Unit 20 Science and Technology
“One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.” –Elbert Hubbard
Grammar (Page 187)
Articles
A. Fill in the gaps with suitable articles where necessary.
a. Is he working as …… university professor?
Ans:- Is he working as a university professor?
b. My younger sister watches …… television a lot.
Ans:- My younger sister watches the television a lot.
c. A: What did you get for your birthday?
B: I got …… lot of good presents.
Ans:- B: I got a lot of good presents.
d. I'm going to …… Dominican Republic for my winter vacation.
Ans:- I'm going to Dominican Republic for my winter vacation.
e. I have to go to …… bank today to deposit some money.
Ans:- I have to go to bank today to deposit some money.
f. Durga was injured in the accident and was taken to …… nearest hospital.
Ans:- Durga was injured in the accident and was taken to the nearest hospital.
g. Every parent should visit …… school to meet the teachers.
Ans:- Every parent should visit school to meet the teachers.
h. Who is …… woman in this photograph?
Ans:- Who is the woman in this photograph?
i. There is …… piano in the corner of the room.
Ans:- There is …… piano in the corner of the room.
j. A: Do you think he is lying?
B: No, he's the kind of …… guy that always tells the truth.
Ans:- B: No, he's the kind of guy that always tells the truth.
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B. Put a/an or the in the spaces.
BOB COLLINS: A PROFILE
Bob Collins has recently become a minister in the new government, being appointed Minister for Industry. Mr. Collins has had a varied career. He was a professional footballer in the 1960s, some people considering him to be the most skillful player of his generation. After a serious injury, he became the manager of the oldest pub in Edinburgh. Five years later, he was offered the position of an executive director of Arcon, one of the biggest supermarket chains in the country. He became a Member of Parliament in 1990.
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