Countable/uncountable
Word building
Key vocabulary
100

There are twice as many/much polar bears as 30 years ago.

There are twice as many polar bears as 30 years ago.

100

Sarah succesful overcame her fear of spiders

successfully

100

alternative

different from traditional


She lives alone in a caravan in the mountains and grows her own vegetables-she has an alternative life.

200

The number/amount of ice in the Arctic Ocean is decreasing.

The amount of ice in the Arctic Ocean is decreasing.

200

You feel a great sense of achieve when you pass an exam.

achievement

200

conventional

traditional and unwilling to try new ideas


He prefers a conventional style of dress.

300

Scotland produces fewer/less wool than New Zealand.

Scotland produces less wool than New Zealand.

300

She was a skill artist who could produce beautiful paintings.

skilful

300

life demands

activities expected by people in society

 She has so many life demands: work,childcare,doing the shopping,housework etc

400

How many/much research did you do?

How much research did you do?

400

I'd rather be really talent at one thing than just good at many things.

talented

400

follow in the footsteps of

do the same thing(often career) as a family member


My father was an engineer and my cousin has followed in his footsteps.

500

There are  few/ little species of animal which are so fearless they will attach animals which are bigger than them.

There are  few species of animal which are so fearless they will attach animals which are bigger than them.

500
People who spend their lives seeking famous and success are often very unhappy.

fame

500

creature of habit

doing the same things as part of life or daily routine


He's a creature of habit-he always goes to the same places.