1. Match sentences a–f with uses of the article or no article (–). 1 it is clear what we are talking about; 2 saying what someone’s job is; 3 something mentioned for the first time; 4 the only one of something; 5 a generalisation; 6 something mentioned for the second time. a There is a strange man in our street. b Chad has a new car. The car is black and silver. c The moon is very bright tonight. d We meet in the café after school. e Gemma is a shop assistant. f I’m really interested in (–) science.

Перевод задания: Соотнесите предложения a–f с употреблением артикля или его отсутствием.

1. d — it is clear what we are talking about (понятно, о чём мы говорим): the café (кафе).
2. e — saying what someone’s job is (название профессии): a shop assistant (продавец-консультант).
3. a — something mentioned for the first time (предмет упоминается впервые): a strange man (странный мужчина).
4. c — the only one of something (единственный такой объект): the moon (Луна).
5. f — a generalisation (обобщение): science (наука).
6. b — something mentioned for the second time (предмет упоминается второй раз): the car (машина).

Ответ: 1–d, 2–e, 3–a, 4–c, 5–f, 6–b.