1 Multiple choice cloze.
I really enjoy traveling by plane. Although I know it isn’t (1) traveling by train, it is definitely (2) way of getting wherever you want and I also like the idea (3) itself. Of course, there are sometimes problems. It’s (4) to lose your luggage than if you were traveling on a train or bus, for example. And it is (5) to get a seat on a particular flight – you often have to book weeks in advance, so you have to be (6) than if you had chosen the bus or train.
The plane, however, is much(7) than any other means of transport: you feel you are really being (8) . and the experience of flying in itself (9) than any other way of traveling. It may be (10) but it’s definitely worth it.
1 A as safe as B safer than C less safe than D the safest
2 faster the fastest fastest very fast
3 to flying to fly of flying of a fly
4 less easy as easy easier the easiest
5 less difficult as difficult more difficult difficulter
6 really organized more organized less organized as organized
7 civilized as civilized more civilized less civilized
8 looked after looked about taken after taken care
9 as excited as exciting more exciting the most exciting
10 least expensive less expensive more expensive most expensive
2 Key word transformations
John is as intelligent as Jacob. (than)
Jacob John.
My sweater costs as much as your shoes. (expensive)
My sweater your shoes.
I have never seen a better film. (the)
This is I have ever seen.
I can’t type as fast as Alex. (can)
Alex me.
Nobody is as stupid as he is. (person)
He is in the world.
Your house is bigger than mine. (big)
My house yours.
You won’t find a more reasonable price. (will)
This is the find.
I’ve never met such a charming man before. (the)
He’s I have ever met.
If we get there fast it will be better. (faster)
The better.
I live nearer to school than you do. (than)
You live I do.
Cats are more sensitive than dogs. (than)
Dogs cats.
No form of transport is as comfortable as the train. (the)
The train form of transport.
He doesn’t drive as carefully as my mother. (than)
My mother he does.
Helen doesn’t cook as well as I do. (better)
I am Helen.
15 No car is faster than this one. (of)
This is .
3 Vocabulary.
Are you sure this is the shortest (street/avenue/road/route) to Amsterdam?
The local people were very peaceful and did not (take/transport/bear/grab) arms.
The (slaves/workers/crew/servants) helped the passengers put on their lifejackets.
It wouldn’t be (senseless/sensory/sensitive/sensible) to go out in this weather if you’re ill.
You must (close/fasten/tie/bind) your seat belts now.
They sailed for days on end. The (journey/trip/voyage/travel) lasted 40 days.
Columbus didn’t always (treat/care/behave/do)the Indians well.
What is public (movement/traveling/transport/travel)like in your country?
Portugal used to be a (wide/powerful/strong/big) nation in the 15th century.
The island was (inhabited/resided/lived/housed)by Indians.
4 Word formation.
1 It was a holiday! We had a terrible time. DISASTER
2 Don’t be ! I’m sure the test will be easy. ANXIETY
3 I was moved by what he did. GENUINE
4 The journey back home was long and ADVENTURE
5 It isn’t easy to have three children around the house. ACT
6 He gave me everything I asked for. WILL
7 He’s such a person! I adore him! WONDER
8 It’s a very book – I really enjoyed it. READ
9 My sister is very : she plays the piano, the violin and the flute. MUSIC
10 He wants to get a car that’s smaller and more ECONOMY
11 She was when she saw the cat had broken the vase. FURY
12 He is very ! you can trust him! RELY
13 She’s a very thinker. ORIGIN
14 Are you sure this shirt is machine- ? WASH
15 This is a very method of learning English. EFFECT
1. A as safe as B safer than C less safe than D the safest
The correct answer is B safer than.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the safety of traveling by plane with traveling by train. The word "isn't" in the sentence indicates that plane travel is not as safe as train travel. Therefore, the correct answer is "safer than."
2. faster the fastest fastest very fast
The correct answer is the fastest.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the speed of traveling by plane with other means of transport. The word "definitely" in the sentence indicates that plane travel is the fastest compared to other means of transport. Therefore, the correct answer is "the fastest."
3. to flying to fly of flying of a fly
The correct answer is to fly.
Explanation: The phrase "to fly" indicates the idea or concept that the person enjoys. Therefore, the correct answer is "to fly."
4. less easy as easy easier the easiest
The correct answer is easier.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the ease of losing luggage when traveling by plane versus other means of transport. The word "losing" in the sentence indicates that it is easier to lose luggage when traveling by plane. Therefore, the correct answer is "easier."
5. less difficult as difficult more difficult difficulter
The correct answer is more difficult.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the difficulty of getting a seat on a particular flight with other means of transport. The word "often" in the sentence indicates that it is more difficult to get a seat on a particular flight. Therefore, the correct answer is "more difficult."
6. really organized more organized less organized as organized
The correct answer is more organized.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the organization of booking a seat on a plane versus other means of transport. The word "have to" in the sentence indicates that it is more organized to book a seat on a plane. Therefore, the correct answer is "more organized."
