Building TOEIC Reading Skills Learning Objectives: Learn forms of comparatives and superlatives Understand when to use comparatives and superlatives 1
改寫下列句子 1 Compared to Shaun, Larry is tall. 2 Zoe is beautiful, but Eva is very beautiful. 2
例句 1. Living in the countryside is usually cheaper than living in a city. 2. The exam was more difficult than we expected. 解釋 比較級比較兩個人或事物 3. This hotel is the cheapest in town. 4. Professor Roberts is the most patient person I ve ever met. 最高級比較三個或更多 的人或事物 3
比較級 最高級 解釋 tall taller tallest 單音節形容詞的比較級 : large larger largest 字尾加 -er; 最高級 : 字尾加 -est big bigger biggest early clever boring careful earlier cleverer more clever more boring more careful earliest cleverest most clever most boring most careful 雙音節 : 有些形容詞的比較級與最高級級有兩種形式, 如 :able, angry, clever, common, cruel, friendly, gentle, handsome, narrow 若字尾為 -ing, -ed, -ful, -less, 則用 more/most important more important most important 多音節 : 用 more/most expensive more expensive most expensive 4
例句 1. You re talking too fast. Can you talk a bit more slowly? 2. Susan works harder than any of her co-workers in her department. 3. Fred doesn t remember much about his childhood. What he remembers most clearly was how little he got to see his father. 4. I m sorry the sofa you re interested in is out of stock. The soonest we ll get it back in stock is early next month. 解釋 比較級與最高級 也可以描述動作 5
比較級 最高級 解釋 fast faster fastest 單音節副詞的比較級 : hard harder hardest 字尾加 -er; 最高級 : 字尾加 -est soon sooner soonest clearly frequently more clearly more frequently most clearly most frequently 大部分 -ly 結尾的副詞 : 比較級用 more, 最高級用 most quickly slowly more quickly more slowly most quickly most slowly 例外 :early earlier earliest 6
比較級 最高級 解釋 good/well better best bad/badly worse worst little less least many/much more most far farther farthest farther/farthest 指 距離 further furthest further = more 例句 1. I was pretty sick last week, but I feel much better now. 2. There s nothing worse than losing a loved one. 3. I m really tired. I don t think I can walk any farther. 4. Please let me know if you have any further questions. 5. Most people exercise less frequently than they should. 7
1. Mr. Hendrick is candidate for that position. He has both expertise and experience. (A) the good (B) better (C) best (D) the best 2. You will find your way around the city if you have a map. (A) easy (B) easier (C) more easily (D) most easy 8
3. Ms. Gomez was extremely to have won the photography contest for local college students. (A) happy (B) happier (C) happiest (D) the happiest 4. Excessive solar radiation damages skin, causing signs of aging and a much risk of skin cancer. (A) high (B) highly (C) higher (D) more highly 9
例句 1. My English is improving. It is getting better and better every day. 2. When you get excited, your heart beats faster and faster. 解釋 重複比較級表示 程度漸漸加強 3. Many people believe the more expensive the better. 4. When do you need the report? The sooner the better! 重複比較級 : 第二部分的比較是第一部分比較的 結果 10
例句 1. Let s walk. It s just as fast as taking the bus. 2. Bruce wants to stay fit, so he goes jogging as often as he can. 3. Unfortunately our advertising isn t attracting as many customers as expected. 解釋 as + adjective/adverb + as 與 the same + noun + as 描述兩件類似的事物 4. Jeremy is about the same age as his wife. 5. The desire to socialize is not the same thing as the ability to socialize. 11
例句 1. These two kids look the same to me-i can t tell them apart. 2. Your eyes are the same color as mine. 3. My wife and I have similar hobbies. 4. This color is similar to that one. 5. Jim and Sam are identical twins. They look exactly the same. 6. This gun is identical to the one used in the attack. 解釋 Similar 表示 相似 A + be similar to + B 表示 A 與 B 相似 Identical 表示 完全相同 A + be identical to + B 表示 A 與 B 完全相同 12
例句 1. A company should be like a big family. 2. Cindy looks like her mother. 3. My wife and I are alike in many ways. We both like reading, and we both dislike gossiping. 4. Mike and I think alike. That s why we are best friends. 解釋 Like 與 alike 都可表示 類似, 不過 like 是介系詞,alike 則可當形容詞或副詞 Like 常接在感官動詞之後, 如 :look, sound, feel, smell, taste 13
1. While Mr. Jones was waiting for his interview, he became. (A) most nervous (B) more nervously (C) more and more nervous (D) more and more nervously 2. Roberto didn t want to interrupt the meeting, so he left the conference room he could. (A) quietly (B) as quietly as (C) most quietly (D) same quietly as 14
3. At first glance, these two tablets look almost, but a closer look reveals some significant differences. (A) like (B) same (C) identical (D) similar to 4. Most female workers are still not promoted at rate as their male colleagues. (A) alike (B) similar (C) identical (D) the same 15
Standing 829.8 meters above sea level, Burj Khalifa in Dubai is one of landmarks in the Middle East. The construction of Burj 1. (A) famous (B) more famous (C) most famous (D) the most famous Khalifa began in 2004, and the building officially opened on January 4, 2010. Upon its completion, Burj Khalifa surpassed Taipei 101 as building in the world. In fact, the building is so tall that it is 10 2. (A) a tall (B) the tall (C) the taller (D) the tallest 16
degrees Celsius at the top than at the base. 3. (A) cool (B) cooler (C) coolest (D) the coolest Burj Khalifa as a mixed-use building. Inside are office suites, 4. (A) designed (B) to design (C) is designed (D) is designed to luxury apartments, and a hotel. A visit to the world s highest observation deck is going to be worth your while. You will be amazed 17
by the breathtaking, panoramic view of the city, desert, and ocean. Whichever way you choose to enjoy your Burj Khalifa visit, you are definitely going to have a great time. 18
American football is an exciting sport. However, it is also one of sports in the world. Just imagine what it would be like to be 1. (A) physical (B) more physical (C) the most physical (D) most physical regularly hit by a 120-kg player moving at high speeds! The game would be almost impossible without the equipment designed 2. (A) as (B) to (C) for (D) with protect players from head to toe while maximizing performance and 19
reducing the risk of injury. A full line-up of this protective equipment includes the helmet, shoulder pads, leg pads, accessories, and shoes. All of these together can weigh as as 7 kg, 3. (A) heavy (B) soon (C) many (D) much depending on the height and weight of the player. It is thanks to this protective equipment that football players can stay healthy and bring us their games. 4. (A) best (B) the best (C) the good (D) the better 20
Learning Objectives : 1. Learn forms of comparatives and superlatives 2. Understand when to use comparatives and superlatives 21