There is / There are
Grammar Focus
Конструкция there is / there are используется, чтобы сказать, что что-то существует или находится где-то. Она часто переводится на русский словами «есть», «находится», «имеется».
There is используется с единственным числом и с неисчисляемыми существительными.
There is a book on the desk. — На парте есть книга.
There is milk in the fridge. — В холодильнике есть молоко.
There are используется с множественным числом.
There are two windows in the room. — В комнате есть два окна.
Отрицание:
There is not (isn’t) a computer in the class. — В классе нет компьютера.
There are not (aren’t) any students here. — Здесь нет учеников.
Вопрос:
Is there a park near your house? — Есть ли парк рядом с твоим домом?
Are there any books on the table? — Есть ли книги на столе?
Советы для школьников:
После there is / there are всегда идёт существительное.
Выбор is или are зависит от слова после, а не от there.
Вопрос начинается с Is there или Are there.
Story
There is a small park near my school, and it is my favourite place after lessons. There are many trees, and there is a long path in the centre of the park. In the morning, there are students there, but in the evening, there is more space and quiet.
Near the entrance, there is a bench where I usually sit. There are birds in the trees, and there is fresh air all around. Sometimes there are children with their parents, and there is a friendly atmosphere.
In the middle of the park, there is a small playground. There are swings and a football field. After school, there are often games there, and there is a lot of energy. On the other side, there is a small café. There is hot tea and simple food.
When I am tired, there is nothing better than this place. There are moments of calm, and there is always time to think. For me, there is comfort and peace in this park.
Useful Words and Expressions
park — парк
near — рядом
path — дорожка
centre — центр
entrance — вход
bench — скамейка
fresh air — свежий воздух
atmosphere — атмосфера
playground — детская площадка
swing — качели
field — поле
energy — энергия
café — кафе
quiet — тишина
comfort — комфорт
peace — спокойствие
Exercises
Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks
There ___ a book on the table.
There ___ two windows in the room.
___ there a shop near your house?
There ___ not any students in the class.
___ there many trees in the park?
Exercise 2. Choose the correct answer
There (is / are) a café near the school.
There (is / are) many benches in the park.
(Is / Are) there a computer in the classroom?
There (is / are) not any milk in the fridge.
Exercise 3. Answer the questions
Is there a park or a shop near your home?
Are there many rooms in your house or flat?
Is there a place at school where you feel calm?
Are there any books on your desk now?
Is there anything important in your school bag?
Answer Key
Exercise 1:
is
are
Is
are
Are
Exercise 2:
is
are
Is
is
Exercise 3 (sample answers):
There is a small shop near my home. It is very convenient for everyday needs.
There are three rooms in my flat. They are comfortable and bright.
Yes, there is a quiet place in my school. It is near the library.
Yes, there are some books on my desk. They are for my classes.
Yes, there is something important in my school bag. There is my notebook and my planner.
Mini Tips
Задавай себе вопрос: сколько предметов? Это помогает выбрать is или are.
Учись говорить целыми фразами: There is a reason, There are many students.