Is there a hotel near here?

Part 1: There is / there are: statements, some / any

1: Introduction

A. Read this review of a new hotel and answer the questions.

1. Where is the hotel?
2. Why does the writer like it?
3. How do you get to the other stories?

Photograph by Rictor Norton and David Allen

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New hotel finally opens

The new Extravaganza Hotel is finally finished, but there aren't any guests. It opens
to the public tomorrow. The hotel is located on the Plaza downtown. There are some
very nice hotels in the city, but this one is my favorite because it is the most stylish.

Theres a black and white marble floor which is very striking. Theres an unusual
round window behind the reception area and there are some elegant flowers on the
reception desk. There are two vases of orchids on a large wooden table in front of the
stairs. Dont worry theres also an elevator!

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B. Underline sentences beginning with There is...or There are...in the article.
Circle the correct answers.
1. Use There is to refer to
(a) one thing
(b) 2+ things.
2. Use There are ... to refer to
(a) one thing
(b) 2+ things.
3. Use some in
(a) singular, affirmative or negative sentences
(b) plural, affirmative sentences
(c) plural, negative sentences.
4. Use any in
(a) singular, affirmative or negative sentences
(b) plural, affirmative sentences
(c) plural, negative sentences.

C. Add examples from the reading to the chart.

Affirmative

There is a / an ...

There are some /

two / three ...

Negative

There isnt a / an
...

There aren't any ... There aren't any guests.

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2: Practice

A. Look at this picture of the one of the rooms at the Extravaganza Hotel. Write
there is / there are / there isn't / there aren't.

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..................................................... five hundred rooms at the hotel. If you like

minimalist decoration, these rooms are for you. .....................................................

any flowers or bright colors. ..................................................... just some simple

pictures above the bed, but the rooms are very comfortable.

................................................... six pillows on each bed and .................................................

a television in each room.

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B. Circle the correct words.

Photograph by Editor B
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I have quite a nice classroom this year. Theres [a / some / any] big board on one wall
and there are [a / some / any] desks in groups of four or five. Theres [a / some / any]
bookcase for our reference books and [a / some / any] cupboard for the pens and paper.
There are [a / some / any] pictures on the walls, but unfortunately there arent [a /
some / any] windows.

C. Write these sentences in the correct order to make logical sentences. ONE WORD
in each sentence is extra!

1. a / at / is / MoviePlex / new / some / the mall / there

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2. a / are / different / fifteen / theaters / there

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3. also / any / are / great restaurants / some / there

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4. any / arent / parking problems / some / there

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5. a / is / large / parking lot / some / there

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D. In pairs. Draw a plan of your bedroom. Show it to your partner. Tell your partner
about your room.

Theres a bed in front of the window. There are two chairs and a desk. Theres a
poster on the wall above my bed...
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Part Two: There is / there are: questions

1: Introduction

A. Read this conversation and circle true or false. If the sentences are false, correct
them.

Man: Excuse me. I'm new to the neighborhood. My names Rodrigo.

Woman: Welcome to our neighborhood, Rodrigo. My names Mabel.
Man: Nice to meet you. Is there a drugstore near here?
Woman: Yes, there is. In fact, there are two. Ones on Pine Street between First
and Second and ones on the corner of Oak and Sixth.
Man: Thanks, and are there any banks?
Woman: No, there arent, but theres an automatic teller at the supermarket next
to the drugstore on Pine Street.
Man: Thanks a lot.

T F Statement

There arent any drugstores in the neighborhood.

Theres a bank next to the drugstore.

There are two banks in the area.

The woman is new to the neighborhood.

Theres an automatic teller at the supermarket.

B. Look at the underlined sentences in the conversation in Exercise A and complete

the table.

Singular Plural

_______________ a bank on the _______________ some banks on

Affirmative
corner. Main Street.

_______________ a bank near _______________ any banks on

Negative
here. Second Avenue.

_______________ a bank near _______________ any banks near

Question
here? here?

Short Yes, _______________ / No, Yes, there are. / No,

answers there isnt. _______________

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2: Practice

A. Complete the conversation. Use the words in the box.

theres there are is there are there there isn't there aren't

A: Excuse me, (1)_____________________ a bank near here?

B: No, (2)____________________. I think (3)_________________ one on Fifth Avenue.

A: And (4)___________________ any drugstores?

B: Yes, (5)____________________. (6)____________________ one on the corner of

Arthur Street and First Avenue and (7)___________________ two on Central Avenue.

(8)_________________ any on this street.

B. Write these words in the correct order to make a conversation. ONE WORD in
each sentence IS EXTRA!

A. Tell me about your new apartment.

a / are / garage / is / there
.........................................................................................................
B: are / is / there / yes,
.........................................................................................................

a / across / are / park / street / the / theres

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A: are / bedrooms / is / there / two

.........................................................................................................

