060. I have been…
->something started in the past and has continued up until now I. EXAMPLES: I have been learning English for almost ten years. I have been living here for thirty years. Where have you been? We have been looking for you everywhere. II. DIALOGUES: A: What’s the matter? You look so tired lately. B: I […]
Continue reading059. It may surprise you, but…
I. EXAMPLES: It may surprise you, but I paid off all the debts in a year. It may surprise you, but Maggie refused my proposal. It may surprise you, but I bought all these books for 20 Yuan. It may surprise you, but he’s just been promoted to manager. It may surprise you, but […]
Continue reading058. It’s your turn…
-> you’re on next .Someone’s turn is the time when they can or must do something, because they are with other people who are each doing the same activity one after the other I. EXAMPLES: It’s your turn to tell a story. It’s your turn to cook. It’s your turn to sweep the floor. It’s your turn to give a presentation. It’s your turn to perform. II. DIALOGUES: A: I have been washing the dishes for over a week now. B: Well, […]
Continue reading057. It’s up to…
I. EXAMPLES: A: Do you want to eat a Western or Chinese meal? B: It’s up to you. It’s up to us to help those in need. It’s not up to you to tell me how to do my job. II. DIALOGUES: Father: I’m looking forward to our son’s graduation this weekend. Mother: Yes, […]
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056. It’s said that…
I. EXAMPLES: It is said that he is quite a handsome young man. It’s said that a new president will be appointed. It should be pointed out that your proposals are theoretically correct but practically impossible. It has been proven that your method is the best. It will be noted that what they have done […]
Continue reading055. It’s on the tip of my tongue.
->This expression is used when you are sure that you know something, but somehow it doesn’t quite come to you. I. EXAMPLES: It’s on the tip of my tongue, let me see. His address is on the tip of my tongue, wait a minute. The question she wanted to ask was on the tip […]
Continue reading054. It’s not that… but…
I. EXAMPLES: It’s not that I don’t like the car, but I think it is too expensive. It’s not that I am unwilling to help you, but I’m tied up with extra work these days. It’s not that he doesn’t need your help, but he thinks it will be an inconvenience to you. A mountain is […]
Continue reading053. It’s my fault for…
I. EXAMPLES: It’s my fault we missed the bus. It’s my fault you didn’t get paid on time. It’s my fault we lost the game. II. DIALOGUES: A: I can’t find my car keys. B: I’m sorry it’s my fault. I accidentally locked them in the car last night when I came home. A: Well, […]
Continue reading052. It’s too bad that…
->express a concern or regret for what has happened. I. EXAMPLES: It’s too bad that we lost the match. It’s too bad that we have to cancel the get-together. It’s too bad that you can’t come. It’s too bad. It’s too bad that the rain spoiled our picnic. II. DIALOGUES: A: What happened to […]
Continue reading051. It is… that…
I. EXAMPLES: It was Jack who broke the window when we were playing football. It is Jane that I want to marry. It was here in the supermarket that he met his first love. II. DIALOGUES: A: Who ate all the cookies? B: I think it was the dog that ate them. A: Are […]
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