Английский для повседневного общения. Истории, слова и грамматика для уровня A2 с упражнениями и ответами

Grammar Focus: There is / There are

There is и There are используются, когда мы говорим, что находится в каком-то месте.

There is

Используется, когда речь идёт об одном предмете или о том, что нельзя посчитать.

There is a kitchen in the apartment. – В квартире есть кухня.

There is some furniture in the room. – В комнате есть мебель.

There are

Используется, когда речь идёт о нескольких предметах.

There are two bedrooms in the apartment. – В квартире есть две спальни.

There are many books on the shelf. – На полке много книг.

Частые сочетания

there is a / an

there are some / many

Story

Sophie lives in a small but comfortable apartment. Her home is simple, clean, and well organized. There is a living room, a kitchen, and one bedroom. The living room is bright because there is a big window.

In the living room, there is a sofa, a small table, and a bookshelf. There are many books on the shelf and a lamp next to the sofa. Sophie likes this room because it feels calm and cozy.

The kitchen is not very big, but there is enough space to cook. There is a fridge, a stove, and a small table. There are some plants on the table, and they make the kitchen feel fresh.

In the bedroom, there is a bed and a wardrobe. There are no televisions in the apartment. Sophie believes a quiet home helps her relax and enjoy her time at home.

Useful Words and Expressions

apartment – квартира

comfortable – удобный

well organized – хорошо организованный

living room – гостиная

bright – светлый

bookshelf – книжная полка

cozy – уютный

enough space – достаточно места

fridge – холодильник

stove – плита

plant – растение

wardrobe – шкаф

quiet – тихий

enjoy time – наслаждаться временем

Exercises

Exercise 1. Choose the correct option

There ___ a sofa in the living room.

a) is

b) are

There ___ many books on the shelf.

a) is

b) are

There ___ a fridge in the kitchen.

a) is

b) are

There ___ some plants on the table.

a) is

b) are

There ___ two bedrooms in Sophie’s apartment.

a) is

b) are

Exercise 2. True or False

Read the sentences and choose True or False.

Sophie lives in a large apartment.

There is a big window in the living room.

The kitchen has no space to cook.

There are plants in the kitchen.

There is a television in the apartment.

Exercise 3. Answer the questions

What rooms are there in Sophie’s apartment?

What furniture is there in the living room?

Why does Sophie like the living room?

What is there in the kitchen?

Why does Sophie prefer a quiet home?

Answer Key

Exercise 1

is

are

is

are

are

Exercise 2

False

True

False

True

False

Exercise 3 (Sample Answers)

There is a living room, a kitchen, and one bedroom in Sophie’s apartment. These rooms make her home comfortable.