Taman Negara National Park in Malaysia is the (a)   (old) rainforest in the world.

Germany was (a)   (successful) in winning medals than Japan.

The Atlantic ocean is (a)   (wide) than the Mediterranean

Northern provinces are a bit (a)   (hot) than southern ones

This is the (a)   (funny) actor I have ever had conversation with

0Some people think that crocodiles are    (a)   (dangerous) than pythons

The little boy was unhappy because his performance was (a)   (bad) than his friend

Great Britain is one of the (a)   (powerful) countries in the world.

Australia is the 6th (a)   (large) country in the world, occupying an entire continent of some 7.6 million square kilometres.

Find mistakes in following sentences.

This lake is more deep than that one

(a)  

Mistake : Kate’s situation is the most complicated than her cousin’s.

(a)  

Mistake : The bride and groom are happiest people on their wedding.

(a)  

In order to meet the requirement, you have to point out both (a)   and differences between two cultures.

In some cases, brides and (a)   are provided with most of the necessary things for their big day

The board of directors have decided to hold a (a)   in a luxurious restaurant.

The board of directors have decided to hold a (a)   in a luxurious restaurant

As a rule of thumb, several superstitious people choose a (a)   date before starting something.

My parents lay food on the altar for my (a)   on a regular basis because they perceive that they will enjoy the meal with my family.

Traditionally, Vietnamese people do not (a)   the floor during the first three days of Tet (Lunar New Year).

Some people try to avoid (a)   the path of a woman, as this may not bring good luck to them.

He holds a belief that the altar is the place where ancestors' (a)   live.

Before travelling to England, you have to learn to use knives, forks and spoons (a)   .

They leave coins (a)   on the ground as a ritual of their culture.

The (a)   ceremony is one of the three stages of a Vietnamese traditional wedding. (propose)

Before a wedding ceremony, there must be an (a)   ceremony. (engage)

As a rule of thumb, a number of superstitious people choose a (a)   date before starting something. (favour)

It is believed that meeting a black cat is lucky, but it is (a)   to walk under a ladder or break a mirror. (luck)

Working as a volunteer provides you with opportunities to know more about cultural (a)   . (diverse)

If you want to get on well with your colleagues, you should pay (a)   to some common features of their cultures. (attend)

He is trying to work hard so that he is promoted to a higher and more (a)   position. (prosper)

After he had flirted her for a long time, they (a)   fell in love. (gradual)

It cannot be denied that superstitious (a)   exist many cultures.(believe)

After the wedding day, the (a)   of couples leave on honeymoon in very romantic places. (major)

Taking part in social activities and interacting with different cultures widen their knowledge and gradually (a)   them.

. “Jim is more popular than any other painter in this district."

- Jim (a)  

He has worked as (a)   coordinator for more than 4 years.

Older athletes are getting faster and (a)   than in the past. ( fit)

Mount Everest is     (a)   mountain on Earth. ( tall)

My closest friend is looking forward to receiving a scholarship to study at a university in (a)   Italy.

Before the wedding, the groom usually asks his brother, best friend or father to be his best man.

(a)  

Today’s top sportspeople receive a lot (a)   money than in the past.

Pain killers are much more (a)   now than in the past. ( effect)

That was probably (a)   enjoyable meal I’ve ever had. (little)

Our atmosphere is gradually becoming more and        (a)   polluted.

Choose the answer which needs correcting.

We didn’t realize that it was the most fastest way to cross the country.

(a)  

Choose the answer which needs correcting.

In fact, France had a more lower overall medal total than Russia

(a)  

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(a)  

the / Alan / third / best / is / in / competition. / the

(a)  

active / is / She / less / her / than / classmates.

(a)  

considered / Obesity / can / be / be / one / to / of the / serious / health / most / problems.

(a)  

achievements / in / information / technology / and/ will / made / be / scientists./ More / by / and / more

(a)  

(a)   Vietnamese like to joke around, but their jokes are not easily translated into English.

Each person has (a)   strong sense of regional cultural identity.

There is ______ obvious contrast between _________ cultures of East and West; however, European cultures contrast with that of the USA.

(a)  

In my opinion, Spanish is (easy) (a)   foreign language to learn.

Dogs are intelligent but not (intelligent) (a)   chimpanzees.

Don't worry, you'll be OK with Gary, he's (careful driver) (a)   you could wish to have.

Russia is bigger than any other country in the world. (big)

(a)  

Many people believe that no sea in the world is warmer than the Red Sea. (warm)

(a)  

Mount Everest is higher than every mountain in the world. (high)

(a)  

mistake : She teaches the students to have respect for different races and appreciate a diversity of other cultures

(a)  

  A car is more comfortable than a bus. ( less) .

