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ESL ADULT BEGINNER VOL. A [Unit 8 - Wonders of the World] 50
UNIT 8
Wonders of the
World
ESL ADULT BEGINNER VOL. A [Unit 8 - Wonders of the World] 51
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?
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