Unit 50: Quantity and Size - English Collocations in Use UNIT 50: QUANTITY AND SIZE I. Lý thuyết (Collocations) Học tập các cụm từ cố định diễn tả số lượng, kích cỡ lớn hoặc nhỏ theo ngữ cảnh chuẩn học thuật: A. Countable and uncountable expressions of quantity Collocation Example Comment a good/fair few A good few students are likely to get a first-class degree. informal, used with countable nouns a good/fair number We spent a good number of weeks planning the project. informal, used with countable nouns a substantial/significant number A substantial number of people pledged their support. formal, used with countable nouns a substantial/significant quantity We took a significant quantity of provisions with us. formal, used with countable or uncountable nouns a substantial/significant amount He'll get a substantial amount of money when his father dies. formal, used with uncountable nouns B. Other expressions about size and quantity * We couldn't believe the sheer quantity of food on the table. [the surprisingly large amount] * There's only a finite number of days until the exam. [limited number] * The room is a good size . [quite large] * A teacher needs to possess unbounded enthusiasm as well as infinite patience and an endless supply of good jokes. * They charge astronomical fees for the course. [very high] * We had a bumper crop of tomatoes last year and I gave masses away to our neighbours. [informal; very large crop] * Unemployment reached epic proportions and this led to soci...