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Learn about Comparatives and Superlatives

Date: May 11 2021

Themes: Hobbies

Grammar: Comparatives and Superlatives

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Each year, spring brings an explosion of color. From blossoming trees to tulips of every shade, flowers create a sense of joy and new beginnings. Many people like to plant flowers in their gardens. Others like to fill their homes with pretty blooms, or surprise that special someone with a bouquet. But you won’t see Jason planting any rose bushes or bringing buds home from the flower shop. Hear him explain to Amy why he thinks flowers are more trouble than they’re worth.

每年春天都是一个百花争艳的季节。从开花的树木到开遍每个角落的郁金香,花卉营造出喜悦和万象更新的气氛。许多人喜欢在自己的花园里种植花卉。另外一些人喜欢在家中摆放开得正艳的鲜花,或用一束鲜花给特别的人带来惊喜。但你不会看到詹森种植任何玫瑰花丛或从花店购买含苞待放的鲜花。听他对艾米解释为什么他认为花卉好处不足、麻烦有余。

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Amy

Amy

Jason

Jason

Amy:  Isn’t it so great now that it’s spring? There are just so many flowers blooming everywhere.

Jason:  Uh, yeah, I guess there are flowers everywhere. I didn’t even notice, I guess.

Amy:  You didn’t? I mean, I walk down the street in my neighborhood and it’s just exploding with color. It’s so beautiful, and it just puts me in such a good mood.

Jason:  I mean, they’re pretty cool. I don’t know, I never plant flowers at my house. I sort of feel like if I’m gonna plant something, I’m gonna eat it.

Amy:  Really? You don’t just like to make your house look more beautiful with flowers?

Jason:  I don’t know. I guess I appreciate flowers when other people plant them. They just seem so fragile, like it’s just gonna rain on them and kill them or something.

Amy:  What about having flowers inside your house, like do you ever get your girlfriend flowers or anything like that?

Jason:  Well, that’s like asking for allergies, you know? Just bringing the hay fever right in your front door.

Amy:  What? But they look so nice in a vase, it really brings a room together.

Jason:  But they’re temporary. It just seems like, if you want to bring a room together you could buy a permanent decoration. It just seems like a waste of money to me, in a way, flowers, you know? If you’re gonna give someone a gift, it just seems like a weird way to go to me.

Amy:  Does your girlfriend agree with you about that?

Jason:  No.

 

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Now that spring has arrived Amy sees beautiful flowers wherever she goes. She loves flowers because they are so colorful and pretty. They make her feel happy.

Jason doesn’t care about flowers. He doesn’t like to plant them around his house, because he only likes to plant things that he can eat. He also doesn’t like giving flowers as a gift because they are so temporary. But Jason’s girlfriend feels differently!

Do you like to plant, give, or receive flowers? What is your favorite kind of flower?

 

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mike20012

mike20012

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

speaking of the flower reminds me of my unforgettable disaster date,if you will,I had by the time I bought my girlfriend a bouquet of flower, which was so fragrant that she started smelling it to ruin my date and got nose-bleeding ; I don’t know weather some people are allergic or is the pollen produced by flowers, anyway that was an unforgettable night we had.

07:07 PM May 02 2012 |

jouana

Lebanon

I like flowers around my house and inside it especially when somebody send me flowers in my birthday or any occasion, when i see flowers i feel better and love the life ,  we used to plants in this time  lots of trees and vegetables and flowers so when the summer come you can  see around my home exploding with  colours.

06:46 PM May 02 2012 |

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Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Ok Ok!


I think I didnt underestand well!


Sorry!:)


 

05:36 PM May 02 2012 |

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Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

No I dont think everyone who likes flowers is warm and good person!


But if anyone says that flowers are not beautiful or she dosent like them it makes me surprised me so much and I think there is something wrong!!!


Look at all comments Ryo!All people love flowers!


Anyway everyone can keep her own opinion!


Good Luck and Be happy!:)

04:46 PM May 02 2012 |

Radhwan

Radhwan

United Arab Emirates

in my home we have many kind of plants bbut unfortuenley i dont know what is there name acually

04:26 PM May 02 2012 |

alsayadi

alsayadiSuper Member!

Saudi Arabia

I like Flowers I used to plant alot of them in my apartment but they need care and time from you so it is nice to bay them some times instead of planting them especially when you wanna give them as gift

02:49 PM May 02 2012 |

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China

flowers is the symbol of the spring,the flowers which make the spring more lively.i like flowers very much , but the spring have more attractive for me.


there are many people who fly the kites around the lakes.

02:22 PM May 02 2012 |

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taslit

taslit

Morocco

yea ilove plant flowers i like alll of it 

02:06 PM May 02 2012 |

samirah

samirah

Saudi Arabia

Iam fond of flowers .I think all saudi people like Nature or anything that remindes them of nature , you know it is hardly seeing different types of flowers in a desert hhhh, kidding, actually,there is a festival holding every year in Taif city called Taif spring festival. I visited it some times , it is wonderful , u can see different types of flowers (Rose,Tulip,Lily etc) .every flower has its own meaning and symoblism .they sometimes credit flower’s color to outrageous features .I dont like such calassification because i believe that flowers mean one thing which is Beauty.

02:01 PM May 02 2012 |

Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I know your weather is not very good for flowers!


But try to show more attention to flowers!It helps you to know better whats the natural beauty!And with looking at flowers (even their photos) your mood will change very soon and your feelings will be more tender!


I’m sure a person like you who loves animals specially cats (like me) :)) is very emotional and tender-minded!


Try more Dear Ryo! :)

01:48 PM May 02 2012 |

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Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Oh I see Ryo!


But everything has its own beauty!


God created everything for a reason till we use them or enjoy of the beauty of them!;)

01:30 PM May 02 2012 |

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Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Oh you deleted your comment!


Or I saw a dream!!!

01:11 PM May 02 2012 |

Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Oh its good Ryo!


You are showing some interests to flowers now!:))

01:05 PM May 02 2012 |

NOman

NOman

Pakistan

“flowers!” when we listen this world that gives us a silent relax,joy and amazing background.Laughing

12:29 PM May 02 2012 |

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Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

You are interesting girl Ryo!:)

11:50 AM May 02 2012 |

FUN777

FUN777

Egypt

Yes of course, i really like flowers whatever their kind especially the pink flowers i’m crazy about that color, i consider flowers are so wonderful gift and most of girls like to be given flowers as a gift, and always flowers make me feel peace and comfortable when i see or smell them.

11:32 AM May 02 2012 |

Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Oh Ryo!!!!


I cant believe your opinion about flowers!!!!


Do you like your future husband gives you garlic as a flower?!!!

11:27 AM May 02 2012 |

 julito

julito

Argentina

In the mid-60 we had  the flower movement  , those so-called hippies handed out flowers to passerbys , in the garden of God flowers  represent  love, beauty,peace,   what we can not  verbally say , give a flower , it  will speak for us. Smile 

10:54 AM May 02 2012 |

jinyan69

jinyan69

China

i like flower ,it wil l make ur life coloful.even it is temporary ,something like a little waste money,but it bring a good mood to u ,making u happy,that is importent.

10:48 AM May 02 2012 |

konstantin cherta s dva

Russian Federation

It looks like pumpkin rather then flower) By the way, how you have added a picture? I tried, but it didnt work(

10:01 AM May 02 2012 |

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