03_Time
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STUDY PAGES Periods of time Exact periods of time 60 seconds in a minute 12 months in a year 60 minutes in an hour 10 years in a decade 24 hours in a day 100 years in a century 7 days in a week 1000 years in a millennium Also, in the UK a fortnight is 2 weeks. We’re going to Spain for a fortnight. Approximate periods of time Sometimes the words for exact periods of time are also used to talk about approximate periods of time. Usually, this kind of phrase emphasizes how long something is taking. At this rate it’ll take weeks to finish the project (= it will take too long). He’s been doing the same job for years and years (= a very long time). Other phrases used for talking about how long something takes You’re late – I’ve been waiting (for) ages! I’ve had these boots for quite a while. Will the builders be here long? Yes, they only started a short time ago. She’ll be here in a second/moment/minute. Would you mind waiting a minute? I’ll be with you presently/shortly. Periods of time in the past and present These phrases are used to talk in a general way about time in the past or in the present: Punk music was popular in the late 1970s and early 80s. Our house was built in the mid-sixties. The hospital dates from the turn of the century (= the beginning of the century). Electric lights were invented near the end of the nineteenth century. Greek civilization was one of the most important in ancient times. Medical science has developed enormously in modern times. I love to hear Grandpa talk about the old days (= the time when he was young). In those days it was very difficult to travel across Africa. Everyone seems to be on the Internet nowadays/these days. I’mreally busy with work at the moment. A period of time from one point of time to another point Here are some common ways of saying this: We stayed in Brussels from Thursday to Monday. It’s open from nine o’clock until/till half past five. (US): The performances are Monday through/thru Friday (= they are on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).
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S T U D Y P A G E S
Periods of t i m e
Exact periods of time
60 seconds in a minute 12 months in a year
60 minutes in an hour 10 years in a decade
24 hours in a day 100 years in a century
7 days in a week 1000 years in a millennium
Also, in the UK a fortnight is 2 weeks.We’re going to Spain for a fortnight.
Approximate periods of timeSometimes the words for exact periods of time are also used to talk aboutapproximate periods of time. Usually, this kind of phrase emphasizes how longsomething is taking.At this rate it’ll takeweeks to finish the project (= it will take too long).He’s been doing the same job foryears and years (= a very long time).
Other phrases used for talking about how long something takesYou’re late – I’ve been waiting (for) ages!I’ve had these boots for quite a while.Will the builders be here long? Yes, they only started a short time ago.She’ll be here in a second/moment/minute.Would you mind waiting a minute? I’ll be with you presently/shortly.
Periods of time in the past and presentThese phrases are used to talk in a general way about time in the past or in thepresent:
Punk music was popular in the late 1970s and early 80s.Our house was built in the mid-sixties.The hospital dates from the turn of the century (= the beginning of the century).Electric lights were invented near the end of the nineteenth century. Greekcivilization was one of the most important in ancient times.Medical science has developed enormously in modern times.I love to hear Grandpa talk about the old days (= the time when he was young). Inthose days it was very difficult to travel across Africa.Everyone seems to be on the Internet nowadays/these days.I’m really busy with work at the moment.
A period of time from one point of time to another pointHere are some common ways of saying this:
We stayed in Brussels from Thursday to Monday.It’s open from nine o’clock until/till half past five.(US): The performances are Monday through/thru Friday (= they are onMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).
