Task 1. Put the adjectives in brackets into the comparative or superlative form, adding any necessary words.
1 A: Did you know the Tuareg drink 7 cups of tea per day?
B: Why not? There’s nothing more refreshing than (refreshing) tea.
2 A: This is really tragic news.
B: I know. It’s .......................................... (sad) thing I’ve heard in a long while.
3 A: Are you taking your luggage on the plane?
B: No, it’s .............................. (heavy) 12 kilos; I’ll have to check it in.
4 A: Keith was badly hurt in the accident.
B: Yes, his condition is ..................................... (bad) I thought.
5 A: The Fords’ house looks a mess.
B: True. It’s ....................................... (neglect) house on our street.
6 A: Would you consider becoming a freegan?
B: No, it’s ......................................... (strange) idea I’ve ever heard!
7 A: Did you enjoy your trip to Ellis Island?
B: Actually, it was ............................................ (good) I had expected.​