The Trade Fair Where Everyone Said Yes
Grammar: There is / there are
A Business English English lesson exploring business.
What's in this lesson
A Business English ESL lesson on business, practising there is / there are. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.
From the reading: The Trade Fair Where Everyone Said Yes
Every October, Tokyo hosts one of the biggest technology trade fairs in Asia. In 2023, there were more than 80,000 attendees at CEATEC, and there were hundreds of companies with stands. For an executive assistant, a week like this is a test. Her manager asks one simple question on Monday: "What happened at the fair?"
Vocabulary
- attend
- facilitate
- hold
- at arm's length
- circle back
- move the needle
- pass the buck
- set the bar
Grammar: There Is / There Are
- There is (singular)
- There is one meeting at 10. — one thing, or a thing you cannot count
- There are (plural)
- There are 200 attendees in the hall. — two or more things
Discussion questions
- What is the best event you have ever attended?
- Do you prefer small meetings or big events?
- What makes a person sound professional in English?
The Trade Fair Where Everyone Said Yes
Grammar: There is / there are
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