7. civilized as civilized more civilized less civilized
The correct answer is more civilized.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of civilization experienced when traveling by plane compared to other means of transport. The word "feel" in the sentence indicates that plane travel is more civilized. Therefore, the correct answer is "more civilized."
8. looked after looked about taken after taken care
The correct answer is taken care.
Explanation: The phrase "being" indicates that something is done for the person when traveling by plane. The word "really" in the sentence indicates that the person is taken care of. Therefore, the correct answer is "taken care."
9. as excited as exciting more exciting the most exciting
The correct answer is the most exciting.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the excitement of flying with other means of travel. The word "experience" in the sentence indicates that flying in itself is the most exciting. Therefore, the correct answer is "the most exciting."
10. least expensive less expensive more expensive most expensive
The correct answer is more expensive.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the cost of flying with other means of travel. The phrase "may be" indicates that flying can be more expensive. Therefore, the correct answer is "more expensive."
2. Key word transformations:
1. John is as intelligent as Jacob. (than)
Jacob is as intelligent as John.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the intelligence of John and Jacob. The word "as" indicates that both John and Jacob are equally intelligent. Therefore, the correct transformation is "Jacob is as intelligent as John."
2. My sweater costs as much as your shoes. (expensive)
My sweater is as expensive as your shoes.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the cost of the sweater and the shoes. The word "as much as" indicates that both the sweater and the shoes have the same cost. Therefore, the correct transformation is "My sweater is as expensive as your shoes."
3. I have never seen a better film. (the)
This is the best film I have ever seen.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the quality of the film. The word "never" indicates that the person has never seen a film better than this. Therefore, the correct transformation is "This is the best film I have ever seen."
4. I can't type as fast as Alex. (can)
Alex can type faster than me.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the typing speed of the person and Alex. The phrase "can't type as fast as" indicates that the person is slower than Alex. Therefore, the correct transformation is "Alex can type faster than me."
5. Nobody is as stupid as he is. (person)
He is the stupidest person in the world.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of stupidity of the person with other people. The phrase "as stupid as" indicates that the person is the most stupid. Therefore, the correct transformation is "He is the stupidest person in the world."
6. Your house is bigger than mine. (big)
My house is smaller than yours.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the size of the person's house with the size of the other person's house. The word "bigger" indicates that the other person's house is larger. Therefore, the correct transformation is "My house is smaller than yours."
7. You won't find a more reasonable price. (will)
This is the most reasonable price you will find.
Explanation: The sentence is stating that the person will not find a price that is more reasonable than this. The word "won't" indicates a negative future statement. Therefore, the correct transformation is "This is the most reasonable price you will find."
8. I've never met such a charming man before. (the)
He's the most charming man I have ever met.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of charm of the man. The phrase "never met such a charming man before" indicates that the person has never met a more charming man. Therefore, the correct transformation is "He's the most charming man I have ever met."
9. If we get there fast it will be better. (faster)
The faster we get there, the better.
Explanation: The sentence is expressing a conditional statement about the speed of getting to a place. The phrase "get there fast" indicates that getting there faster will result in a better outcome. Therefore, the correct transformation is "The faster we get there, the better."
10. I live nearer to school than you do. (than)
You live farther from school than I do.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the distance of the person's house from school with the distance of the other person's house from school. The phrase "nearer to" indicates that the person's house is closer to school. Therefore, the correct transformation is "You live farther from school than I do."
11. Cats are more sensitive than dogs. (than)
Dogs are less sensitive than cats.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of sensitivity of cats and dogs. The word "more" indicates that cats are more sensitive than dogs. Therefore, the correct transformation is "Dogs are less sensitive than cats."
12. No form of transport is as comfortable as the train. (the)
The train is the most comfortable form of transport.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of comfort of different forms of transport. The phrase "as comfortable as" indicates that no other form of transport is as comfortable as the train. Therefore, the correct transformation is "The train is the most comfortable form of transport."
13. He doesn't drive as carefully as my mother. (than)
My mother drives more carefully than he does.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of carefulness in driving of the person and the person's mother. The phrase "as carefully as" indicates that the person does not drive as carefully as the mother. Therefore, the correct transformation is "My mother drives more carefully than he does."
14. Helen doesn't cook as well as I do. (better)
I am a better cook than Helen.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the cooking skills of the person and Helen. The phrase "as well as" indicates that the person cooks better than Helen. Therefore, the correct transformation is "I am a better cook than Helen."
15. No car is faster than this one. (of)
This is the fastest car.
Explanation: The sentence is stating that this car is the fastest. The phrase "No car is faster than" indicates that there is no other car that is faster than this one. Therefore, the correct transformation is "This is the fastest car."
3. Vocabulary:
1. shortest route
2. bear
3. crew
4. sensible
5. fasten
6. voyage
7. treat
8. transport
9. powerful
10. inhabited
4. Word formation:
1. disasterous
2. anxious
3. genuineness
4. adventurous
5. active
6. willing
7. wonderful
8. readable
9. musical
10. economical
11. furious
12. reliable
13. original
14. washable
15. effective