1. I’m more outgoing than my sister.
Unit 6
I’m more outgoing than my sister.
Section A

2. Structures: — Is that Tara? — No, it isn’t. It’s Tina. Tara’s shorter
than Tina.
Pedro is funnier than Paul.
Tina is taller than Tara.
Tom is more athletic than Sam.

3. Tara
Tom
Sam
Tina
Paul
Pedro

4. 1a Match each word with its opposite.
tall wild
thin short hair
long hair heavy
calm short
quiet outgoing

5. 1b Listen and number the pairs of twins 1-3 in the picture.2 3

6. Pairwork Conversation 1 A: Is that Sam?
B: No, that’s Tom. Sam has ________ hair than Tom.
A: Yes, and Tom’s ________ than Sam.
longer
calmer

7. Pairwork Conversation 2 A: That’s Tara, isn’t it?
B: No, it isn’t. It’s Tina. Tina is ________ than Tara. And she’s also ________.
taller
wilder

8. Pairwork Conversation 3 A: Is that Paul?
B: No, that’s Pedro. Pedro’s ________ than Paul. And Paul’s ________ than Pedro.
heavier
shorter

9. 1b Tapescripts Conversation 1 A: Is that Sam?
B: No, that’s Tom. Sam has longer hair than Tom.
A: Yes, and Tom’s calmer than Sam.

10. 1b Tapescripts Conversation 2 A: That’s Tara, isn’t it?
B: No, it isn’t. It’s Tina. Tina is taller than Tara. And she’s also wilder.

11. 1b Tapescripts Conversation 3 A: Is that Paul?
B: No, that’s Pedro. Pedro’s heavier than Paul. And Paul’s shorter than Pedro.

12. Pairwork:
A: Is that Tara?
B: No, it isn’t. It’s Tina.
Tara’s shorter than Tina.

13. Possible answers to 1c: 1. A: Is that Paul?
B: No, it isn’t. It’s Pedro. Paul is shorter than Pedro.
2. A: Is that Tom?
B: No, it isn’t. It’s Sam. Sam is wilder than Tom.
3. A: Is that Tina?
B: No, it isn’t. It’s Tara. Tara is thinner than Tina.
4. A: Is that Pedro?
B: No, it isn’t. It’s Paul. Pedro is thinner than Paul.

14. -er / -ier more funny smart quiet outgoing athletic serious
2a Listen. Are the words in the box used with
“-er / -ier” or “more”? Complete the chart.
-er / -ier
more
funny
smart
quiet
outgoing
athletic
serious

15. Tina is … Tara is … funnier more serious more outgoing smarter
2b Listen again. How are Tina and Tara different?
Fill in the charts.
Tina is …
Tara is …
funnier
more serious
more outgoing
smarter
more athletic
quieter

16. Tape scripts of 2a &2b Interviewer: Tina: Interviewer: Tara:
Tina, do you think you are different
from Tara?
Oh, sure. We’re very different. I’m
funnier than Tara. And I’m more
outgoing. Let’s see, what else? Oh,
I’m more athletic, too.
So, Tara, are you more serious than
Tina?
I guess so. But I’m smarter than Tina.
And I’m quieter.
Interviewer:
Tina:
Interviewer:
Tara:

17. 2c Pairwork Tom Sam smart *** * Is Tom smarter than Sam? Yes, he is.
No, he isn’t. Sam is smarter than Tom.
Tom
Sam
smart
*** *

18. 3a Read and answer the questions.
1. Who is the letter from?
It’s from Liu Li.
2. Who has longer hair?
Liu Ying has longer hair.
3. How many subjects are mentioned?
What are they?
Three. They are physics, chemistry and P.E.
4. Who is smarter?
Liu Li is smarter.
5. Who is more athletic?
Liu Ying is more athletic.

