Keyword: it Five uses of it Read the information and write one more example for A–E. You can use it to talk about: A times and dates. It was June and I was looking forward to my holidays. B things, places and ideas you’ve mentioned already. Too much blow-drying ruins the hair, and you won’t be able to grow it long. C the weather and temperature. It was really nice weather, so you could do sports outside. D animals in general. Can you see that elephant over there? It’s rolling in the dirt. E a collective when you see the group as one unit. The school board decided to help low-income families. It forgave their school lunch debts. Add it to the correct place in each sentence. Decide which category A–E the sentence belongs to. 1 When we arrived home was very late. 5 Felt strange to be back home after three weeks away. 2 We decided to have a picnic because was such a beautiful day. 6 The school committee met yesterday; decided to start lessons at 10.00 a.m. on Fridays. 3 I hope won’t rain because I forgot my umbrella. 7 The sun is very strong here, so you shouldn’t stay out in for very long. 4 The cat is hiding in a bush so is hard to see. Expressions with it Complete the conversations with the expressions on the right. 1 A: When can we meet? Tomorrow? Sunday? B: . I’m free all weekend. 2 A: I’m sorry I’m late! Where’s the meeting? B: . The meeting hasn’t started yet. 3 A: It has been such a long day! Can we please end our lesson 15 minutes early? B: OK, as you’ve all worked really hard, . 4 A: Do you like parties? B: . Generally yes, but not when there are too many people. 5 A: Do you want to come to the cinema tonight? B: Mm, I’m not sure I have time. , OK? 6 A: The marketing manager is sick today. Can we have the meeting without her? B: I don’t think so. 7 A: Have you got any popcorn or crisps at home? B: No, I’ve only got some yoghurt in the fridge. . 8 A: What time do I have to start work? B: . But you have to be here eight hours a day. 9 A: So have you decided if you’re coming with us? B: Hmm, actually, tonight. I think I’ll stay home. Work in pairs. Take turns to start conversations like the ones above. Use expressions with it. 26 27 We have to call it off let’s call it a day I don’t feel like it Don’t worry about it I’ll think about it It depends It doesn’t really matter It’s up to you That’s it 28 a It doesn’t really matter b 38 Language skills Extras Explore 3 Money Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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