Speaking: The Comparative

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You are not the same. You're different.
Example:
I'm not as healthy as Bill is. > Bill is healthier than I am.
I'm not as happy as Bill is. > Bill is happier than I am.
hard-working
outgoing  性格外向的人, sociable, extrovertido
organized  有组织的，高效的, organizado
lucky
smart
generous  慷慨的，大方的, generoso
patient   耐心的，平静等待的, paciente
old
tall

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You are not the same. You're different. Listen and change the sentences.
Example:
Bill is healthier than I am. > I'm not as healthy as Bill is.
Bill is happier than I am. > I'm not as happy as Bill is.
more hard-working
more outgoing  性格外向的人, sociable, extrovertido
more organized 有组织的，高效的, organizado
luckier
smarter
more generous 慷慨的，大方的, generoso
more patient  耐心的，平静等待的, paciente
older
taller

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Compare the following things.
Example:
A cat is small. (a mouse)
> A cat is small, but a mouse is smaller.

San Francisco is big. (San Jose)
> San Francisco is big, but San Jose is bigger.

telegram: fast
money: important
car: expensive
L.A.: far
Chinese food: good
having a cold: bad
getting an A on a test: good