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1. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Which of these different kinds of video games do you prefer? Give an example of each kind. If you do not like any kind, say why?
adventure city-building combat
puzzle racing role-playing sports
2. Read the text. Does the game sound interesting to you? Why? / Why not?
Anno 2070 is a video game set in the year 2070. Many cities are now under the ocean. There aren't any countries or continents, but there are a lot of islands. Players have to build new cities. There are two main groups of characters: the Tycoons and the Ecos. As a player, you can choose to be in either group. Anno 2070 is not a combat game, but there are a few conflicts between the two groups and there are some important differences between them. The Tycoons build cities quickly and earn a lot of money. But their lifestyle causes a lot of pollution, and there are not many trees or plants on their islands. In contrast, the Ecos build "green" cities but their progress is slow. They don't use any coal or oil so there is not much pollution on their islands. The inhabitants eat healthy food and even have a little time for some hobbies, like listening to music. The aim of the game is to create your own world. How many cities can you build? How much energy do they all need? Can you grow any food? Can you complete any special missions? It depends how well you play the game!
3. Find examples of some and any in the text in exercise 2. Then complete the rules in the Learn this! box.
| LEARN THIS! some and any We use some and any with uncountable and plural countable nouns. a. We use _____ in affirmative sentences. b. We use _____ in negatives sentences and questions. |
4. Complete the sentences with some or any.
1. This game doesn't contain _____ violence at all.
2. I spent _____ time choosing a good game for my sister.
3. There are _____ well-known sports games, like the FIFA series.
4. Racing games often include _____ amazing special effects.
5. Twenty-five years ago, there weren't _____ 3D graphics.
6. Do you play _____ role-playing games?
5. Look at the bold phrases and the nouns that follow them in the text in exercise 2. Then complete the rules in the Learn this! box.
| LEARN THIS! not much, not many, a lot of, a little, a few a. We use __________ or __________ + uncountable noun for a small quantity of something. b. We use __________ or __________ + plural noun for a small number of something. c. We use much + uncountable noun for a large quantity of something. d. We use many + plural noun for a large number of something. e. We use __________ + uncountable or plural noun for a large quantity or number of something. f. We use __________ …? + uncountable noun or _____ …? + plural noun for questions about quantity or number. |
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LOOK OUT!In affirmative sentences, much and many often sound very formal. In everyday English, we use a lot of. |
6. ☊1.34 Read the Look out! box above and the dialogue below. Circle the correct words to complete the dialogue. Then listen and check.
Jack: Look, there's a building with (1) many / some people outside. Turn left just before you get there.
Evie: I can't see (2) any / some people. There isn't (3) many / much light. Hey! What's that noise?
Jack: Nothing. There was (4) any / some rubbish in the road.
Evie: I hate this part of town. There aren't (5) a few/ many nice areas. Let's go north.
Jack: How (6) many / much fuel have we got? Only (7) a few / a little litres.
Evie: Oh no, listen. The police are chasing us now.
Jack: Let me drive. I know (8) a few/ a little tricks.
Mum: Jack, are you doing (9) any / many homework in there?
Jack: Er ... Yes. We're doing (10) a little/ much IT homework.
Evie: Jack! That's not true ...
Jack: Well, we're spending (11) a lot of/ a few time on the computer!
Evie: But we aren't doing (12) some / any work!
