Funfairs

Expressing Feelings, Opinions, Preferences and Comparisons in English  

Theme: Funfairs (pre‑intermediate level)

1. Useful Vocabulary: Funfairs

Places and things:

- funfair / fair / carnival  

- rides: roller coaster, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, carousel  

- games: shooting game, ring toss, darts, prize stall  

- food: candyfloss (cotton candy), popcorn, hot dog, ice cream, toffee apple  

- other: queue (line), ticket, entrance, music, lights, fireworks

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2. Talking About Feelings

Use these to say how you feel at the funfair.

2.1 Basic feeling words

- happy  

- excited  

- scared / afraid  

- nervous  

- bored  

- tired  

- relaxed

2.2 Useful patterns

1. I feel + adjective.

   - I feel excited.  

   - I feel a bit scared.

2. I am + adjective.

   - I am happy.  

   - I am nervous on the roller coaster.

3. … makes me + adjective.

   - The roller coaster makes me afraid.  

   - The music makes me happy.

2.3 Funfair examples

- I feel excited when I see all the lights.  

- I am scared of the roller coaster.  

- The Ferris wheel makes me relaxed.  

- I’m a bit nervous before a big ride.

Mini-practice

Complete the sentences:

1. I feel __________ when I eat candyfloss.  

2. The loud music makes me __________.  

3. I am __________ of the haunted house.

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3. Giving Your Opinions

Use these to say what you think about rides, games and funfairs.

3.1 Opinion starters

- I think…  

- In my opinion…  

- For me…  

- I believe… (a little more formal)

3.2 Saying something is good / bad

- I think the roller coaster is great / amazing / fantastic.  

- I think the queue is too long.  

- In my opinion, the games are fun but expensive.

3.3 Softening opinions (sounds more polite)

- I think it’s a bit scary.  

- It’s kind of boring.  

- The music is a little too loud.

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3.4 Using Comparatives to Give Opinions

Use comparative adjectives to compare two things.  

Basic rule:  

- short adjectives: adj + -er + than 

  - tall → taller than  

  - fast → faster than  

- longer adjectives: more + adjective + than

  - exciting → more exciting than  

  - comfortable → more comfortable than  

Some irregular forms:  

- good → better than 

- bad → worse than

Form:

- … is adj-er than …  

- … is more / less + adjective than …

Funfair examples

- I think roller coasters are more exciting than Ferris wheels.  

- In my opinion, Ferris wheels are safer than roller coasters.  

- For me, bumper cars are better than spinning rides.  

- I think the games are more expensive than the rides.  

- The music is louder than at the cinema.  

- This funfair is bigger than the one in my town.

Mini-practice (comparatives and opinions)

Complete with a comparative and your opinion:

1. I think roller coasters are __________ than Ferris wheels.  

2. In my opinion, bumper cars are __________ than the carousel.  

3. For me, funfair food is __________ than food at home.

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4. Talking About Preferences (Likes and Dislikes)

4.1 Basic patterns

1. I like / I don’t like + noun / -ing.

   - I like roller coasters.  

   - I don’t like waiting in queues.

2. I love / I hate + noun / -ing.

   - I love night-time funfairs.  

   - I hate losing at games.

3. I prefer + noun / -ing.

   - I prefer Ferris wheels.  

   - I prefer eating popcorn to eating hot dogs.

4. I’d rather + verb (base form).

   - I’d rather play games than go on rides.

4.2 Comparing preferences

Use to and than to compare:

- I prefer bumper cars to the roller coaster.  

- I’d rather eat ice cream than eat a hot dog.

4.3 Using Comparatives to Explain Preferences

Use comparatives to give a reason for your preferences:

- I prefer Ferris wheels because they are safer than roller coasters.  

- I like bumper cars because they are more fun than the carousel.  

- I’d rather eat popcorn than hot dogs because it is cheaper than a hot dog.  

