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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
Anna got transferred to the main office in California. She also just moved in around the city. Alex, her colleague, called her to check on her new neighborhood. Then, she meets her neighbor, Melly.
Alex
Anna
I love it. It's downtown, so it's very convenient.
Alex
Downtown? Is there much noise?
Anna
Oh no, there isn't any. I live on the fifth floor.
Alex
How many restaurants are there near your place?
Anna
A lot. In fact, there's an excellent Korean place just around the corner.
Alex
What about parking?
Anna
Well, there aren't many parking garages. But I usually find a place on the street.
Alex
Is there much crime?
Anna
No, it's pretty safe.
Hold on, it's my doorbell. Let me check first. I'll call you back later.
Anna
Hi. Good morning.
Melly
Hello, good morning. You must be our new neighbor? My name is Jane.
Anna
Yes, I just moved in here. Nice to meet you, Jane. My name is Cathy.
Melly
Nice to meet you, too. Here, I brought you some rice cakes.
Anna
Oh, thank you so much!
Melly
No problem. If you need anything around the area just ask me. I just live next door.
Anna
Well, anyway, I am actually looking for a laundromat. Is there one around here?
Melly
Yes, there is one across the shopping center.
Anna
Great. Thank you!
Melly
You're welcome.
QUESTION
1. What kind of restaurant is around Anna's apartment which she thinks is a great place?
2. What did Melly bring for her new neighbor?
3. Is there a laundromat in her place? Where is it located?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. There is, there are; one, any, some
Is there a laundromat near here? |
|---|
| Yes, there is. There's one across from the shopping center. |
| No, there isn't, but there's one next to the library. |
Are there any grocery stores around here? |
|---|
| Yes, there are. There are some nice stores on Pine Street. |
| No, there aren't but there are some on Third Avenue. |
| No, there aren't any around here. |
| Prepositions | ||
|---|---|---|
| in | near / close to | in back of / behind |
| on | across from / opposite | between |
| next to | in front of | on the corner of |
B. Quantifiers; how many and how much
| Countable Nouns | Uncountable Nouns |
|---|---|
| Are there many restaurants? | Is there much crime? |
| Yes, there are a lot. | Yes, there's a lot. |
| There are a few. | Yes, there's a little. |
| No, there aren't many. | No, there isn't much. |
| No, there aren't any. | No, there isn't any. |
| No, there are none. | No, there's none. |
| How many restaurants are there? | How much crime is there? |
| There are ten or twelve. | There's a lot of street crime. |
| Some useful expressions... |
|---|
| Sorry, I don't know. |
| I'm not sure but I think... |
| Of course. There's one in... |
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Answer the questions based on the map below.
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Is there a gym around here?
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Are there any restaurants on Main Street?
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Is there a coffee shop near here?
B. What are you looking for?
Direction: Listen to some hotel guests ask about places to visit in the neighborhood. Complete the table with their responses. Write or type down your answers while listening.
| Place | Location | Interesting |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock Cafe | Yes/No | |
| Science Museum | Yes/No | |
| Aquarium | Yes/No |
How do you like your new apartment?