Read and choose the correct word. The 16th International Astronomy Olympiad took 1) part/place in Almaty and was a very successful event for all who took 2) part/place. • The Baikonur Cosmodrome is the largest operational spaceport 3) in/of the world. It located in a semi-arid region 4) when/where temperatures go from 45 degrees Celsius in summer to -40 degrees Celsius in the winter. 08 • An 8th grade student from 5) -/the Kostan: region called Oleg Lilo 6) created/formed a min laboratory with a camera and a laser to study the Moon. In order to visit the Baikonur Cosmodrome ya 7) have/need special permission 8) if/unless you are travelling with a tour group.
1. December was as cold as January last year.
2. The bus was as crowded as ever.
3. You are as good at karate as your father.
4. She is not so good at swimming as her mother.
5. He is not so hard-working as his friend.
6. You are as kind as your father.
7. I am almost as good at English as my classmates.
8. My composition is not so long as yours.
9. It isn't as warm today as it was yesterday.
10. The house his aunt lives in is as old as the one his uncle lives in.
11. Johnny isn't so rich as Don but he is younger and much happier.
12. My dog isn't so friendly as your dog .
13 . You can eat as much as you like.
14. A football match isn't so exciting as a hockey match.