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Superlative adjectives
I can use superlative adjectives to talk about my country.
1. Write the superlative form of the adjectives in the table.
| Short adjectives |
Regular End in -e End in consonant + y End in consonant + vowel + consonant | Adjective big, hot | Superlative _______, _______ |
| Long adjectives |
| Adjective colourful common expensive | Superlative _______ _______ _______ |
| Irregular |
| Adjective bad good far | Superlative the worst _______ the furthest/the farthest |
2. Complete the text using the superlative form of the adjectives in brackets.
CÚC PHƯƠNG NATIONAL PARK
When is the best time to visit?
The 1. _______ (hot) season is from May to September. The 2. _______ (warm) month is July with an average maximum temperature of 33°C. The 3. _______ (cold) month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C. The 4. _______ (good) time to explore Cúc Phương National Park is the dry season, from December to April.
Are there any mountains?
Yes. There are many limestone mountains. The 5. _______ (high) peak is Mây Bạc with 648 metres above sea level.
What animals can I see?
There are more than 300 species of birds and 135 mammal species. The 6. _______(interesting) animal is the Delacour's Langur, one of the rarest primates on earth.
| STUDY STRATEGY |
| Improving your grammar Inventing sentences is a good way to remember grammar rules and improve your grammar. |
3. Read the Study Strategy. Then write five sentences with your ideas. Use the adjectives and the topics in the boxes. Compare with a partner.
| good bad boring pretty nice horrible |
| film star animal team friend place food |
I think the best football team is Arsenal.
In my opinion, the most horrible animals are spiders.
4. 
USE IT! Work in pairs. Read the text in exercise 2 again. Ask and answer questions with superlative adjectives for clues 1-6.
1. May to September
2. July
3. January
4. December to April
5. Mây Bạc
6. Delacour's Langur
Finished?
Write sentences about another national park in your country using the questions in exercise 4.
