Abbreviation Organiser
LT 2.9 Based on the information given in the leaflets, complete the following comparison table of the three
1. Opinion
e.g. a graceful cathedral
2. Dimension (i.e. size, length, width)
e.g. a big compound, a 45-metre tall tower, a thin layer 3. Shape
e.g. a cross-shaped church 4. Age
e.g. a modern building 5. Colour
e.g. a white house 6. Religion
e.g. a Catholic church 7. Origin
e.g. a Chinese temple 8. Material
e.g. wooden windows
B. The first column on the left shows how different types of adjectives can be ordered. Work in groups and fill the table in with the adjectives describing places and buildings in the texts.
Write down three more related adjectives for each type of adjectives. Some examples have been provided for your reference.
Opinion
tranquil
Dimension colossal
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LT 2.10 A. Adjectives are words that describe places, people and events. When using more than one
adjective to describe a noun, place the adjectives in the following order before the noun.
However, it is better not to use more than three adjectives before a noun to avoid clumsiness.
Types of Adjectives:
Opinion, Dimension, Shape, Age, Colour, Religion, Origin, Material
(ODSACROM)
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Nouns1. Opinion
e.g. a graceful cathedral
2. Dimension (i.e. size, length, width)
e.g. a big compound, a 45-metre tall tower, a thin layer 3. Shape
e.g. a cross-shaped church 4. Age
e.g. a modern building 5. Colour
e.g. a white house 6. Religion
e.g. a Catholic church 7. Origin
e.g. a Chinese temple 8. Material
e.g. wooden windows
B. The first column on the left shows how different types of adjectives can be ordered. Work in groups and fill the table in with the adjectives describing places and buildings in the texts.
Write down three more related adjectives for each type of adjectives. Some examples have been provided for your reference.
Opinion
tranquil
Dimension colossal
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Shape cross-shaped
Age
oldest
Colour
white
Religion Buddhist
Origin
western
Material
marble
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LT 2.10 LT 2.10 C. The following are pictures of some well-known structures in the world. Look at the pictures
and discuss their characteristics. Then choose three of the buildings and write a short description for each of them. Try to use at least three types of adjectives.
n o it p i r c s e D g
n i d li u B
Hong Kong Space Museum (Hong Kong)
International Finance Centre (IFC) (Hong Kong)
Musee du Louvre (Paris)
Eiffel Tower (Paris)
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LT 2.10 LT 2.10 C. The following are pictures of some well-known structures in the world. Look at the pictures
and discuss their characteristics. Then choose three of the buildings and write a short description for each of them. Try to use at least three types of adjectives.
n o it p i r c s e D g
n i d li u B
Hong Kong Space Museum (Hong Kong)
International Finance Centre (IFC) (Hong Kong)
Musee du Louvre (Paris)
Eiffel Tower (Paris)
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Pyramids of Giza (Cairo)
Temple of Heaven (Beijing)
Water Cube (Beijing)
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LT 2.10 (Answer Keys) B.
Opinion
tranquil (R1)
graceful (R1)
exquisite (R1)
peaceful (R1)
popular (R1 & R2)
perfect (R1)
dynamic (R1) majestic
(R1)
stunning (R2)
energetic (R2)
elegant (R2)
special (R2)
ideal (R2)
magnificent (R3) unique
(R3)
original (R3)
spectacular fabulous grand
Dimension
colossal (R1)
three-storey
(R1)
45-metre tall (R2)
spacious (R2)
two-storey (R2)
long (R2)
three-hall (R3)
two-hall (R3)
open (R3)
thick gigantic tiny
Shape cross-shaped
(R1)
pointed (R2)
rectangular (R2)
arched (R2)
triangular circular dome-shaped
Age
oldest (R1)
time-honoured
(R1)
historic* (R2)
modern (R2)
traditional (R2 & R3)
classical* (R2)
classic* (R3)
old (R3)
ancient historical* contem-porary Colour
white (R1 & R2)
grey (R1)
red (R1)
brown (R2)
green (R3)
black silver
blue Religion Buddhist
(R3)
Muslim Christian Taoist
Origin
western (R1)
European (R1)
Greek (R1)
colonial (R2)
Chinese (R3)
French Asian Indian
Material
marble (R1)
wooden (R2)
brick (R3)
stone (R3)
tiled (R3)
glass steel
iron
* ‘Historic’ and ‘historical’ carry different meanings. The former means ‘important or influential in history’ while the latter refers to anything from the past or anything to do with history. Similarly,
‘classical’ means ‘of traditional style’ whereas ‘classic’ means ‘of excellent quality’ and is used to describe something which remains ‘important and popular for a long time’.
