Unit 3: Extremes (Lesson 1)

Directions: Choose the correct answer.

1. Is Shanghai __________ city in the world?

• the more crowded

• the most crowded

2. Taking a vacation at home is _________ than going to another country.

• cheaper

• the cheapest

3. My trip to Cuba was _______ vacation ever.

• the better

• the best

4. January is usually ________ month of the year.

• the coldest

• the colder

5. Beach vacations are usually _______ than backpacking trips.

• more relaxing

• the most relaxing

Directions: Complete the conversation with the superlative form of the adjectives in parentheses.

A: Helen, you’ve lived in Madrid—when is __________ (good) time to visit the city?

B: Well, it’s very popular all year, but it’s ___________ (crowded) in summer, so September is a good month. ________ (high) temperatures are in July and August, so don’t go then.

A: OK. And where are _________ (nice) hotels?

B: Well, it depends. __________ (expensive) hotels are near ________ (popular) places for tourists, like the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace. But sometimes ____________ (small) places are ____________ (relaxing). I can research hotels online for you if you like.

A: Thank you, that’s very kind. My last trip was ___________ (bad) week of my life, so I really like your advice.