This topic is about asking for and giving information about places in a neighborhood, specifically a health club or gym. People often want to know if there is a gym near their home or work. This helps them plan their fitness routines.
Examples:
Is there a gym near your house?
Yes, there is one next to the supermarket.
No, but there’s one downtown.
GRAMMAR
We use "Is there...?" to ask if something exists in a place.
Structure:
Is there + a + place + location?
Yes, there is. / No, there isn’t.
Examples:
Is there a health club on Main Street?
Yes, there is a big gym on the corner.
No, there isn’t a gym around here.
VOCABULARY
Health club – A place where people go to exercise.
Gym – Short for gymnasium; a room or building for sports and exercise.
Neighborhood – The area around where you live.
Near – Close to something.
Far – Not near; a long distance away.
Downtown – The central part of a city.
Corner – The place where two streets meet.
Street – A public road in a city or town.
Building – A structure with walls and a roof.
Block – A group of buildings between streets.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Is there a gym around here?
Yes, there’s one nearby.
No, there isn’t a health club in this area.
It’s on the next block.
It’s across from the bank.
Go straight and turn left.
You can walk there.
SENTENCES
Positive:
There is a gym in my neighborhood.
There’s a health club next to the library.
Negative:
There isn’t a gym in this area.
There is no health club on this street.
Questions:
Is there a gym near here?
Is there a health club in your building?
Answers:
Yes, there is.
No, there isn’t.
LONG CONVERSATION
Maria: Hi! Do you live in this neighborhood?
Tom: Yes, I do. I live two blocks away.
Maria: That’s great. I’m new here. Is there a health club around here?
Tom: Yes, there is. There’s a gym next to the post office.
Maria: Oh, I see. Is it big?
Tom: Yes, it has a lot of machines and even a swimming pool.
Maria: Wow, that sounds perfect! How do I get there?
Tom: Go straight on this street, then turn right at the traffic light. It’s on the corner.
Maria: Thank you so much!
Tom: You’re welcome!
LONG READING
In Greenview neighborhood, people like to stay active. There is a big health club on Park Avenue. The gym is very popular. It opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. every day. Many people go there to exercise before or after work. The gym has machines, weights, and classes like yoga and spinning. It is next to a café, so people can eat something healthy after their workout.
The health club is near the bus stop, so it’s easy to get there. Some people walk, and others drive. It is a very friendly place where people know each other and enjoy staying fit.
Questions:
Where is the health club?
What time does it open?
What can people do at the gym?
What is next to the gym?
How do people get to the gym?
Answers:
On Park Avenue.
At 6 a.m.
They can use machines, lift weights, or take classes.
A café.
By bus, car, or walking.
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