JHS textbook: Comparative_limited grammar

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

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Jam and her classmates talked about their favorite seasons. The most popular season is spring in her class. They said they like seeing cherry blossoms in this season. Autumn is as popular as winter. They like cold weather more than hot weather. And so, summer is the worst season for most of them.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What did Jam and her classmates talk about?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What is the most popular season in her class?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Is Autumn more popular than Winter?
Answer:_______________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions.

“… is more popular than …”
“… is the most popular of …”

DESCRIBE

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DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. What sport is more popular than soccer?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What is the most popular sport?
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. Is your mother younger than your father?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Who is the youngest in your family?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Are you as tall as your father?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Is basketball more popular than soccer in your country?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. What is the most popular sport in your country?
Answer:_______________________________________________