Our Amazing Planet
Vocabulary: world of work
Comparatives/
Superlatives
Jobs
Vocabulary: Shops
100
What's the world's highest waterfall?
Angel Falls
100

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  • After finishing two years of study, she received her __________.

  • You usually get this from a college, not a university.

  • With a __________, you can start working or continue studying for a degree.

COLLEGE DIPLOMA

100
  • My house is __________ (big) than yours.

  • Today is __________ (cold) than yesterday.

  • This book is the __________ (interesting) in the library

BIGGER
COLDER
MOST INTERESTING

100
  • I wear a uniform and a helmet.

  • I work in dangerous situations and use water.

  • I put out fires and rescue people.

firefighter

100

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  • I keep my money and credit cards in my __________.

  • He lost his __________ on the bus and couldn’t pay for lunch.

  • Don’t forget your __________ before you leave the house!

WALLET

200

What's the shortest river in the world?

Praia do Cassino, in Brazil

200

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  • A __________ is someone you admire and want to be like.

  • Teachers and parents are often __________ for young people.

  • She became a __________ because of her hard work and kindness.

ROLE MODEL

200
  • English is __________ (popular) than German in many countries.

  • That movie was the __________ (exciting) one I’ve ever seen.

  • My new phone is __________ (expensive) than my old one.

MORE POPULAR

MOST EXCITING

MORE EXPENSIVE

200
  • I work in an office or a hotel.

  • I answer the phone and give information.

  • I greet visitors and help them when they arrive.

Receptionist

200

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  • I usually buy my newspaper and magazines at the __________.

  • There’s a __________ near the bus stop where you can get a lottery ticket.

  • You can also buy chewing gum and snacks at the __________.

NEWSAGENT'S

300

What's the driest desert in the world?

The Atacame Desert, in Chile.

300

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  • He studied law for five years and got a __________.

  • You need a __________ to become a doctor or an engineer.

  • After finishing secondary school, many students decide to get a __________.

UNIVERSITY DEGREE

300
  • Mount Everest is __________ (high) than any other mountain in the world.

  • This restaurant is __________ (good) than the one near the station.

  • He runs __________ (fast) than anyone in the team.

  • Of all my friends, Maria is the __________ (bad) at keeping secrets.

HIGHER


BETTER

FASTER

300
  • I work with computers every day.

  • I fix technical problems and install software.

  • People call me when their computer doesn’t work.

IT specialist

300

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  • You can buy beautiful roses and tulips at the __________.

  • My dad went to the __________ to get flowers for my mum’s birthday.

  • The __________ is full of nice smells and colourful bouquets.

FLORIST'S

400

What's the wettest place on Earth?

Mawsynram, in India.

400

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  • He found a __________ during the summer holidays.

  • A __________ doesn’t last long — maybe a few weeks or months.

  • After graduation, she had a __________ before finding a permanent position.

TEMPORARY JOB

400
  • The __________ (hard) you study, the __________ (good) your results will be.

  • Living in the countryside is __________ (peaceful) than living in the city.

  • This project is __________ (difficult) than we expected, but also __________ (rewarding).

  • My car is not as __________ (modern) as yours.

HARDER ... BETTER


MORE PEACEFUL

MORE DIFFICULT ... MORE REWARDING

MODERN

400
  • I work with laws and rules.

  • I help people solve legal problems.

  • I speak in court to defend my clients.

lawyer

400

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  • Can I __________ your pen for a moment?

  • Students often __________ books from the school library.

  • If you __________ money, you have to give it back later.

BORROW

500

What's the lowest lake in the world?

The Dead Sea, in Jordan Valley.

500

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  • A person who starts their own business is called an __________.

  • Steve Jobs was a very famous __________.

  • Being an __________ means taking risks and having creative ideas.

ENTREPRENEUR

500

That was the __________ (funny) joke I’ve heard all week!

This project is the ______________ (challenging) I've ever done!

My ______________ (bad) nightmare has come true!

FUNNIEST

MOST CHALLENGING

WORST

500
  • I work in the government.

  • I make decisions that affect people’s lives.

  • I speak in public and represent citizens.

politician

500

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  • We bought some fresh meat from the __________.

  • The __________ is next to the baker’s and the greengrocer’s.

  • You can get sausages, chicken and beef at the __________.

BUTCHER'S