- I prefer watching fireworks because it is more relaxing than going on rides.  

- I love candyfloss. It’s sweeter than popcorn.

4.4 Funfair examples

- I like bumper cars, but I don’t like spinning rides.  

- I love candyfloss, but I hate toffee apples.  

- I prefer the Ferris wheel to the roller coaster because it is slower and safer than the roller coaster.  

- I’d rather watch the fireworks than go on another ride. Fireworks are more beautiful than the rides.

Mini-practice

1. I like __________, but I don’t like __________.  

2. I prefer __________ to __________ because it is __________ than __________.  

   - Example: I prefer bumper cars to the carousel because they are **more exciting than** the carousel.  

3. I’d rather __________ than __________ because it is __________ than __________.

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5. Useful Phrases for Invitations and Responses

At a funfair you often invite friends to do things and respond with feelings, opinions and preferences.

5.1 Inviting someone

- Do you want to go on the Ferris wheel?  

- Would you like to try this game?  

- Let’s get some popcorn.  

- How about the bumper cars?

5.2 Saying yes

- Yes, I’d love to.  

- Sure, sounds great.  

- Okay, let’s go.  

- That’s a good idea.

5.3 Saying no (with a reason / preference, using comparatives)

- I’m sorry, I don’t like roller coasters. They’re scarier than Ferris wheels.  

- No thanks, I prefer the Ferris wheel. It’s more relaxing than the roller coaster.  

- I’d rather eat something. Food is more interesting than this ride for me.  

- Maybe later. I feel a bit more tired than before.

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6. Model Dialogues

Dialogue 1: Feelings

A: Wow, look at the roller coaster!  

B: I know. I feel really excited.  

A: I’m a bit scared, to be honest.  

B: Don’t worry. It’s fun. The ride will make you happy!

Dialogue 2: Opinions, Preferences and Comparatives

A: What do you think of this funfair?  

B: I think it’s fantastic, but the tickets are too expensive.  

A: Yeah, I agree. I think it’s bigger than the funfair in our town.  

B: True. Which ride do you prefer?  

A: I prefer the roller coaster to the Ferris wheel. It’s more exciting than the Ferris wheel.  

B: Really? For me, the Ferris wheel is more relaxing than the roller coaster. I’d rather go on the Ferris wheel than the roller coaster.

Dialogue 3: Invitations and Responses

A: Do you want to play that shooting game?  

B: No thanks, I don’t like shooting games. They are harder than the ring toss.  

A: How about the bumper cars?  

B: Sure, I love bumper cars. They’re more fun than the carousel. Let’s go!

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TEST

A. Kelime Bilgisi (Vocabulary)

1–5. Cümleyi tamamlayan en uygun kelimeyi seç.  

(roller coaster – bumper cars – haunted house – ferris wheel – cotton candy)

1. I love the view from the top of the __________. I can see the whole city.  

2. The __________ is very scary. There are ghosts and monsters inside.  

3. Let’s drive the __________. We can crash into each other for fun.  

4. The __________ is very fast and exciting. It goes up and down very quickly.  

5. I want something sweet to eat. Let’s buy some __________.

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6–10. Kelimede anlatılan duyguyu karşılayan İngilizce kelimeyi yaz.  

6. Korkmuş: ____________________  

7. Heyecanlı: ____________________  

8. Sıkılmış: ____________________  

9. Hayret etmiş: ____________________  

10. Gergin: ____________________

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B. Dil Bilgisi 1 – Duygular ve Tercihler

**11–15.** Cümleyi uygun ifadeyle tamamla.  

(I like – I don’t like – I love – I hate – I prefer)

11. __________ the roller coaster. It’s my favourite ride!  

12. __________ scary rides. They make me very nervous.  

13. __________ the ferris wheel because it’s slow and relaxing.  

14. __________ cotton candy. It’s too sweet for me.  

15. __________ playing games and winning prizes at the funfair.