(The code ‘R’ indicates the routes where the adjectives are found. The italicised words in the table are the adjectives taken from the texts while the bold-typed words are suggested answers outside the texts.
The above answers are for reference only. Teachers may accept any reasonable answers.)
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LT 2.10 (Answer Keys) B.
Opinion
tranquil (R1)
graceful (R1)
exquisite (R1)
peaceful (R1)
popular (R1 & R2)
perfect (R1)
dynamic (R1) majestic
(R1)
stunning (R2)
energetic (R2)
elegant (R2)
special (R2)
ideal (R2)
magnificent (R3) unique
(R3)
original (R3)
spectacular fabulous grand
Dimension
colossal (R1)
three-storey
(R1)
45-metre tall (R2)
spacious (R2)
two-storey (R2)
long (R2)
three-hall (R3)
two-hall (R3)
open (R3)
thick gigantic tiny
Shape cross-shaped
(R1)
pointed (R2)
rectangular (R2)
arched (R2)
triangular circular dome-shaped
Age
oldest (R1)
time-honoured
(R1)
historic*
(R2)
modern (R2)
traditional (R2 & R3)
classical*
(R2)
classic*
(R3)
old (R3)
ancient historical* contem-porary Colour
white (R1 & R2)
grey (R1)
red (R1)
brown (R2)
green (R3)
black silver
blue Religion Buddhist
(R3)
Muslim Christian Taoist
Origin
western (R1)
European (R1)
Greek (R1)
colonial (R2)
Chinese (R3)
French Asian Indian
Material
marble (R1)
wooden (R2)
brick (R3)
stone (R3)
tiled (R3)
glass steel
iron
* ‘Historic’ and ‘historical’ carry different meanings. The former means ‘important or influential in history’ while the latter refers to anything from the past or anything to do with history. Similarly,
‘classical’ means ‘of traditional style’ whereas ‘classic’ means ‘of excellent quality’ and is used to describe something which remains ‘important and popular for a long time’.
(The code ‘R’ indicates the routes where the adjectives are found. The italicised words in the table are the adjectives taken from the texts while the bold-typed words are suggested answers outside the texts.
The above answers are for reference only. Teachers may accept any reasonable answers.)
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LT 2.10 (Answer Keys) C.
Building Description
Hong Kong Space Museum
(Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Space Museum is a
dome-shaped modern white building for nature and space lovers.
International Finance Centre (IFC)
(Hong Kong) The IFC is a landmark in Hong Kong. It is a colossal pointed glass building with a modern design.
Musee du Louvre (Paris) Musee du Louvre is one of the greatest architecture in the world. The modern design of the triangular glass entrance is a complete contrast to the classical style of the main part of the museum.
Eiffel Tower (Paris) The Eiffel Tower is very popular among tourists. This stunning pointed steel tower is always crowded with people.
Pyramids of Giza (Cairo) The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the World. These time-honoured brown Egyptian tombs show how clever the ancient people were.
Temple of Heaven (Beijing) The Temple of Heaven was a holy place for the Chinese people in the Ming Dynasty.
People at that time often prayed for good harvest in this magnificent circular Taoist temple.
Water Cube (Beijing) The Water Cube is a majestic spacious rectangular structure where the swimming competitions of the 2008 Olympic Games were held.
*The answers above are for reference only. Teachers may accept any reasonable answers.
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