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Old 21-Oct-2006, 06:42
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Default It is the first time

Hello,
Can I say either "it is " or " this is"?
1. It is the first time I have seen such a mess in my life.
2. This is the first time I have seen such a mess in my life.
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Yes, but 'this' sounds more natural to me.
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