Quantifiers + Conditionals Mental Health

Talking about Modern Problems.

English Level VI - CLC

Look at the following questions and discuss them with your partner.

How much time do people spend on social media every day? Do you think it’s too much?

Are there too many things that cause stress and affect mental health today?

Do you think people have too little free time, or do they just feel bored easily?

​Many teenagers struggle with mental health issues.

Too much pressure harms mental health.

Too many people ignore their mental health symptoms.

A lot of stress comes from work and school.

A few posts on social media promote positive habits.

Parents give too little attention to mental health care.

​Count Nouns

​Non-Count Nouns

​Too many
A lot of
Many
Some
A few
Too few

Too much
A lot of
Much
Some
A little
Too little

​Fill in the blanks with the correct quantifier from the list below:

SOME / TOO FEW / A LITTLE / TOO MANY / A LOT OF

​Mental health is important, but it’s often ignored. There are ____(1) people who feel stressed every day, which can harm their well-being. Sadly, there are ____(2) resources available to help them, like counselors or support groups. Spending ____(3) time relaxing can make a big difference, but ____(4) people don’t prioritize it. Fortunately, ____(5) organizations are starting to raise awareness about mental health.

​Mental health is important, but it’s often ignored. There are too many people who feel stressed every day, which can harm their well-being. Sadly, there are too few resources available to help them, like counselors or support groups. Spending a little time relaxing can make a big difference, but a lot of people don’t prioritize it. Fortunately, some organizations are starting to raise awareness about mental health.

​Now it's time to practice! Follow these instructions:

Work with a classmate.
Choose two problems you see in modern society:

1. Describe them using quantifiers correctly.
2. Discuss the possible consequences of this problem.
3. Offer a possible solution using conditionals.

​Now it's time to practice! Follow these instructions:
For example:

1. Problem description:
There are too many women who suffer from domestic violence.

2. Consequence of the problem:
If the government does not take serious action right now, this problem can become a social crisis.

3. Possible solution to the problem:
If couples go to therapy on a regular basis from the start of the relationship, many women will feel safe and respected at home.

That's all Folks!
See you next class!