Thereis some milk in the carton, isn't there?

Practice

1. Read the following sentences, translate them into Russian.

1. Is there anybody at home?

2. There is a lot of noise in the street.

3. There is no need to hurry - we've got plenty of time.

4. There'll be somebody meeting you at the airport.

5. There is an apple and two pears on the plate.

6. There have been more Americans killed in road accidents than in all the wars since 1900.

7. There is some cheese in the fridge, if you are still hungry.

8. Are there any people outside?

- Yes, there are some. (No, there are not any.)

9. Was there any ice on the lake last winter?

- Yes, there was some. (No, there was not any.)

10. There remains nothing more to be done.

11. Once upon a time there lived a king.

12. There seemed to be a lot of tourists here last summer.

2. Complete the answers using the negative form of there is I are according to the model, act the scenes out:

Model: - How can I let him know about the tickets?

- Ring him up. There is a telephone in the corridor.

- I'm afraid you are wrong, there is no (there isn't any) telephone there.

I. - As far as I remember there is a path leading from the forest to the railway station.

- I'm afraid you are wrong ....

II. - Why don't you borrow the books you need for the re-

port from the library? -1 was there, but there ....

III. - Are you going to watch TV tonight? There is a very

interesting hockey match in the evening program. - I'm sorry but there ....

3. Rephrase the sentences using there:

a) Model: A good clothes shop is not far from here.

There is a good clothes shop not far from here.

1. Two men are at the door. 2. A photograph of that girl was in last week's magazine. 3. A new security system will be in operation from next week. 4. A lot of supporters will be at the match. 5. A public holiday is on July 4^th. 6. A meeting between the two world leaders will be in Helsinki.

b) Model: I can see a man at the corner.

There is a man at the corner.

1.1 can't see anybody here. 2.1 found only two mistakes in his dictation. 3. He noticed two more cars behind the house. 4. He doesn't have any pictures on the walls in his room. 5. I can see a cat lying on the floor. 6. I haven't got any money in my purse.

4. Use it is or there is / are in the following sentences.

1. ... very wet today, ... impossible to go out. 2. ... a thick fog last week. ... usually a lot of accidents in such bad weather. 3. ... foolish to drive fast when ... foggy or rainy. 4. ... interesting to go sightseeing in any unknown city. 5. ... a lot of places of interest in ancient towns of this country. 6. ... time to go home, ... a lot of work to do there. 7. ... all sorts of stories about Robin Hood. 8. ... a pity you can't go with us. 9. ... only one cigarette in the box. 10. ... important to know the details.

5. Read the dialogue between Janet and a real estate agent.

(1 - Janet, 2 - a real estate agent)

-Hello!

- Is there an empty apartment in this building?

- Yes, there is. There is a nice apartment on the fifth floor.

- Are there two bedrooms?

- No, there aren't. There's a living room, a small kitchen and a very small bathroom.

- And the bedroom?

- Oh, there's a very large bedroom.

- Is there a balcony?

- No, there's no balcony.

- Where's the kitchen?

- Here it is.

-Oh, it's very small.

- Yes, but there is a stove, a refrigerator, and space for a dishwasher. There are some cabinets, and there is a shelf under the sink.

- Are there any windows in the bathroom?

- No, there aren't. But there are two large ones in the bedroom.

- Good. It's a very nice apartment.

a) Answer the questions:

1. Is there an empty apartment in the building? What floor is it on?

2. What kind of rooms are there in the apartment?

3. There is a balcony in it, isn't there?

4. Is the kitchen big or small? What is there in it?

5. Are there any windows in the bathroom? Where are two large windows?

b) Personal application:

Would you like to rent the apartment like this? Give your pros and cons.

c) Act out the dialogue between Janet and the real estate agent in their voices.

6. You are on a business trip in England. Find out about a partner's place of work.

Ask questions about the building and its facilities. Use the words below and begin:

Is the building ...? Is there a(n) ...? Are there any ...?

1. modern

2. staff restaurant

3. facilities for disabled staff

4. air conditioning system

5. separate rooms for smokers

6. large car park

7. bus stop nearby

8. sport or recreational facilities

9. coffee machine

7. Read the advertisement of The Monte Carlo Convention Centre.

Meeting Rooms

Congress Hall: seating for 1,100

Exhibition space: 1,800m;

100 stands

4 Meeting rooms:

seating for 70-180

Hotels

Within walking distance of the centre are

6 hotels of the highest international standard with all major facilities.

Services

Simultaneous translation in 9 languages Press room

Telephone, Fax, and Telex facilities

Secretarial offices Organizer's office Lobby bar for coffee breaks and receptions Close to 2 car parks

How to get to the centre

By train:All international trains stop at Monaco Station By air:The International Airport of Nice

- Cote-d'Azur is 22 km from

Monaco.

There is a regular helicopter

service which takes 7 minutes.

a) Complete these questions using Is there ...? Are there ... ?

1.......a transaction service?

2.......a press room?

3.......telephone, fax, and telex facilities?

4.......secretarial services?

5.......anywhere to go during coffee breaks?

6. How many meeting rooms......?

7.......plenty of parking space?

b) Now match the above questions to these replies.

a. Yes, there are secretarial offices in the complex.

b. There are five. The largest holds 1,100 people.

c. Yes, there is a lobby bar.

d. Yes, there are two car parks nearby.

e. Yes. There are good communication facilities.

f. Yes, there is, in 9 languages.

c) Speak about the advantages of holding conferences at the Monte Carlo Convention Centre.

8. Fill in the blanks with there is, there areor it is.Answer the questions that follow.

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