1 Write a comparative sentence using the infarmatian and an adjective fram the list. Make any
necessary changes, leaving out any unnecessary detail.
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a The River Mackenzie, Canada: 4,240 km
The River Niger, Africa: 4,170 km
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b Lake Victoria, Africa: 69,484km2
Lake Michigan, North America: 57,757km2
c The Marianas Trench, Pacific Ocean: 10,900 m
The ]apan Trench, Narthern Pacific: 9,000 m
d Mont Blanc, France: 4,807 m
Mount Elbrus, Russia: 5,642 m
e Arica, Chile: ave rag e rainfall 0.76 mm per year
The Ubyan Sahara Desert: average rainfall, less than 15 mm per year
f The oldest rocks in Scotland: 3 billion years old
The oldest rocks in Canada: 4 billion years old
g The lowest recorded temperatur e in Finland: -57°C
The lowest recorded temperature in Sweden: -52°C
h The island state of Nauru, South Pacific: 21km2
Monaco: 1.6km2
2 Complete the secand sentence sa that it means the same as the first sentence, using the adjective in capitals.
a The first question in the test was easier than the second one.
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b I think my sweets taste better than yours.
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c Staying at home for a holiday is cheaper than travelling abroad.
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d The Royal Hotel is more old-fashioned than the Holton Hotel.
The Holton Hotel ..
e This chair isn't as comfortable as the sofa.
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f I think water refreshes me more than milk does.
I think water is ..
g Romantic films interest me more than war films.
I find ..
h ]im's suitcase was lighter than] ack's suitcase.
]im's suitcase ..
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