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16–20. “I prefer … to …” modelini kullanarak cümleyi tamamla.  

Verilen iki seçenekten hangisini tercih ettiğini İNGİLİZCE yaz.

Örnek:  

I prefer (roller coaster / ferris wheel) → I prefer roller coasters to ferris wheels.

16. I prefer (bumper cars / haunted house)  

→ ____________________________________________.

17. I prefer (cotton candy / popcorn)  

→ ____________________________________________.

18. I prefer (fast rides / slow rides)  

→ ____________________________________________.

19. I prefer (going to the funfair / staying at home)  

→ ____________________________________________.

20. I prefer (playing games / eating snacks)  

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C. Dil Bilgisi 2 – Comparative Adjectives

21–25. Cümleyi comparative form ile tamamla.

21. The roller coaster is __________ (exciting) than the ferris wheel.  

22. The ferris wheel is __________ (safe) than the roller coaster.  

23. Bumper cars are __________ (fun) than the haunted house.  

   (İpucu: “more fun” yazılmalı.)  

24. The haunted house is __________ (scary) than the carousel.  

25. The carousel is __________ (slow) than the roller coaster.

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D. Okuma – Diyalog 1

Metni oku ve soruları cevapla.

Diyalog 1

Tom: Hey Lisa, do you want to go to the funfair this Saturday?  

Lisa: Yes, I’d love to! I really like funfairs.  

Tom: Great! Which ride do you want to try first?  

Lisa: I prefer the ferris wheel to the roller coaster. The roller coaster is too scary for me.  

Tom: Really? I think the roller coaster is more exciting than the ferris wheel.  

Lisa: Maybe, but I feel very scared on fast rides. I feel happier on slow rides.  

Tom: Okay, we can start with the ferris wheel. After that, can we go on the bumper cars?  

Lisa: Sure! Bumper cars are fun. I don’t like the haunted house, though. It’s horrible.  

Tom: Don’t worry, I hate the haunted house too. Let’s eat some cotton candy after the rides.  

Lisa: Good idea. I love cotton candy!

26–30. Cevapları İngilizce kısa cümlelerle yaz.

26. When do Tom and Lisa want to go to the funfair?  

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27. Which ride does Lisa prefer: the ferris wheel or the roller coaster? Why?  

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28. How does Lisa feel on fast rides?  

→ _______________________________________________

29. Which ride do they both **not** like?  

→ _______________________________________________

30. What do they want to eat after the rides?  

→ _______________________________________________

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E. Okuma – Diyalog 2 (Duygular ve Karşılaştırmalar)

Diyalog 2

Ali: The funfair is so crowded today!  

Sara: Yes, it’s bigger than the one in our town. There are more games and rides here.  

Ali: Look at that roller coaster. It’s faster than the one we tried last year.  

Sara: I’m a bit scared. I feel nervous when a ride is too fast.  

Ali: We can try something safer, like the carousel. It’s slower and more relaxing.  

Sara: Good idea. After the carousel, I’d rather play some games.  

Ali: Me too. I prefer winning prizes to going on scary rides.  

Sara: Same here. Winning a big teddy bear would make me very happy!

31–35. Cümleleri doğru (T) veya yanlış (F) olarak işaretle.

31. This funfair is smaller than the funfair in their town. ____  

32. The roller coaster today is faster than the one last year. ____  

33. Sara feels happy when a ride is too fast. ____  

34. The carousel is slower than the roller coaster. ____  

35. Sara and Ali prefer winning prizes to scary rides. ____  

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F. Kısa Yazma Bölümü

36–38. Aşağıdaki sorulara 1–2 cümleyle İngilizce cevap ver.

36. What is your favourite ride at the funfair? Why?  

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37. How do you feel on a very fast ride? (Use: scared / excited / happy / nervous / etc.)  

→ _______________________________________________

38. Do you prefer funfairs or shopping malls? Use “I prefer … to …”  

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