READING 8 (Comparative / Superlative )

Instructions: Read the article then match the sentence beginnings to the endings below.
Smooth Silk
I love wearing silk! It's so smooth and soft. I think it's one of the most expensive materials in the world. It
costs a lot in the stores, and you always have to dry clean it. You can never iron silk. I like it mainly because
of the way it feels on my skin, not because of the cost.
My mother likes silk too. She has several pieces: 2 robes, pajamas, 3 nightgowns, and of course, scarves
(much more than I have...maybe about 33). I think I learned all about silk and fashion from her. It's great that
we have the same taste. She lets me borrow clothes from her all the time.
Today I have a job interview, so I'm wearing a formal grey wool suit with my bright red silk scarf. My
grandmother bought it for me on her vacation trip to China last year. She knows that I like silk scarves. I
already have 16 in different colors and designs. My favorite is the one that I have from Hubert de Givenchy,
the French fashion designer. It was $105 on sale. I really can't buy anything more than a few scarves right
now because of money, but I am saving to be able to buy a good quality silk jacket for my birthday.
Why is silk so expensive? First of all, the thread itself is very different from wool, cotton, and synthetic
threads. You can feel the difference by touch and it looks different too. Did you know that it takes about 630
silk cocoons to make a woman's blouse and 110 silk cocoons just to make a man's tie? It's many hours of hard
work just to produce the smallest thing, but you know I believe its beauty is worth it!
a. My favorite scarf is
b. It takes 110 silk cocoons
c. My mother has
d. I have
e. I am saving
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1. ____ 33 scarves.

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2. ____ to make a man's tie.

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3. ____ 16 scarves.

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4. ____ from Hubert Givenchy.

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5. ____ to buy a good quality silk jacket.

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