B: arent / isnt / no, / there

.........................................................................................................

a / are / bedroom, / but / also / one / study / theres / theres

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3: Pair work 1
Student A:
Look at the map below. Do not show it to your partner. Where are these buildings in the box? Ask your partner. Write the
names in the correct places on the map.

apartments bank supermarket drugstore clothing store

A: Is there a _______ near here? B: Yes, there is. There's one on Avenue, next to the and theres one on
Street, between the and the
A: Is / Are there any ____ near here? B: No, there isn't / aren't.

coffee shop
Bennett Avenue
First Second bookstore
park school internet cafe
Street Street
Alvares Avenue

movie theater

Student B: See next page.

Now add the names of some other stores and businesses to the map. Tell your partner their names, but don't say where they
are. Your partner will ask you.

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3: Pair work 1
Student B:
Look at the map below. Do not show it to your partner. Where are these buildings in the box? Ask your partner. Write the
names in the correct places on the map.

bookstore coffee shop movie theater park internet cafe

A: Is there a _______ near here? B: Yes, there is. There's one on Avenue, next to the and theres one on
Street, between the and the
A: Is / Are there any ____ near here? B: No, there isn't / aren't.

apartments
Bennett Avenue
First Second bookstore
school clothing store
Street Street
Alvares Avenue
bank drugstore
supermarket movie theater

Now add the names of some other stores and businesses to the map. Tell your partner their names, but don't say where they
are. Your partner will ask you.

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4: Pair work 2
a) Draw a map of your neighborhood. Draw the streets and buildings. Write the names of the streets. Don't write the names
of the buildings.

b) Exchange maps with your partner. Ask him or her about the buildings on the map. Follow his or her instructions. Label
your partner's map.

A: Is there a __________ in your neighborhood? A: Are there any ____________ in your neighborhood?
B: Yes, there is. / Yes, there are two. / No, there isn't. B: Yes, there are. / Yes, there are two. / No there aren't.
A: Where is it? / Where are they? A: A: Where is it? / Where are they?
B: ______________________________________________. B: ______________________________________________.

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Teachers notes & key
Aim: to use there is / there are and related structures: some / any
Topic: talking about location
Lesson timings:
Part 1: exercise 1: 30 minutes; exercises 2-4: 10 minutes each; exercise 5: 20 minutes; Total: 80
minutes.
Part 2: exercise 1: 20 minutes; exercises 2-3: 10 minutes each; exercise 4-5: 20 minutes each;
Total: 60 minutes.

1: Introduction

A You will probably want to pre-teach some of the difficult vocabulary.

1. on the Plaza downtown
2. because it is stylish
3. using the stairs or the elevator

B
The new Extravaganza Hotel is finally finished, but there aren't any guests. It opens to the
public tomorrow. The hotel is located on the Plaza downtown. There are some very nice hotels
in the city, but this one is my favorite because it is the most stylish.
Theres a black and white marble floor which is very striking. Theres an unusual round window
U

behind the reception area and there are some elegant flowers on the reception desk. There are
two vases of orchids on a large wooden table in front of the stairs. Dont worry theres also an
elevator!
1 a, 2 b, 3 b, 4 c

C
Affirmative
There is a / an _____ There is a black and white marble floor.
There are some / two / There are some very nice hotels in the city / There are two
three ____ gigantic French chandeliers above your head / there are some
beautiful chairs and tables under the chandeliers. There are
three small desks in front of a large window.
Negative
There isn't a / an _____ There isn't a formal registration area
There aren't any____. There aren't any guests.

2: Practice
A
(1) There are, (2) There is, (3) There aren't, (4) There is, (5) There is, (6) there are, (7) There
are, (8) there isn't

B
1a 2 some 3a 4 any 5 some

C
There is a new MoviePlex at the mall.
There are fifteen different theaters.
There are also some great restaurants.
There aren't any parking problems.
There is a large parking lot.

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Part 2

1: Introduction

A
F, F, F, F, T

B
Singular Plural

Affirmative Theres a bank on the corner. There are some banks on Main Street.

Negative There isn't a bank near here. There aren't any banks on Second Avenue.

Question Is there a bank near here? Are there any banks near here?

Short answers Yes, there is / No, there isnt. Yes, there are. / No, there aren't

2: Practice

A
1. Is there
2. there isnt
3. there's
4. Are there
5. there are
6. Theres
7. there are
8. There arent

B
Is there a garage?
Yes, there is.
Theres a park across the street.
Are there two bedrooms?
No, there arent.
Theres one bedroom, but theres also a study.

4: Pair Work 2
The preparation phase could be a homework assignment.

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