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100
Adjective: Cheap

Subjects: Small towns and big cities

Create the appropriate comparative sentence.

1. "Small towns are cheaper than big cities" 
100
This is considered the most favorite dish of Colombia. Some people consider it the national dish of Colombia. What is it?
1. "It is the Bandeja Paisa"

2. "What is the Bandeja Paisa"

100
This is a capital and largest city of the country. Most people who live here are white, but there are immigrants too. Many people go to "pubs" or bars to have a pint of Guinness, the local beer. We love to drink beer! What city and country is it?
1. "It is Dublin, Ireland". 

2. "What is Dublin, Ireland". 

100
I have long dirty blonde hair. I am short and chubby. I wear glasses, and you all know me! Who am I?
1. "You are the teacher/ Mallory Halbert."

2. "Who is the teacher/Mallory Halbert." 

100
On the corner of 76th Circular and Nutibara Avenue, you will find what?
1. Answers Vary

"You will see/find "Idiomas Eafit" language school."
200
Adjective: difficult
Subject (1): Reading in English

Subject (2): Writing in English

Create a comparative sentence. 

1. "Reading in English is more difficult than writing in English" or vice versa. 
200

This is the biggest/largest body of water on the planet Earth. What is it?

1. "It is the Pacific Ocean"

2. "What is the Pacific Ocean"

200

This is a capital city. It has the highest population of the country. It is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks. Many people consider this the most romantic city in the world! What city and country is it?

1. "It is Paris, France."

2. "What is Paris, France."

200
I was a black man, but later in my life I became a lighter skinned and feminine-looking man. I am incredibly famous. Who am I?
1. "You are Michael Jackson."
2. "Who is Michael Jackson."
200
What Metro Station is next to the Botanical Gardens?
1. "The metro station "Universidad" is next to the Botanical Gardens."
300
Adjective: Interesting
Subject (1): Medellin
Subject (2): Bogota


Create a comparative sentence and explain why using the world "because".

Answers may vary.

Example, "Bogota is more interesting than Medellin because there are more things to do in Bogota."
300

This is the driest desert in the world. 

1. "It is the Atacama Desert"

2. "What is the Atacama Desert"

300

It is a medium sized white building found in the capital city of the country. It was built between 1792 and 1800. Many politicians and leaders have lived here. What and where is it?

1. "It is the White House in Washington D.C."

2. "What is the White House in Washington D.C." (USA)

300
I was born in Barranquilla. I am a beautiful famous Colombian woman with medium-length dirty blonde wavy hair. I am thin and very fit. I do many things for the poor communities of my country. Who am I?
1. "You are Shakira"

2. "Who is Shakira"

300

What shopping mall will you find near the intersection of highway 80 and the 31-A street.  

1. Answers vary

"You will find "Los Molinos" shopping center."
400

Adjective: bad

Subject (1): Thieves

Subject (2): Politicians 

Answers may vary:

Examples: 
Thieves are worse than politicians. 
Politicians are worse than thieves. 
400
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is the most celebrated of all Colombian novelists, however this female Colombian novelist is also celebrated. She wrote detective fiction novels to show the effects that violence can have on a society and on individuals, like "Delirium". 

1. "She is Laura Restrepo"

2. "Who is Laura Restrepo"
400
I am the largest country in the world by area. What is my capital city?
1. "The capital city of Russia is Moscow"

2. "What is Moscow, Russia"


400
Some people in Colombia love me, and many people in Colombia hate me. I am a short chubby man with wavy black hair and I have a mustache. Who am I?
1. "You are Pablo Escobar"

2. "Who is Pablo Escobar"

400
From the "________" shopping mall , you can take "________" avenue to get to the airport. 
1. "From the San Diego shopping mall, you can take Las Palmas avenue to get to the airport."
500

Adjective: little (parks or green spaces)

Subject (1): Laureles neighborhood

Subject (2): Downtown Medellin (centro)


Answer may vary

Example: "There are less parks in downtown Medellin than in Laureles neighborhood."

500

He is the most famous goal-keeper (soccer) from Medellin. He was dark skinned with long dark curly hair. His nickname in English translates to "the crazy guy".  

1. "It was René ‘El loco’ Higuita"

2. "Who was René ‘El loco’ Higuita"
500
I am the world's most populated country. I am not the largest country in the world, but I am larger than Brazil and about the same size as the United States. I was one of the world's earliest civilizations. What country am I?
1. "You are China"/ "It is China"

2. "Who is China"

500
I am a man from Colombia. I died at age 87. I had short grey hair and a grey mustache. I was a little overweight but not fat. I once won a Nobel Prize for literature. 

1. "You are Gabriel Garcia Marquez"

2. "Who is Gabriel Garcia Marquez"

500
What way/direction do you have to go to get to Guarne from Medellin? 
1. "You have to go/travel/drive east to get to Guarne from Medellin."