y
heavy --> heaviest early --> earliest
two or more syllables Use the most ...
dangerous --> the most dangerous
intelligent --> the most intelligent
irregular good --> best bad --> worst far --> furthest

1. tall - the
2. funny - the
3. expensive - the
4. cheap - the
5. famous - the
6. fat - the

Make sentences like in the example.

1. John is the tallest person in his family. (tall)

2. Saturday is day to go shopping. (good)
3. Chinese is language in the world. (difficult)
4. August is month of the year. (hot)
5. Juliette is woman I know. (beautiful)
6. The Nile is river in the world. (long)
7. Everest is mountain in the world. (high)
8. It was film of the year! (funny)
9. Writing a letter is method of communication. (slow)
10. Sunday is day of the week. (relaxing)
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3 Speaking
Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about your country using the prompts below. Example:

"What's the most expensive city in your country?"

"It's Moscow."

• What's / expensive / city ?

• What's / beautiful / part ?
• What's / good / place for tourists ?

• What's / poor / part ?

• What's / hot / part ?
• What's / cold / part ?
• What's / interesting / region ?

• What's / dangerous / place ?

• Who's / rich / person ?
• Who's / famous / celebrity ?

• Where's / high / mountain ?

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