Muallif: Abdukadirova Nasiba Alimjanovna
Healthy Lifestyle & Nutrition. Countable / Uncountable Nouns & Quantifiers (some / much / a few)
Grammar Focus: Countable / Uncountable Nouns & Quantifiers (some / much / many / a few / a little) https://youtu.be/q5rWCTq47iU?si=jKHklTIIIcVG6Ise https://youtu.be/iFTrQy_3-O8?si=WPPpH39Gsc7xsI7l https://youtu.be/TloXXwIeSMo?si=DWEY43wbFTMdQA7A
🎯 Lesson Aims
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To discuss what makes a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.
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To correctly use countable and uncountable nouns in the context of food and nutrition.
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To practice using quantifiers such as some, any, much, many, a few, a little, a lot of.
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To improve speaking and writing skills through real-life examples.
🧠 Warm-up Discussion
Ask students:
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What do you usually eat for breakfast?
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Do you think your diet is healthy?
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What foods give you energy during the day?
(Encourage use of countable/uncountable forms: “I eat some fruit,” “I don’t drink much coffee.”)
🔤 Grammar Focus
🥄 Countable Nouns
➡️ Things we can count (1, 2, 3 …)
Examples:
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apple, carrot, sandwich, egg, banana, biscuit
Use with: many, a few, a lot of, some, any
✅ I eat many vegetables every day.
✅ I have a few apples in my bag.
🍚 Uncountable Nouns
➡️ Things we cannot count individually.
Examples:
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water, rice, milk, cheese, sugar, bread, meat
Use with: much, a little, a lot of, some, any
✅ I don’t drink much coffee.
✅ There’s a little sugar in this tea.
⚖️ Quantifiers Overview
| Quantifier | Use | Example |
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| some | positive sentences | I eat some fruit every day. |
| any | negatives/questions | Do you have any eggs? / I don’t have any milk. |
| much | with uncountable nouns | I don’t drink much coffee. |
| many | with countable nouns | How many oranges do you eat a week? |
| a few | small number (countable) | I eat a few biscuits sometimes. |
| a little | small amount (uncountable) | I put a little salt in the soup. |
| a lot of / lots of | both types | I drink a lot of water every day. |
💬 Practice (Controlled Exercises)
Fill in the blanks:
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I usually eat ______ vegetables for lunch.
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There isn’t ______ sugar in my coffee.
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We need ______ eggs to make the cake.
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She drinks ______ water after exercise.
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There are ______ apples left in the basket.
(Students work in pairs, then check together.)
🍎 Vocabulary Bank (Healthy Food & Lifestyle)
| Word | Meaning | Example |
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| balanced diet | eating all food groups in moderation | A balanced diet includes fruit, vegetables, and protein. |
| nutrition | the process of getting energy from food | Good nutrition keeps you healthy. |
| protein | nutrient found in meat, eggs, beans | Athletes need a lot of protein. |
| calories | units of energy in food | Fast food has many calories. |
| vitamins | nutrients for good health | Citrus fruits have a lot of vitamin C. |
| carbohydrates | energy-giving foods | Bread and rice are high in carbohydrates. |
🗣️ Speaking Activity
Pair discussion:
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What food do you eat every day?
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What food or drink do you avoid? Why?
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Do you think fast food is dangerous for health?
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How much water do you drink a day?
Encourage use of grammar targets:
“I eat a few snacks.”
“I don’t eat much sugar.”
“I drink a lot of water every day.”