Countable / uncountable nouns (ex. 3, p.

16)

copy n (version) C something that has been made to be exactly like something else:
This painting is only a copy - the original hangs in the Louvre.
copy n (text) U written text that is to be printed, or text that is intended to help with the
sale of a product:
We need someone who can write good copy for our publicity department

design n C a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be

made and how it will work and look:
Have you seen the designs for the new shopping centre?
design n U the art of making plans or drawings for something:
She's an expert on kitchen/software design.
He's studying design in Paris.

feedback n U reaction to a process or activity, or the information obtained from such a

reaction:
positive/negative feedback
We’re hoping to get feedback on how well the program is working.

hype n U a situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers,

on television, etc. a lot in order to attract everyone's interest:
media hype
I've been put off reading the book by all the hype.

Information n U facts about a situation, person, event, etc.:

I read an interesting bit/piece of information in the newspaper.

Investment n C/U the act of putting money or effort into something to make a profit or
achieve a result:
[ C ] real estate investments
[ U ] There’s a lot of foreign investment in the US.

promotion n C/U an advertisement, event, or other activity used to advertise a product or

service, or the use of these advertisements, events, etc:
[ C ] We do product promotions using text messages.
[ U ] Heavy promotion of the country as a tourist destination has brought
significant growth in the industry.

the process or fact of giving someone a higher or more important job:

[ C ] Does working longer hours increase your chances of getting a
promotion?
[ U ] She was recommended for promotion by her manager.

travel n C journeys:
a record of her travels in/around the Far East
U the activity of travelling:
business travel
We share a love of literature, food and travel.