TEC/ECL UNIT 9 English II/Prof.

Vindas

STUDENT A. Speaking Activity: “Country Quiz”

 Read the text below and choose the best answer for each gap.
 Check your answers with STUDENT B.

1 (the Vatican / Monaco / Tuvalu)

This place is a spiritual center for 1 billion people around the world. But with a population of only
700, it is the smallest country in the world.

2 (the United States / Japan / Saudi Arabia)

A fast-food meal in the capital city costs more than $8. A cup of coffee in the second biggest city
costs more than $7. There are some watermelons which cost $50! This is the most expensive
country in the world.

3 (Yakutia (Siberia) / Greenland / Iceland)

This is the coldest place in the world where people live. In winter, it is often -50_C or lower. It is
dangerous to go outside without at least two pairs of socks, two pairs of trousers, a warm hat, thick
gloves and a verywarm coat.

Language Review # 1 (Unit 9 page 126)

 Listen to STUDENT B and give him/her the correct answers.

4. Qatar 5. New Zealand 6. Russia
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 STUDENT B. Speaking Activity: “Country Quiz”

 Read the text below and choose the best answer for each gap.
 Check your answers with STUDENT A.

4 (the United States / Australia / Qatar)

In this country, salaries are more or less similar to salaries in western nations. But, because of the
lack of personal taxes, net income is usually much higher. This is the richest country in the world.

5 (Sweden / New Zealand / Argentina)

This country has one of the lowest murder rates in the world. The local people have a lot of respect
for foreigners and there are no political problems. This is the safest country in the world for
travellers.

6 (Russia / China / the United States)

It takes about 15 days to drive from one side of this country to the other side. This place is nearly
10 times bigger than Mexico. It is the biggest country in the world.

 Listen to STUDENT A and give him/her the correct answers.

1. the Vatican 2. Japan 3. Yakutia (Siberia)

Language Review # 2 (Unit 9 page 126)

Study the adjectives below and color the adjective depending on the type of adjective (Grammar reference
126).
Red= one syllable Blue= one syllable ending in
C+V+C
Purple: Irregular
Yellow= two syllables ending in Green= two or more syllables adjectives
consonant + -y

ancient charming old busy

expensive quiet touristy vibrant
good poor famous large
modern exciting big bad
dangerous crowded friendly safe
cold affordable cheap hot
Now take turns practicing the comparative & superlative forms of these adjectives:
Student A: cheap
Student B: cheaper than/ the cheapest
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