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1 Situation in Sahel worsening daily
2 Scientist rejects claims over fast food
3 Prime Minister sets out views on European union
4 New approach to cancer treatment
5 Solution to age-old mystery in Kenya
6 New argument over economic recession

Unit 26

1 no article 2 no article 3 an 4 no article 5 no article
6 no article; if you said a film here it would sound as if you mean one film, and then suddenly
change your mind and decide to buy five rolls.
7 no article in both cases

Uncountables: clothing information advice travel work baggage
Countab1es:garment fact tip trip job case

Some uncountable items you might put into your suitcase:
soap toothpaste make-up underwear clothing writing-paper film medicine

1 We had such terrible weather that we left the camp-site and got accommodation in town
instead.
2 In the North of England, most houses are made of stone, but in the South, brick is more
common.
3 I love antique furniture, but I would need advice from a specialist before I bought any. My
knowledge in that area is very poor.
4 Her research is definitely making great progress these days. She has done a lot of original work
recently.

Possible answers:
A soldier needs a lot of courage, determination, stamina, loyalty and a lot of training.
A nurse needs a lot of patience and goodwill. A bit of charm also helps, and a lot of commitment
and training is needed.
A teacher needs great patience, a lot of energy, a bit of creativity, intelligence and some training.
An explorer needs a lot of stamina, courage and determination, as well as energy.
An actor needs a lot of creativity and talent, and some training.
An athlete needs great stamina and determination, and a lot of commitment.
A writer needs a lot of creativity, talent and a bit of intelligence.
A surgeon needs experience, patience and a lot of training.
A receptionist needs charm, goodwill, reliability and energy.

Could I have some vinegar? Could I have some sellotape?
Could I have a duster? Could I have a tea-bag?
Could I have a needle? Could I have some polish?
Could I have some thread?

English Vocabulary in Use