Unit 7
LANGUAGE
Vocabulary
1. Read the conversation in GETTING STARTED again. Match the words/ phrases with their definitions.
1. g
2. e
3. d
4. b
5. a
6. c
7. f

2. Circle the correct words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. wedding
2. groom
3. bride
4. reception
5. guests
6. before
7. engaged
Pronunciation
1. Listen and repeat, paying attention to the stress patterns.
2. Listen to the sentences and practise saying them correctly. Pay attention to the stress pattern of the underlined words.
-newly-married (compound adjective) = adv + pp
Example:
-newly-born
-well-dressed
-well-organized
-well-equipped
-reality (n)
Grammar
Comparative and superlative adjectives
1.Do you agree with the following statements?
2. Write five sentences comparing the two weddings in the table below. Using the comparative form of the adjectives in the box and than.
1. Mr Smith’s wedding was more crowded than Mr long’s (wedding).
2. Mr Smith’s wedding reception was more expensive than Mr long’s (wedding).
3. Mr Smith was older than Mr long when he got married.
4. Mr Long’s engagement period was longer than Mr Smith’s (engagement).
5. The service at Mr Smith’s wedding was better than that at Mr long’s (wedding).
3. Choose the correct answers.
1. A
2. a
3. the
-best man (n)
4. The
5. the
-bridesmaid (n)
6. the
7. a
-traditionally (adv)
-honeymoon (n)
-immediately (adv)
8. the
9. the
-majority (n)