Lesson 8 The best and the worst最好的和最差的A .The comparison of adjectivesComplete the table.完成以下表格.PositiveComparativeSuperlativegoodbetterthe bestbadworsethe worstmuch/manymorethe mostlittlelessthe leastbigbiggerthe biggestinterestingmore interestingthe most interesting B Superlative adjectivesWrite sentences using the 
words given. 用所给的词造句.The Nile/long 
river/the worldThe Nile is the longest river in the 
world.The Nile/long/the 
YangtzeThe Nile is longer than Yangtze.The Temple of 
Heaven/one of/beautiful buildings/the worldThe Temple of Heaven is one of 
the most beautiful buildings in the world.The Antarctic /cold 
place/on earthThe Antarctic is the coldest place on 
earth.A frog/South 
America/poisonous animal/on earthA frog in South America is the most 
poisonous animal on earth. C Everything, everyone, everybody and 
everywhereFill the blanks in these sentences with one of the 
words. 填空.Everyonein our class has entered for the ‘Neatest Handwriting’ 
competition.I know everybody who lives in our short 
street.She has made some cakes and sandwiches and now 
everything is ready for the party.We’ve looked everywhere for her, but we 
can’t find her.D situations1. You are buying a coat in a shop. Ask if you can see 
something cheaper.Can I see something cheaper?2. I am thirsty. Ask me if I would like a glass of 
water.Would you like a glass of water?3. You are on the phone. Ask if you can speak to Mr. 
Scott.Can I speak to Mr. Scott, please?It’s very hot today. Make an exclamation about the 
weather.What a terrible day! E. Comprehension.Read this story. Then choose the correct answers below. 
Put a ring round a, b or c.阅读故事,然后圈出正确答案.Jane and 
CarolineJane and Caroline were school friends. Caroline was tall 
and very beautiful, and Jane was short and pretty. Caroline was very 
intelligent, too, and was often first in the exams. Jane was usually fifth or 
sixth in exams. Caroline’s handwriting was excellent. Jane’s handwriting was 
good, but not excellent.When they left school, Jane and Caroline both applied for 
a job in a local office. The advertisement said: “Wanted: Young secretary for 
busy office. Must be intelligent and polite, and have good handwriting.’ They 
both went for and interview.In the interview, Caroline answered all the questions and 
showed she was very intelligent. In her interview, Jane answered all the 
questions and was very polite. She got the job.‘Sometimes,’ the office manager said, ‘politeness is more 
important than intelligence.’1 Which is true? C标准答案是b我觉得有争议(a) Jane was more beautiful than 
Caroline.(b) Caroline was more beautiful than 
Jane.(c) Jane and Caroline were both very 
beautiful.2 What did they do when they left school? 
B(a) They worked in a local office.(b) They applied for the same job.(c) They wrote an advertisement.3 what happened in the interviews? A(a) They both answered all the 
questions.(b) They both showed they were very 
intelligent.(c) They both showed how polite they 
were.4 Jane got the job because__________. C(a) she was more intelligent than 
Caroline(b) her handwriting was better than 
Caroline’s(c) she was more polite than 
Caroline.
