Which article(s) do we use when we talk about something for the first time?
indefinite article (a, an)
Name two examples of irregular comparatives and superlatives?
good - better - the best
bad - worse - the worst
What's the most famous monument in the capital of France?
Eiffel Tower
Using the following map, give directions to reach the Post Office:
Go straight, then turn left on the Green Street, then walk straight again. The Post Office is on your left next to the library.
What kind of place does the idiom "middle of nowhere" describe?
a place that is very remote, far from any city or town
Do we use "the" with street names and people's names?
no
Which is the largest continent in the world?
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Name at least 3 famous sights you can visit in London?
- Buckingham Palace
- Westminster Abbey
- Tower Bridge
Using the following map, give directions on how to get to the Italian Restaurant:
Go straight for two blocks, at the roundabout turn right on the King's Road. The Italian Restaurant is on your right next to the café.
How would you describe "a ghost town"?
a town that is no longer inhabited
Name 3 examples of the names of countries where we always use "the"?
- the Czech Republic
- the United Kingdom
- the United States
Which is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What's the most famous cathedral in Prague?
St. Vitus Cathedral
Use the following map, give directions to get to the Cinema.
Walk straight for two blocks. Turn left on the King's Road. Then, go past the Theatre, the Cinema is on your left.
What does it mean "to go all the way with"?
to be in complete agreement with
Do we use any article with the names of rivers?
yes, we use "the"
How do we make comparatives and superlatives from adjectives with two or more syllables?
We use more (comparatives) and the most (superlatives) in front of the adjective.
Where can you find Sagrada Familia? Who was the architect?
Barcelona
Antoni Gaudí
Use the following map to give directions to the Supermarket.
Go straight till you reach the roundabout, pass the roundabout, go past the book shop on your right. The Supermarket is next to the book shop.
What does the English idiom "second to none" mean?
the best; better than everything else
Complete the following text with a, an, the or nothing:
Bristol was one of _____ United Kindgom's biggest ports, so there's _____ old harbour in _____ middle of the city. Now _____ harbour is _____ best place for art galleries, museums, shops, cinemas and cafés.
Bristol was one of THE United Kindgom's biggest ports, so there's AN old harbour in THE middle of the city. Now THE harbour is THE best place for art galleries, museums, shops, cinemas and cafés.
How do we make comparatives and superlatives from short adjectives ending in short vowel and one consonant? Give at least 2 examples.
duplicate the last consonant + add -er/-est
big - bigger - the biggest
thin - thinner - the thinnest
fat - fatter - the fattest
What's the name of the most famous bridge in Venice?
Ponte di Rialto
Use the following map, give directions to get to the Bus Station.
Go straight for two blocks, at the roundabout turn right on the King's Road. Then go straight for one block. The Bus Station is on your left.
How would you describe someone who "talks for England"?
Someone who talks for England talks for a very long time.