2 Match the rules with the sentences from 1. a We use no article when we talk about things in general. b We use the to talk about a specific person or thing or previously mentioned person or thing. c We use a/an to talk about a singular, countable person or thing for the first time, or to say that the person or thing is one of a number of people or things. d We use the to talk about someone or something that is unique.\(\ne\) We use a/an to say what somebody's profession is.

Решение:

1. 1. a (flat is a general thing here)
2. 2. -- (no article) (politics is a general concept)
3. 3. e (restaurant manager is a profession)
4. 4. b (refers to a specific flat already mentioned)
5. 5. d (beach is specific location)

Ответ: 1-a, 2--, 3-e, 4-b, 5-d.