2. as + adjective
describing the
attribute + as
comparative
adjective + than
beautiful older
modern larger
big pleasanter
open happier
friendly smaller
formal stronger
convenient higher
5. Task 1: Complete each question in A with a
suitable word in B
A
1. When was the city……..?
2. What is the ………….like?
3. What are the ……… like?
4. How many………… are
there?
5. What is the ………… of
the city?
6. What is its…………..?
B
a. people
b. area
c. population
d. founded
e. parks
f. transport
6. Similars Differences
London New York
Founded
Population
Area
National holidays
High buildingds
Big park
People
Transport
Task 2: Work in pairs. One reads the information about
New York and the other about London. Then complete
the table below.
convenient
many
14 days 7 days
1610 square km 946 square km
7 milion
43 AD 1642
Formal, reserved Friendly, open
five one
few
7. Task 3: Read and practise the dialogue.Then work
in pairs. Using the information in task 2 to
complete the sentences.
A: So we’ve learned a lot about New York and
London. Let’s make some comparisons between
them.
B: All right. First, the national holidays of New York
are…(1)..days, and that of London are…(2)..days,
so New York is…(3)…
A: That’s right. But its transport is…(4).. that of
London.
B: Yes, but London has…(5).. than New York.
8. CHECKING THE ANSWER
A: So we’ve learned a lot about New York and London.
Let’s make some comparisons between them.
B: All right. First, the national holidays of New York
are……(1)…..days, and that of London
are…(2)…..days, so New York is(3)…
A: That’s right. But its transport is…(4).. ..................that
of London.
B: Yes, but London has…(5).. ……………….than New
York.
as convenient as
7
7 fewer
more big parks
9. Task 4: Work in groups. Tell each other which
of the two cities you prefer and give reasons.
Example: I prefer New York to London because it
has many high buildings and its people are very
friendly and open. Moreover, it is the centre of the
world.
10. - Write a paragraph about the
city you like.
- Prepare for new lesson C:
Listening
