General English Level 4 Version 2.1 © 2004 acl Pty Ltd GELEV4 Unit 04 Topic 02.doc Maureen says: Maureen: … It was really hot and the wind was blowing the fire towards us. When Maureen says, It was really hot …, she means the weather. We often use it as the subject of a sentence to talk about the weather. Look is A nice day. was cold last night. has been raining a lot lately. It isn't very hot today. Maureen says: Maureen: … I can't believe what's happened. It's a nightmare. Maureen: … I grabbed the hose and tried to stop the fire but it was hopeless. When Maureen says, It's a nightmare, she is talking about everything that has happened to her. She uses it to talk about the situation. When Maureen says, it was hopeless, she is talking about her efforts to stop the fire. She uses it to talk about the situation. We can use it as the subject of a sentence to talk about a situation. Look is fun going to the beach with you. was a great holiday. has been nice seeing you again. It isn't easy to talk to him. Examples Listen to the examples. 1. It is nice to relax on the weekend. 2. It was a Sunday when we arrived. 3. It has been a long hot summer. 4. It is late at night here. What time is it there? 5. It wasn't a very good trip. It was raining every day. 6. It's good to see you. It has been a long time! 126