UNIT 7 – Study Guide
Unit 7 Study Guide – Fly Higher
Secondary 2.0 A2
VOCABULARY
Topic 1: Natural Features
Learn these words:
Word Meaning
cave a large hole in a mountain
field open land with grass
hill small mountain
mountain very high land
desert very dry place
forest place with many trees
rainforest hot forest with lots of rain
river large moving water
stream small river
waterfall water falling from high rocks
island land surrounded by water
coast where the sea meets the
land
volcano mountain that can erupt
Topic 2: Measurement & Time Words
Word Meaning
metres unit of height/distance
tonnes very heavy weight
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thousand 1,000
hours time
week 7 days
year 12 months
Vocabulary Practice
A. Choose the correct answer.
1. A very high piece of land is a:
a) stream
b) mountain
c) coast
2. Fish live in:
a) deserts
b) rivers
c) volcanoes
3. The sea meets the land at:
a) the coast
b) the island
c) the rainforest
4. A small river is called:
a) a stream
b) a cave
c) a hill
5. A place with lots of trees and rain is:
a) a desert
b) a rainforest
c) a coast
B. Complete the sentences.
1. Mount Fuji is a famous __________ in Japan.
2. We swam near the __________ because the water was beautiful.
3. The Amazon is the largest __________ in the world.
4. They walked through the __________ and saw many animals.
5. We climbed the __________ to see the view.
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GRAMMAR
1. Comparative Adjectives
We use comparatives to compare two things.
Rules
Adjective Comparative
long longer
small smaller
hot hotter
easy easier
good better
bad worse
Structure
● A river is longer than a stream.
● Tokyo is more crowded than London.
2. Superlative Adjectives
We use superlatives to compare three or more things.
Adjective Superlative
long the longest
hot the hottest
good the best
bad the worst
Structure
● The Amazon is the longest river.
● July is the hottest month.
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3. As…as / Not as…as
Structure
● April is as wet as May.
● London is not as crowded as Tokyo.
Grammar Practice
A. Complete with the comparative form.
1. A mountain is __________ (high) than a hill.
2. A stream is __________ (small) than a river.
3. Tokyo is __________ (crowded) than my town.
4. Swimming in the sea is __________ (dangerous) than swimming in a pool.
5. A desert is __________ (dry) than a forest.
B. Complete with the superlative form.
1. Mount Everest is __________ mountain in the world. (high)
2. July is __________ month of the year. (hot)
3. That was __________ movie I’ve ever seen. (bad)
4. The Amazon is __________ river. (large)
5. This is __________ path to the beach. (safe)
C. Choose the correct answer.
1. The Nile is long / longer / the longest than the Thames.
2. A desert is dry / drier / the driest place.
3. Mount Fuji is high / higher / the highest mountain in Japan.
4. Swimming is more dangerous / dangerous / the dangerous than walking.
5. Today is hotter / hottest / the hottest day this week.
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LISTENING
Tips for Listening Exams
● Read the questions first.
● Listen for keywords.
● Focus on numbers, places, and names.
● Don’t panic if you miss one answer.
READING
Reading Tips
● Read the title first.
● Underline important information.
● Look for key words from the questions.
● Read carefully before answering True or False.
Reading Practice
Read the text.
The Blue Lake
The Blue Lake is a beautiful place in Canada. It is famous for its clear water and surrounding
mountains. Many tourists visit every year to go hiking, fishing, and kayaking. In winter, the
area becomes very cold and snowy. Visitors can also see many animals, including bears and
eagles.
Answer True (T), False (F), or Not Mentioned (NM).
1. The Blue Lake is in Canada. _____
2. People go skiing there in summer. _____
3. The lake is famous for its clear water. _____
4. Bears live near the lake. _____
5. The text says the lake is dangerous. _____
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WRITING
Writing a Description of a Country or Region
Structure
Introduction
● Name the place.
● Say where it is.
● Mention what it is famous for.
Example:
Japan is a country in Asia. It is famous for its technology, mountains, and cherry
blossoms.
Geography & Nature
Describe:
● mountains
● rivers
● forests
● beaches
● weather
Example:
Japan has beautiful mountains, forests, and long coastlines.
Activities & Tourist Attractions
Talk about:
● festivals
● sports
● famous places
● outdoor activities
Example:
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Tourists enjoy climbing Mount Fuji and visiting Tokyo.
Interesting Facts / Conclusion
Add:
● history
● traditions
● fun facts
Example:
Japan is also famous for sushi and traditional culture.
Writing Practice
Write 80–100 words about:
● your country
OR
● a place you would like to visit.
Include:
● location
● geography
● activities
● interesting facts
SPEAKING
Making Suggestions
Useful Expressions
Suggestion Response
How about going hiking? That sounds fun!
Why don’t we watch a movie? Sorry, I’m busy.
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Let’s go to the beach. Great idea!
Do you want to visit the museum? I’d rather stay home.
Speaking Practice
Practice with a partner.
Situation:
Plan activities for the weekend.
Use these ideas:
● go hiking
● watch a movie
● visit a café
● go swimming
● have a picnic
EXAM SKILLS
Tips for Gap Fill Activities
● Read the whole text first.
● Think about grammar and meaning.
● Check comparative and superlative adjectives carefully.
● Look for vocabulary from the unit.
Exam Practice
Complete with ONE word.
1. Mount Everest is the __________ mountain in the world.
2. A stream is smaller __________ a river.
3. We visited a rainforest __________ Brazil.
4. The Sahara is the hottest __________ in Africa.
5. Tokyo is more crowded __________ my city.
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FINAL REVIEW CHECKLIST
I can…
✓ use natural feature vocabulary
✓ compare places using comparatives
✓ use superlatives correctly
✓ describe countries and regions
✓ understand reading texts about nature and travel
✓ make suggestions and respond politely
✓ complete gap-fill activities correctly