In this Unit we will look at Hometowns and Holidays. We will look at adjectives to describe places and linking sentences. We will also look at Countable and Uncountable Nouns and the difference between "so" and "such".
Where are you from?
Work with a partner and tell them about your hometown
You can find more adjectives if you follow the link below
Match the words 1-10 with their opposite meanings A-J
1. Modern A. Quiet
2. Noisy B. Polluted
3. Calm C. Unpleasant
4. Exciting D. Cheap
5. Warm E. Compact
6. Clean F. Ugly
7. Beautiful G. Ancient
8. Large H. Busy
9. Pleasant I. Cool
10. Expensive J. Boring
Now describe Dublin with your partner
So & Such
Do you know the difference between "so" and "such"?
so + adjective such + noun phrase
You’re so kind. He’s such a kind person
It was so hot we couldn’t work. November was such a cold month.
Watch the video below which explains the difference
Work with a partner, name the following food items and decide if they are singular or plural.
Complete the following sentences with "so" or "such"
Q1 - It was ....... a lovely day
Q2 - There was ..... a lot of trouble that the police were called
Q3 - I've never seen ..... many people at a concert
Q4 - I've never seen ...... a dirty kitchen
Q5 - It's ..... expensive
Q6 - It took ..... much time to do
Q7 - She works ...... quickly
Q8 - It looks ...... nice
Q9 - The film was ...... dull that we left halfway through
Q10 - The car is ..... uneconomical
Countable & Uncountable Nouns
For information on Countable and Uncountable Nouns, you can look at the Grammar Page or watch the video.
Decide if the nouns in the following sentences are "countable" or "uncountable".
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The children are playing in the garden.
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I don't like milk.
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I prefer tea.
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Scientists say that the environment is threatened by pollution.
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My mother uses butter to prepare cakes.
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There are a lot of windows in our classroom.
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We need some glue to fix this vase.
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The waiters in this restaurant are very professional.
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My father drinks two big glasses of water every morning. The bread my mother prepares is delicious.
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Drivers must be careful; the road is slippery.
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Some policemen are organizing road traffic to avoid any accidents.
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I bought three bottles of mineral water for our picnic.
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I'd like some juice please!
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Successful candidates will join the camp later this year.
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A rise in oil prices is inevitable since there is more and more world demand for energy.
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The exercises on this website are interesting.
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Dehydrated babies must drink a lot of water.
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Adult illiterates learn through a special government program.
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I met some nice people when I was walking along the beach.
Expressions of Quantity
You can find out about Expressions of Quantity on the Grammar Page or watch these videos.
Complete the following conversations using an expression of quantity.
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How ____________ photographs did you take?
Just _____________.
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How ____________ orange juice do we have left?
Only ____________ bit.
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How ______________ time do we have?
Just _____________, we're late.
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How ______________ pencils do we have left?
Just ______________, we need to buy more.
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How ______________ bottles of water do we have?
Quite ______________, enough for this week.
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Do you know how ______________ paper is left in your notebook?
It's quite full, just ______________ pages left.
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How _______________chicken do you want with your rice?
Not _______________ thanks.
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How ________________money does an English teacher earn?
Not _______________.
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How ______________ soup do you want?
Just _______________, I'm not hungry.
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You haven't got _____________ chips. Do you want _______________ of mine?
Ok, thanks!