GIU Essential (There and it 037-039)
GIU Essential (There and it 037-039)
Unit 037. there is there are
A
- There’s a man on the roof.
- There’s a train at 10.30.
There are seven days in a week.
- There’s a big tree in the garden.
- There’s nothing on TV tonight.
- Have you got any money?
- Yes, there’s some in my bag.
- Excuse me, is there a hotel near hear?
- Yes, there is / No, there isn’t.
We can’t go skiing. There isn’t any snow.
- There are big trees in the garden.
- There are a lot of accidents on this road.
- Are there any restaurants near hear?
- Yes, there are. / No, there aren’t.
- This restaurant is very quiet. There aren’t many people here.
- How many football players are there in a football team?
- There are 11 players in a football team.
B
there is and it is
- There’s a book on the table.
- (not It’s a book on the table.)
- I like this book. It’s interesting.
- (It = this book)
Compare
- What’s that noise?
- It’s a train.
- There’s a train at 10.30. It’s a fast train.
- There’s a lot of salt in this soup. I don’t like this soup. It’s too salty.
Exercise
- There isn’t a castle.
- There are a lot of restaurants.
- There is a hospital.
- There isn’t a swimming pool.
- There are two cinemas.
- There isn’t a university.
There aren’t any big hotels.
- Kenthan isn’t an old town. There aren’t any old buildings.
- Look! There is a photograph of your brother in the newspaper.
- Excuse me, is there a bank near here?
- Yes, at the end of the street.
- There are five people in my family: my parents, my two sisters and me.
- How many students are there in the class?
- Twenty.
- The road is usually very quiet. There isn’t much traffic.
- Is there a bus from the city centre to the airport?
- Yes, every 20 minutes.
- Are there any problems?
- No, everything is OK.
There is nowhere to sit down. There aren’t any chairs.
- There are seven days in a week.
- There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet.
- There are eight planets in the solar system.
- There are thirty dats in September.
- There are fifteen players in a rugby team.
There are fifty states in the USA.
- There’s a train at 10.30.
- Is it a fast train?
- I’m not going to buy this shirt, it is too expensive.
- What’s wrong?
- There is something in my eye.
- There is a red car outside your house. Is it yours?
- Is there anything good on TV tonight?
- Yes, there is a film at 8.15.
- What’s that building?
- Is is a school.
- Is there a restaurant in this hotel?
- No, I’m afraid not.
Unit 038. there was/were there has/have been there will be
A
- There is a train every hour.
- The time now is 11.15.
- There was a train at 11 o’clock.
there is/are (present)
- There is a good film on TV tonight.
- We are staying at a very big hotel. There are 550 rooms.
- Are there any phone messages for me this morning?
- I’m hungry, but there isn’t anything to eat.
there was/were (past)
- There was a good film on TV last night.
- We stayed at a very big hotel. There were 550 rooms.
- Were there any phone messages for me yesterday?
- I was hungry when I got home, but there wasn’t anything to eat.
B
there has been / there have been (present perfect)
- Look! There’s been an accident.
- (there’s been = there has been)
- This road is very dangerous. There have been many accidents.
Compare there was (past):
- There was an accident last night.
- (not There has been an accident last night.)
For past simple and present perfect, see Unit 20.
C
there will be
- Do you think there will be a lot of people at the party on Saturday?
- The manager of the company is leaving, so there will be a new manager soon.
- I’m going away tomorrow. I’ll do my packing today because there won’t be time tomorrow.
- (there won’t be = there will not be)
Exercise
- There was a clock on the wall near the window.
- There was a carpet on the floor.
- There were three pictures on the wall near the door.
- There was a small table in the middle of the room.
- There were some flowers on the table.
- There were some books on the shelves.
- There was an armchair in the corner near the door.
There was a sofa opposite the armchair.
- I was hungry, but there wasn’t anything to eat.
- Were there any phone messages for me yesterday?
- I opened the envelop, but it was empty. There was nothing in it.
- We stayed at a very nice hotel.
- Really? Was there a swimming pool?
- Did you buy any eggs?
- No, there weren’t any in the shop.
- The wallet was empty. There wasn’t any in it.
- Were there many people at the meeting?
- No, very few.
- We didn’t visit the museum. There wasn’t enough time.
- I’m sorry I’m late. There was a lot of traffic.
Twenty years ago there weren’t many tourists here. Now there are a lot.
- There was a good film on TV last night.
- There are 24 hours in a day.
- There was a party at the club last Friday, but I didn’t go.
- Where can I buy a newspaper?
- There is a shop at the end of the street.
- Why are those policemen outside the bank?
- There has been a robbery.
- When we arrived at the theatre, there was a long queue outside.
- When you arrive tomorrow, there will be somebody at the station to meet you.
- Ten years ago there were 500 children at the school. Now there are more than a thousand.
- Last week I went back to the town where I was born. It’s very different now. There have been a lot of changes.
- I think everything will be OK. I don’t think there will be any problems.
Unit 039. It …
A
We use it for time/day/distance/weather:
time
- What time is it?
- It’s half past ten.
- It’s late.
- It’s time to go home.
day
- What day is it?
- It’s Thursday.
- It’s 16 March.
- It was my birthday yesterday.
distance
- It’s three kilometres from our house to the city centre.
- How far is it from New York to Los Angeles?
- It’s a long way from here to the station.
- We can walk home. It isn’t far.
We use far in questions (is it far?) and negatives (it isn’t far).
In positive sentences, we use a long way (it’s a long way).
weather
- It’s raining. It isn’t raining. Is it snowing?
- It rains a lot here. It didn’t rain yesterday. Does it snow very often?
- It’s warm/hot/cold/fine/couldy/windy/sunny/foggy/dark etc.
- It’s a nice day today.
Compare it and there:
- It rains a lot in winter.
- There is a lot of rain in winter.
- It was very windy.
- There was a strong wind yesterday.
B
It’s nice to … etc.
- It’s nice to see you again.
- It’s impossible to understand her.
- It wasn’t easy to find your house.
C
Don’t forget it:
- It’s raining again.
- Is it true that you’re going away?
Exercise
- It’s raining.
- It’s cold.
- It’s windy.
- It’s sunny.
- It’s snowing.
It’s couldy.
- What time is it?
- We must go now. It’s very late.
- Is it true that Bill fly a helicopter?
- What day is it today? Tuesday?
- No, it’s Wednesday.
- It’s ten kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
- Is it possible to phone you at your office?
- Do you want to walk to the hotel?
- I don’t know. How far is it?
- It’s Lisa’s birthday. She’s 27.
I don’t believe it! It’s impossible.
- How far is it from here to the station?
- How far is it from the hotel to the beach.
- How far is it from New York to Washington?
How far is it from your house to the airport?
- The weather isn’t so nice today. It’s cloudy.
- There was a strong wind yesterday.
- It’s hot in this room. Open a window.
- It was a nice day yesterday. It was warm and sunny.
- There was a storm last night. Did you hear it?
- I was afraid because it was very dark.
- It’s often cold here, but there isn’t much rain.
It’s a long way from here to the nearest shop.
- If you go to bed late, it’s difficult to get up early in the morning.
- Hello, Jane. It’s nice to see you again. How are you?
- It’s impossible to work in this office. There is too much noise.
- Everybody is very nice at work. It’s easy to make friends.
- I like travelling. It’s interesting to visit different places.
- Some cities are not safe. It’s dangerous to go out alone.
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