V. Complete the sentences with the correct comparative form of the words in the box. friendly useful important cold crowded bad high exciting thin narrow 1. In Canada, January is ___________________...

V. 1. In Canada, January is colder than March. 2. I think that good health is more important than money. 3. You look thinner. Have you lost weight? 4. I couldn’t get a seat in the restaurant. It was more crowded than usual. 5. Mountains are higher than hills. 6. I think that people who live in villages are friendlier than people in big cities. 7. My exam results were worse than I expected. 8. I think New York is more exciting than Houston. 9. These trousers are too wide. Do you have any that are narrower? 10. I like my new dictionary. It is more useful than the last one. VI. 1. The road is not wide enough for two cars to pass comfortably. 2. Inside the cathedral, it’s peaceful and quiet. 3. Those shoes are really cheap - they only cost £25. 4. My house is rather far from my school, so it’s a bit inconvenient. 5. Kids always find Christmas exciting. They are always looking forward to Christmas. 6. The air in the countryside is fresh and unpolluted. 7. Hoi An is an old town near Da Nang. 8. There are a lot of shops nearby, so the streets are always busy and noisy during the day. VII. 1. I think she is still ill. She looks even worse than last week. 2. Her job is a lot more stressful than mine. 3. He thinks Charlie Chaplin is funnier than Mr Bean. 4. I can’t study in this room. It’s too noisy. I’m going to find a quieter place. 5. Smart phones make our lives easier and more convenient. 6. Life in a city is a lot better than life in the countryside. 7. My Math class is more boring than my English class. 8. I like this school because it is bigger than the other one. 9. A car is much more expensive than a bike. 10. We need younger actors for this film. VIII. 1. I find war films more boring than romantic films. 2. He is cleverer than I thought him to be. 3. My exam results were worse than I expected. 4. Which one of these cities is farther from us - Tokyo or Berlin? 5. Jim Carrey’s latest film is funnier than the previous one. 6. Ho Chí Minh City is more polluted than Da Nang. 7. I think living in the city is better than living in the country. 8. The house is much more spacious than the flat we had in London. 9. Today’s weather will be 5 degrees hotter than yesterday’s. 10. The seafood here is more delicious than the seafood in Ha Not. IX. 1. The second question was more difficult than the first one. 2. The brown coat is bigger than the black one. 3. The sofa is more comfortable than the chair. 4. Jack’s suitcase was heavier than Jim’s suitcase. 5. My homework was worse than his. 6. The small television is cheaper than the big one. 7. The Holton Hotel is more modern than the Royal Hotel. 8. The weather today is better than it was yesterday. 9. People in the country are friendlier than those in the city. 10. Life in the country is more boring than life in the city. X. 1. I am having a great time in Hoi An at present. 2. There is always a lot of traffic, day and night. 3. My friend, Michelle, and I spent five days in Hoi An last year. 4. Outside the sun is shining so I’m off to get some fresh air. 5. We usually stay at home for a holiday, but this holiday we are travelling abroad. 6. Are there any bookstores in your neighborhood? 7. My grandma doesn't like living in the city. 8. How do I get to the railway station? - Go straight ahead then turn left. 9. Where are you going now? - We are going to Tan Ky House. 10. Is there a post office nearby? - No. There are no post offices near here. XI. 1. lies 2. famous 3. attractions 4. visit 5. many 6. house 7. tourist 8. as XII. 1. b. on 2. c. best 3. a. well 4. d. should 5. a. see 6. b. horse riding XIII. 1. Hilltown is in the south of England. 2. There are about 9,000 people in the town. 3. Yes, there is a park in the town. 4. You can buy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products in the market. 5. She likes Icecave café best. 6. There are five schools in Hilltown. 7. She plays badminton every Wednesday afternoon. 8. Yes, Sandra likes her town because it is calm, neat and people are friendly. XIV. 1. False 2. False 3. True 4. False 5. True 6. False 7. True XV. 1. Where shall we go first this morning? 2. Let’s go to the cafeteria and get a cold drink. 3. Do you like living in the countryside? 4. Is there a post office in your neighbourhood? 5. Could you please tell me the way to the Japanese Bridge? 6. There are many historic houses in Hoi An ancient town. 7. The air is polluted with smoke from factories. 8. Living in a big city is much more expensive than living in the countryside. XVI. 1. Shall we play volleyball for a change? 2. Would you like to go for lunch now? 3. How do I get to the nearest post office? 4. The second question in the test was more difficult than the first one. 5. My exam results were worse than I expected. 6. The bookstore is next to the grocery store. 7. Dave's wife earns more money than him. 8. Would you mind closing that window, please?