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A/an, the and no article: first and second mention, jobs, unique things, superlatives and set phrases

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   I watched ... interesting film last night.

   aanthe— (no article)We use an before a vowel sound (interesting), and a/an when we mention something for the first time.
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   I bought a jacket and a scarf. ... jacket was half price.

   AThe— (no article)The second time we mention something, we use the: the listener already knows which jacket.
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   My sister is ... nurse at the children's hospital.

   aanthe— (no article)In English we always use a/an with jobs: She is a nurse.
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   We usually go to ... bed at about eleven.

   athe— (no article)Go to bed is a set phrase with no article, like go to school or go to work.
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   Пропуск

   Can you close window, please? It's cold in here.

   Ответ: theWe use the when both people know which one: the window in this room.
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   moon looks huge tonight.

   Ответ: TheТакже засчитывается: theWe use the with things that are unique: the moon, the sun, the sky.
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   This is best pizza I've ever eaten.

   Ответ: theSuperlatives always take the: the best, the biggest, the most expensive.
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   I'd love to live by sea one day.

   Ответ: theWe say the sea, the countryside and the mountains when we talk about these places in general.
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   She earns thirty pounds hour as a tutor.

   Ответ: anThe h in hour is silent, so it starts with a vowel sound: an hour. A/an here means 'per'.
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    Верно / неверно

    This sentence is correct when you talk about animals in general: 'I love the dogs, but I'm afraid of the cats.'

    Ответ: НеверноFor things in general we use plural nouns with no article: I love dogs, but I'm afraid of cats.
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    This sentence is correct: 'My dad goes to work by bus.'

    Ответ: ВерноBy + transport has no article: by bus, by train, by car.
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    Вопрос для разговора

    Describe your favourite place in your town. Use a/an, the and no article correctly at least once each.

    Пример ответа: My favourite place is a small café near the river. The café has big windows and the best cakes in town. I go there after work because coffee helps me relax.