19. 3a Read the article. Then read the statements about the article
3a Read the article. Then read the statements about the article. Write “T” (for true), “F” (for false) or “DK” (for don’t know).
( ) 1. Liu Li has more than one sister.
( ) 2. Liu Li and Liu Ying have some things in
common (共同的).
( ) 3. Liu Ying is not as good at sports as her sister.
( ) 4. Liu Ying talks more than Liu Li.
( ) 5. Liu Ying’s favorite subject is physics.
( ) 6. Both girls go to lots of parties. DK T F T F DK

20. The same Listen to the tape and fill in the form. Difference 性格 Looks
We both have __________
and ___________.
My hair is ______ than hers.
Personalities
Liu Ying is ____________ and ________________ than me.
I’m __________.
I’m ____________ than her.
Subjects
My favorite subjects are _____ and _________. Hers is _______.
Hobbies
We both like ___________.
We both enjoy __________.
shorter
black eyes
black hair
more athletic
more outgoing 性格
quieter
smarter
physics
chemistry
P.E.
sports
going to parties

21. The same Talk about Liu Li and Liu Ying. Difference Looks
Personalities
Subjects
Hobbies

22. 一、词组。 1. twin sister 双胞胎姐妹 2. as you can see 正如你所看到的
3. in some ways 在某些方面
4. look the same 看起来一样
5. look different 看起来不同
6. more than 超出
7. enjoy doing sth. 喜欢做某事
8. as … as … 与……一样
9. not as … as … 不如……
10. in common 共同的
11. a little taller 高一点
12. go to lots of parties 经常参加聚会
= often go to the party

23. 二、知识点：
1. Here are the photos of me and my sister Liu Ying.
Here / There 开头的句子需倒装。
e.g. Here is your book.
主语为代词时，谓语还是放在主语之后。
e.g. Here you are. Here he comes.
谓语为行为动词，表正在进行。
e.g. There goes the bell. 铃响了。

24. 2. As you can see, in some ways we look the same, and in some ways we look different.
A and B look the same. (看上去一样)
A looks like B. (看上去像……)
e.g. Lily and Lucy look the same.
e.g. Lily looks like Lucy.
此处look意为“看起来”，系动词，后跟形容词。
e.g. look young / old / tired / nice

25. 3. We both have black eyes and black hair, although my hair is shorter than hers.
（1）both 两个 / 两者都…… (作副词时常放在be动词 之后，实义动词之前。)
Both (of) his parents are doctors. （作代词）
= His parents are both doctors. （作副词）
They both went camping in the holiday. （作副词）
both … and …
e.g. Both English and math are very important.
注：both指“两者都”，all指“三者或三者以上都”。

26. （2）although与though常可互换，表“虽然，即使，尽
管”，都不能与but用于同一句话中。但though用得 更普遍。此外though可作副词，在句尾表“然而”， although不能。
There are some differences, though.
固定短语是even though表“即使，纵然”，不能用 even although。
（3）hers，名词性物主代词，句中指“her hair”。

27. 4. She has more than one sister. 她不止有一个姐姐。
e.g. He has more books than me.

28. 5. They have some things in common.

29. 6. Li Ying is not as good at sports as her sister.
（1）as … as … 如同……一样…… （同级比较，两个as之间必须使用形容词或副词原级）
not as / so … as 不如……
e.g. He runs as quickly as his father.
She doesn’t study so / as hard as her brother (does).
（2）be good at sth. / doing sth. 擅长于（做）某事
e.g. They are good at playing badminton.
I’m not good at painting.

30. 学习效果检测答案：
一、1. short 2. longer 3. more outgoing
4. different 5. quiet
二、1. D B A D A
6. B C C D B
11. D D B A
三、1. more and more better; listening
3. funny; laugh
4. calmer / quieter; most hard

31. Key to Test A: A. 1, 2: serious; plays soccer
3, 4, 5: plays volleyball and baseball;
funny; outgoing
B. 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. f 5. e
C. 1. funny 2. heavier 3. wilder
4. smart 5. calmer
D. 1. more athletic 2. wilder
3. more outgoing
4. smarter quieter
E. Answers will vary.