1 a Iceland b Egypt (far/cold) Iceland is far colder than Egypt. 2 a the Earth b the sun (much/small) 3 a gold b silver (heavy) 4 a rock-climbing b hiking (dangerous) 5 a cycling b skiing (much/easy) 6 a the USA b the UK (far/big) 7 a Porsches b Skodas (expensive) 8 a ice storms b thunderstorms (far / rare) 9 a a broken ankle b a sprained ankle (bad)​

2. The earth is much smaller than the sun
3. Gold is heavier than silver
4. Rock- climbing is more dangerous than hiking
5. Cycling is much easier than skiing
6. The USA is far bigger than the UK
7. Porsches are more expensive than Skodas
8. Ice storms are far rarer than thunderstorms
9. Brocken ankle is worse than a sprained ankle