Ex. 16. Translate the sentences with like and as

Making comparison

To compare places or building you can use:

· just/nearly as …(positive degree) …

e.g. In those days the main streets were just congested as they are today.

· the same as

e.g. The cottage was the same as it had been fifty years before.

· relatively/considerably less…. (positive degree) ….than

e.g The newbuildings are considerably less decorated than the old ones.

· much/far/considerably more + adjective/adverb + than

e.g. The northern area is more picturesque than the eastern area.

· by far the most + adjective

e.g. Hill Manor is by far the most elegant hotel in the region.

· comparative + and+ comparative

e.g. The streets are becoming dirtier and dirtier.

· the + comparative …., the + comparative

e.g. The further south you travel, the warmer it becomes.

To show similarity you can use: it looks (very much) like means “ (very) similar to it”.

1. Foreign tourists gladly buy these hats as souvenirs.

2. The Chinese people wish their families to be as bright and completely as the full, autumn moon.

3. He likewise studied the oldest lyrical and epic that dated back to the turn of the 8th century, then engaged himself in a thorough study of the diplomatic and trade relations between Russia and the Central Asian Khanates, India, Persia and China.

4. He studied the history of Siberia and the genealogy of the Volga Bulgars, the Kazakh khans and Oriental rulers, down to, the Baghdad caliphs, being versed as well in the history of the Turkmens, Uzbeks, Uighurs.

5. Like most Filipino tribes, the Ifugao are fine artisans and are renowned for their hand-woven woolen and linen blankets, bags and clothing, coloured with natural dyes.

6. The Ifugao people living north of Manila in the hillside of Banaue, are nearly as famous as the surrounding rice terraces.

7. Often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world, there is speculation this fantastic feat of engineering could be 3000 years old; nevertheless the Ifugao still grow rice there.

8. Inbound (= внутренний, местный) tourism continues to grow thanks to a strengthening domestic market and Asian neighbours such as Taiwan and Japan.

9. By fare the best customer for a travel agent may be a corporation whose executives make a large number of business trip every year.

10. All kinds of tourist products – transportation, accommodation, sightseeing and the like are sold to the general public.

11. Travel services are similar to clothing stores, and travel agency offices are often found in the same shopping areas as expensive stores.

12. There are large travel agencies which are the members of a group, so such travel agencies act as tour operators as well.

Ex. 17. Put as or like in each gap.

1. I`ll be back in touch ________ soon ________ possible.

2. This wine tastes ________ vinegar!

3. I’ve know Andy for years. He went to the same school ________ I did.

4. My sister is a resort representative, ________ me.

5. We had a new teacher today called Mary. What was she ________?

6. She really annoys me. I can`t stand people ________ her.

7. The travel agent ______ the shop assistant sell goods to customers.

6. Special attention is paid in studying tourism products, such _____ sports, cruises, and exhibitions.

Ex. 18. Correct the wrong sentences if you find any.

1. We like going out to eat in restaurants. 2. Would you like coming round the city? 3. I like it when you tickle my feet. 4. I like to go to the dentist’s twice a year. 5. I’d like to make a complaint. 6. I always like paying my bills on time. 7. He didn’t like disturb her while she was writing. 8. Would you like a lift? 9. I don’t like white chocolate. 10. What sort of books you like to read? 11. I wouldn’t like working for her all the time. 12. Where do you like going on holiday.

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