TASK 1. Comment on the use of articles with abstract nouns. Model: She is fond of fiction. The Zero article is used with the noun FICTION as it's an abstract noun used in a general sense. 1. Did you notice any shock when he was informed of all that? 2._Beauty is a thing which is quite subjective. 3. I'm afraid I don't like the poetry he recited. 4. No doubt that a good education is very expensive. 5. He watched the scene with some enjoyment. 6. Do you believe in the existence of life on other planets? 7. The English are fond of talking about the weather. 8. Did you like the ballet you saw last week? 9. The news caused some excitement. 10. He's got a wisdom of his own. TASK 2. Fill in the gaps with correct articles or words SOME and ANY. Comment on their use. Model: I could never understand love you are talking about. I could never understand the love you are talking about. The Definite article is used with the noun LOVE as it is modified by a particularizing attribute. 1.... Life is so complicated. 2. When you arrange a picnic, you should always take weather into consideration. 3. I can't say I like ...opera, but ...opera I heard yesterday really impressed me. 4. He received...news with...professional calmness. 5. When will they buy new equipment? 6. Was there...surprise on his face? 7. They never think of anything except...pleasure and ...enjoyment. 8. What do you know about... life of this famous actor? 9. He started writing... fiction in 1924. 10. ...acting of this young actress overwhelmed the audience.