   A bus is                                                                                                                  a car.

(a)  

   I have never tasted such a delicious cake.

  It's           (a)  

Bread is healthier than crisps. ( as)

Crisps are (a)  

This is the best party I've ever been to.

I have never been……………..……………...

(a)  

The painting Ed did is the ugliest one you can imagine.

You can't imagine a painting ……………..………………

(a)  

Kate has slightly more experience than the others.

The others don't have quite as……………..………………

(a)  

In the proposal meeting, when the couple has decided to get married, the two families need to choose the                                  for the proposal and wedding.

(a)  

When the groom’s family arrives at the bride’s house, the groom asks his parents-in-law for                                    to bring his wife home.

(a)  

Then the bride and the groom light up incense at her family’s                                  to ask her ancestors for permission to get married.

(a)  

In some Asian countries, the  groom and bride (a)   their wedding rings in front of the altar.

In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to (a)   off all the wedding

. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the (a)   .

In the past, the (a)   and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding

Superstitions (a)   an important part in the lives of many people in Viet Nam.

Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious (a)   about daily activities.

Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends (a)   .

The British usually pay a lot of (a)   to good table manners and are expected to use knives, forks and spoons properly.

In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object (a)   their choice.

In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to (a)   their entry into the adult world.

People in Mexico (a)   Mother's Day on May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts, flowers, clothing and household appliances.

The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and (a)   speeches.

Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to (a)   eye contact with a person who has a high position.

In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t (a)   at somebody’s house on the lst day of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner.

English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house,which will bring (a)   to the person who has opened it.

. Polite behavior in one country, however, may be   (a)   in another part of the world.

Learning about (a)   differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of embarrassment

At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their wedding (a)   .

Is is acceptable to touch ____ person on ____ shoulder in a conversation?

(a)  

____ man should take off his hat when he goes into ____ house in the UK.

(a)  

Christmas Eve is ____ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for ____ special, romantic evening

(a)  

____ Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass ____ person who they are speaking with.

(a)  

In a wedding ceremony, ____ best man helps ____ groom ready for every preparation.

(a)  

   I have never tasted such a delicious cake.

  It's           (a)  

Being a country of different cultural races, there is a great variety of wedding styles in the United States. However, the majority of weddings nowadays still follow a number of traditions. One of the traditions dating back to the nineteenth century is about what a bride should wear on her wedding day.

When did the tradition about what the bride should wear on her wedding day start?

(a)  

When a bride wears 'something old’, it reminds her of her family and the past. Thus, some brides may wear their mother's wedding dress or a piece of her jewelry.

What might the bride wear to remind her of her family and the past?

(a)  

Something new’ that the bride wears means good luck and hope for a happy future with her husband. This new item is usually a pair of new shoes, or it can be a wedding dress or something else.

Which item symbolizes good luck and hope for a happy future?

(a)  

When the bride wears 'something borrowed’, it symbolizes the help and support she gets from her friend sand her family whenever she needs it. An example of 'something borrowed’ can be a married friend's bridal veil or a friend's handkerchief.

When the bride wears something borrowed, what does it symbolize?

(a)  

'Something blue’ means trust and faith between the bride and the groom. Nowadays, some brides are creative with this item. For example, they may have their fingernails painted blue. Nevertheless, the most popular blue item is the garter that the bride wears on her leg. 

Why do some brides have their fingernails painted blue?

(a)  

Rats are people born in 1972,1984,1996,2008.. ..They are believed to be generous, charming, and creative. The suitable jobs for them are writers and critics.

What are Rats like?

(a)  

Oxen or Bulls are people born in 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009... These people are mentally alert, strong leaders, and good with their hands. Among the professions, they make good surgeons and hairdressers.

What jobs are suitable for Oxen or Bulls?

(a)  

Monkeys are people born in 1968,1980,1992,2004 (a)   These people are clever, skillful, and flexible. As for professions, they make good scientists and bankers. 

What are Monkeys like?

Roosters are people born in 1969,1981,1993,2005 (a)   Roosters are described as deep thinkers, independent, and adventurous. They can make good restaurant owners and actors.

How are Roosters described?

The Chinese zodiac is used in countries that historically have had a lot of cultural exchange with China, such as Viet Nam, Japan, and Korea. Most Western cultures use the Greek Zodiac, not the Chinese Zodiac. Nevertheless, the Chinese zodiac and the Greek zodiac have a lot of similar points. For example, they both use animals as symbols.

What is an example of similarities between the Greek zodiac and the Chinese zodiac?

(a)