Casa · A2 Elementary · Lesson 9 of 20 · Step 1

The Best Places

Cities & Destinations

Describe and compare places using superlative adjectives
Talk about famous places around the world
Use the + superlative correctly

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Grammar

Superlative adjectives

For short adjectives (1–2 syllables), use the + adjective + -est. For long adjectives, use the most + adjective. Irregular: good → the best, bad → the worst, far → the farthest/furthest. Always use 'the' before a superlative.

That was the most delicious meal I have ever had.

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

It was the worst flight of my life — six hours of turbulence.

This is the oldest building in the city — it dates back to 1387.

Exercises · type, then check

1. Complete each sentence with the superlative form of the adjective in brackets.

1.That was (long) journey of my life.

2.The Sahara is (hot) desert in the world.

3.She is (talented) musician in the orchestra.

4.This is (bad) traffic I have ever seen.

5.It was (beautiful) sunset I had ever witnessed.

2. Match each country or city to its superlative description.

1.The Nile

2.Vatican City

3.Siberia

4.New York City

5.The Great Barrier Reef

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Reading

The Most Unforgettable Trip

My most memorable journey was a two-week trip through Peru. The most incredible part was visiting Machu Picchu at sunrise. It was the most stunning view I had ever experienced — ancient stone buildings surrounded by cloud and mountain. The people were the friendliest I encountered anywhere on the trip. The food was the most varied I had tasted in South America. The only downside was the altitude, which made the first two days the hardest physically. I would go back without hesitation.

1. Where was the most incredible part of the trip?

2. What was the hardest part of the trip?

Speaking · say it out loud, with a partner or alone

1Tell your partner about the most interesting place you have ever visited. Use superlative adjectives.

2Discuss: What is the most famous landmark in your country? Is it the best representation of your culture?

Writing

Write 4–6 sentences about the best or most interesting place you have ever visited. Use superlative adjectives.

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