Do you have a girlfriend or boyfriend? Do you prefer to spend time with your friends or with one person?
What kind of clothes do you wear for special occasions?
Vocabulary acquisition
Activity 1: Vocabulary acquisition
Activity 2: Grammar: Comparative and superlative
Activity 3: Capsule & comprehension questions
Activity 4: Reading & speaking
Activity 5: Vocabulary review
Grammar
Comparative and Superlative
We use the comparative form to compare 2 things.
Form 1: adjective + “er” than
Ex: Tall He is taller than I am.
They study harder than we do.
My cat is smarter than your dog.
Our English teacher is funnier than yours is. (Funny – funnier)
Form 2: More + adjective + than
Ex: More/less beautiful than My cat is more beautiful than your dog.
This shirt is more expensive than the other one.
This video is more interesting than the one we watched last week.
Driving in the winter is more challenging than driving in the summer.
Can you see the difference in the two forms? What is it?
We use the superlative form to compare 3 or more things.
Form 1: …the + adjective “est”
Ex: the tallest He is the tallest man on earth.
This is the hardest test all semester.
My English teacher is the funniest in all the college! (funny – funniest)
Albert Einstein was the smartest person in the world, but Marilyn Vos Savant is now the most intelligent with an IQ of 228!
Form 2: … the most/least adjective
Ex: Most/least beautiful than Saturn is the most beautiful planet.
This could be the most mysterious challenge yet!
The book I finished reading yesterday is the least interesting book I have ever read in my life.
Watch the capsule
Answer the 9 comprehension questions that follow.
Reading and Speaking
Read and discuss the questions that follow.
Dating traditions among teenagers differ greatly around the world.
In Japan, it’s common for boys to buy gifts for girls, like chocolates or flowers, on White Day (March 14th). This is a reversal of Valentine’s Day, where girls give gifts to boys. In Latin-American countries, Friendship Day is celebrated on February 14. This helps remove social pressure for people who are not in romantic relationships.
In India, arranged marriages are still practiced, but many teenagers are starting to date like in the West. However, dating in public is not always accepted.
In South Africa, teenagers often go on group dates, like going to the movies or playing sports together.
In many Western countries, like the US, Canada, and UK, teenagers often go on one-on-one dates, like going to the movies or out for dinner.
It’s also important to remember that consent is key. That means “the voluntary agreement to do a particular sexual activity at a particular time — and it only applies to that activity at that time.” When getting to know someone, it’s essential to respect their boundaries and decisions. This means listening to “no” and not pressuring someone into physical contact or other activities they’re not comfortable with. Everyone has the right to say no to sexual advances, and it’s crucial to prioritize their feelings and well-being. Communication, respect, and trust are essential components of any healthy relationship, and just because someone agrees to go on a date, it does not mean they want to have sexual activity with you.
These are just a few examples of the different dating traditions around the world. Each culture has its own unique way of showing affection and building relationships.
Comprehension questions
- From the text, what kind of dating traditions do you think are fun?
- What is Friendship Day? Which do you like better? Friendship Day or Valentine’s Day?
Discussion questions
- If you are not from Canada or Quebec, does your country recognize the idea of consent?
- With social media, dating has changed a lot. What are some risks that we now can see related to dating and social media?
- What is your idea of the perfect date?
- If you had to give your little sister or brother advice about a first date, what would you tell them? You should …
Vocabulary Review