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UNIT 8

Wonders of the

World

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UNIT 8 – Wonders of the World

A. READING

“The Iron Lady” The Eiffel Tower is a very famous tower in Paris, France. It was named after the engineer

who designed and built it, Alexandre Eiffel. The tower was built in 1889. Alexandre Eiffel

was asked to build the tower when France decided to have a big fair to exhibit its goods

and wares. The tower was to be located in the middle of the fair as a special attraction.

So, Eiffel designed the tower and soon began to build it, using iron beams and bolts.

When the structure first started to take shape, the people of France did not like it. They

thought it looked like a giant skeleton and was not attractive at all. However, when the

tower was finally completed and lighted up at night, the people quickly changed their

minds. It was an enchanting sight and now looked like a tower made of lace.

Why didn’t the French like the tower at first?

B. VOCABULARY Read the paragraph again but replace the underlined words with their

meanings found in the box

1. Famous

2. Build

3. Giant

4. Attractive

5. Exhibit

Show Construct

Popular Huge

Choice Beautiful

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C. GRAMMAR

Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two objects. It is

formed by adding -er at the end of the adjective.

Your dog runs faster than Jim's dog

This box is smaller than the one I lost.

Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the highest or lowest

limit of a quality. It is formed by adding -est at the end of the adjective.

The Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in France.

Mt. Everest is the highest mountain on earth.

For

adjectives that end with -y, you change y to i and then add -er/-est.

Adjective Comparative Superlative

Tall

Short

Small

High

Taller

Shorter

Smaller

Higher

Tallest

Shortest

Smallest

Highest

Adjective Comparative Superlative

Busy

Sexy

Happy

Mighty

Busier

Sexier

Happier

Mightier

Busiest

Sexiest

Happiest

Mightiest

Slang Time!

To chill means to relax.

Ex: I went to the mall to chill

with some friends.

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I. Directions: Write the comparative and Superlative forms of each

adjective below?

II. Directions: Choose the correct adjective for each sentence.

Underline the correct answer. 1. Sarah has (longest, longer) hair than Bea.

2. The hare ran (fastest, faster) than the tortoise.

3. The rock flew (highest, higher) than the roof

4. My house is (largest, larger) than hers.

5. This box is (smallest, smaller) than the one I lost.

6. The Amazon is the (biggest, bigger) rainforest in the world.

7. Where is the (coldest, colder) place on earth?

8. That is the (shortest, shorter) street I have ever seen!

9. The snake is (longest, longer) than the water hose.

10. This might be the (busiest, busier) week of the year.

Adjective Comparative Superlative

Tall

Short

Big

High

Small

Slow

Fast

Busy

Sad

Sexy

Slang Time!

To Bail means to leave.

Ex: I forgot I have an exam

tomorrow, I need to bail.

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D. PRACTICE: Read the conversation below, fill in the blanks with

the appropriate word found on B. Vocabulary.

Lisa: Paris is the prettiest city I’ve ever visited! Everything is so ___________.

Faye: That’s true. I can’t believe were finally here and behind us is the tallest tower in

France.

Lisa: The Eiffel tower is bigger than I expected. It’s like a beautiful __________.

Faye: I bet Paris has other __________ spots we can visit. Let’s look at the map.

Lisa: Oh! How about Place Dauphine. I heard it’s a cosy little street where we can enjoy

the view and the delicious French coffee.

Faye: Okay! Let’s go there next but I also want to go to the Louvre Museum.

Lisa: Sure, I also want to see the __________ there.

Faye: Great! Let’s get going so that we can visit more places later.

What famous spots are Lisa and Faye going to visit next?

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E. SPEAKING:

I. Answer the question

If friends from another country were going to spend a very short time in your

country, what is one food you would want them to try? Using details and

examples, explain why.

II. What can you say?

Some people enjoy travelling to well-developed cities while others

love travelling to unknown places. Which one would you choose

to visit if given a chance to travel?