7: READING | Tiếng Anh 9 (Friends Plus) | UNIT 7: ON THE STREETS - Lớp 9 - Giáo Dục Việt Nam

THINK! Which famous sports events take place in London?

1 Read texts A and B quickly. Then answer questions 1-6.

Which text...

1 only presents fact?...........

2 contains facts and opinions?...........

3 has a chatty tone?...........

4 has a formal tone?...........

5 comes from an online encyclopedia?...........

6 is a personal blog?...........

2 🔊2.11 Read and listen to the texts. Answer the questions.

1 When was the first Wembley Stadium opened?

2 What are the distinctive features of Wembley Stadium?

3 Who are the Gunners?

4 Why is the Undercroft skatepark important?

5 What do people typically eat at Wimbledon?

6 What is unique about the Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament?

3 VOCABULARY PLUS Find the comparative or superlative forms for 1-6 in the texts.

1 large...........

4 big...........

2 legendary...........

5 good...........

3 talented...........

6 tall...........

4 Complete sentences 1-6 about places you know. Use the adjectives in the box and your own ideas.

The clock tower in my city isn't as large as Big Ben, but it is very beautiful.

1 ...........in........... isn't as

...........as...........

2 ...........is more........... than

3 The........... is the........... in Europe.

4 ...........is the........... in the world.

5 The........... most in my town/city is........... .

6 The...........is as ........... as

5 USE IT! Work in pairs. Choose some 'must-see' sports venues in Việt Nam. What events are held there? Say why these venues are special, and why people should visit them.