1. Describing an Event
Intermediate Lesson 13

2. Today we are going to learn:
Adjectives to describe events
Extreme adjectives
The difference between base and extreme adjectives

3. Which have you been to? sporting event music concert party festival religious event a theatrical performance (play, musical, etc.) demonstration or protest  

4. One thing I attended a few years ago was a rock group concert
One thing I attended a few years ago was a rock group concert. It was absolutely amazing and I think one of the most positive experiences I’ve ever been part of. It felt great to see this huge crowd of people all gathered together to enjoy music. It was summer and actually it was really boiling, but it didn’t stop all these people getting together.

5. 1. very beautiful = gorgeous 2. very big = huge 3
1. very beautiful = gorgeous 2. very big = huge 3. very cold = freezing 4. very bad = awful 5. very hot = boiling

6. 6. very small = tiny 7. very happy = delighted 8
6. very small = tiny 7. very happy = delighted 8. very tired = exhausted 9. very good = amazing

7. Small – base adjective Tiny – extreme adjective

8. Extreme adjectives contain the idea of ‘very’ in their definitions – ‘freezing’ means ‘very cold’ etc.

9. We can use very and really and extremely with base adjectives.
It’s was really hot.
It was very hot.

10. We can use absolutely and really with extreme adjectives.
That was absolutely fantastic.
We were really exhausted.

11. Task
1. I was up all night yesterday I’m absolutely ________. 2. I didn’t enjoy last winter at all. I thought it was extremely _______. 3. His wife is absolutely _______. I think she used to be a model. 4. She was really _______ when she passed her exams. 5. I hate our new boss. What a(n) ____ man!

12. Keys
1. absolutely exhausted 2. extremely cold 3. absolutely gorgeous 4. really delighted 5. awful

13. Describe the event: When. Where. Who with. What happened
Describe the event: When? Where? Who with? What happened? How did you feel?  

14. Today we have learned: Adjectives to describe events
Extreme adjectives