Don't worry. The situation isn't so bad. It could be ___.
worse
I was surprised we got here so quickly. I expected the trip to take ___.
longer
My job is boring sometimes. I'd like to do something ___.
more exciting / more interesting
You're talking very loudly. Can you speak ___.
more quietly
The hotel was surprisingly cheap. I expect it to be __.
more expensive
The weather is too cold here. I'd like to live somewhere __.
warmer
You were a little depressed yesterday, but you look ___ today.
more relaxed
It's a shame you live so far away. I wish you lived ___.
closer / nearer
The hotel was surprisingly big. I expect it to be __.
smaller
You hardly ever call me. Why don't you call me ___?
more often
This coffee is very weak, I like it __.
stronger
I was surprised at how easy it was to get a job. I thought it would be ___.
more difficult / harder
You're standing too near the camera. Can you move a bit ___ away?
further / farther
Your work isn't very good. I'm sure you can do ___.
better
It's too noisy here. Can we go somewhere ___?
quieter / more quiet