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3. This is not to say that the use of GIS is __________.
4. Maps frequently suggest patterns or __________ but are rarely capable of
__________ the processes causing them.
5. Although in its early stages, there is a growing understanding of the __________ for
using GIS.

GRAMMAR FOCUS
QUITE AND RATHER

5. Transform the sentences with quite:

Example: They live in an old house. - They live in quite an old house

1. Tom’s got a good voice.
2. They bought an expensive camera.
3. It was a nice day.
4. We had to walk a long way.
5. It was a frightening experience.
6. There was a strong wind.
7. You’ve made a lot of mistakes.
8. I’ve had a tiring day.

6. Complete the sentences using quite or rather and the words in brackets:

1. The weather is ……………. but …………………….. (warm / windy)
2. Jill’s flat is ………………… but …………………… (clean / untidy)
3. The water in the pool was …………… but ……………… (warm / dirty)
4. The concert was ……………… but ……………….. (good / long)
5. The film was …………………. but ……………….. (exciting /frightening)
6. The car goes …………………. but it’s ……………… (weel / noisy)
7. He is ……………….. but he’s ………….……. (a hard worker / slow)
8. Jim lives ………….. me but it’s ………..to get to his house. (near / difficult)
9. Tom’ splan was …………….. but ……………….(interesting / complicated)
10. It’s ……………… but it’s …………….work. (a well-paid job / hard)

7. Make up the sentences using quite and the words from the table:

Different amazing impossible right safe sure unnecessary true

1. We didn’t believe them at first, but what they said was ………………….…
2. You needn’t have done that. It was …………………………………………
3. I’m afraid I can’t do what you ask. It’s ……………………………………..
4. I couldn’t agree with you more. You are ……………………………………
5. You won’t fall. The ladder is ………………………………………………..
6. You can’t compare the two things. They are ………………………………..