V. Choose the correct word for each sentence.

Laboratory Work

There is/are

Compiled by Zvonova I.A.

2006-2007

I. a) Complete the text with an appropriate forms of the verb to be (is, isn’t, are, aren’t).

So, the most of our students live in the so-called students’ flats. They are great! There … a gym and a swimming pool. And there … a superb bar with great music. We go there every night! The flats are really nice. There … four bedrooms in a flat and there … a kitchen and a bathroom too. Unfortunately there … a living room, but the bedrooms are big and comfortable. There … any shops, but there … a supermarket not far away.

B) Answer the questions on the text.

1) Is there a fitness center or a gym in the area?

2) There isn’t any swimming pool there, is there?

3) Where can students listen to nice music?

4) How many bedrooms are there in a flat?

5) What else is there in each flat?

6) Is there a living room in a flat?

7) How many shops are there in the area?

II. a) Circle the best answer.

My bedroom in the flat isn’t very big, but it’s comfortable. There is a/some/any big bed and a/some/any comfortable armchair. There are a/some/any plants near the window and a/some/any cushions on the floor. There aren’t a/some/any posters on the wall but there’s a/some/any mirror and a/some/any shelves. I haven’t got a/some/any books on the shelves, but there are a lot of CDs and tapes.

b) Describe your bedroom (room) using there is/are and words from the books.

a wardrobe a TV set next to

a sofa a CD player in the middle of

a small table a mirror at

a stereo above on

an armchair beside

a carpet under

III. Kenham is a small town. Look at the information in the box and write sentences about the town with there is/there are or there isn’t/there aren’t. Write some sentences about your town (or any other town/city).

1. a castle? No

2. any restaurants? Yes (a lot)

3. a hospital? Yes

4. a swimming pool? No

5. any cinemas? Yes (two)

6. a university? No

7. any big hotels? No

IV. Complete the sentences with there is/there are (not).

1) Kenham isn’t an old town. … any old buildings.

2) Look! … a photograph of your brother in the newspaper!

3) “Excuse me, … a bank near here?” “Yes, at the end of the street.”

4) … five people in my family: my parents, my two sisters and me.

5) “How many students … in the class?” “Twenty.”

6) “Can we take a photograph?” “No, … a film in the camera.”

7) “ … a bus from the city center to the airport?” “Yes, every 20 minutes.”

8) “... any problems?” “No, everything is OK.”

9) … nowhere to sit down. … any chairs.

V. Choose the correct word for each sentence.

1. Are their/there any eggs in the fridge?

2. It’s/its really cold this morning.

3. Peter says they’re/there arriving at about 5.00.

4. I like this bike but it’s/its wheels are too small.

5. Is there/they’re anybody there/their?

6. It’s/it’s a pity we missed the opening of the film.

7. Kate and Sue have sold their/they’re house.

8. What a lovely dog! What’s its/it’s name?

VI. Put it or there in each space.

1) … rains a lot in winter.

2) … was a strong wind yesterday.

3) … was a nice frosty day yesterday.

4) We can’t go skiing. … isn’t any snow.

5) …’s hot in the room. Open a window, please.

6) I was afraid because … was very dark in the house.

7) … was a storm last night. Did you hear it?

8) …’s a long way from here to the nearest railway station.

9) … is a tree in the garden. … is an apple tree.

10) … looks as if … is going to rain.

11) … is strange that … are no restaurants in this town.

12) “Who’s that at the door?” “… is only me.”

13) “Which house is yours?” “… is the one at the end of the street.”

14) … seems to be something under the cupboard, but what is …?”

15) … appears that … was nobody when I phoned.

16) Near the park … is a swimming pool. … is only open in summer.

VII. * Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Add it or there.

1. Near the hotel is a small restaurant.

____________________________ near the hotel.

2. You went to Spain for your holiday too, which is strange.

____________________________ to Spain for your holiday too.

3. My road has a big tree at the end of it.

____________________________ road.

4. The plane apparently had engine trouble.

____________________________ engine trouble.

5. Brian seems to have left.

____________________________ has left.

6. Today is really cold.

____________________________ today.

7. Budapest is a long way from here.

____________________________ to Budapest.

8. Your torch hasn’t got any batteries in it.

____________________________ torch.

9. We appear to be lost again!

____________________________ lost again!

10. The police haven’t arrived, which is strange.

____________________________ haven’t arrived.

VIII. Underline the correct form of there is/there are. Make up 10 questions on the text. Describe your (or smb’s neighbourhood).

Martha’s Apartment Building

Martha’s apartment building is in the center of the town. Martha and other tenants are happy because the building is in a very convenient place.

Across from the building, there is/there are a Laundromat, a bank, and a post office. Next to the building, there is/there are a drugstore and a restaurant. Around the corner from the building, there is/there are two gas stations and a bus stop.

There is/there are a lot of noise near Martha’s apartment building. There are/there is a lot of cars on the street, and there is/there are a lot of people in the neighborhood all day and all night.

The apartment building is convenient. There is/there are an elevator there. There is/there are a TV antenna on the roof. There is/there are a fire escape too. In Martha’s kitchen there is/there are a refrigerator and a stove. It’s convenient!

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