Workbook
1 Use the words in brackets and any other necessary words to complete the sentences.
1 The Oscars are the most important award ceremony in the film industry.
2 The host wasn’t the funniest the guy who did it last year.
3 The ceremony was a lot as longer.
4 The best actor’s speech was the worst I can remember.
5 However, I think the actors were dressed more beautiful than usual.
6 Apparently one actress was wearing the most expensive dress in the world.
2 Rewrite the sentences so that they mean the same thing.
1 It’s hotter today than it was yesterday.
Yesterday wasn’t hotter than it is today.
2 I’ve never seen a more boring film in my life.
That was the most boring film in my life.
3 She’s the kindest person I know.
I don’t anyone as as kind person as you are.
4 I used to remember things more easily when I was younger.
I don’t remember things more easily than I was younger.
5 Martin and Steve play tennis equally as well.
Steve plays tennis equally as well than Martin.
6 It’s the most expensive car in the world.
There isn’t a car as expensive than it’s in the world.
1 Put the dialogue in order. Listen and check.
BRIAN: I’ve been feeling really sick recently.
VICKY: Oh dear. What’s wrong?
BRIAN: I’m not sure. Every day I wake up more tired than the day before.
VICKY: Sick and tired. You should see a doctor.
BRIAN: I’m going to. I’ve made an appointment.
VICKY: Well hopefully he’ll be able to help you get better.
BRIAN: The problem is it’s for next Thursday. They didn’t have one any earlier.
VICKY: What! That’s a week from now.
BRIAN: I know. I’m not sure I can wait that long.
VICKY: You’d better call them and tell them it’s an emergency.
1 Rearrange the letters to make four sequencing words.
1 rafte — after
2 hent — then
3 yanllif — finally
4 ta rifts — at first
2 Use the words in Exercise 1 to complete the story.
1. At first we thought we’d never get out. The door just wouldn’t open.
2. After five minutes of kicking the door,
we were exhausted.
3. Finally Dad found the key in his pocket.
4. Then we got the door open.
1 Report the conversation.
1. Sue asked Jill what was the matter.
2. Jill said that, he couldn’t find his key.
3. Sue told Jill, that he checked inside his pocket.
4. Jill said, that he already done that.
5. Sue asked Jill, if he checked the door.
6. Jill asked Sue, why she want from his to did that.
7. Sue said, that here he always left them.
Student’s book
1 Read the blog entry. Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false).
1 The writer likes awards ceremonies. F (false)
2 Gravity won Best Film at the 2014 Oscars. F (false)
3 The writer thinks the visual effects in Gravity are the best he’s ever seen. T (true)
4 Dave thinks the writer is very intelligent. F (false)
2 Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
1 What other awards ceremonies do you know of?
Melon Music Awards, Grammy, Golden Globe Awards.
2 Do you like awards ceremonies? Why (not)?
Yes, I like it. It’ is very interesting.
3 Do you think it’s fair to compare different movies, actors, music, etc. and choose one as the best?
Yes, I think it’s fair.
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives and adverbs. Add any other necessary words.
1. The weather tomorrow won’t be as cold as today.
2. This is the best pizza I’ve ever eaten.
3. Do you think this is more difficult than the other test?
4. This book’s OK, but it isn’t the most interesting one I’ve ever read.
5. She learns things more easily than I do.
6. I’m not very good at tennis, but I’m not bad as Janice!
7. Hurry up! Can’t you walk more quickly than that?
8. Do you speak as loudly your sister?
2 Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss these statements. Do you agree or disagree with them? Why?
1 The best things in life are free. agree
2 If something is more expensive, it’s always better. disagree
3 It’s more important to work hard than to play hard. disagree
4 Exercise isn’t as important as good sleep. agree
3 Choose two things or people from one of these categories. Write a paragraph comparing them.
sports that you like | actors that you like | towns or cities that you know | school subjects |books that you have read
actors that you like
Ian Somerhalder

Ian Joseph Somerhalder is an American actor, model, activist and director. He is known for playing Boone Carlyle in the TV drama Lost, Damon Salvatore in The CW’s supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries and Dr. Luther Swann in Netflix’s sci-fi horror series V Wars.
Joseph Morgan

Joseph Morgan is a British actor and director. He is best known for his role as Niklaus “Klaus” Mikaelson on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off The Originals.
Compare
Both actors perform their roles very good. They were both shooted on and they became the most popular characters.
