Answer — Exercise 8
4.2 - Great getaways·Speakout Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book
Question
- Read the email Why is Valerie enjoying her holiday?
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- Look at the email again. Underline six uncountable nouns and circle eight nouns which are usually found only in the plural. Use a dictionary if necessary.
Answer
a)
- Valerie likes the simplicity - she says 'I've realised that simpler is better' and her description emphasises this aspect of the place.
- (Ss might also mention some of the positives, e.g. friendly locals, horseback riding, that Valerie alludes to.)
c)
uncountable nouns
- luggage
- soap
- cloth
- wood
- concrete
- time
plural nouns
- stairs
- clothes
- glasses
- toiletries
- outskirts
- remains
- cards
- locals