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0 Use your answers to Exercise 5 to write the plan Key grammar
for the sample essay on page 24. Countable and uncountable nouns
0 Key grammar: Countable and uncountable nouns 0 Look at this extract from the sample answer on
page 24. Which underlined noun is countable and
f) Work in pairs. Say whether these statements
which one is uncountable?
about the Writing task are true (T) or false (F).
... there are many different attitudes towards
1 You shouldn't copy from the question paper.
food ...
2 The answer can be in bullet points.
3 It is important to plan the answer. 0 page 102 Countable and uncountable nouns
4 Paragraphing is important.
5 Spelling does not have to be correct. E) Look at the highlighted words in the sample
answer. Which are countable and which are
(I) Work in small groups. Read this Writing task and uncountable?
answer the questions below.
@) Look at these words/phrases that are often used
with countable/uncountable nouns. Put them in
Write about the following topic.
the correct column of the table below.
Many children these days have an unhealthy
a (wide) range of a little (very) few plenty of
lifestyle. Both schools and parents are responsible
a lot of a (large) number of many a few little
for solving this problem.
most a great deal of a considerable amount of
To what extent do you agree with this statement? much a/an any some
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or countable nouns uncountable nouns countable or
experience. uncountable nouns
£\ (wide.) Y"£\1-toe. o-F
1 Is it true that many children have an unhealthy
lifestyle? Why?
2 Are parents responsible? Why? What should
they do?
3 Are schools responsible? Why? What should they
do?
4 Is anyone else responsible? Who? 0 @ IELTS students often make mistakes with
countable and uncountable nouns. Choose the
(i) Write a plan for the task. Decide how many correct expression to complete each sentence.
paragraphs to write and which ideas will go in
1 Recently, the number ;§Oilli!Jof fast food that
each paragraph. Also plan your introduction and
is eaten has increased.
conclusion.
2 For example, few I a few years ago there were
Exam advice Writing Task 2 not many microwave ovens in our country.
3 Technology brings much I many advantages to
• Analyse the question carefully first. You will lose
our lives.
marks if you don't deal with all parts of the task.
4 I think many I a lot of research must be done on
• Brainstorm your ideas and write a quick plan.
organic farming.
• Write your answer in paragraphs following your 5 You can't get many I much information about
plan. your health these days without using the
Internet.
® Now write your answer in about 40 minutes and 6 Unfortunately, I have little I a little time to cook
check your word count. You should write at least when I get home.
250 words.
7 I think the amount I number of fast-food stores
should be reduced.
8 Some children eat much I a lot of oily and fatty
foods.

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